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Gran crushed in lift could have been saved by sensor

Gran crushed in lift could have been saved by sensor

The death of a care home worker crushed in a lift after a chair pinned her to the wall could have been prevented, an inquest has ruled.

Uni security threat being treated as 'a hoax'

Uni security threat being treated as 'a hoax'

Police are treating a security threat which forced a university to evacuate students and staff yesterday as "a hoax".

Military helicopters spotted over Kent

Military helicopters spotted over Kent

Chinooks seen flying over a Kent barracks sparked suggestions troops were preparing for Syria action - but the Army has confirmed the real reason.

Four bailed over slavery offences

Four bailed over slavery offences

Four men, arrested on suspicion of modern slavery offences after police swooped on two traveller sites in Headcorn, have been bailed.

Supermarket shut as shopper dies at checkout

Supermarket shut as shopper dies at checkout

Morrisons bosses shut a town store following the death of a customer inside.

Science park expansion in doubt amid sale

Science park expansion in doubt amid sale

Plans to create 4,150 jobs may have been shelved as the owner of a business estate put the site and four others up for sale.

Treasure found in Kent

Treasure found in Kent

A hoard of Roman coins and a 17th century letter sealer which were discovered in parts of Kent have been classified as treasure.

VIDEO: Supermarket admits to dodgy pump

VIDEO: Supermarket admits to dodgy pump

A video showing a pump continuing to charge a driver without dispensing petrol has fuelled anger online.

'He got weaker and weaker and the sea took him out'

'He got weaker and weaker and the sea took him out'

An eyewitness has described how the desperate struggle to save a dog from the sea ended in tragedy.

Tears as man, 88, escapes trial over crossing crash

Tears as man, 88, escapes trial over crossing crash

An 88-year-old driver will not stand trial after seriously injuring a pensioner on a zebra crossing.

WATCH: Yodel driver sacked after van filmed 'drifting'

WATCH: Yodel driver sacked after van filmed 'drifting'

A Yodel driver has been sacked after a delivery van was filmed 'drifting' around a roundabout near a shopping centre.

Who lives in a house like this?

Who lives in a house like this?

It might not be bigger on the inside than it is on the outside, but Paul and Joanne Seymour's Dr Who-themed living room is quite a sight...

Heartless thieves target baby charity

Heartless thieves target baby charity

Volunteers have been left heartbroken after thieves smashed their way into a warehouse and stole baby clothes and blankets

Man denies murdering construction worker

Man denies murdering construction worker

A man has appeared in court to deny the murder of a construction worker, who was allegedly stabbed to death in a street attack.

Police respond to concerns for man's welfare

Police respond to concerns for man's welfare

A man has been taken to hospital after officers - reportedly in several police vehicles including riot vans - were called to a quiet street.

Syrian refugee families to arrive by Christmas

Syrian refugee families to arrive by Christmas

A Kent town will be welcoming the first three Syrian refugee families in the next few days.

Woman, 40, charged with uni bomb threats

Woman, 40, charged with uni bomb threats

A woman has been charged with making hoax bomb calls to a Kent university and leaving suspicious packages on campus.

Police find missing 75-year-old

Police find missing 75-year-old

A 75-year-old woman missing since this morning has been found safe.

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Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

New evidence in murder trial

New evidence in murder trial

Man accused of murder has produced new evidence in a pair of missing trainers he allegedly wore to kick a man who later died.

Team to combat child sexual exploitation

Team to combat child sexual exploitation

Police, health workers, social services and councils have teamed up today to stop children being sexually exploited across Kent.

Three brothers beat victim in vicious baseball bat attack

Three brothers beat victim in vicious baseball bat attack

Three brothers smashed their way inside a flat and viciously attacked a man just five minutes after police responded to a call from the scared victim.

Suspected dog napper actually 'confused migrant'

Suspected dog napper actually 'confused migrant'

A man who caused concern after reportedly attempting to steal a dog and climb into a woman's car turned out to be a confused migrant.

Kent MP's victory as government re-names Isis

Kent MP's victory as government re-names Isis

The British government will now refer to Isis as Daesh following a campaign by a Kent MP.

Investigation launched into scaffolding fall

Investigation launched into scaffolding fall

Officials at a paper mill are making inquiries after a contractor fell while doing maintenance.

Emotional tribute to father killed in crash

Emotional tribute to father killed in crash

The family of a Kent father and dedicated firefighter who was killed in a crash on his way home from work have paid an emotional tribute to him.

Women drivers in Kent are the most aggressive in the country

Women drivers in Kent are the most aggressive in the country

Results from an online test have revealed that female drivers here are the angriest motorists in the UK

Mum wakes to find robber with hands around her throat

Mum wakes to find robber with hands around her throat

A terrified mother woke to find a masked robber wielding a 12in kitchen knife with his hands around her throat, as her baby slept in the same bedroom.

Pet ban for couple after cat dies of untreated abscess

Pet ban for couple after cat dies of untreated abscess

A couple have been banned from keeping pets after their cat died of a deeply infected abscess which they failed to get treated. Warning: graphic pics.

No charges against ex-head after investigation

No charges against ex-head after investigation

Police have dropped their investigation into a former academy boss accused of abusing his position of trust.

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