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Robbery suspect remanded in custody after raid on security van

Robbery suspect remanded in custody after raid on security van

Staff delivering money to a bank were allegedly robbed by two men who fled with a cash box.

The stories that shaped Kent's summer in 2015

The stories that shaped Kent's summer in 2015

From Op Stack to a fire which ravaged a high street... here are the stories that led Kent's news agenda over the summer.

Girl rescued after being swept into the sea

Girl rescued after being swept into the sea

A dog walker jumped in to the sea to rescue a girl who had been swept away by a wave while walking along the promenade.

Lifeboat crewman launches more than 1,000 times

Lifeboat crewman launches more than 1,000 times

A helmsman has become one of a few people in the RNLI's history to reach the landmark 1,000 launch figure.

Commuters to get refund over line closure disruption

Commuters to get refund over line closure disruption

Southeastern has revealed it is planning to compensate passengers over disruption caused by a cracked sea wall on the coastal train line.

No 11-plus? No problem!

No 11-plus? No problem!

A grammar school could start allowing children in, even if they have not passed the Medway or Kent tests.

Hunt for 5ft OAP who hit boy in bus attack

Hunt for 5ft OAP who hit boy in bus attack

Police are looking for a man in his 70s after a schoolboy was hit in the face on a bus.

Delays clear after multi-vehicle crashes

Delays clear after multi-vehicle crashes

Tailbacks caused by two separate pile-ups on the A2 have now cleared.

Police wrestle suspected drug-dealer to ground

Police wrestle suspected drug-dealer to ground

A man was wrestled to the ground by police and arrested, along with a second man, on suspicion of supplying drugs.

Air ambulance lands on playing field

Air ambulance lands on playing field

Emergency services including the air ambulance and police raced to a home this morning.

Girl, 13, in hospital after town centre 'brawl'

Girl, 13, in hospital after town centre 'brawl'

Appeal launched after apparent town centre brawl after 'number of allegations of assault' made which left teenage girl needing hospital treatment.

'Give passengers a discount', MP demands

'Give passengers a discount', MP demands

MP questions Network Rail's maintenance of rail line which collapsed and calls for commuters to be refunded over months of impending delays.

Man cautioned for having knife on train

Man cautioned for having knife on train

A man received a caution for carrying a knife on board a train after the blade was sniffed out by a dog.

BMW engulfed in flames on A249

BMW engulfed in flames on A249

Fire crews attended the blaze on the dual carriageway after a car caught alight.

Woman's details revealed after Christmas Eve Costa crash

Woman's details revealed after Christmas Eve Costa crash

Police have revealed more details about the woman killed after a car ploughed into a Costa cafe on Christmas Eve.

Man treated after garage blaze

Man treated after garage blaze

Firefighters gave a man oxygen therapy after a blaze at a garage.

Just 1 in 10 Sarah's Law requests granted in Kent

Just 1 in 10 Sarah's Law requests granted in Kent

Kent Police has granted just 10% of bids for background checks on suspected paedophiles - as it's revealed 1,600 registered sex offenders live here.

Revealed: Hundreds of foreign truckers avoid speeding fines

Revealed: Hundreds of foreign truckers avoid speeding fines

Hundreds of foreign lorry drivers who broke the speed limit have not been fined - even though UK truckers are forced to pay up.

The most-read stories of 2015

The most-read stories of 2015

The year brought its fair share of tragedy, yet it's not all bad news - these are the most-read stories of 2015.

Appeal after street fight

Appeal after street fight

The police are appealing for witnesses following a street fight in Dover on Sunday.

Dad jailed for 11-hour protest on town centre roof

Dad jailed for 11-hour protest on town centre roof

A man who brought a town centre grinding to a halt during an 11-hour protest at the top of a tower block has been jailed.

Growling robber threatened to stab couple

Growling robber threatened to stab couple

A robber 'made a growling noise like a wild animal' before threatening to stab a couple in their own home.

Man 'grabbed cashier's arm in store robbery'

Man 'grabbed cashier's arm in store robbery'

Police are hunting a man who reportedly gripped a store worker's arm to stop her closing a till, before snatching cash and fleeing.

Modern day pilgrim's arrival after epic journey

Modern day pilgrim's arrival after epic journey

A former teacher who spent Christmas Day night sleeping in the trees sheltering from a storm has finally arrived in Kent after an epic 200-mile walk.

'Cocaine found in Cathedral toilets'

'Cocaine found in Cathedral toilets'

A investigation claims to have uncovered traces of a Class A drug inside Canterbury Cathedral grounds.

Violence erupts in village

Violence erupts in village

Police have made two arrests after a fight involving a group of youths in the early hours of today.

Family's hell fighting to clear innocent son's name

Family's hell fighting to clear innocent son's name

The family of a man wrongly accused of starting a devastating fire have spoken of their six months of hell as they fought to clear his name.

Meet one of UK's youngest homeowners

Meet one of UK's youngest homeowners

At age 18, Sean Kelly is thought to be one of the country's youngest homeowners after buying his first house just months after he was legally able to.

Red tape delays chimps' arrival at animal park

Red tape delays chimps' arrival at animal park

The arrival of a group of chimps from America to a Kent animal park has been delayed by red tape.

Three assaulted in Boxing Day street attack after gig

Three assaulted in Boxing Day street attack after gig

Two women and a man were assaulted in the village of Halling and police investigating the incident are appealing for witnesses.

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