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Hints over crossing site verdict

Hints over crossing site verdict

Speculation is growing that the government’s stance on the location of a new Thames crossing could be confirmed as early as next week.

Trio jailed for breaking man's jaw in 'cowardly' attack

Trio jailed for breaking man's jaw in 'cowardly' attack

Three thugs who repeatedly punched, kicked and stamped on a man after a row at a bar, breaking his jaw in three places, have been jailed.

Bike and trailer destroyed in drive blaze

Bike and trailer destroyed in drive blaze

A woman was treated for smoke inhalation following a fire on a driveway that destroyed a motorbike and a trailer.

Police force praised - but told to improve stalking investigations

Police force praised - but told to improve stalking investigations

Inspectors have praised police for keeping Kent safe and cutting crime - but the force must improve its handling of stalking and harassment cases.

Graveyard flower thieves strike again

Graveyard flower thieves strike again

A grieving widow has been left feeling "violated" after flowers were twice stolen from her husband's grave.

'I tried to save his life – and was arrested for his murder'

'I tried to save his life – and was arrested for his murder'

A former youth worker who performed CPR on a man shot in the stomach by a gang member was arrested and locked in a police cell for 40 hours.

MP's aide charged with rape

MP's aide charged with rape

An aide to a Kent MP has been charged with raping a woman in the House of Commons.

Youths arrested after police chase

Youths arrested after police chase

Three young men have been arrested for allegedly leading police on a car chase along residential roads before abandoning the vehicle.

Rape suspect arrested in Italy

Rape suspect arrested in Italy

A man wanted by police after a reported rape has been arrested in Italy.

Man kicked to the ground in robbery bid

Man kicked to the ground in robbery bid

A man was injured when he was kicked to the ground and repeatedly booted by three robbers in a cemetery.

Dating site deletes offensive question about people’s IQ

Dating site deletes offensive question about people’s IQ

A dating website has removed an offensive question about people with low IQs, thanks to a campaign supported by a Kent couple.

Famous sculptor in town's art exhibit line-up

Famous sculptor in town's art exhibit line-up

A sculptor who is famous for designing and creating the Angel of the North will be taking part in a town-wide art exhibition this year.

VIDEO: Keeper vents frustration on post

VIDEO: Keeper vents frustration on post

Footage of a goalkeeper headbutting the post after conceding a goal against a Kent side has gone viral.

Pedestrian seriously injured in car crash

Pedestrian seriously injured in car crash

An elderly woman is still in hospital with serious head injuries after being hit by a car on Monday.

Be the star of World Book Day

Be the star of World Book Day

Check out pictures sent in for World Book Day! Could your child star on our special page?

Be the star of World Book Day today

Be the star of World Book Day today

Schoolchildren - and teachers - across the county will be heading to school in costume today for World Book Day - and we want your pictures.

Concern as alleyway sex attackers remain at large

Concern as alleyway sex attackers remain at large

Workers say they are walking home in groups to keep safe after a woman in her 20s was grabbed and sexually assaulted in an alleyway.

Mum dies waiting for treatment

Mum dies waiting for treatment

A family have paid tribute to a 'devoted' mother-of-three who needed to raise £120,000 for pay for life-saving treatment.

Pervert caught with life-size schoolgirl doll

Pervert caught with life-size schoolgirl doll

Police found seven pairs of children's knickers stashed in the home of a man in his 60s.

Syrian refugees describe 'amazing' support

Syrian refugees describe 'amazing' support

One of 10 families relocated to Kent from their war-torn country have spoken of their relief at having somewhere safe to raise their children.

Three arrested in cannabis raid

Three arrested in cannabis raid

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis after more than 200 plants were found in a police raid.

Gridlock threat to Kent's roads

Gridlock threat to Kent's roads

Business leaders and transport experts have issued a stark warning about the lack of decision surrounding the Lower Thames Crossing proposal.

Trapped woman rescued after prison van crash

Trapped woman rescued after prison van crash

Fire crews had to cut the roof off a car to free a driver injured during a crash which involved a prison van.

Lorry overturns on M20

Lorry overturns on M20

There were lengthy delays on one of Kent's busiest motorways following a dangerous crash.

Missing girl found

Missing girl found

Officers say a missing teenager who may have been heading to Gillingham, has been found safe and well.

Lorry and car crash on M2

Lorry and car crash on M2

Rush hour commuters were held while emergency services dealt with an accident.

Road closed while accident vehicle is recovered

Road closed while accident vehicle is recovered

There is a temporary road closure on Manston Road.

Could you be the next singing sensation?

Could you be the next singing sensation?

This Kent town is hosting the first round of open auditions for The X Factor.

Family devastated at grave mess

Family devastated at grave mess

A council has apologised after a plot at a town cemetery was left covered in mud.

Father and son jailed for pub ‘mayhem’

Father and son jailed for pub ‘mayhem’

Three thugs have been jailed after a brawl at a bar with a "no travellers" policy left a doorman with serious injuries.

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