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M25 closed after crash

M25 closed after crash

The M25 was closed following a crash involving at least three vehicles this evening.

Gym forced to close after tragedy

Gym forced to close after tragedy

The gym at a town leisure centre has been closed off this afternoon after a man collapsed and died.

Court faces cyber 'chaos' unless judge resigns

Court faces cyber 'chaos' unless judge resigns

Two women have been arrested after online hackers threatened to launch a cyber attack on a Kent crown court if a judge refused to resign.

Gurkhas wrapped up in £50m scam

Gurkhas wrapped up in £50m scam

Hundreds of Gurkhas are thought to have fallen victim to a fake £50 million investment scam as police appeal for those affected to come forward.

School used secret cameras to spy on pupils and staff

School used secret cameras to spy on pupils and staff

A school has been using covert CCTV to record staff and pupils after a spate of thefts - in a move branded potentially illegal by a teaching union.

Schoolgirl beats brain tumour

Schoolgirl beats brain tumour

A 10-year-old girl has beaten a brain tumour after undergoing proton beam therapy in America.

Charity hits out at open spaces sell-off plans

Charity hits out at open spaces sell-off plans

A conservation charity is fighting for a re-think on controversial plans to sell off open spaces - after a huge public backlash.

Teen guilty of stabbing man

Teen guilty of stabbing man

A 19-year-old has been found guilty of a vicious knife attack that left a man fighting for his life.

Training exercise sparks car chase confusion

Training exercise sparks car chase confusion

Officers were seen attempting to stop a vehicle using a stinger on the M20.

Ben standing tall... with a little help from Rex

Ben standing tall... with a little help from Rex

A man paralysed by a drink-driver has told how a robotic suit will allow him to achieve his dream – to walk his new bride down the aisle.

Next to close at Designer Outlet

Next to close at Designer Outlet

A huge rise in rent has forced the clothes retailer to quit a shopping centre.

Parliament honour for teen after brave cancer battle

Parliament honour for teen after brave cancer battle

A teenager has been honoured in the House of Commons at the Student of the Year Awards after a courageous battle with cancer.

Delays after crash between cyclist and car

Delays after crash between cyclist and car

A major road was shut this morning after a crash between a car and cyclist.

Have your say!

Have your say!

Today is the first public meeting in Kent on the Lower Thames Crossing proposals - don't miss the chance to get your views across.

kmfm celebrates as listening figures rise

kmfm celebrates as listening figures rise

Thousands more listeners are tuning in to kmfm, the latest official figures reveal.

Airport £55m investment ‘set to create 200 jobs’

Airport £55m investment ‘set to create 200 jobs’

Hundreds of new jobs could be created in an airport expansion - but a raft of planning conditions have delayed it for a year, say bosses.

'Come and teach us'

'Come and teach us'

A shortage of teachers willing to work in an area has prompted a direct appeal from pupils, asking for prospective candidates to come forward.

Harry Potter fans set to relive the magic

Harry Potter fans set to relive the magic

Wizards and Muggles in Kent are set to be cast under the spell of J K Rowling one more time.

Thug in steel toe cap boots repeatedly kicked landlord

Thug in steel toe cap boots repeatedly kicked landlord

After being thrown out of a pub for causing trouble, thug Andrew Bell decided to take revenge, launching a vicious attack on the landlord.

Free hugs for shoppers!

Free hugs for shoppers!

A group have been spotted in a town centre handing out free hugs to shoppers in the hope of spreading some love.

Illegal immigrants detained by police

Illegal immigrants detained by police

Five foreign men have been handed over to the Home Office after officers were called to a quiet street.

Man air lifted to hospital after crash

Man air lifted to hospital after crash

Emergency crews cut a man free from the wreckage of a car after a crash in the early hours.

Missing teenage girl found safe

Missing teenage girl found safe

A 14-year-old girl who went missing almost two days ago has been found safe.

'Severe delays' after lorry crash at tunnel

'Severe delays' after lorry crash at tunnel

Serious delays remain around the Dartford Tunnel and the M25 after a lorry hit and damaged a barrier at the entrance.

Violence erupts as pair found guilty of murdering OAP

Violence erupts as pair found guilty of murdering OAP

There were violent scenes in court as a killer flew across the dock and attacked his co-accused after they were found guilty of murdering a pensioner.

BBC Southeast forced off air by fire alarm

BBC Southeast forced off air by fire alarm

Viewers were left without local BBC news this evening after the offices were evacuated due to a fire alarm.

Crash partially closes M20

Crash partially closes M20

A crash involving a car and a lorry has closed two lanes of the M20 this evening.

Lorry driver charged after 13-car pile-up

Lorry driver charged after 13-car pile-up

A 34-year-old lorry driver has been charged with dangerous driving and failing to stop following a 13-car pile-up.

Wilson: 'Give people who spot immigrants £1,000'

Wilson: 'Give people who spot immigrants £1,000'

A multimillionaire vying to become the next crime commissioner is calling for £1,000 to be given to everyone who reports an illegal immigrant.

Man and dog rescued after falling into hole

Man and dog rescued after falling into hole

A man and his dog have been rescued by firefighters after plunging 20ft into a hole.

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