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Police appeal as cyclist seriously hurt in crash

Police appeal as cyclist seriously hurt in crash

A cyclist has been seriously injured after he was involved in a crash when a white Mercedes A180 was reported to have overtaken a lorry.

Kent candidate charged over expenses allegations

Kent candidate charged over expenses allegations

A candidate standing in the general election has been charged relating to his expenses in the 2015 election.

Charger sparks flat fire

Charger sparks flat fire

Firefighters were called after a charger exploded and set a coat and part of a wall alight.

Police seal off woods after suspected rape

Police seal off woods after suspected rape

Officers have cordoned off a section of a university following a reported rape.

Man's hand 'hanging off' after sword attack

Man's hand 'hanging off' after sword attack

Armed police stormed a flat after a man was reportedly attacked with a samurai sword.

Man, 91, kicked in head by children

Man, 91, kicked in head by children

Disgusted residents are raising money for a pensioner who was reportedly attacked and kicked in the head by a group of children.

Street cordoned off after body found

Street cordoned off after body found

Police and forensics officers sealed off a residential street after a man in his 40s died outside his home.

Former head facing rape charge was 'crushed' to death

Former head facing rape charge was 'crushed' to death

An inquest has been opened after an ex-head teacher about to stand trial for sex offences died in a crash on a dual carriageway.

Teen bank roof rescue

Teen bank roof rescue

A teenager became stuck on the roof of a bank after officers managed to coax down three others.

Big treats in store for Kent's little stars

Big treats in store for Kent's little stars

It's no trick... this year's Children's Awards are set to be more spook-tacular than ever.

Child served maggot-infested food

Child served maggot-infested food

A trust has defended a Kent primary school's hygiene record after a pupil made a shocking discovery in their lunch.

Kent dancer into TV semi-finals

Kent dancer into TV semi-finals

A teenager from Kent is among a trio of performers to have made it to the final stages of Britain’s Got Talent.

Memorial of murder victim desecrated

Memorial of murder victim desecrated

Items left by grieving relatives in the area where a 21-year-old man was killed have been stolen.

School accused of 'discrimination against disabled'

School accused of 'discrimination against disabled'

Parents have criticised a decision to exclude seven children, including some with behavioural difficulties, after a fight between pupils.

Garages go up in flames

Garages go up in flames

Firefighters spent two hours putting out a blaze that was spreading out of control in a Kent village.

Robber strikes for third time in 24 hours

Robber strikes for third time in 24 hours

Police say they believe the same armed man could be responsible for robberies at two bookmakers and a village post office.

Tunnel delays after break down

Tunnel delays after break down

A broken down lorry caused long delays on one of Kent's busiest routes this evening.

Crash at 'nightmare' junction

Crash at 'nightmare' junction

Emergency services have been at the scene of a crash involving at two vehicles at a stretch of road branded a 'death trap'.

Gang attack by teen girls filmed at Tesco

Gang attack by teen girls filmed at Tesco

Police believe an attack on two women by four teenage girls was filmed by people watching.

Brazen burglar who targeted pubs jailed

Brazen burglar who targeted pubs jailed

A thief was told he would receive 50% of the profits of his crime before he snuck into pubs and stole cash and sentimental medals.

This is not just a food hall...

This is not just a food hall...

M&S bosses have announced the opening date for a new food hall which could create up to 70 jobs.

Third controlled explosion at power station

Third controlled explosion at power station

Smoke rose up into the air as the third controlled explosive demolition took place at a disused power station.

Boys find body in woods

Boys find body in woods

Police have been called to a housing estate following the discovery of a body.

Car ploughs into woman and children

Car ploughs into woman and children

A woman and four children have been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

Labour pledges to cut rail fares

Labour pledges to cut rail fares

A Labour government would slash rail fares - saving commuters more than £1,000 a year, it's been claimed.

Conman fleeced vulnerable OAP out of £100k

Conman fleeced vulnerable OAP out of £100k

A fraudster befriended a vulnerable pensioner in a pub before fleecing her out of more than £100,000 by forging her signature on cheques.

Convicted murderer faces jail for arson at flats

Convicted murderer faces jail for arson at flats

A pensioner is facing jail after setting fire to a block of flats where he lived while on licence for murder.

Man charged after stabbing

Man charged after stabbing

A man has been charged after a teenage girl was stabbed in the chest.

Teen charged with knifepoint burglary

Teen charged with knifepoint burglary

A teenager has been charged in connection with a knifepoint burglary at a house.

The day bombs fell like hailstones

The day bombs fell like hailstones

75 years to the day bombs rained down on Canterbury in a deadly act of revenge by Hitler, we look back at how the city united in the face of terror.

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