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Driver arrested after campus crash

Driver arrested after campus crash

A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a crash on a university campus.

Caravans in park and ride car park

Caravans in park and ride car park

Travellers have set up home next to commuters' cars in a car park used by the Kings Ferry coach company.

Crash on M2 sliproad

Crash on M2 sliproad

A crash on a motorway sliproad caused delays for drivers this afternoon.

Dog helps scare off burglar

Dog helps scare off burglar

A woman’s growling pet alerted her to the fact a hooded intruder was trying to break into her home.

Dream holiday turns to tragedy

Dream holiday turns to tragedy

A wife discovered her husband unresponsive at the bottom of a pool after he had gone for a swim to cool down.

Kent bracing itself for 'up to 10cm' of snow

Kent bracing itself for 'up to 10cm' of snow

People have been urged not to make 'unnecessary' 999 calls amid fears of treacherous driving conditions as warnings are issued for snow and ice.

Knife attack backpacker allowed to stay in Australia

Knife attack backpacker allowed to stay in Australia

A backpacker who was facing deportation after being injured in a frenzied knife attack which left two people dead has been given a new visa.

Man taken to hospital after boat fire

Man taken to hospital after boat fire

A man has been taken to hospital with burns and hypothermia after ending up in a river following a fire on a boat.

Patient lay on cold ground for three hours

Patient lay on cold ground for three hours

A grandmother lay in a car park for three hours waiting for an ambulance after being knocked down by a car.

'Chafed' wire could have caused fatal plane crash

'Chafed' wire could have caused fatal plane crash

An investigation has found a 'chafed' wire could have caused a plane to crash into the sea in a matter of minutes, killing its pilot.

Floodgates closed amid tidal surge

Floodgates closed amid tidal surge

A Kent council is going to block pavements and shut sea defences amid a warning of bad weather over the next couple of days.

'It was nice to see them on the floor getting a beating'

'It was nice to see them on the floor getting a beating'

A masked rioter who claimed he hurled a brick at protesters in self-defence has been jailed after incriminating messages were found on his phone.

Jail for drug dealer who hid cocaine in tumble dryer

Jail for drug dealer who hid cocaine in tumble dryer

A drug dealer who hid large stashes of cocaine in his tumble dryer has been jailed for more than nine years.

Jury in grandfather murder case fails to reach verdict

Jury in grandfather murder case fails to reach verdict

A man accused of murdering a vulnerable grandfather is facing a possible re-trial after a jury failed to reach a verdict.

Power problem causes flickering lights

Power problem causes flickering lights

If your lights have been flickering tonight, this is the reason why.

Teddy bear stranger scare 'had innocent explanation'

Teddy bear stranger scare 'had innocent explanation'

An incident involving an apparent stranger waving a teddy bear outside a nursery was a misunderstanding, it has emerged.

Train refurbishments on track

Train refurbishments on track

The project to refurbish a third of Southeastern’s entire rail fleet has hit a major milestone this month.

VIDEO: Snow and flooding causes travel chaos

VIDEO: Snow and flooding causes travel chaos

Snow and flooding has lead to chaotic scenes across Kent tonight.

Roadworks continue on major route

Roadworks continue on major route

Maintenance work blamed for causing huge delays on the A2 are scheduled to continue tonight and tomorrow.

Anti-fur protest in Kent town

Anti-fur protest in Kent town

Protesters stood outside shops in a Kent town today where they believe clothing featuring real fur is being sold.

Judge brands serial rapist 'monstrous'

Judge brands serial rapist 'monstrous'

An abusive and violent rapist who throttled, punched and kicked his victim and launched a series of sex attacks has been dubbed a near monster.

Heroin dealer pleads guilty

Heroin dealer pleads guilty

A heroin dealer will be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to supplying drugs.

George Michael was our baby hero

George Michael was our baby hero

A woman given a once-in-a-lifetime chance at IVF has revealed George Michael paid for the treatment.

Man named after Christmas Eve 'hit and run'

Man named after Christmas Eve 'hit and run'

A man killed in a tragic crash just before Christmas has been named - after being hit on a pedestrian crossing.

Teen arrested after spate of vandalism

Teen arrested after spate of vandalism

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after vandals smashed windows and slashed car tyres in one Kent town.

Villagers oppose housing scheme ahead of decision

Villagers oppose housing scheme ahead of decision

A property developer has defended his application to build 104 homes in Ash, amid a campaign by residents who oppose the scheme

Police investigate drugs use at posh school

Police investigate drugs use at posh school

Police are looking into allegations of drug use at a prestigious school - amid claims nine pupils have been suspended.

Cliff death victims died of multiple injuries: inquest

Cliff death victims died of multiple injuries: inquest

A pair of twins and a former soldier who all died in a cliff tragedy on New Years' Day suffered multiple injuries, a coroner has heard.

Lorry park plans threatened by roadside parkers

Lorry park plans threatened by roadside parkers

Plans for a series of lorry parks in Kent are dependent on the government outlawing HGVs parking in laybys, county transport chiefs have said.

Whoops! Unlucky criminal drops stash of drugs

Whoops! Unlucky criminal drops stash of drugs

A dopey drug user's plans of having a joint appear to have gone up in smoke... after their stash fell into the hands of a special constable!

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