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Bus evacuated and driver taken ill after fumes fill vehicle

Bus evacuated and driver taken ill after fumes fill vehicle

A bus driver and his passengers were evacuated after fumes from a leaking battery began filling the vehicle.

Coffee wars brewing in town

Coffee wars brewing in town

Two coffee giants are set to go head to head in a battle for the daily cuppa - as part of a multi-million pound town centre regeneration.

Bus drivers could strike over 'unsafe' new timetable

Bus drivers could strike over 'unsafe' new timetable

Arriva drivers are being balloted for industrial action over controversial timetable changes which are ‘unsafe’ and ‘unreliable’.

'Lecherous' former tutor jailed for abusing young girl

'Lecherous' former tutor jailed for abusing young girl

A former maths tutor who abused a young girl more than three decades ago, driving her to depression, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, has been jailed.

Police release images of cap found at sex attack scene

Police release images of cap found at sex attack scene

Police are hunting a suspected sex attacker who pounced on a woman in a park, and say he is likely to have scratches on his face.

Driver walks free after pensioner's death

Driver walks free after pensioner's death

A van driver who reversed into an elderly man walking down the street has been cleared of causing his death.

Police search for driver after crash

Police search for driver after crash

The police helicopter was drafted in to help search for the driver of a car which was found abandoned after a crash.

Restaurant rat makes its escape

Restaurant rat makes its escape

A restaurant was cleared of customers after a rat was spotted running across the floor.

Why grandad has worn slippers for nearly two years

Why grandad has worn slippers for nearly two years

Come rain or shine 83-year-old Denis Judd has had no choice but to wear slippers for nearly two years.

Family's lucky escape as car smashes into living room

Family's lucky escape as car smashes into living room

A teenager has been arrested after a car smashed into a living room just inches from where a family were watching television.

Inappropriate messages sent to pupils

Inappropriate messages sent to pupils

Police are investigating suspicious activity on Facebook after pupils were contacted with inappropriate messages.

Man arrested after schoolboy stabbed in face on bus

Man arrested after schoolboy stabbed in face on bus

Police are questioning a man in connection with an attack on a school bus in which a 15-year-old was stabbed in the face.

Man rescued after trying to swim to France

Man rescued after trying to swim to France

A man was saved from drowning after he was spotted trying to swim to France from Dover.

Tributes to girl, 4, after sudden death

Tributes to girl, 4, after sudden death

A grandmother has paid a touching tribute to a four-year-old girl - who "lit everyone's life up" - after she was found dead in bed.

Woman rescued from flat blaze

Woman rescued from flat blaze

A woman has been rescued from her flat after a fire broke out in a staircase below her home, trapping her inside.

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Armistice Day in the Towns

Armistice Day in the Towns

Schools across the towns held their own remembrance assemblies today to mark the end of the First World War.

School's alert after 'black panther sighting'

School's alert after 'black panther sighting'

A primary school has issued a warning to parents after a 'black panther' was spotted nearby.

Controlled explosion of Second World War bomb

Controlled explosion of Second World War bomb

Bomb disposal experts have carried out a controlled explosion of what is believed to be a Second World War bomb.

Silence branded 'disgrace'... after starting early

Silence branded 'disgrace'... after starting early

An ex-RAF serviceman has branded a remembrance service a disgrace... after the silence started FOUR MINUTES early.

Dad's horror at finding lifeless daughter in pool

Dad's horror at finding lifeless daughter in pool

A dad has spoken of his terror at finding his four-year-old daughter lifeless at the bottom of a swimming pool - and thanked the medics who saved her.

Ex-teacher admits taking indecent images of teen

Ex-teacher admits taking indecent images of teen

A former teacher has admitted taking indecent images of a teenage girl.

Vandalism 'victims' admit making it up

Vandalism 'victims' admit making it up

A couple who alleged they were the victims of vandalism at the hands of their neighbours have admitted making false claims.

'Britain's biggest spider'... this time it's in the bedroom

'Britain's biggest spider'... this time it's in the bedroom

Following the discovery of Britain's largest species of spider in a Kent garden, another has been spotted... this time in a bedroom.

Council leader to be quizzed over Manston decision

Council leader to be quizzed over Manston decision

The Ukip leader of Thanet council is to be grilled over the decision not to pursue a compulsory purchase order for the airport.

Gills boss on a heartfelt mission to save children

Gills boss on a heartfelt mission to save children

Paul Scally is a driving force behind a medical squad dedicated to saving children in Sri Lanka - the same medics who battled to save his own son.

More people line up for unemployment benefits

More people line up for unemployment benefits

The number of people on the dole increased in Kent last month, although unemployment across the region has fallen.

Bar's armed forces party night branded disrespectful

Bar's armed forces party night branded disrespectful

A student who launched a conscientious objection to a bar's military fancy dress event has found himself blocked from the event's Facebook page.

Burglar caught in the act - twice

Burglar caught in the act - twice

A burglar who targeted two Gravesend homes only to be caught in the act by both victims has been jailed.

'I’ve been blown up, shot and died three times'

'I’ve been blown up, shot and died three times'

A former soldier who overcame horrendous injuries and rediscovered happiness through motorsport has gained backing from Coldplay's Chris Martin.

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