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Decade of ups and downs for bridge

Decade of ups and downs for bridge

Today marks 10 years since the Sheppey Crossing was officially opened by then transport minister Stephen Ladyman.

Trust sees suicides triple in year

Trust sees suicides triple in year

The trust in charge of mental health care in Medway has seen a tripling in the number of reported suicides.

Ex-Kent student could be new PM

Ex-Kent student could be new PM

A former Kent schoolgirl has received the backing of Iain Duncan Smith to take over from David Cameron.

Disruption on train services

Disruption on train services

There are delays and cancellations on Southeastern trains today following a train breakdown and signal problems.

Ofsted inspectors break up fight at primary school

Ofsted inspectors break up fight at primary school

There are now calls for an investigation into an academy trust after inspectors had to stop a fight during lunchtime at a Medway primary school.

Pub landlord to appear on stage as himself

Pub landlord to appear on stage as himself

A pub landlord is to appear as himself - with his own bar recreated on stage - in a play at one of Kent's biggest theatres.

Delays on busy motorway following incident

Delays on busy motorway following incident

Police and fire fighters are at the scene of a fuel spill on the M20 which is causing delays.

Emergency services at scene of big crash

Emergency services at scene of big crash

Major traffic route closed following multi-vehicle collision this afternoon

Police close road and arrest woman after car crash

Police close road and arrest woman after car crash

A woman driver in her 30s has been arrested for drink driving following a collision.

VIDEO: Dartford Tunnel closed after vehicle fire

VIDEO: Dartford Tunnel closed after vehicle fire

Drivers flee vehicles as a car burst into flames in the Dartford Tunnel

Winner of kmfm breakfast show contest pockets buckets of cash

Winner of kmfm breakfast show contest pockets buckets of cash

Ten finalists dig up the beach in search of a dream prize after being awarded the chance to win £3,000

Pregnant woman rescued from burning house

Pregnant woman rescued from burning house

A pregnant woman has been rescued from a burning house by firefighters.

Wales fans fears as Eurotunnel reports six hour delays

Wales fans fears as Eurotunnel reports six hour delays

Hundreds of anxious Wales fans are caught up in the delays at Eurotunnel today, with fears some may miss the historic match against Belgium.

Police warning as men crawl streets in Transit van

Police warning as men crawl streets in Transit van

Two men in a white van have sparked concerns after they were seen knocking on doors and peering into homes.

Primary school evacuated after bomb threat

Primary school evacuated after bomb threat

Pupils and teachers at a primary school have been evacuated to a church after a threatening phone call was made.

Friends set for 1,000-mile Monte Carlo bike challenge

Friends set for 1,000-mile Monte Carlo bike challenge

We all think we would do anything for our best friends, but few would relish the thought of a 1,000-mile bike challenge.

Tributes to 'perfect son', 20, after shock death

Tributes to 'perfect son', 20, after shock death

Tributes have been pouring in for a popular young man who died from a suspected heart attack.

Man suffers facial injuries during 'assault'

Man suffers facial injuries during 'assault'

A man in his 40s was reportedly punched in the face while trying to intervene in a disturbance involving a group of teenagers.

Police seize crack cocaine in drugs raid

Police seize crack cocaine in drugs raid

A man has been arrested after a quantity of crack cocaine and a stolen television were found in a house.

GP survives 700m fall to complete Pyrenees trek

GP survives 700m fall to complete Pyrenees trek

A doctor has nearly finished a gruelling six-week journey across the Pyrenees for a young people’s charity.

A2 shut as lorry and cars crash

A2 shut as lorry and cars crash

A woman has been hurt in an accident which has sparked huge queues at one of Kent's busiest junctions.

M25 reopens after 'concerns for man'

M25 reopens after 'concerns for man'

The M25 has now reopened both ways following a police incident - but there are still several miles of delays.

'Move over Paramount'

'Move over Paramount'

Landowners say they could create 1,000 jobs under plans being drawn up plans for the site where developers want to build a Paramount resort.

Carry on standing…for years

Carry on standing…for years

Passengers using Southeastern's high-speed trains have been told there will be no new trains to ease the overcrowding misery.

Father-of-five took his own life after marriage problems

Father-of-five took his own life after marriage problems

An amusement arcade owner killed himself with a shotgun after his marriage fell into difficulties, an inquest heard.

Kent marks Battle of the Somme centenary

Kent marks Battle of the Somme centenary

It is known as the blackest day in Britain's military history, when 60,000 men were killed or wounded in a single, bloody day.

Appeal for return of gran's priceless bracelet

Appeal for return of gran's priceless bracelet

The family of a woman whose charm bracelet of 60 years was stolen in a burglary have urged thieves to return it.

Boris's water cannon to be sold

Boris's water cannon to be sold

Three water cannon bought for the UK’s largest police force are to be sold off without ever being used, having spent two years hidden away in Kent.

Car falls down bank outside pub

Car falls down bank outside pub

A car has fallen down a bank outside a village pub and is reportedly being held up precariously by a fence.

Is Theresa May the next Conservative party leader?

Is Theresa May the next Conservative party leader?

Stock in the Home Secretary Theresa May is rising as she takes a firm lead in race to succeed David Cameron

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