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'We need a quick decision'

20 July 2016
'We need a quick decision'

The new transport secretary has been urged to make an early decision on a new Lower Thames Crossing.

'Some of us tried killing ourselves - we didn’t see any future'

20 July 2016
'Some of us tried killing ourselves - we didn’t see any future'

Three former residents of a Church of England children's home hit by an abuse scandal have spoken exclusively about their experiences.

Update: Man appears in court charged with double murder bid

19 July 2016
Update: Man appears in court charged with double murder bid

A man has appeared in court charged with two counts of attempted murder after two members of staff were seriously injured at a mental health centre.

Coach driver denies causing death of three men

18 July 2016
Coach driver denies causing death of three men

A 78-year-old coach driver has denied causing the deaths of three men in a crash.

Man charged with possession of knife at railway station

18 July 2016
Man charged with possession of knife at railway station

A man will appear in court accused of having a knife at a busy train station.

Mental health patient held on suspicion of murder bid

18 July 2016
Mental health patient held on suspicion of murder bid

A mental health patient has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two members of staff suffered stab wounds.

Schools' trust gets new chief after suspended boss quits

17 July 2016
Schools' trust gets new chief after suspended boss quits

The academy trust responsible for seven of Medway’s schools has a new chief executive.

Suspected double stabbing at mental health centre

17 July 2016
Suspected double stabbing at mental health centre

Two people have been rushed to hospital after a suspected stabbing at a mental health centre.

'Suspect package' brings crossing to standstill

16 July 2016
'Suspect package' brings crossing to standstill

Both the bridge and the tunnel of the Dartford Crossing were shut in both directions following reports of a suspicious package.

Bomb threat forces school to evacuate

16 July 2016
Bomb threat forces school to evacuate

The penultimate week of summer term at a Kent primary school was interrupted by a bomb scare.

Garage destroyed by fire

16 July 2016
Garage destroyed by fire

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a fire which left a garage completely destroyed.

Police shut road after reports of collision

16 July 2016
Police shut road after reports of collision

A busy road was shut for almost three hours this morning following reports of a collision between a van and a lorry.

Traveller site plan

14 July 2016
Traveller site plan

Hundreds of people are opposing a proposal to turn a field into a permanent site for travellers.

'Child abuse staff need to be prosecuted'

14 July 2016
'Child abuse staff need to be prosecuted'

Staff who drugged or abused girls at a Church of England children's home should be prosecuted, according to one of its former residents.

MP still waiting for maiden cricket win

14 July 2016
MP still waiting for maiden cricket win

Dartford MP Gareth Johnson helped raise cash and smiles at his annual charity match.

'This report makes for harrowing reading'

14 July 2016
'This report makes for harrowing reading'

The NSPCC has responded to the findings of a report into historic abuse at a church-run children's home in Kent.

Where best to catch Pokémon in Kent?

14 July 2016
Where best to catch Pokémon in Kent?

The childhood dreams of millions are coming true as 'real' Pokémon begin to descend on the UK.

Disturbing legacy of CofE children's home

13 July 2016
Disturbing legacy of CofE children's home

Overdoses, suicide attempts and mental health problems... the horrific legacy of Kendall House lives with former residents to this day.

'Harrowing' findings of cruelty at children's home

13 July 2016
'Harrowing' findings of cruelty at children's home

A damning report has revealed how bosses at a Church of England children's home forcibly drugged children as young as 11 and used straitjackets.

Charity calls for help as homelessness doubles in Kent

12 July 2016
Charity calls for help as homelessness doubles in Kent

A homeless charity is asking for donations after figures revealed a huge increase in the number of Kent's street sleepers.

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