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Thousands join the carnival atmosphere

Thousands join the carnival atmosphere

The annual Snodland Carnival attracted some 3,000 people as they soaked up the sun.

Snake spotted as search for giant 'Zombie' python continues

Snake spotted as search for giant 'Zombie' python continues

As the search for a missing 10ft python continues, another unexpected, scaled visitor has made an appearance in the garden of a Kent home.

Phone scammer posing as council officer

Phone scammer posing as council officer

A fraudster claiming to be from the council has been trying to get residents' bank details by posing as an officer from the council tax departments.

School's outstanding Ofsted success celebrated

School's outstanding Ofsted success celebrated

A primary school described by inspectors as a 'very happy family school' has celebrated being judged as outstanding.

Two car accident on M20

Two car accident on M20

There was a two car accident on the coast-bound M20 this morning.

False alarm means 'Zombie' python still loose in Kent town

False alarm means 'Zombie' python still loose in Kent town

The whereabouts of an escaped 10ft python are still unknown after 'sighting' turns out to be a billowing scarf.

Car crashes into house in Snodland

Car crashes into house in Snodland

A woman was taken to hospital after the car she was driving hit a house in Snodland

Lorry lands on roof on busy motorway

Lorry lands on roof on busy motorway

A lorry has overturned and rolled onto its roof on the M20.

The sky's the limit for one prom pupil

The sky's the limit for one prom pupil

A 16-year-old turned heads when she arrived at her Year 11 school prom - by helicopter.

Road to close for days due to flytipping

Road to close for days due to flytipping

A road is due to be shut for two days while flytipped waste is removed.

Crash blocks main road in West Malling

Crash blocks main road in West Malling

A crash has led to delays on the A228 near West Malling train station.

Warning after objects thrown from bridges

Warning after objects thrown from bridges

Fifteen reports of people throwing objects from bridges have prompted police to erect signs warning offenders of the consequences of their actions.

Rescued dog's two-year wait for a home

Rescued dog's two-year wait for a home

A dog which was rescued by the RSPCA in March 2013 is still waiting for a home more than two years on.

China shop will move into snooker hall

China shop will move into snooker hall

A Snodland china firm has been given the go ahead to move into a historic cinema and snooker hall after the building was left unoccupied for a year.

Man hospitalised after tackling fire in child's bedroom

Man hospitalised after tackling fire in child's bedroom

A man was taken to hospital after suffering burns in a fire at a Wouldham home.

Getaway driver weeps as evidence is read in court

Getaway driver weeps as evidence is read in court

A 71-year-old woman returned to find a gang of burglars ransacking her home, and getaway driver Tanya Page waiting in the drive.

Road reopens after five-car crash

Road reopens after five-car crash

Emergency crews attended a five-car crash this afternoon.

Air ambulance lands in Tonbridge

Air ambulance lands in Tonbridge

The air ambulance has landed in Tonbridge this afternoon.

Salon owner prosecuted for littering

Salon owner prosecuted for littering

A West Malling hairdresser who failed to adequately dispose of waste will have to pay up as council announces it spend £1.2million a year on litter.

Skipper's jail appeal rejected

Skipper's jail appeal rejected

A tugboat captain who was jailed for eight months in February after a "catalogue of disasters" led to a crewman's death has had his appeal rejected.

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