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More than a third killed in crashes not wearing seatbelts

More than a third killed in crashes not wearing seatbelts

People are being urged to buckle up as it's revealed more than a third of people killed in car crashes on Kent's roads were not wearing a seatbelt.

Here runs the bride

Here runs the bride

Amputee ex-soldier and his new wife will run for wounded veterans straight after their wedding.

Mini goes off road in crash

Mini goes off road in crash

A Mini convertible went off the road after an accident.

Climbing mountains and running marathons for Kelly

Climbing mountains and running marathons for Kelly

A mountain climber and a marathon runner are the latest to join the fundraising campaign for a teenager with a rare cancer

Van driver 'distracted by dog' cleared of killing OAP

Van driver 'distracted by dog' cleared of killing OAP

A van driver accused of causing the death of a 95-year-old pedestrian after he was distracted by his dog on the passenger seat has been cleared.

11th-hour crossing plea

11th-hour crossing plea

A letter from an MP has winged its way to the Transport Secretary calling for the new Lower Thames Crossing to be built away from his constituency.

Homeless man 'murdered' on first night sleeping rough

Homeless man 'murdered' on first night sleeping rough

The family of a rough sleeper who died in a car park fire on his first night on the streets have spoken of their devastation at his loss.

New UK firm takes over Manston battle

New UK firm takes over Manston battle

An American investment company has sold its rights and interests in Manston to new company in this country.

Cause for optimism?

Cause for optimism?

Things could finally be looking up for this infamously dilapidated street - and the rest of the town centre is having some work done too.

Family's tribute to 'hardworking family man'

Family's tribute to 'hardworking family man'

The loved ones of a motorcyclist who died after colliding with a car, leaving a wife and two young children, have paid tribute to him.

Would-be burglar hit shop window with hammer

Would-be burglar hit shop window with hammer

The police are hunting a man who "hit a shop window repeatedly with a hammer" in an attempted burglary.

Town gets own Monopoly game

Town gets own Monopoly game

A Kent town has landed its very own Monopoly game.

VIDEO: Stunning pictures capture beauty of cathedral

VIDEO: Stunning pictures capture beauty of cathedral

A huge scaffolding structure has opened up even more spectacular views of a cathedral, as "history is made" with a multi-million pound development.

Disruption for commuters this morning as station floods

Disruption for commuters this morning as station floods

Passengers are being told to check before they travel after some services in Kent were stopped earlier today.

Dole claimants surge

Dole claimants surge

The number of people on unemployment benefits in Kent grew at the fastest rate in more than a year last month.

Crash causes delays after accident on M20

Crash causes delays after accident on M20

Drivers are experiencing long delays after a crash involving three vehicles.

Lanes reopen after lorries crash

Lanes reopen after lorries crash

There are still long delays on the M2 after two lorries crashed.

Three charged after counterfeit £40,000 seized

Three charged after counterfeit £40,000 seized

Three men have been charged with counterfeit money crimes after police discovered £40,000 worth of fake notes.

'Assault' victim slams police investigation

'Assault' victim slams police investigation

A teenage girl suffered black eyes and bruising to her face, but delays in preparing evidence meant the man allegedly responsible was not prosecuted.

‘Lonely’ pervert used library to beat internet ban

‘Lonely’ pervert used library to beat internet ban

A sex offender, banned from using internet chat rooms is in prison after being caught sending over 2,000 instant messages on dating sites

Mum stabbed man over family feud

Mum stabbed man over family feud

An attack which left the victim with a five-inch scar on his chest was captured on CCTV.

Supermarket trolleys used to transport toilet bins

Supermarket trolleys used to transport toilet bins

Supermarket trolleys were used to transport bins containing sanitary waste - before being returned for unsuspecting shoppers to use.

Baroness' former home on sale for £1.75m

Baroness' former home on sale for £1.75m

An historic house which once belonged to a wealthy but generous baroness has gone on sale with a £1.75m asking price.

CCTV shows pub burglary suspect

CCTV shows pub burglary suspect

This man is wanted in connection of a spate of burglaries from five pubs, a church and a fish and chip shop.

Teacher banned after indecent image arrest

Teacher banned after indecent image arrest

A former teacher has been banned from the profession after being cautioned for possessing an indecent image of a child.

Tributes to 'angel' baby

Tributes to 'angel' baby

Hoardings have been spray-painted with tributes to a much loved baby girl who was “a pure angel from top to bottom”, following her sudden death.

Serious crash on A2

Serious crash on A2

A person was trapped in a car following a serious collision on a busy road tonight.

Hunt for disabled woman's mugger

Hunt for disabled woman's mugger

Police continue to look for a man who attacked and robbed a disabled young woman.

Kent MP questioned about election expenses

Kent MP questioned about election expenses

A leading politician has been reportedly interviewed under caution for six hours following allegations of overspending.

Delays after motorway crash

Delays after motorway crash

There were lengthy delays following a crash just before the Dartford Crossing.

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