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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.

Man with shovel goes on rampage in town centre

Man with shovel goes on rampage in town centre

A man armed with a shovel has gone on a vandalism spree in a town centre.

Shock as baby and toddler locked in car

Shock as baby and toddler locked in car

A woman described her shock at finding a baby and toddler locked in a car as temperatures rose - but faced a backlash online for failing to act.

Delays ease after M2 crash

Delays ease after M2 crash

An accident on the M2 caused queues for drivers.

Long delays due to M25 van fire

Long delays due to M25 van fire

There were long delays heading into Kent after a van burst into flames following a crash on the M25.

Traffic clears following three-vehicle crash

Traffic clears following three-vehicle crash

Delays have now eased, several hours after two cars and a van crashed on a busy road.

Government urged to reduce high speed rail fares

Government urged to reduce high speed rail fares

The government is to be urged to bring down the cost of Kent's high-speed rail service when it decides who should run the network from next year.

Squirrel stuck on pole for two days

Squirrel stuck on pole for two days

Firefighters were called to help rescue a squirrel which had been stuck up a telegraph pole for two days.

Tunnel closed overnight

Tunnel closed overnight

A busy road tunnel will be shut overnight four times this week.

Man trapped after crashing into fence

Man trapped after crashing into fence

Firefighters rescued a man trapped in his car after it smashed into a fence.

Police find missing teen

Police find missing teen

A 13-year-old boy missing from Dartford for more than three days has been found.

Man's head stamped on in unprovoked attack

Man's head stamped on in unprovoked attack

A CCTV image of a suspect has been released after a man was punched in the face and had his head stamped on, leaving him concussed and bruised.

Teen robbed of gold iPhone and gold ring

Teen robbed of gold iPhone and gold ring

Three men are reported to have hit a teenager with a metal bar before robbing him in the early hours of today.

Elderly woman rescued from crash

Elderly woman rescued from crash

Firefighters helped free a woman after a two-car crash.

'I'll put you six feet under'

'I'll put you six feet under'

A carer threatened to drive his car through the front window of a newspaper office and stab its editor in the face.

Is the lady for turning?

Is the lady for turning?

Tory leader Theresa May is facing accusations of a U-turn over her social care reforms - and what people should pay.

Four accused of gang-raping teen 'lied'

Four accused of gang-raping teen 'lied'

A gang alleged to have subjected a 16-year-old girl to a sex ordeal set about lying about their actions, a court heard.

Soldier cleared of dangerous driving after fatal crash

Soldier cleared of dangerous driving after fatal crash

A soldier who caused the death of a woman in a near head-on crash has been cleared of dangerous driving.

Councillor refuses 'free stuff'

Councillor refuses 'free stuff'

A newly-elected councillor has refused to accept a free iPhone and iPad handed out to dozens of other members.

Teachers pay tribute to crash teen

Teachers pay tribute to crash teen

Teachers have paid tribute to a Kent teenager who died in a crash last week.

Gang assault man on harbour bench

Gang assault man on harbour bench

A man sat on a bench overlooking a harbour was assaulted by four men in a late night attack.

Disgraced teacher spared being struck off

Disgraced teacher spared being struck off

A disgraced teacher who was convicted of fraud after using school funds for his private business has been spared being banned from the profession.

Three charged over spaniel thefts

Three charged over spaniel thefts

Three people have been charged for the theft of two beloved springer spaniels.

Man in court accused of murder

Man in court accused of murder

A man has appeared in court via video link accused of the murder of a pensioner found at a home in a quiet cul-de-sac.

Comic will take to the cobbles

Comic will take to the cobbles

Kent's very own comic star Vic Reeves is set to appear in Coronation Street, it's been revealed.

Camper van goes up in flames

Camper van goes up in flames

Smoke from a camper van fire could be seen from a neighbouring village as it burst into flames in a rural area.

Father and son found guilty of drugs offences

Father and son found guilty of drugs offences

A father and son were arrested for drug offences after officers spotted white powder on the back seat of the car they were in, a court heard.

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