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Youngsters 'pushed to brink of suicide' by social media

Youngsters 'pushed to brink of suicide' by social media

The 24-7 nature of social media is leaving youngsters 'under siege' from pornography and at risk of suicide, experts claim.

Armed police patrols stepped up amid terror threat

Armed police patrols stepped up amid terror threat

Armed officers have been spotted on patrol in Kent as police step up their presence after the national terror threat was raised to a critical level.

BBC confirms DIY SOS date

BBC confirms DIY SOS date

The BBC has named the date for when a Sheppey family's DIY SOS: The Big Build will be shown on TV.

Man hit by car

Man hit by car

A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

Man trapped after car crashes into wall and flips

Man trapped after car crashes into wall and flips

A man was left trapped in his car after it crashed into a wall and a parked car before overturning in a narrow residential street.

Four accused of 'professional hit' bid to have case dismissed

Four accused of 'professional hit' bid to have case dismissed

Four men accused of shooting a man dead on his driveway in a "professional hit" 16 years ago have applied to have the case dismissed.

Sir Roger's Kent roots

Sir Roger's Kent roots

As the acting world pays tribute to Sir Roger Moore following his death at 89, we reflect on the James Bond star's connections to the county.

Bees cause buzz in high street

Bees cause buzz in high street

A swarm of bees have been causing quite a buzz in a village High Street today after latching onto a fence.

It's first time lucky for Fiona at Chelsea Flower Show

It's first time lucky for Fiona at Chelsea Flower Show

A Kent gardener has made a stunning debut at the world’s greatest garden show.

Eurostar to launch Amsterdam service

Eurostar to launch Amsterdam service

The train company is to run direct trains to the Netherlands by the end of the year – but there are questions over whether it will stop in the county.

Bottled water handed out after supply failure

Bottled water handed out after supply failure

Bottles of water were handed out to homes and business across parts of Kent after water supplies were affected by a power failure.

Jewellery stolen in burglary

Jewellery stolen in burglary

Three men were seen fleeing after gold jewellery including wedding rings, necklaces and earrings were stolen in a burglary.

Time is ticking for travellers

Time is ticking for travellers

An order has today been granted by the courts giving travellers 24 hours to leave private development land or face the bailiffs.

Vigil remembers terror attack victims

Vigil remembers terror attack victims

Dozens of people attended a town centre vigil tonight to remember those who lost their lives in the Manchester terror attack.

Authority apologises for election 'administrative error'

Authority apologises for election 'administrative error'

A local authority has apologised after letters sent out to voters contained information about other people.

Hedgehog rescued after becoming wedged

Hedgehog rescued after becoming wedged

A prickly porker had to be freed by the RSPCA after becoming stuck fast.

Delivery driver punched before van stolen

Delivery driver punched before van stolen

Thieves punched a delivery driver in the head before driving off in his van and scattering packages in a nearby field.

Man arrested after high street shovel rampage

Man arrested after high street shovel rampage

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of criminal damage following a vandalism spree in a town centre.

Hunt launched after four flee crash scene

Hunt launched after four flee crash scene

A police appeal has been launched after four people, believed to be teenage boys, fled the scene of an early morning crash.

Man taken to hospital after 'assault'

Man taken to hospital after 'assault'

A man in his 50s was found with head injuries after police were called to a reported assault in a city park.

Man charged with phone and wallet robbery

Man charged with phone and wallet robbery

A man has been arrested and charged with robbery following an incident which happened at the weekend.

Firefighters called to shipyard 'arson'

Firefighters called to shipyard 'arson'

Firefighters were called to a deliberate blaze in a shipyard this morning.

Tailbacks on M2 have now cleared

Tailbacks on M2 have now cleared

Traffic has now cleared following an early morning accident that caused delays for London-bound commuters.

Kent MP candidates 'sickened' at Manchester terror attack

Kent MP candidates 'sickened' at Manchester terror attack

Kent candidates have reacted with shock at the "appalling and barbaric" Manchester terrorist attack which killed 22.

Road reopens following police "tactical stop"

Road reopens following police "tactical stop"

A major county road has reopened to traffic after a collision ended a police pursuit.

Desperate callers flood police phone lines

Desperate callers flood police phone lines

More than half of all calls to police in parts of Kent are from people suffering mental health issues, it's been revealed.

Hundreds of 999 calls 'inappropriate'

Hundreds of 999 calls 'inappropriate'

Police can spend up to 90 minutes dealing with people suffering from mental health issues, but a pioneering project is helping cut lost time.

Student found dead in digs had gender issues

Student found dead in digs had gender issues

A student found dead in his halls had previously been sent to a gender identity clinic after complaining of anxiety and depression, an inquest heard.

Thieving postie to keep five-figure pension

Thieving postie to keep five-figure pension

A postman who stole cash and gift cards from post over an 18-month period has avoided jail - and been allowed to keep his five-figure pension.

Teenager rescued from island

Teenager rescued from island

Emergency crews were called to the aid of a 15-year-old boy stranded on an island at a nature reserve.

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