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Commuters stuck in massive queues

Commuters stuck in massive queues

Long delays were reported following a crash on a Kent motorway.

Boiled eggs spark 999 call out

Boiled eggs spark 999 call out

Fire crews have issued a warning after unattended eggs sparked a call out to a Kent home.

Pensioner rescued after crash

Pensioner rescued after crash

A man in his 70s was rescued by firefighters after being trapped following a crash which left a car on its side.

Firefighters called to boat stuck in mud

Firefighters called to boat stuck in mud

A man and his teenage daughter had to be rescued when their boat ran aground on a mud bank this evening.

Couple tied up by masked men in home raid

Couple tied up by masked men in home raid

Police are hunting a gang of masked raiders who broke into a house while the owners were in bed, tied them up and demanded money.

Gurkhas honoured at medal ceremony

Gurkhas honoured at medal ceremony

Gurkhas based in Kent have been honoured by Prince Charles and Prince Harry in a medal ceremony in London today.

Rush hour trains diverted

Rush hour trains diverted

Commuters heading home from London this evening will have to catch their train from a different station due to platform closures.

Campervan crash ends in fatality

Campervan crash ends in fatality

A man has died after a campervan crashed into a pole, despite the efforts of paramedics to save him

Teen in court charged with crashing car into group

Teen in court charged with crashing car into group

A teenager has appeared in court charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving after a car crashed into a group on an industrial estate.

Worker in nail bar 'entered country illegally'

Worker in nail bar 'entered country illegally'

A Vietnamese man who was working in a nail bar is now in immigration detention after he was found to have entered the UK illegally.

Dad to walk on O2 roof after baby son's life saved

Dad to walk on O2 roof after baby son's life saved

A father will confront his fear of heights to walk on top of the O2 for a hospital that saved his child.

Six-year sentence for drug dealer armed with knife

Six-year sentence for drug dealer armed with knife

A man who was found with crack cocaine, heroin and a vegetable knife has been sent to prison after he appeared in court.

Celebrity chef's relative in court accused of computer hacking

Celebrity chef's relative in court accused of computer hacking

A relative of Gordon Ramsay, who lives in Kent, has appeared in court charged with hacking emails from the celebrity chef's company.

Bones discovery sparks forensic probe

Bones discovery sparks forensic probe

Three police vans and forensics officers were called after workmen fixing a leak made a grisly discovery of what turned out to be animal bones.

Burglary trial halted due to illness

Burglary trial halted due to illness

The trial of three men and a woman accused of an armed raid on a home has been halted after one of the defendants fell ill at court.

Teen found with drugs and knife

Teen found with drugs and knife

A teenager pulled over by police for having a faulty brake light was found with 65 wraps of class A drugs, a large knife and wads of cash.

'Dangerous' oyster racks should be removed

'Dangerous' oyster racks should be removed

Controversial oyster racks should be removed from a Kent beach following a government investigation over fears they could injure swimmers.

'Sleazy' police worker arrested after flirting with jogger

'Sleazy' police worker arrested after flirting with jogger

A 999 operator branded 'sleazy' by a judge has been cleared after trying to chat up a woman and following her in his car.

Meat-free product 'may contain metal'

Meat-free product 'may contain metal'

Kent shoppers have been warned after a popular brand of vegetarian mince was recalled as it might contain metal.

Air ambulance called to campervan crash

Air ambulance called to campervan crash

Delays have now cleared after a campervan left the road and hit a post.

Consultation on future train operator

Consultation on future train operator

The government wants to hear the public's views on what it wants from the next rail operator to take the Southeastern franchise covering most of Kent.

Woman assaulted in cash machine raid

Woman assaulted in cash machine raid

A woman was attacked as she took out money from a cash machine.

Overnight closures on dual carriageway

Overnight closures on dual carriageway

One of the county's busiest roads will be shut overnight for five nights this week for resurfacing.

Drug dealer jailed for six years

Drug dealer jailed for six years

A drug dealer found with dozens of wraps of heroin and cocaine has been locked up for six years.

Road re-opens after crash

Road re-opens after crash

A main road was blocked for hours after a two car crash which saw a woman taken to hospital.

This chef has put his recovery down to hospital food

This chef has put his recovery down to hospital food

A restaurant boss who was rushed to hospital for an emergency op has told how great meals got him back on his feet.

Food hall asks for extended licence

Food hall asks for extended licence

This foodie emporium is hoping to expand - with everything from 'tastings to supper clubs, pop-up shops and exhibitions' on the cards.

MP campaigns against rising number of dog thefts

MP campaigns against rising number of dog thefts

Dartford MP Gareth Johnson is raising the issue of dog theft at Parliament today.

Cost of dying nearly £9,000

Cost of dying nearly £9,000

Grieving families have seen the price of a perfect send-off almost double over the past 12 years.

Dad demands action taken against son

Dad demands action taken against son

A huge pile of rubbish at neighbouring property has threatened to tear a family apart.

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