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Family in horror death crash 'not wearing seatbelts'

Family in horror death crash 'not wearing seatbelts'

A dad died and his wife and toddler son were badly injured when the caravan he was towing went out of control because he was driving too fast.

Kent MP appeals for donations to London fire victims

Kent MP appeals for donations to London fire victims

A Kent MP and a bus company have launched appeals for blankets, clothes, toiletries and food for the victims of the London tower block blaze.

Firefighters free man trapped in crash car

Firefighters free man trapped in crash car

Firefighters were called to a crash last night involving two vehicles near Ashford.

Theft of charity classic car

Theft of charity classic car

A Sixties Mini, used for fundraising, has been stolen.

Queues clear after crash

Queues clear after crash

An accident between a car and motorbike shut lanes and caused miles of tailbacks at a busy junction.

Explosion causes loud bang and dip to power supplies

Explosion causes loud bang and dip to power supplies

A loud explosion caused a brief blackout for homes overnight.

VIDEO: Hospital staff pay up to help mugged pensioner

VIDEO: Hospital staff pay up to help mugged pensioner

An elderly man was given more than £100 by kind-hearted A&E staff after he was mugged of his pension and lottery winnings.

Thousands of offences not recorded by police

Thousands of offences not recorded by police

Kent Police has been rated inadequate in recording crimes - with more than 24,000 not logged, including rape and domestic abuse.

Missing woman found dead in container

Missing woman found dead in container

A woman left home to walk her dog only to be found dead weeks later in a portable cabin 45 miles away.

Part of M25 shut for nearly seven hours

Part of M25 shut for nearly seven hours

A major route through Kent was blocked following a serious crash involving a lorry, a van and a motorbike.

Video: Floating car making waves

Video: Floating car making waves

A car enthusiast has been testing an amphibious car on Kent's waterways.

Watchdog to investigate RSPCA spending

Watchdog to investigate RSPCA spending

An animal charity has denied claims it shelled out £1 million to look after 12 cats.

Kent election candidates urge change to voting system

Kent election candidates urge change to voting system

The voting system leaves most voters with MPs they didn't back, say defeated candidates.

Death of Prince Charles' godmother

Death of Prince Charles' godmother

A much-loved Kent Countess who was godmother to Prince Charles died at the age of 93.

Pub sign ripped off wall in crash

Pub sign ripped off wall in crash

A pub has been forced to shut its restaurant after two buses hit it over the course of the afternoon.

Pizza Hut eyes High Street store

Pizza Hut eyes High Street store

The restaurant is considering opening a second branch in a town.

Bluewater sting pair find out fate

Bluewater sting pair find out fate

Two young men who attacked a pervert as he was confronted by 'paedophile hunters' were sentenced at court today.

Village confused by mural appearance

Village confused by mural appearance

Villagers have been left confused after a photo mural appearing to depict a local business appeared on the High Street overnight.

Exam board apologises over A Level error

Exam board apologises over A Level error

An exam board has apologised after a key formula sheet was not provided to grammar school pupils sitting their final Biology exam.

Town's main street reopens after seven-day closure

Town's main street reopens after seven-day closure

Businesses say trade has taken a dive after a burst main closed off a town centre to traffic.

Kent Tory hits out at May after election own goal

Kent Tory hits out at May after election own goal

A Kent councillor who stood for parliament has hit out at Theresa May's election campaign - citing a "series of mistakes".

Former Kent schoolboy makes it big on LA music scene

Former Kent schoolboy makes it big on LA music scene

Successful songwriter David Johnston has come a long way from mixing tracks in the music rooms after hours at his Kent school.

Police appeal for witnesses following robbery

Police appeal for witnesses following robbery

A group of teenagers have threatened a man and forced him to hand over his bank and travel cards.

Warning after deadly tower fire

Warning after deadly tower fire

People living and working in high rise buildings need to make sure they know safety and evacuation procedures, says a top Kent official.

Burglar targets scores of homes

Burglar targets scores of homes

A burglar was arrested by officers in the back garden of a home he had just targeted, a court heard.

'Wrong way' driver caused death crash

'Wrong way' driver caused death crash

An 86-year-old man has admitted driving the wrong way on a motorway, causing the death of an ex-police motorcyclist.

Pensioners critical in London hospital after collision

Pensioners critical in London hospital after collision

Two pensioners suffered life-threatening injuries after a multi-vehicle crash.

Action being taken to improve 'death-trap' junction

Action being taken to improve 'death-trap' junction

Plans have been put forward to add traffic signals at a dangerous junction.

Car lands in field after crash on M2

Car lands in field after crash on M2

Emergency crews are at the scene of accident where a vehicle has left the road and ended up in a field.

You won't believe how much this shed's going for!

You won't believe how much this shed's going for!

This farm building has been revamped with some stunning interior design. But how much is it on the market for?

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