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Major search amid fears for missing swimmers

Major search amid fears for missing swimmers

Coastguard and lifeboats were scrambled after eight swimmers were reported missing in the sea off Kent.

Alleged gang rapist claims sex was consensual

Alleged gang rapist claims sex was consensual

A man accused of taking part in the gang rape of a drunk teenager has claimed he had consensual sex with her in the street.

Fuel scam allegations probed

Fuel scam allegations probed

Facebook claims that a petrol station is ripping off motorists have been investigated by KentOnline.

Major road reopens after pile-up

Major road reopens after pile-up

A major route has reopened following an accident involving several cars.

Vandals target park

Vandals target park

A council's appealing for information after yobs destroyed signs and damaged trees at a Kent park.

Gills man fined for driving with no licence

Gills man fined for driving with no licence

A Gills footballer was fined £700 after being caught driving without a full licence after a row with his girlfriend.

Man cut free from car after crash

Man cut free from car after crash

Firefighters helped cut a man free from the wreckage of a car after a crash.

Police drop 'racist' stabbing probe

Police drop 'racist' stabbing probe

Police have shelved an investigation into an alleged racist attack on a teenage refugee in a town centre, due to a lack of evidence.

Stricken yacht with six on board rescued

Stricken yacht with six on board rescued

Six people were left stranded on their yacht after it ran into mechanical issues and had to call out the lifeboat to rescue them.

Kent motorcyclist, 24, killed in crash

Kent motorcyclist, 24, killed in crash

A 24-year-old Kent man has died in a motorcycle crash.

Laptop charger blaze damages house

Laptop charger blaze damages house

A fire started when a laptop battery, which was on charge, caught fire in a house - leaving two people needing medical treatment.

Pedal at your peril: cycling danger spots revealed

Pedal at your peril: cycling danger spots revealed

The most dangerous areas in Kent for cyclists have been revealed - with the finger of blame pointed at impatient drivers and poorly maintained roads.

Beaches chosen for multi-million pound project

Beaches chosen for multi-million pound project

Bathing waters across Kent have been chosen for multi-million pound investment to help protect and enhance the "beauty of the beach".

Pensioner trapped after crashing into wall

Pensioner trapped after crashing into wall

Firefighters were called to free an elderly man after he crashed into a wall.

Police arrest man on suspicion of assault

Police arrest man on suspicion of assault

A 21-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of assault after an "altercation".

Crews tackle grass fire

Crews tackle grass fire

Residents were asked to keep doors and windows closed as fire crews tackled a grass and undergrowth blaze.

Candidate offers rivals boxing classes amid security fears

Candidate offers rivals boxing classes amid security fears

A keen boxer and parliamentary candidate is offering self-defence classes to his rivals after prospective MPs were offered security advice.

Student 'feared' for homeless man's safety before death

Student 'feared' for homeless man's safety before death

A university student who feared for a homeless man’s safety before he was killed is hoping to raise funds to help pay for the funeral.

Burglar jailed for claiming stolen trainers refund

Burglar jailed for claiming stolen trainers refund

A burglar who initially denied claiming a £100 refund for a pair of trainers he had stolen has been jailed.

Lifeboat launches in search for 11-year-old boy

Lifeboat launches in search for 11-year-old boy

The lifeboat was scrambled after fears were raised an 11-year-old boy could be at risk.

Dad facing life in wheelchair

Dad facing life in wheelchair

A man who has been waiting for an operation for 10 years has suffered a major blow after a council took him off its housing waiting list.

Deaf OAP hears for first time in 20 years

Deaf OAP hears for first time in 20 years

An ex fireman who had to quit the service due to his hearing issues has been given a miracle solution.

Mum defends Lord of the Rings star

Mum defends Lord of the Rings star

Kent actor Orlando Bloom did not mean to offend anyone when he used the word "pikey" during an interview, says a relative.

Tributes to 'one in a million' grandad crushed by car

Tributes to 'one in a million' grandad crushed by car

A much-loved grandfather who died in a freak accident while bump-starting his car has been described as a “one in a million” and a “fun loving man”.

Air ambulance lands for heart attack patient

Air ambulance lands for heart attack patient

A man has been flown to hospital after reportedly suffering a heart attack.

Bin shed destroyed in fire

Bin shed destroyed in fire

Two fire crews were called to an early morning fire after a bin store was destroyed and a fence went up in flames.

Crash cleared at busy crossing

Crash cleared at busy crossing

A crash involving a car and a motorcycle was causing traffic to queue.

Crews called to house fire

Crews called to house fire

Firefighters were called after a bonfire spread to a house.

Lorry stuck on train track after sat nav nightmare

Lorry stuck on train track after sat nav nightmare

A lorry driver’s sat nav nightmare resulted in his HGV becoming stuck on the train tracks at a level crossing.

Shock as motorcyclist killed in crash

Shock as motorcyclist killed in crash

Friends have paid tribute to "loyal, lovable and hilarious" Ollie Jennings after his death in a motorcycle crash.

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