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Man, 21, killed himself hours after hospital release

Man, 21, killed himself hours after hospital release

A young man killed himself just hours after discharging himself from a secure mental health unit.

Mechanic injured in garage accident

Mechanic injured in garage accident

The air ambulance was called in when a 50-year-old man was seriously injured after being pinned against a wall by a car.

Woman found dead at Travelodge

Woman found dead at Travelodge

Police were called to a roadside hotel after a woman was found inside.

Woman's surprise proposal at live action escape game

Woman's surprise proposal at live action escape game

Chloe Miles was prepared for some thrills and spills as she took on a heart-stopping escape challenge – but she didn’t expect this...

Grandfather 'beaten with food tins' in fatal attack

Grandfather 'beaten with food tins' in fatal attack

A grandfather was beaten to death with food tins and stabbed with a Stanley knife, a court has heard.

Tractor driver's mistakes led to train crash

Tractor driver's mistakes led to train crash

A train crash was caused because a tractor driver left gates open and did not tell railway staff he was using a level crossing, investigation finds.

Double killer's helpers back on streets

Double killer's helpers back on streets

The families of two murder victims have launched a campaign for justice after the women who helped the killer hide a knife were released from prison.

Woman siphoned off £1m from firm and gambled it

Woman siphoned off £1m from firm and gambled it

A book­keeper who gambled away almost £1m of company funds has been ordered to pay back just £57,741.

Teen accused of murdering man at stud farm

Teen accused of murdering man at stud farm

A teenager has appeared in court for the first time accused of murdering a man whose body was found at stables.

Suspended nurse wins £24k payout

Suspended nurse wins £24k payout

A nurse who was suspended from practising for a year has won more than £24,000 in compensation for unfair dismissal from her job.

Trains cancelled due to fault

Trains cancelled due to fault

Alternative travel has been arranged after disruptions were caused by a faulty train.

Six injured - four seriously - after two crashes

Six injured - four seriously - after two crashes

Two good samaritans were among six people injured as a car hit them when they tried to help people trapped in another crash.

Cars damaged in wrecking spree

Cars damaged in wrecking spree

Two men and a woman have been bailed after a spate of vandalism to cars with a hammer-type tool.

Former Ukip councillor accused of war medal lies by MP

Former Ukip councillor accused of war medal lies by MP

A MP has criticised a constituent and former Ukip councillor over fake medal claims.

‘He was just hanging there – I thought he had died’

‘He was just hanging there – I thought he had died’

A mother is warning other parents after she found her toddler hanging from a blind cord.

Pet dog sick after eating palm oil on beach

Pet dog sick after eating palm oil on beach

A couple have spoken of the moment they found out their beloved dog had been poisoned when it ate palm oil washed up on a beach.

Restauranteur guilty of historic sex offences

Restauranteur guilty of historic sex offences

A Kent restauranteur has been convicted of historic sex crimes after a jury was shown a pair of black frilly knickers.

Air ambulance at scene of van crash

Air ambulance at scene of van crash

A man has been cut free from the wreckage of a van which had flipped on to its side after an accident.

Arrests after car theft left pensioner without Christmas presents

Arrests after car theft left pensioner without Christmas presents

Three men have been arrested after an 81-year-old man’s car full of Christmas presents was stolen from Bluewater car park.

Motorcyclist crash victim named

Motorcyclist crash victim named

A man killed in a "wrong-way" motorway crash has been named as an advanced motorcycle trainer who had worked for the Met Police.

Teen guilty of strangling cat

Teen guilty of strangling cat

A 13-year-old boy has been found guilty of strangling a cat with a bungee cord.

Woman in her 70s hit by car

Woman in her 70s hit by car

There were delays earlier after an elderly lady was hit at a zebra crossing in a busy town.

Wonky Wanda is now a wheelchair wonder

Wonky Wanda is now a wheelchair wonder

A set of special wheels for a dog that was born with twisted front legs has saved her from being put down.

Delays on M20 after crash involving '12 lorries'

Delays on M20 after crash involving '12 lorries'

A crash reported to involve as many as 12 lorries is causing delays on the M20 this evening.

Mentally ill student threatened 'mass killing' on campus

Mentally ill student threatened 'mass killing' on campus

A Hitler-obsessed university student suffering from mental health problems threatened to 'slit students' throats' in a campus killing spree.

Toddler abducted by boy, 12, and subjected to sex ordeal

Toddler abducted by boy, 12, and subjected to sex ordeal

A toddler was forced to endure an horrific sex assault after being abducted by a boy aged just 12.

£2.1 million for pothole repairs across county

£2.1 million for pothole repairs across county

Kent is to receive a government cash injection to repair more than 40,000 potholes.

M25 set to be closed overnight

M25 set to be closed overnight

Motorists have been warned that the clockwise carriageway of the M25 may be closed for repairs overnight after a lorry crash and fuel spill.

Gridlock in town after three crashes

Gridlock in town after three crashes

A series of crashes within half an hour are causing delays on roads this morning.

Serious crash closes road

Serious crash closes road

A road was shut after a crash between a car and a van hospitalised a man.

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