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Hunt for burglars in British Legion break-in

Hunt for burglars in British Legion break-in

03 July 2016

Police are appealing for help to trace burglars who targeted three businesses in one night including a branch of the Royal British Legion.

Caravan fire investigation launched

Caravan fire investigation launched

03 July 2016

A fire which destroyed a mobile home and threatened to spread to nearby caravans and kennels is being investigated today after a four-hour battle.

Shepway remembers Somme centenary

Shepway remembers Somme centenary

01 July 2016

Crowds gather to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first day of the Battle of the Somme in which 19,240 young men died.

Carry on standing…for years

Carry on standing…for years

01 July 2016

Passengers using Southeastern's high-speed trains have been told there will be no new trains to ease the overcrowding misery.

Kent's train services worst in country for customer satisfaction

Kent's train services worst in country for customer satisfaction

30 June 2016

The two main train companies serving Kent have come joint bottom in a national customer satisfaction survey.

Collins nails colours to mast in Tory leader bid

Collins nails colours to mast in Tory leader bid

30 June 2016

MP Damian Collins has nailed his colours to the mast over the Tory Party leadership contest.

Crews pump three tonnes of water from stricken boat

Crews pump three tonnes of water from stricken boat

30 June 2016

Lifeboat crews were called to a survey boat taking on water and had to pump three tonnes of water from the vessel.

Warning after road 'folds'

Warning after road 'folds'

27 June 2016

A road user has warned motorists to be aware after this stretch of tarmac appeared to 'fold up like a rug'.

Hunt for bag-grabbing muggers

Hunt for bag-grabbing muggers

24 June 2016

A woman in her 70s had her handbag snatched by two robbers as she walked along a quiet Ashford street in the middle of the afternoon.

Shepway reacts to EU vote

Shepway reacts to EU vote

24 June 2016

Reactions are coming in from Shepway residents after the UK voted to leave the EU.

Care home residents treated after fire

Care home residents treated after fire

24 June 2016

Residents at a care home had to be treated by paramedics following a fire.

Coastguard launched to 'aircraft in water' call

Coastguard launched to 'aircraft in water' call

22 June 2016

Coastguard crews were launched this morning to reports an aircraft ditched into the sea off Kent and are investigating the call.

Car park chick is just the ticket

Car park chick is just the ticket

22 June 2016

A pair of gull chicks have hatched in their nest on the upper floor of an Ashford town centre car park.

Kent to be lashed by rain until Friday

Kent to be lashed by rain until Friday

22 June 2016

Rain is set to soak the county for more than two days - as the Met Office upgrades its weather warning for Kent to the more severe "amber".

Air ambulance in U-turn on £7.5m relocation plans

Air ambulance in U-turn on £7.5m relocation plans

17 June 2016

Ambitious proposals have been abandoned to set up a new air ambulance base in Kent.

Kent delivers clear message over Brexit

Kent delivers clear message over Brexit

16 June 2016

An exclusive Kent-wide poll has delivered a clear message on whether the county backs Brexit - or wants to remain in the EU.

Children treated after house fire

Children treated after house fire

16 June 2016

Two children were treated by medics for breathing in smoke after a fire broke out in a bathroom in the early hours of this morning.

Warning after hob left on starts fire

Warning after hob left on starts fire

16 June 2016

Clothes placed on cooker are set alight in Kingsnorth kitchen drama.

Drunk bully beat partner and punched baby in the face

Drunk bully beat partner and punched baby in the face

15 June 2016

A mum was forced to flee her drunk partner while clutching her baby after he hit her repeatedly and punched the infant in the face at a caravan park.

Pet saved owner from alcohol addiction

Pet saved owner from alcohol addiction

15 June 2016

A four-year-old cat who helped his owner beat a near life-ruining alcohol addiction is up for a national award.

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