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Delays clear after vehicle breaks down at crossing

Delays clear after vehicle breaks down at crossing

Traffic is returning to normal at the QEII bridge this morning after a vehicle broke down.

Inquest held into death of Strood teenager

Inquest held into death of Strood teenager

Questions still surround the death of teenager Jack Mander, who died after crashing into the back of a parked lorry.

'It was the worst time of my life'

'It was the worst time of my life'

A grandfather who was knocked over by a BMW driver while out walking his dog has described the devastating impact of the crash.

Jemima Goldsmith's stalker sentenced

Jemima Goldsmith's stalker sentenced

An obsessed stalker who admitted harassing journalist Jemima Goldsmith has been sentenced to probation

Riot squad called to 'hostage situation' at jail

Riot squad called to 'hostage situation' at jail

Specialist officers have been sent into a young offenders' institution after a teenager was attacked by fellow inmates.

Chippie blaze believe to be caused by 'electrical fault'

Chippie blaze believe to be caused by 'electrical fault'

Two men had to be treated for the effects of breathing in smoke after a fish and chip shop went up in flames.

Biker dies following car crash horror

Biker dies following car crash horror

Police have confirmed that a biker in his 30s died earlier when he was involved in a collision with a car.

Horror crash OAP still in serious condition

Horror crash OAP still in serious condition

A pedestrian in his 80s remains in hospital with multiple injuries after he was involved in an accident with a sports car yesterday afternoon.

'Air pollution nearly killed me'

'Air pollution nearly killed me'

Medical experts told a woman who collapsed while out walking her dog pollution had inflamed her lungs.

Football coach is helping charity that helped him

Football coach is helping charity that helped him

A soccer coach with cerebral palsy is taking on the London Marathon - which he will tackle using his walking frame over four days.

Help Hannah’s dream garden become a reality

Help Hannah’s dream garden become a reality

A mum is asking for your help to make her disabled daughter's dream come true - to play in her own garden.

Parents thank crew who saved newborn's life

Parents thank crew who saved newborn's life

The family of a baby whose life was hanging in the balance during a breech birth have thanked the ambulance workers who saved her.

Cheetah escapes its enclosure at wildlife park

Cheetah escapes its enclosure at wildlife park

Visitors to Port Lympne Wild Animal Park were ushered into "safe areas" when a big cat managed to escape.

Death crash cyclist named locally

Death crash cyclist named locally

A cyclist who died following a collision with a van on Friday night has been identified as a 35-year-old local man.

Drama as car lands on its roof

Drama as car lands on its roof

A driver has suffered a head injury after his vehicle left the road and landed upside down.

Kent grammars could be forced to offer places to poorer children

Kent grammars could be forced to offer places to poorer children

Pupils who achieve lower 11-plus marks could be offered access to top Kent schools as part of government plans to improve social mobility.

Landlord hit by third arson attack

Landlord hit by third arson attack

In just two years, a businessman says he has seen a shed, van and now a house go up in flames - causing thousands of pounds of damage.

Motorway reopens after crash

Motorway reopens after crash

One of the county's major routes was partially closed after a lorry and a car collided this morning.

New driver's parking shocker

New driver's parking shocker

A newly-qualified driver found themselves in spot of bother when they tried to park - and ended up with their car in the air.

Traffic at standstill at Dartford Crossing

Traffic at standstill at Dartford Crossing

Traffic was brought to a standstill at the Dartford Crossing after a woman threatened to jump from the QEII Bridge.

WATCH: TV favourites set up emotional reunion

WATCH: TV favourites set up emotional reunion

Geordie duo Ant and Dec gave one Kent family the surprise of their lives last night when they brought a dad home from Afghanistan.

Abuse victim in police protest

Abuse victim in police protest

A woman who suffered drug and sex abuse as a teenager at a children’s home says her data protection has been breached.

Nurse loses sight after being punched

Nurse loses sight after being punched

A medical professional who went to check a 16-year-old inmate had not been hurt after he was restrained suffered a brutal attack.

Wealthy school asks taxpayers to cover cost of lunch

Wealthy school asks taxpayers to cover cost of lunch

A £12,000-a-term school appealed to a council for financial assistance to pay for a £7.50 a head lunch for disadvantaged youngsters.

Worker foils baseball bat-wielding robber

Worker foils baseball bat-wielding robber

A petrol pump attendant has been given a bravery award after tackling a masked raider who was hitting him with a baseball bat.

House fire thought to be arson

House fire thought to be arson

A fire that severely damaged a house is thought to have been started deliberately.

Biker critically injured during crash

Biker critically injured during crash

Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are trying to establish how a 24-year-old man ended up in a serious condition in hospital.

Armed police called to high street

Armed police called to high street

A busy area was under lockdown tonight as officers carried out a search following a tip-off.

UPDATE: 'Murder victim' named by police

UPDATE: 'Murder victim' named by police

The identity of a man whose body was found following a fire at a car park has been revealed.

Have you seen Peter?

Have you seen Peter?

A man has been reported missing and police are appealing for help in finding him.

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