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Woman released from trapped car

Woman released from trapped car

A busy Kent road was shut this afternoon after firefighters used specialist equipment to rescue a woman from her car following a crash

MP calls police after Britain First targets restaurants

MP calls police after Britain First targets restaurants

A Kent MP has pledged to contact police after Britain First members filmed a video targeting restaurants over the sale of halal food.

Soldier threatened over rubbish collection

Soldier threatened over rubbish collection

Former serviceman Darren Riley claims he was verbally assaulted by a council binman in a row over waste bags in his street.

Grandad sets sail in memory of loved ones

Grandad sets sail in memory of loved ones

A 60-year-old man signed up to take part in a gruelling yacht race on the Atlantic Ocean to raise money in memory of his late wife and grandson.

Yob caught on video trashing police car

Yob caught on video trashing police car

Stunned shoppers watched as a vandal jumped up and down on the roof of a police car parked outside a supermarket.

Charlie from Stereo Kicks on balancing school and music

Charlie from Stereo Kicks on balancing school and music

Between selling out stadiums and publicity shoots for his band's new single, Charlie Jones still has double maths to worry about.

Bluewater among highest crime hotspots

Bluewater among highest crime hotspots

A Kent shopping centre has been named as one of the most likeliest places to commit crime in the UK with more than two every day according to figures.

Wasp outbreak threatens Kent trees

Wasp outbreak threatens Kent trees

The only confirmed UK sighting of an Asian wasp that poses a risk of disease to chestnut trees has sparked concern from The Forestry Commission.

Huge delays on M25 after lorries crash

Huge delays on M25 after lorries crash

Delays of around 14 miles are building up into Kent after three lorries crashed on the M25.

Multi-million pound drug ring gang jailed

Multi-million pound drug ring gang jailed

Eight men behind an organised crime ring aiming to smuggle millions of pounds' worth of drugs into the UK have been jailed for a total of 147 years.

Shoppers await Aldi arrival

Shoppers await Aldi arrival

The German retailer is set to open its new store in Kent as part of a huge expansion to close in on the "Big Four" supermarkets.

Woman found face down in hotel swimming pool

Woman found face down in hotel swimming pool

Ambulance crews were called to a Kent spa after a woman found 'face down' in a swimming pool almost drowned.

Trial date set for Hatton Garden heist suspects

Trial date set for Hatton Garden heist suspects

Nine men - including two from Kent - are due to stand trial accused of plotting the multi-million pounds Hatton Garden heist.

Valley opener for Addicks

Valley opener for Addicks

Charlton Athletic will host relegated QPR in their opening Championship fixture of the season on Saturday, August 8.

The Informer: Two in the way of home glory

The Informer: Two in the way of home glory

Crayford four face serious opposition in sprint finale.

Attempted rapist jailed after 'terrifying assault'

Attempted rapist jailed after 'terrifying assault'

A sex attacker is behind bars after his quick-thinking teenage victim stored his phone number during the terrifying assault.

Brother of crash victim 'overwhelmed' by support

Brother of crash victim 'overwhelmed' by support

More than 100 people have paid their respects to a man who tragically lost his life in a two-car crash.

Controversial comic to help military charity

Controversial comic to help military charity

The Celebrity Big Brother winner will sell merchandise to raise money for a charity that supports assistance to Armed Forces veterans.

Simmons joins Dartford

Simmons joins Dartford

Dartford boss Tony Burman has made another foray into the transfer market, signing former Colchester United winger/midfielder Jack Simmons.

Tributes paid after driver dies in crash

Tributes paid after driver dies in crash

A 26-year-old killed in a crash on a Kent main road has been named locally as Jim King.

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