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Multi-vehicle crash on M20

Multi-vehicle crash on M20

Several people have been hurt in a crash on the M20 involving three cars and a van.

'On this site... nothing happened!'

'On this site... nothing happened!'

A couple who live in an historic street have placed a tongue-in-cheek plaque on their home to tell tourists that in 1782... nothing happened there!

Drug dealer cleared of murder after hit-and-run

Drug dealer cleared of murder after hit-and-run

A drug dealer who mowed down a father-of-two and dragged him almost 100m before driving off has been cleared of murdering him.

Holidaymaker died after operation abroad

Holidaymaker died after operation abroad

A pensioner died from multiple organ failure after undergoing surgery while on holiday in Greece, an inquest heard.

Man with head injuries flown to hospital

Man with head injuries flown to hospital

A 45-year-old man has been airlifted to hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a mystery incident.

Woman admits sex attack claim was false

Woman admits sex attack claim was false

Police have closed an investigation into an alleged sexual assault after the 'victim' admitted making it up.

Cockroach-infested store shut

Cockroach-infested store shut

Health inspectors served an emergency prohibition notice on a cash and carry - after an active cockroach infestation was found.

As plague ravaged London, Shakespeare looked further afield...

As plague ravaged London, Shakespeare looked further afield...

Determined to stage his plays despite plague decimating London, Shakespeare looked to the provinces - and ended up performing some surprising places.

Police cover-up denied as biker inquest adjourned

Police cover-up denied as biker inquest adjourned

An inquest into the death of a motorcyclist has been adjourned amid accusations of a police cover-up.

Tractor driver fined after straw bale chaos

Tractor driver fined after straw bale chaos

A tractor driver's been fined after two cars - including a £21,000 sports car - were written off when he shed his load of straw.

Wait goes on for church abuse report

Wait goes on for church abuse report

A report into alleged historic child abuse at a Kent church-run children's home has still not been completed - 12 months on.

Have you got snow or is it a no show?

Have you got snow or is it a no show?

KentOnline readers have been letting us know if they're waking up to a dusting of the white stuff and have sent us their pictures.

Police call off search for missing mum and sons

Police call off search for missing mum and sons

A police search for a missing mum and her three sons has been called off after the woman made contact with officers.

The drought continues...

The drought continues...

Scores of Islanders have woken up to a second morning of their taps running dry - but Southern Water says it's fixed and should return to normal soon.

Cabbie loses job after injuring girl, 13

Cabbie loses job after injuring girl, 13

A taxi driver who drove off after knocking down a 13-year-old girl has lost his job.

Car crashes through pub wall

Car crashes through pub wall

Pub manager Beryl Swift was quietly pulling pints when a car smashed through the wall of her pub, narrowly missing customers.

Ex-girlfriend of killer husband died in tragic circumstances

Ex-girlfriend of killer husband died in tragic circumstances

The former girlfriend of wife killer Jonathon Cudworth also died a sudden and tragic death, it's been revealed.

MP brands childhood obesity figures 'concerning'

MP brands childhood obesity figures 'concerning'

Why this part of Kent has the largest percentage of older primary school children who are overweight or obese.

County's gritters get ready for snow

County's gritters get ready for snow

A cold night is in prospect...and there is the chance of a dusting!

Family receive emotional support as blaze destroys bedroom

Family receive emotional support as blaze destroys bedroom

A family-of-five are being look after by the Red Cross and the council after fire ripped through their home.

One of Kent's busiest road reopens after crash

One of Kent's busiest road reopens after crash

An investigation into why a car has overturned closed one of the county's major arteries for hours.

Biker injured in collision with car

Biker injured in collision with car

A motorcyclist is thought to have been injured after colliding with a car.

Burglar threatened to blow up hospital vehicles

Burglar threatened to blow up hospital vehicles

A man who threatened to blow up vehicles at a hospital and harassed a woman for sex before posting an indecent video of her online has avoided jail.

Audio: Chilling moment killer husband reports wife missing

Audio: Chilling moment killer husband reports wife missing

A controlling husband who stabbed his wife to death and dumped her body in a field in a "brutal and callous" killing has been jailed for 15 years.

Road partially reopens after serious crash

Road partially reopens after serious crash

Part of a road has reopened following an accident that gridlocked a town.

Town centre bank robbed

Town centre bank robbed

Emergency services, including police forensic vans, are at a town centre bank after a robbery.

Tears after dead pony found caked in mud

Tears after dead pony found caked in mud

A dead pony dumped in a country lane was so heavily covered in mud that it looked like a huge lump of earth. Warning: graphic image.

Video: Balaclava-clad men rob man

Video: Balaclava-clad men rob man

A shopkeeper has told of how he had a rag held over his face as he was robbed in the driveway of his own home.

Boy, 15, arrested after 'hit and run' smash

Boy, 15, arrested after 'hit and run' smash

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after reportedly leaving the scene of a crash.

Thug put pillow over girlfriend's face and trashed her flat

Thug put pillow over girlfriend's face and trashed her flat

A young woman thought she was going to die when her violent boyfriend put a pillow over her head and wrapped a cord tight around her neck.

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