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Bunkers blown up at power station

Bunkers blown up at power station

Another part of a defunct power station has been blown up, sending a loud rumble across parts of Kent.

Cyclist hit by lorry on industrial estate

Cyclist hit by lorry on industrial estate

A cyclist was rushed to hospital after being hit by a lorry on an industrial estate.

Don't forget to register to vote

Don't forget to register to vote

Voters are being warned if they don't register before next Monday they will lose their right to take part in the election.

Kent faces school place shortage, government warned

Kent faces school place shortage, government warned

Education chiefs have warned the government there may not be enough school places to meet the needs - because of delays in opening free schools.

Kentish distillery wins gold

Kentish distillery wins gold

A gin factory which opened in October has picked up its first international awards – for vodka.

Pointless name? No way!

Pointless name? No way!

A game show contestant proved she was a testament to her dad's love of football... when she revealed her name!

'Don't worry - the steering wheel is propping my windscreen up'

'Don't worry - the steering wheel is propping my windscreen up'

Stunned police who spotted a lorry with its entire windscreen shattered were told by the driver he wasn't going to repair it until he reached France.

Music director picks up Bafta

Music director picks up Bafta

A leading musical director and former Royal Marine has scooped a coveted Bafta award for his work commemorating those who have died in conflicts.

Beekeeper left devastated after hives stolen

Beekeeper left devastated after hives stolen

A beekeeper has been left "gutted" after thieves swiped over 200,000 bees and their hives from a farm.

Watchdog takes legal action against property mogul

Watchdog takes legal action against property mogul

The UK's human rights watchdog has launched legal action against a controversial landlord over his ban on "battered wives" 'and coloureds'.

Lifeguards begin on beach where seven died

Lifeguards begin on beach where seven died

Lifeguards have started their training at a beach where seven men tragically died after getting into trouble there last year.

Litter wardens rake in 'bonuses'

Litter wardens rake in 'bonuses'

A litter warden boasted of making nearly £1,000 in ‘bonuses’ while patrolling the streets, an investigation has revealed.

Third teen charged over homeless man's 'murder'

Third teen charged over homeless man's 'murder'

A third teenager has been charged after a homeless 21-year-old was found beaten to death.

'I spoke to the players and they thought I was mad!'

'I spoke to the players and they thought I was mad!'

A football fan who paid £100 for a £12 ticket got a lovely surprise when he turned up to the match.

Queues after A2 crash

Queues after A2 crash

Two lanes have been shut so expect long delays.

Driver 'admitted fault' after fatal crash

Driver 'admitted fault' after fatal crash

A driver admitted blame after driving over a hill at speed and causing a "near head-on" crash which killed a woman, a court heard.

Masked raiders stab man in home

Masked raiders stab man in home

A man is reported to have been stabbed in a terrifying raid after four men with covered faces broke into a home.

Lifeboat crews' plea for help from public after 'suicide bids'

Lifeboat crews' plea for help from public after 'suicide bids'

A lifeboat station is urging members of the public to keep an eye out after three suspected suicide attempts on the same beach in five days.

Motorway lane now clear after crash

Motorway lane now clear after crash

A lane is now clear after it was blocked druing a three-car crash on the M2.

Teen bus passenger injured in car crash

Teen bus passenger injured in car crash

A teenage girl was hit by a car as she was getting off a bus.

Barn damaged in blaze

Barn damaged in blaze

A barn was left damaged after a fire broke out in a pile of wood nearby on a farm last night.

Driver banished from pumps after 'phantom fuel' gripe

Driver banished from pumps after 'phantom fuel' gripe

A cleaner says she's been barred from a garage after complaining about 'phantom petrol' being added to her bill.

'That terrorist was right, you should all die'

'That terrorist was right, you should all die'

A drunk thug spat and hurled racist abuse at police, including making offensive remarks about the Westminster terror attack.

'We have hope now instead of despair'

'We have hope now instead of despair'

A couple who were told to give up their severely autistic twins have bravely described their struggle to cope - and determination not to abandon them.

Man charged over death of pregnant girlfriend

Man charged over death of pregnant girlfriend

The boyfriend of a woman who died when their motorbike collided with a truck is to appear in court charged with causing her death.

Shop infested with flies

Shop infested with flies

Swarms of insects can be seen in the window and inside what used to be a computer shop and environmental health has been informed.

Police car with three flat tyres stranded in supermarket car park

Police car with three flat tyres stranded in supermarket car park

A police car has been spotted stranded in a supermarket car park with three flat tyres.

Crash involving two cars and a van outside supermarket

Crash involving two cars and a van outside supermarket

An elderly man was cared for by firefighters and paramedics after a crash involving two cars and a van at a supermarket.

Man taken to hospital following 'stabbing'

Man taken to hospital following 'stabbing'

Police and paramedics were called following reports a man was assaulted in a park.

Guard of honour for war hero

Guard of honour for war hero

Veterans, bikers and standard bearers are invited to form a guard of honour at the funeral of a soldier who belonged to an elite special forces unit.

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