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Rogue landlords receive hefty fines

Rogue landlords receive hefty fines

A couple of Kent landlords have been punished after they were found guilty of putting tenants' lives at risk over failures at their property.

Boy, 6, rescued from tree

Boy, 6, rescued from tree

Firefighters were called to a cul-de-sac after a scared six-year-old boy was trapped 15ft up a tree.

Drink-drive arrest after car ploughs into estate agents

Drink-drive arrest after car ploughs into estate agents

Shocked staff at an estate agents arrived at work to find a trail of destruction after a driver ploughed a car into the building.

Heroes rescue women from blazing home

Heroes rescue women from blazing home

Three brave rescuers have told how they helped save the lives of a mother and her daughter after a fire broke out in a row of terraced houses.

Taxpayers face bill over traveller site

Taxpayers face bill over traveller site

A Kent council has warned residents could foot the bill after a group of travellers left a huge mess after they were evicted from an illegal camp.

Three men arrested in police 'manhunt'

Three men arrested in police 'manhunt'

Police cars and a helicopter sparked rumours on social media of a manhunt after three men attempted to flee from officers.

Video: Bouncer filmed slapping man outside club

Video: Bouncer filmed slapping man outside club

A woman has pleaded for a bouncer to keep his job after she filmed him slapping a man outside a nightclub in a clip that has attracted 150,000 views.

Firefighters called to shed and trailer blaze

Firefighters called to shed and trailer blaze

Firemen have spent the morning tackling a fire involving a large shed, a trailer and some trees.

Heath fires deliberately started by youths

Heath fires deliberately started by youths

A series of fires across an area of heathland last night are believed to have been deliberately started by a group of youths.

'I had rubbish thrown at me'

'I had rubbish thrown at me'

A lollipop lady is retiring after 35 years of witnessing drivers' strange behaviour – including one parent having a shave at the wheel.

Queen may lose Bluewater share

Queen may lose Bluewater share

The Queen is to have her property assets, which include a Kent shopping centre, reviewed by the government, it has been revealed.

Apple vehicles set for Kent visit

Apple vehicles set for Kent visit

The American technology giant has assured people their privacy will be protected on a visit to Kent as part of a mass data exercise.

Dad-of-seven killed in crash was 'true family man'

Dad-of-seven killed in crash was 'true family man'

A father-of-seven who died in a crash was a "true family man" according to his loved ones, who have paid a heartfelt tribute to him.

River row leads to meeting with developers

River row leads to meeting with developers

Residents are due to meet developers next week over fears new homes on the estate could result in the loss of river views for neighbours.

Sweeney open to new Darts deal

Sweeney open to new Darts deal

Peter Sweeney could still have a future at Dartford after denying rumours he had signed for Greenwich Borough.

Sykes impressed by Burman

Sykes impressed by Burman

New signing George Sykes was keen to work with Dartford manager Tony Burman as soon as he met him.

The Informer: Super? Perhaps not, but stars they all are

The Informer: Super? Perhaps not, but stars they all are

Whether the fastest or the slowest, all dogs on the card have made the grade.

Busy road shuts after two car crash

Busy road shuts after two car crash

Police and ambulance crews have closed part of a main road this morning after two cars were involved in a crash.

Three arrested in drug raids

Three arrested in drug raids

Met Police officers have arrested three men after carrying out raids at a number of addresses in Kent.

Gate make double signing

Gate make double signing

Dartford winger Nathan Green is one of two players to have signed for Margate.

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