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Data theft fraudsters jailed over tax scam

Data theft fraudsters jailed over tax scam

Two members of an organised crime group that attempted to claim £10.2 million in tax credits have been put behind bars.

Dog abandoned in cage by roadside

Dog abandoned in cage by roadside

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dog was found in crate covered in his own urine and faeces after being dumped in a country road.

Man suffers burns as two homes go up in flames

Man suffers burns as two homes go up in flames

Firefighters are dealing with fires at two properties, which have caused the closure of a high street.

Rush-hour crash causes delays

Rush-hour crash causes delays

Emergency services were called to an accident near a key junction of the M25.

Pull the udder one... cost of ice cream soars!

Pull the udder one... cost of ice cream soars!

As we swelter in soaring temperatures, the news that will send a chill through your spine is that cream and ice cream prices are rocketing.

TASER: Bouncer attacked man before retaliation which blinded woman

TASER: Bouncer attacked man before retaliation which blinded woman

A bouncer tasered a man on New Year’s Eve and when he lashed out he kicked a can, blinding an innocent woman

Duscart debris causes a stink - literally

Duscart debris causes a stink - literally

A key route was shut after spillage from a dustcart, which also gave a foul pong.

Reserve celebrates the arrival of baby fawn

Reserve celebrates the arrival of baby fawn

New baby red lechwe is finding her feet at Port Lympne Reserve - but is still a bit wobbly, say keepers.

Earnings plummet over decade

Earnings plummet over decade

Kent workers are taking home nearly 17% less in their pay packets in real terms than they were in 2007, it's been revealed.

'Miracle baby is our little super-hero!'

'Miracle baby is our little super-hero!'

A couple are trying to raise awareness of a rare disease after their baby nearly died.

Appeal after serious motorbike crash

Appeal after serious motorbike crash

Police have launched an appeal for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash.

Pensioner 'bled to death from neck wounds'

Pensioner 'bled to death from neck wounds'

A 66-year-old man whose body was found in a garage died as a result of cuts to his neck but police are not treating the death as suspicious.

Government announces jobcentre closures

Government announces jobcentre closures

Three jobcentres in Kent are closing after the government announced plans to save money, forcing unemployed people to travel elsewhere.

'Pickle, what have you done?'

'Pickle, what have you done?'

A mother was frantic and hysterically screaming at her boyfriend after her baby tragically collapsed in their home, a court heard.

Murder suspect appears in court

Murder suspect appears in court

A man has appeared in court charged with murder after a body was found in a house - as a fourth man is arrested.

Emergency works after concrete poured in sewer

Emergency works after concrete poured in sewer

Southern Water will be carrying out emergency overnight works after concrete was poured into a sewer.

Woman 'sexually assaulted at bus stop'

Woman 'sexually assaulted at bus stop'

Police are hunting a sex attacker who shouted and grabbed at a woman at a bus stop, making her fall to the floor.

Arrests over cannabis haul

Arrests over cannabis haul

Police have arrested five people over the importation of a massive haul of cannabis from Spain worth tens of thousands of pounds.

Planning restrictions around high speed link to be relaxed

Planning restrictions around high speed link to be relaxed

Restrictions on building around the High Speed rail link are set to be relaxed, the government has revealed.

Warning issued over rogue traders

Warning issued over rogue traders

Residents are being warned to be on their guard after rogue traders targeted an elderly woman.

Broken down lorry blocks retail park

Broken down lorry blocks retail park

It is causing issues getting in and out of the car park.

50 WI ladies stuck in a jam...

50 WI ladies stuck in a jam...

Police were called after 50 WI women were left trapped in a village hall.

Fire: building evacuated

Fire: building evacuated

A building had to be cleared after a shop in it caught fire.

Fourth power station explosion today

Fourth power station explosion today

Another part of a disused power station was demolished this morning.

Motorway lane closed after vehicle breaks down

Motorway lane closed after vehicle breaks down

One of two lanes is closed on the M26 due to a broken down vehicle.

Stormy weather threatens to bring floods

Stormy weather threatens to bring floods

A weather warning remains in place for heavy rain across Kent.

Mum has one of world's rarest disorders

Mum has one of world's rarest disorders

A young woman wrongly diagnosed with MS is one of just 375 people suffering from an autoimmune disease.

Teenager who watched murder loses appeal

Teenager who watched murder loses appeal

Judges have thrown out attempts to exonerate a youth involved in the killing of a man beaten to death with baseball bats.

VIDEO: Brave dad wrestles knife robber

VIDEO: Brave dad wrestles knife robber

Dramatic CCTV footage has captured the moment a heroic dad grappled with a knife-wielding teenager who had robbed a pizza deliveryman.

'Worrying' decline in number of hedgehogs

'Worrying' decline in number of hedgehogs

Conservationists are concerned about growing numbers of hedgehogs disappearing from our gardens.

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