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Cafe worker mocks customer's stammer

Cafe worker mocks customer's stammer

A rail passenger has described the humiliating moment a coffee shop worker mocked his speech impediment by writing "RRR...ichard" on his cup.

Man 'most wanted for assault and burglary'

Man 'most wanted for assault and burglary'

A man charged with burglary and assault has been added to Kent's most wanted list.

Boy almost killed in police chase

Boy almost killed in police chase

A trip to the chip shop almost ended in tragedy when a drug driver lost control of his car and crashed into a tree.

Strike back on at Southern

Strike back on at Southern

Industrial action called off for next week on Southern trains is back on - after talks broke down.

Driver trapped after lorry crash

Driver trapped after lorry crash

The driver of a van had to be cut free after crashing into the back of a lorry on a motorway.

Cash, champagne and keys 'stolen' from pub

Cash, champagne and keys 'stolen' from pub

A CCTV image has been released of a man wanted in connection with a suspected burglary at a pub

Police delete ‘light hearted’ driving-advice tweet

Police delete ‘light hearted’ driving-advice tweet

Police have deleted a ‘light hearted’ tweet which urged drivers to use their indicators on roundabouts - and made special reference to BMWs and Audis.

Shoplifters steal booze from supermarket

Shoplifters steal booze from supermarket

Police are investigating after thieves reportedly stole booze from a supermarket by bundling out of a side door into a getaway car.

Recycler in court over mattress mountain

Recycler in court over mattress mountain

A recycler who kept thousands of tons of mattresses in a business park is accused of storing too many.

Kent charity's clients triple

Kent charity's clients triple

An organisation supplying food to groups across the county is facing exceptional demand for its services.

Crash closes major Kent road

Crash closes major Kent road

There is slow traffic because of the accident and drivers are advised to approach area with caution.

Rural road shut after car crash

Rural road shut after car crash

A man has been taken to hospital in a "serious" condition after a two-car crash on a rural road. Police say the road could be closed until 5pm

Trespassers film dangerous tour of building site

Trespassers film dangerous tour of building site

Security has been increased after a pair of trespassers filmed themselves breaking into an unfinished college building.

Depressed mum who broke baby's ribs spared jail

Depressed mum who broke baby's ribs spared jail

A mum-of-four who was "at the end of her tether" when she broke her baby's ribs while changing a nappy has been spared jail.

Raising the roof

Raising the roof

Workmen operating cranes are continuing work to lift the roof of a petrol station, causing delays for motorists on a busy main road.

Big freeze continues

Big freeze continues

Temperatures are only expected to reach a high of 2°C or 3°C across Kent as the big freeze continues.

Parachuting mystery device revealed

Parachuting mystery device revealed

A woman was left baffled after a mystery device landed in her garden via parachute but our eagle-eyed readers have uncovered the mystery.

Smoke alarms set off during snow storm

Smoke alarms set off during snow storm

Fire crews were called to a town centre pharmacy after a burglar alarm was triggered during snow showers

"The kids are so excited"

"The kids are so excited"

IN PICTURES: These young people have managed to build a snowman and sledge to school after last night's snowstorm.

Who's that on the platform?

Who's that on the platform?

Passengers had a surprise when they spotted a familiar figure stepping off the train this morning

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