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Dramatic rescue of boy, 11, stuck waist-deep in mud

14 April 2015
Dramatic rescue of boy, 11, stuck waist-deep in mud

Firefighters rescued an 11-year-old boy, who had sunk waist-deep into mud while trying to retrieve a football this afternoon.

Gritters out as cold snap expected

22 March 2015
Gritters out as cold snap expected

Kent's main roads are set to be gritted for the first time in weeks to cope with predicted sub-zero temperatures.

Two hurt in petrol station smash

22 March 2015
Two hurt in petrol station smash

A crash on a petrol station forecourt this morning left pumps destroyed and two men needing medical treatment.

Man suffers burns in town centre flat fire

21 March 2015
Man suffers burns in town centre flat fire

A man in his 20s has been injured after a blaze started in a five-storey building tonight.

Women stuck in mud made desperate 999 call

21 March 2015
Women stuck in mud made desperate 999 call

Two women have been taken to hospital with hypothermia after a dramatic mud rescue this afternoon.

Arrest after man killed in three-vehicle smash

21 March 2015
Arrest after man killed in three-vehicle smash

A van driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a man died in A motorway crash.

Crash brings traffic to standstill on A2

21 March 2015
Crash brings traffic to standstill on A2

An accident on the A2 sparked long queues of traffic today.

Man injured in early-morning lamppost smash

21 March 2015
Man injured in early-morning lamppost smash

The driver of a car has suffered suspected back and neck injuries after crashing into a lamppost.

Three crews tackle blaze in wood shredding machine

21 March 2015
Three crews tackle blaze in wood shredding machine

Firefighters raced to an industrial building this morning after a blaze started in a machine used to make wood chippings.

Clouds set to cast shadow over rare eclipse

19 March 2015
Clouds set to cast shadow over rare eclipse

Kent astronomers say a gloomy forecast on Friday morning has left the chances of catching sight of a good eclipse as "slim".

Red Arrows confirm Kent airshow visit

15 March 2015
Red Arrows confirm Kent airshow visit

The world-famous Red Arrows will perform at what has been billed Kent's number one coastal airshow - with crowds of 50,000 expected at the free event.

Serious crash closes Dartford Crossing

15 March 2015
Serious crash closes Dartford Crossing

The Dartford Crossing was blocked northbound following a crash between a lorry and a car.

Apprentice star caught up in speeding case

13 March 2015
Apprentice star caught up in speeding case

Ex-Apprentice star Stella English claimed her nanny was driving her courtesy car when it was caught speeding in Kent.

'Savile drugged me, strapped me to a chair and abused me'

26 February 2015
'Savile drugged me, strapped me to a chair and abused me'

A man has alleged he was sexually assaulted by paedophile presenter Jimmy Savile while a patient at a Kent hospital.

Pop star Florrie shines at intimate gig

24 February 2015
Pop star Florrie shines at intimate gig

A small crowd of students were treated to a live music session from rising star Florrie today.

Cricket club plays it safe for Madness gig

21 February 2015
Cricket club plays it safe for Madness gig

Kent Cricket Club bosses say a decision to host ska legends Madness at its Canterbury ground this autumn will not put its finances at risk.

Is this the face of teen sex attacker?

20 February 2015
Is this the face of teen sex attacker?

Police hunting a man with wrinkly hands and face who pounced on a young girl before carrying out a serious sex attack have released this image.

Police 'used tasers and baton launcher before shooting suspect'

18 February 2015
Police 'used tasers and baton launcher before shooting suspect'

Armed police used a battery of weapons, including a Taser gun and baton launcher before shooting a suspect, it has emerged.

Rugby players in dramatic motorway rescue

17 February 2015
Rugby players in dramatic motorway rescue

Two rugby players and a club physio helped free a man and woman trapped upside down in the wreckage of a car.

Ed Sheeran backs single by Kent teen

17 February 2015
Ed Sheeran backs single by Kent teen

Pop sensation Ed Sheeran has urged his legion of fans to download a poignant song by 14-year-old Rachel Ward.

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