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Security stepped up at Kent ports

Security stepped up at Kent ports

Security has been stepped up at train terminals and Kent ports after a Brussels terror attack claimed at least 34 lives.

Swimming pool predator admits attempting to rape boy

Swimming pool predator admits attempting to rape boy

A repeat sex offender has admitted attempting to rape an eight-year-old boy in a swimming pool changing cubicle.

Police chopper helps search for missing woman

Police chopper helps search for missing woman

Residents reported hearing a police helicopter as it helped officers on the ground to search for a woman reported missing

Police hunt for crouching pervert

Police hunt for crouching pervert

Police are searching for a man who was seen in bushes crouched on all fours with his trousers down while looking at young girls.

700 homes could still be built in town

700 homes could still be built in town

A council has refused to rule out plans for a huge, controversial development on greenfield land.

M20 reopens after three-vehicle crash

M20 reopens after three-vehicle crash

The M20 has reopened following an earlier crash involving three vehicles.

Paul O'Grady: 'NHS cuts almost killed my sister'

Paul O'Grady: 'NHS cuts almost killed my sister'

TV presenter Paul O'Grady claims his sister was left all weekend in hospital without seeing a doctor after suffering a heart attack.

Barriers installed to stop travellers setting up camp

Barriers installed to stop travellers setting up camp

Boulders, barriers and ditches have been put in place to prevent land being taken over by travellers this summer.

Garage fire destroys car

Garage fire destroys car

A car was burned beyond recognition in a fire at a garage in Ashfofd.

Latest school to join academy trust

Latest school to join academy trust

Another Kent secondary school will be joining the expanding Swale Academies Trust.

Mum tried to murder baby by throwing him to ground

Mum tried to murder baby by throwing him to ground

A disturbed mother said "sorry for what I am about to do" before hurling her 15-week-old baby to the ground, leaving him with life-changing injuries.

Roadworks set to cause long delays

Roadworks set to cause long delays

A five-month roadwork scheme is set to cause major disruption in a town centre.

All lanes open after M20 lorry fire

All lanes open after M20 lorry fire

Drivers faced delays this afternoon following a lorry fire on a busy motorway.

Child in hospital following crash

Child in hospital following crash

A child has been taken to hospital with a head injury this morning after a crash and oil spillage.

Firefighters called to homeless camp

Firefighters called to homeless camp

Fire crews attended a group of tents pitched under a car park ramp last night after reports of a fire.

Homeless, cold and 'not a priority'

Homeless, cold and 'not a priority'

A group of rough sleepers who have set up camp under a town centre car park have revealed the harsh reality of life on the streets.

Your chance to see exciting plans for town

Your chance to see exciting plans for town

Ambitious plans for a new supermarket, brewery and hotel in a Kent town will go on display this week.

Husky shows star quality

Husky shows star quality

A husky is lapping up the attention in the spotlight after becoming a social media sensation with thousands of followers and her own place at Crufts.

"Please pick up our poo"

"Please pick up our poo"

Victoria Wuffington-Stuart pleads dog owners to clear up their pets' mess.

New store coming to town

New store coming to town

A new store has confirmed it will be moving into a Kent town in just a few weeks.

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