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Happy new year to all our readers

Happy new year to all our readers

Wishing all our readers a happy, healthy and prosperous 2017.

Man impaled on iron spike

Man impaled on iron spike

A New Year’s Eve reveller trying to climb into a gated community during the early hours of this morning was injured when he became impaled.

Accident on M20 after vehicle leaves carriageway

Accident on M20 after vehicle leaves carriageway

A lane has been closed on the exit slip road of the M20 following an accident.

Broken down coach shuts lane

Broken down coach shuts lane

A broken down coach closed a lane on the A20 this morning.

Car hit and damages traffic light

Car hit and damages traffic light

A car hit and damaged a traffic light in a town centre at the start of the New Year.

Garden shed destroyed by fire in new year festivities

Garden shed destroyed by fire in new year festivities

A garden shed was destroyed by fire last night - which is believed to have been sparked by a firework or Chinese lantern.

Two arrested after new year disturbance

Two arrested after new year disturbance

Two people have been arrested on suspicion on assault in the early hours of New Year's day.

Cushing... from beyond the grave

Cushing... from beyond the grave

Kent's acting veteran has returned to the silver screen - more than 20 years after his death. Warning: spoiler alert!

‘I had no choice but to shunt his van into post’

‘I had no choice but to shunt his van into post’

A trucker deliberately shunted a van into a lamppost - because he feared for his life.

In this ring...

In this ring...

A wrestling fan pulled off a stunning move - when he proposed to his girlfriend at a competition.

The stories that shaped Kent in 2016

The stories that shaped Kent in 2016

From DIY SOS to the M20 bridge collapse, 2016 has been jam-packed with news stories. Can you remember them all?

Delays on M25 due to broken down vehicle

Delays on M25 due to broken down vehicle

Drivers are advised to approach the area with caution and to expect delays in the area.

High demand for New Year's Eve paramedics

High demand for New Year's Eve paramedics

The trust is asking the public to think carefully about whether they need to call for an ambulance this New Year's weekend.

Investigation launched after sewage washes into street

Investigation launched after sewage washes into street

An investigation has been launched by Southern Water after a street was washed with human sewage when a pump house stopped working

New Year travel disrupted over strikes

New Year travel disrupted over strikes

Train users are advised to check before travel amid the latest 72 hour conductor strike on Southern

Police release pictures after burglary

Police release pictures after burglary

These CCTV images have been released by police investigating a burglary where wrapped Christmas presents were taken.

MP awarded in Queen's honours

MP awarded in Queen's honours

Kent MP Julian Brazier has been awarded a knighthood in the Queen's new year honours list.

Dogs set on victims in two separate attacks

Dogs set on victims in two separate attacks

Owners who let loose their vicious dogs in two separate attacks - one involving a baseball bat - are being hunted by police.

Homeless 'turned away' from emergency shelter

Homeless 'turned away' from emergency shelter

Volunteer groups claim people were turned away from an emergency homeless shelter last night as they 'could not prove they were homeless'.

Man arrested after suspected drink-drive crash

Man arrested after suspected drink-drive crash

A main route into town was closed for an hour following a crash this morning, which saw a driver being arrested.

Emergency crews called after van crashes into field

Emergency crews called after van crashes into field

Police and ambulance crews were called to the scene of a crash involving one vehicle this morning.

Road re-opens following early morning smash

Road re-opens following early morning smash

A road has re-opened following a single car crash which saw a woman's car slide into a ditch.

Shocked staff see fatal hit-and-run at crossing

Shocked staff see fatal hit-and-run at crossing

A man has told how emergency staff battled to save a man's life.

Another tragic death of rough sleeper

Another tragic death of rough sleeper

A man found dead in a town centre yesterday has been named locally as a rough sleeper called Greg.

Don't let your old tree give you the needle

Don't let your old tree give you the needle

The festivities may be drawing to a close - but where will your Christmas tree end up?

Driver walks free after leaving road victim in agony

Driver walks free after leaving road victim in agony

A man who crashed into a teenage biker and drove off leaving him lying in the road in agony has escaped with a fine.

Kent's best videos of 2016: 20 to 1

Kent's best videos of 2016: 20 to 1

See the most watched videos shot in Kent in 2016.

Not enough beds at hospital

Not enough beds at hospital

Hospital staff are asking people to think before they go to A&E as they are struggling to cope with "extremely high" numbers of patients.

Son’s fury at danger road safety snub

Son’s fury at danger road safety snub

The son of a woman killed in a crash is angry after a council refused to act on road safety improvements recommended in a review.

Tigger tattoo sex attacker sent to jail

Tigger tattoo sex attacker sent to jail

A man sexually assaulted a teenager by trying to "beguile" her with his Tigger tattoo from Winnie the Pooh.

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