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Arsonists thought to be behind van blaze

Arsonists thought to be behind van blaze

Firefighters believe a tipper van was set on fire deliberately last night.

Missing person found after beach search

Missing person found after beach search

A search and rescue operation was launched to find a missing man who was found seven hours later and detained under the Mental Health Act.

Shoppers' lucky escape from falling metal

Shoppers' lucky escape from falling metal

Shoppers had a lucky escape this afternoon after a heavy metal panel fell to the ground

Motorway reopens after vehicle fire

Motorway reopens after vehicle fire

The M20 has reopened after a car fire caused delays.

Prison staff 'failed to protect' suicidal inmate

Prison staff 'failed to protect' suicidal inmate

A man found hanging in his cell had suffered panic attacks after receiving death threats from a rival traveller family in the same jail.

Pharmacy burglars hospitalised after 'swallowing medicines'

Pharmacy burglars hospitalised after 'swallowing medicines'

Police called to reports of a break-in at a pharmacy found two men inside who were then taken to hospital having allegedly swallowed medicines.

Update: Main road now open after smash

Update: Main road now open after smash

A main road was closed in both directions after a crash involving two vehicles.

Appeal after break-in at village pub

Appeal after break-in at village pub

Police have appealed for witnesses after thieves stole alcohol and cash from charity boxes during a break-in at a rural pub

Missing boy found

Missing boy found

A 16-year-old boy, who went missing earlier this year, has been found safe and well.

New app launched to crack down on heritage crime

New app launched to crack down on heritage crime

A new online application has been launched to help tackle the blight of criminal damage to the county's most important monuments.

'I'm bored, who can I get rid of next?'

'I'm bored, who can I get rid of next?'

A nurse has been struck off for misconduct after falsifying records in order to get elderly patients discharged from hospital beds faster.

Man wrestled to the ground by police

Man wrestled to the ground by police

Police and paramedics have descended on a town centre, where a barefoot man was seen being tackled to the floor by officers.

Fire crews called to kitchen blaze

Fire crews called to kitchen blaze

Two fire engines rushed to the scene of a chip ban blaze this afternoon.

Men jailed over 'brazen' armoured van robbery

Men jailed over 'brazen' armoured van robbery

Two thugs have been jailed after their escape from the scene of a robbery came to an abrupt end in a front garden in a Kent town.

Lorry driver jailed after killing pensioner

Lorry driver jailed after killing pensioner

A lorry driver has been jailed after he killed a pensioner while tuning in his radio.

Warning after flasher spotted near primary school

Warning after flasher spotted near primary school

A head teacher has warned parents to be on their guard after a man exposed himself near a primary school.

Cannabis factory found

Cannabis factory found

Police say they have discovered a cannabis factory with 150 plants at a house.

Police investigate locker thefts at swimming pool

Police investigate locker thefts at swimming pool

Police are investigating a number of thefts from lockers at a Kent leisure centre

Man 'stabbed his father 14 times with Stanley knife'

Man 'stabbed his father 14 times with Stanley knife'

A man has appeared in court accused of repeatedly stabbing his father with a Stanley knife, leaving him needing surgery.

Car park crash drama

Car park crash drama

A car ended up on top of another car after an accident in a supermarket car park.

Fiance guilty of author's murder

Fiance guilty of author's murder

A man has been found guilty of murdering his fiancee and dumping her body in a cesspit before reporting her missing.

Shoppers' delight as M&S store opens

Shoppers' delight as M&S store opens

More than 100 eager shoppers turned out as M&S opened the doors of its newest Kent store this morning.

Power cut hits thousands of homes

Power cut hits thousands of homes

More than 2,000 properties were left without electricity after a fault with an underground cable cut the supply.

Biker taken to hospital after crash

Biker taken to hospital after crash

Emergency crews were called to the scene of a crash in a busy main road.

Horse found dead on country road

Horse found dead on country road

A dead horse has been found dumped in a country lane. Warning: graphic image.

Storm Doris set to lash Kent

Storm Doris set to lash Kent

A weather warning has been issued for winds of up to 70mph as Storm Doris heads for Kent.

Tributes to four-year-old 'Smiley Riley'

Tributes to four-year-old 'Smiley Riley'

Tributes have been paid to a larger than life four-year-old known as "Smiley Riley" who tragically died after a short battle with leukaemia.

Nazi symbol sprayed on children's slide

Nazi symbol sprayed on children's slide

A leading member of the Jewish community says there has been a rise in hate crime, as a swastika is daubed on children's play equipment.

Calls for longer jail terms for animal cruelty

Calls for longer jail terms for animal cruelty

Politicians and charities are backing a campaign to see those found guilty of abusing animals sentenced to up to five years in prison.

Cancer surgeon 'lied about experience to get top job'

Cancer surgeon 'lied about experience to get top job'

A cancer surgeon has appeared in court accused of lying about performing dozens of complex operations to get an £84,000-a-year job.

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