Animal Rising activist defends beagle 'rescue' in court
An activist on trial for burglary tells Cambridge Crown Court he broke into a breeding facility to save beagles from 'disgusting' conditions and painful testing. Read the full court testimony.
An activist on trial for burglary tells Cambridge Crown Court he broke into a breeding facility to save beagles from 'disgusting' conditions and painful testing. Read the full court testimony.
A serving City of London Police officer has been sentenced to over three years for stealing £50,000 in a burglary and harassing his partner. Read the full details of the case.
Two men from London have been remanded in custody, charged with conspiring to steal vehicles and commit burglary in Essex. Read the latest on this police investigation.
Three London men have been jailed for over two years each after a burglary in Surrey led to a dramatic police chase involving a helicopter and dogs, ending with their arrest at Wentworth Golf Club. Read the full story.
An 18-year-old from West London is in custody after a 19-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Chatham. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
A 19-year-old from Bexleyheath has been sentenced to over two years in prison for a dangerous police chase that ended with a stolen car ploughing into an ambulance. Read the full story.
More than 24,000 residents in a Kent town are without water for a third day, forcing school closures. Get the full list of affected schools and latest updates.
South East Water restores supply to Tunbridge Wells but issues urgent boil notice. Thousands face days without safe drinking water as chemical issue recurs. Full details and reaction.
A murder probe is underway after a 19-year-old man was found with stab wounds in Chatham. A man in his 30s has been arrested. Police have cordoned off the area.
Thousands in Kent face fourth day without water after South East Water adds wrong chemicals. Schools shut, elderly struggle as MP calls for CEO to resign.
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water, forcing multiple schools to close and causing major disruption. Get the full list of closures and latest updates.
Thousands in Tunbridge Wells face a third day without water after a chemical fault at Pembury Treatment Works. Schools are closed and bottled water stations are open. Find out when supplies will return.
Over 24,000 people in Tunbridge Wells face water shortages after treatment plant failure. Bottle stations overwhelmed as businesses close. Full restoration expected Sunday.
Ernestas Juska, 21, receives life sentence for murdering Nina Denisova in Dartford. The court heard how violent pornography influenced his 'depraved' actions. Read the full shocking details.
Ernestas Juska, 21, receives life sentence for murdering family friend Nina Denisova, 39, in Dartford. Judge cites 'extreme impact' of violent pornography.
A new Aldi store opens on Old Kent Road, SE15 on December 11, offering festive shoppers the UK's cheapest groceries and special Christmas hours.
Three burglars are behind bars after a high-speed police chase on the M25, reaching 85mph in a 30 zone, following a Kent home invasion. Discover how justice was served.
Met Police officers were spat at and assaulted while detaining a suspected burglar armed with a knife on a London bus. The 31-year-old man was Tasered after a chase. Read the full details.
Police bodycam footage allegedly shows activists attacking officers with a sledgehammer during a break-in at an Israeli defence firm's UK site. Six Palestine Action members deny all charges.
Three car thieves who targeted Audi and Volkswagen vehicles across Yorkshire were caught hiding in a hot tub and trailer. The gang received combined sentences exceeding 30 years.
A 68-year-old motorist was arrested after a collision killed a cyclist, 34, on Old Kent Road. Police appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage. Call 101 with information.
A much-loved father, Anthony Priestly, was fatally stabbed during a burglary at his Coventry home. A 28-year-old man has been charged with murder. Police are appealing for information.
A 32-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a car on Old Kent Road, Bermondsey. The driver was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving. Major traffic disruptions continue.
A serious collision has closed a section of Old Kent Road in Bermondsey, causing major traffic disruption. Police and forensics are on the scene. Get the latest updates.
Discover Swanley, the Kent commuter town with a London postcode, 20-minute trains to London Bridge, and average house prices £230k cheaper than the capital.
A Reform-run council apologises after spending £350 to repaint 'School Keep Clear' markings outside a school closed since 2016. Read the full story on this financial misstep.
Davey Brown, 19, pretended to need a wheelchair to steal beer from Sainsbury's before violently attacking security. He has been sentenced to over three years in prison.
Ashford International Station's Eurostar closure since 2020 costs £126m yearly in lost visitors. Residents describe a 'ghost town' as M&S leads business exodus. Hope remains with 2026 review.
Discover how Folkestone transformed from a declining ferry port into Kent's trendiest coastal town through massive regeneration. Explore the art-filled streets and learn about the £100m investment reshaping this community.
A man who stole a £270,000 Banksy artwork from a London gallery to pay a drug debt has been sentenced to 13 months in prison. Discover the full story of the brazen burglary and swift recovery.