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Man in court over water pistol assault

Man in court over water pistol assault

A man has been convicted of assault after spraying a woman with a water gun.

'Roundabout Banksy' strikes again

'Roundabout Banksy' strikes again

Just six weeks after the last one, yet another mysterious sculpture has appeared on a busy Kent roundabout.

Medical crews called to collapse at sports centre

Medical crews called to collapse at sports centre

Two ambulances and two paramedic cars rushed to a sports centre after a person collapsed and had to be revived.

The latest from Kent's courts

The latest from Kent's courts

A sexting pervert, a community centre burglar and a hair dye thief are among the latest criminals to be sentenced in Kent's magistrates courts.

Car vandal ordered to pay compensation

Car vandal ordered to pay compensation

A vandal captured on camera keying cars along two streets has been ordered to pay compensation.

Dickens mansion cuts sale price by £2m

Dickens mansion cuts sale price by £2m

A Grade II listed mansion where Charles Dickens wrote David Copperfield has knocked £2 million off its sale price after failing to find a buyer.

Jobs fair to offer 2,100 roles

Jobs fair to offer 2,100 roles

Jobseekers can apply for more than 2,100 roles at a shopping centre this week.

'Disgraceful' burglars jailed for charity shop raids

'Disgraceful' burglars jailed for charity shop raids

Two burglars who ransacked charity shops, stealing property intended to help the disabled and dying, have been jailed for the 'disgraceful' raids.

Traffic clears on M25 carriageway after crash

Traffic clears on M25 carriageway after crash

All traffic now running clearly on the M25 clockwise after a crash.

Fraud probe Gills vice-chairman vetted by league

Fraud probe Gills vice-chairman vetted by league

The ex-vice-chairman of Gillingham FC, who stepped down after allegations of fraud in the US, was approved by league officials in the past year.

Woman charged with supplying contraband to prison

Woman charged with supplying contraband to prison

A woman is set to appear before magistrates after being charged with plotting to take drugs and mobile phones into a prison.

Supermarket sold for £80m

Supermarket sold for £80m

A supermarket investment firm has bought a Kent shop for £80m - purchasing the store on a 21-year lease.

Warning of strong winds as storm hits

Warning of strong winds as storm hits

A warning has been issued for strong winds in Kent as Storm Aileen hits, prompting highways chiefs to advise vulnerable drivers to avoid bridges.

Delays clear after lorry crash

Delays clear after lorry crash

A crash caused delays on a Kent motorway this morning.

Road reopens after ambulance crash

Road reopens after ambulance crash

A busy A-road was closed while crews dealt with a crash involving an ambulance on an emergency call.

Carers left autistic woman locked in car

Carers left autistic woman locked in car

Police smashed their way into a vehicle to rescue a vulnerable woman who had been left inside while her carers went on a shopping spree.

Time running out to save dumped puppy

Time running out to save dumped puppy

A campaign is underway to raise money that could spare the life of a dog which was thrown out of a van at the roadside.

Thousands hit by power cut

Thousands hit by power cut

Electricity has been restored to more than 5,000 homes and businesses affected by a power cut following a network fault.

Man found with arm injury

Man found with arm injury

Police and paramedics were called after a man was found with arm injuries caused by glass left on a wall.

Crash leaves woman trapped

Crash leaves woman trapped

A driver had to be given first aid at the roadside after collision between a car and a van on a single lane road.

Trio of dealers locked up

Trio of dealers locked up

Three dealers have been jailed for a total of more than 20 years after being convicted of possessing heroin and crack cocaine with intent to supply.

Three car smash closed road

Three car smash closed road

Firefighters had to free a man trapped in his vehicle following a crash that closed part of the A2.

Nuisance calls firm fined £85k

Nuisance calls firm fined £85k

A broadband and telephone services company has been fined £85,000 for making nuisance calls.

Three car smash caused long delays

Three car smash caused long delays

Motorists heading towards Kent on the M25 faced delays after a three vehicle smash between junction 5 and 6.

Sinkhole appears in road

Sinkhole appears in road

A small sinkhole has appeared in residential street and as a result the road has been closed

Scares in store as Screamland's return is announced

Scares in store as Screamland's return is announced

Screamland comes to the revamped Dreamland site this Halloween, promising to be its biggest and scariest version yet.

Kick-off anticipated for new sports project

Kick-off anticipated for new sports project

A £26 million leisure centre has been approved by a council cabinet.

GPs tell NHS: 'We're closed'

GPs tell NHS: 'We're closed'

Doctors' surgeries have taken drastic steps telling the NHS they will not take any new patients as the GP crisis plunges deeper in one Kent town.

Police make arrests after cash machine tampered with

Police make arrests after cash machine tampered with

Two men have been arrested following reports they were seen tampering with a cash machine.

Violent thug repeatedly hit man with hammer

Violent thug repeatedly hit man with hammer

A brute who forced his way into his victim's home and hit him repeatedly over the head with a hammer in a 'nasty' attack has been jailed.

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