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Signalling problem causes disruption at Maidstone East

Signalling problem causes disruption at Maidstone East

Commuters faced with rush-hour delays after signalling problems at Maidstone East and St Pancras International.

Taxpayer loses £2.3bn in Eurostar sale

Taxpayer loses £2.3bn in Eurostar sale

A report says the Government got "good value for money" from selling its stake in the train operator, even though the Treasury invested billions more.

It's an air-CON say traders hit with extra tax demand

It's an air-CON say traders hit with extra tax demand

Traders are furious after getting extra tax demands for having air-conditioning units because they are classed as "plant and machinery".

Man, 85, treated after house fire

Man, 85, treated after house fire

An 85-year-old man was treated for smoke inhalation after a cooker blaze.

Man held for 'murder bid' during police operation

Man held for 'murder bid' during police operation

A man's been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder by police cracking down on motoring crimes.

Horse dies after car crash

Horse dies after car crash

Police and paramedics were called to an accident involving a car and a horse in a busy road.

Delays for motorists after two incidents

Delays for motorists after two incidents

Motorists trying to get to work this morning faced delays after two separate incidents in Medway.

Grieving friends win £6k court battle

Grieving friends win £6k court battle

Students traumatised by the death of their friend from taking party drug ecstasy have today won their battle not to pay more than £6,500 in rent.

Lucky to be alive after car spins out of control

Lucky to be alive after car spins out of control

A mum says she is lucky to be alive after her car span out of control.

Maths teacher ‘humiliated’ ex in water pistol attack

Maths teacher ‘humiliated’ ex in water pistol attack

A maths teacher has been convicted of assault after he squirted his ex-partner with a water pistol.

'We can't understand how this happened, why the driver didn't stop'

'We can't understand how this happened, why the driver didn't stop'

A father who travelled from Lithuania to be with his son in hospital has died in a hit and run.

Woman risked jail for dogs she thought would die

Woman risked jail for dogs she thought would die

A judge has questioned the prosecution of a woman who risked jail to care for malnourished dogs.

Ashford reveal scam

Ashford reveal scam

Ashford United say they have fallen foul of a financial scam after revealing receivers are being called in to recover a £150,000 loan.

Man arrested after roundabout crash

Man arrested after roundabout crash

A man has been arrested in connection with a collision in Minster which led to a man being taken to hospital with multiple injuries.

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Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Warning after boy grabbed in underpass

Warning after boy grabbed in underpass

Secondary school pupils have been advised to walk in groups after a boy was grabbed in an underpass.

Kent families stranded miles from home

Kent families stranded miles from home

A Kent couple are desperate after being stranded miles from their frantic young children in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Car wrecked after flip in woods

Car wrecked after flip in woods

Police and paramedics have been called to a notorious stretch of road after a Renault overturned.

Couple stranded in Egypt after flights cancelled

Couple stranded in Egypt after flights cancelled

A couple have been stranded in a foreign country for the second time - after being caught up in the Egyptian crisis.

Man United fan sues police for false imprisonment

Man United fan sues police for false imprisonment

An electrician has accused police of creating a "fantasy picture" after he was wrongfully arrested for helping a fellow football fan.

Kent commuters could face new toll

Kent commuters could face new toll

Drivers heading into London from Kent could face a new toll... to use the Blackwall tunnel.

Santa Express will operate this Christmas

Santa Express will operate this Christmas

A popular Christmas train which was at risk of not running this year has been saved by efforts from a local business and the council.

'It was either take my leg off or lose my life'

'It was either take my leg off or lose my life'

Actor Philip Goldacre, who lost half his leg to a deadly disease, is warning others of the dangers as he faces his toughest role.

Kent man killed in US car crash

Kent man killed in US car crash

A 'likeable lad who loved to party' is being mourned by family and friends following his death in a car crash in the US.

Skinny trousers spark school uniform row

Skinny trousers spark school uniform row

A parent has been banned and several pupils excluded in a row over school uniform.

Woman who drove wrong way down A2 won't be prosecuted

Woman who drove wrong way down A2 won't be prosecuted

An uninsured elderly motorist travelling the wrong way down the A2 will not face prosecution despite hitting a car and two lorries.

Dumped porkers find new home at sanctuary

Dumped porkers find new home at sanctuary

Two pigs abandoned in Hoo have been given new homes - and new names.

VIDEO: Does Kent know why we celebrate Bonfire Night?

VIDEO: Does Kent know why we celebrate Bonfire Night?

Our reporter Ben Kennedy asked people if they knew why we celebrate firework night. The short answer? No.

Woman on car park roof taken to hospital

Woman on car park roof taken to hospital

A woman was taken to hospital after police officers were called to the roof of a shopping centre car park.

Motorcyclist may have fainted prior to fatal crash

Motorcyclist may have fainted prior to fatal crash

A heart condition may have caused an 86-year-old motorbike enthusiast to pass out moments before a fatal crash, an inquest heard.

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