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Ferry suspended amid safety fears

Ferry suspended amid safety fears

A pontoon has been closed to the public after being deemed unsafe, meaning passengers can no longer travel on the ferry that uses it.

Police to routinely use drones in fight against crime

Police to routinely use drones in fight against crime

Kent police are to start using drones at the scene of crashes, in the search for missing people and at crime scenes.

Woman 'sexually assaulted friend as she slept'

Woman 'sexually assaulted friend as she slept'

A woman on trial accused of sexually assaulting her friend has told a court her alleged victim had consented to a threesome.

Security stepped up for gay pride parade after terror attacks

Security stepped up for gay pride parade after terror attacks

Organisers of a popular LGBT celebration have held talks with counter-terrorism specialists ahead of the colourful spectacle this weekend.

Cyclist dies after crash

Cyclist dies after crash

Tributes have been paid to a cyclist who has died several days after being seriously injured when a car overtook a lorry and crashed.

Road blocked after crash

Road blocked after crash

A route between two main roads is reportedly impassible following an accident.

Travellers arrive at community fields

Travellers arrive at community fields

A group of travellers has parked up on a community centre's fields.

Drunk dad smashed lamppost and fled on three wheels

Drunk dad smashed lamppost and fled on three wheels

A drink-driving dad who smashed into a street light before leading police on a half-mile chase on three wheels as sparks flew has been jailed.

Man found unconscious behind the wheel

Man found unconscious behind the wheel

A man in his 30s was found unconscious at the wheel of his car and rushed to hospital in a “life threatening condition”.

Strong winds bring scaffolding down

Strong winds bring scaffolding down

Strong winds have sent scaffolding on a former fire station crashing to the ground.

Raiders smash their way into supermarket

Raiders smash their way into supermarket

Four men have been arrested by police after burglars smashed their way into a town's supermarket and stole cigarettes.

Pregnant nurse avoids jail for killing father-of-five in crash

Pregnant nurse avoids jail for killing father-of-five in crash

A heavily pregnant nurse who is due to give birth in the next fortnight has avoided jail for causing the death of a motorcyclist in a crash.

Brutal attack in pub's toilet

Brutal attack in pub's toilet

A thug who pummelled a man unconscious on a toilet floor before rampaging through a pub has been ordered to pay £1,000 in compensation to his victim.

High winds cause road and rail disruption

High winds cause road and rail disruption

A severe weather warning has been issued for wind as the county is lashed by strong gusts and heavy rain.

Robber jailed for hammer raid

Robber jailed for hammer raid

A robber who threatened a store worker with a hammer during a raid has been handed a 10-year extended jail sentence.

Tories best placed to manage Brexit and economy: Kent poll

Tories best placed to manage Brexit and economy: Kent poll

Despite a stuttering campaign, people think the Conservatives are best placed to handle Brexit, say Kent voters.

Cafe boss groped staff

Cafe boss groped staff

A man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two former waitresses.

Historic England nod for pioneer

Historic England nod for pioneer

Special status has been given to the work of a Kent architect who designed war memorials across England.

Historic vessel saviour dies

Historic vessel saviour dies

A ship which rescued thousands of allied troops in 1940 would have ended up in the scrapyard if it were not for the actions of a Kent man.

Archbishop: Islam needs to take responsibility for terror

Archbishop: Islam needs to take responsibility for terror

Dr Justin Welby called on religious leaders to take responsibility for evil acts perpetrated in the name of faith.

Tree on railway line causing delays for rush hour commuters

Tree on railway line causing delays for rush hour commuters

Southeastern Railways says the strong winds are to blame for the falling tree.

Young girl and woman in hospital after head-on crash

Young girl and woman in hospital after head-on crash

Emergency crews have been called to a crash, which has blocked a main road.

Can you help war hero fulfil lifelong dream?

Can you help war hero fulfil lifelong dream?

A 94-year-old, who has more than 100 medals, has shocked his family by saying his biggest wish is to hold a tarantula.

School bus driver caught smoking

School bus driver caught smoking

A driver has been sacked after being filmed puffing on a cigarette at the wheel of a school bus as children climbed aboard

Terror attacks force school to ditch trip

Terror attacks force school to ditch trip

Almost 400 pupils set to visit the capital for a science trip have been told it has been postponed in light of the recent terror attacks.

Jail for counterfeit cash trio

Jail for counterfeit cash trio

Three men involved in the distribution of more than £135,000 of fake banknotes have been locked up.

Lorry transporting explosives involved in crash

Lorry transporting explosives involved in crash

Homes and businesses were evacuated after a lorry full of military explosives crashed outside a cafe.

Parents fined £1,000 for child's school no show

Parents fined £1,000 for child's school no show

Magistrates have fined the parents of a boy whose attendance at school slipped to less than 10%.

Prince Charles pays a visit to the county

Prince Charles pays a visit to the county

The Prince of Wales has paid a visit to Winston Churchill's former family home in Kent, to see the National Trust's work to preserve his possessions.

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