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Rise in stalking calls

Rise in stalking calls

More people than ever before are reporting stalking to police with a rise in calls over the last three years.

'Slash speed at death crash crossing' - Police

'Slash speed at death crash crossing' - Police

A coroner has warned more drivers could die on a crossing which claimed the lives of a mum and her eight-year-old son in a tragic crash.

Teacher helped pupils during GCSE test

Teacher helped pupils during GCSE test

Pupils at a leading girls' grammar school received advice from a teacher during a GCSE test.

Dad-of-seven killed in crash was 'true family man'

Dad-of-seven killed in crash was 'true family man'

A father-of-seven who died in a crash was a "true family man" according to his loved ones, who have paid a heartfelt tribute to him.

Hospital facing seven-figure payout over autistic teen

Hospital facing seven-figure payout over autistic teen

A boy's parents only discovered doctors caused their son's condition when they applied for a disabled parking badge.

The new Buckland Hospital opens

The new Buckland Hospital opens

After years of waiting, Dover’s new £24 million hospital is now open to patients.

What a smacker!

What a smacker!

It was a great moment for one Kent Danny Dyer fan this week when she got up close and personal with the EastEnders star for a cheeky kiss.

Road closed after pedestrian hit by car

Road closed after pedestrian hit by car

A road was closed following an accident in which a woman was hit by a car today.

Abuser jailed for string of child sex offences

Abuser jailed for string of child sex offences

A pervert, who abused three victims, has been locked up after a judge warned there was a "significant risk" of him re-offending.

Parents’ fears as craze for vapour pens grows

Parents’ fears as craze for vapour pens grows

Children as young as 12 are dabbling in the craze of smoking controversial shisha pens.

Vaping - curse or harmless habit?

Vaping - curse or harmless habit?

It's set to be banned in Wales - and one rail firm is taking steps to stub it out. But is vaping the new curse of society?

Motorway re-opens after trailer overturns

Motorway re-opens after trailer overturns

A stretch of motorway has re-opened and traffic is easing after a trailer spilled its load.

Rail worker in hospital after tree accident

Rail worker in hospital after tree accident

A man is in hospital after he was hit by part of a falling tree while clearing vegetation near Marden train station.

Used needle hidden in van door handle

Used needle hidden in van door handle

When Steve Cross's hand touched a used syringe stuffed behind the driver's door handle, there was one thought on his mind.

Woman fighting for life after serious crash

Woman fighting for life after serious crash

Police have issued an appeal after a woman suffered life threatening injuries when her car crashed and overturned.

Mortgage provider scores hat-trick at award night

Mortgage provider scores hat-trick at award night

Kent Reliance received three prestigious awards at a ceremony in London.

Police search suburban home

Police search suburban home

Police officers wearing stab vests have been seen escorting a man away from a suburban home while plain clothes officers search the property.

Lorry driver quizzed after horror crash

Lorry driver quizzed after horror crash

A lorry driver remains in custody today after a horror pile-up involving 13 vehicles that closed a road for seven hours.

Arson attack family forced to flee home

Arson attack family forced to flee home

Two young children had evacuate their home in the middle of the night after an arson attack destroyed a family's garden.

Family hears son's suicide note for first time at inquest

Family hears son's suicide note for first time at inquest

A heart-rending suicide note was read to the grieving family of a 20-year-old man for the first time at his inquest.

Soldier turned drug dealer 'to support family'

Soldier turned drug dealer 'to support family'

An ex-squaddie turned to drug dealing after returning from Afghanistan where he witnessed the death of a fellow soldier.

Farage wanted to expel Janice Atkinson before expenses scandal

Farage wanted to expel Janice Atkinson before expenses scandal

Ukip leader Nigel Farage wanted ex-Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary candidate Atkinson out before she was fired over expenses scandal.

Teenager jailed after brutal sex assaults on lone women

Teenager jailed after brutal sex assaults on lone women

A predatory teenager who brutally assaulted and robbed two lone women as they walked home - just months after arriving in the UK - has been locked up.

Weather warnings in place - but storms fail to show

Weather warnings in place - but storms fail to show

Forecasters warned of severe thunderstorms and torrential downpours - but Kent is instead enjoying clear skies and soaring temperatures.

Pervert jailed after attempt to lure schoolgirl down alley

Pervert jailed after attempt to lure schoolgirl down alley

A pervert who has committed a string of offences tried to lure a schoolgirl down an alley.

Millionaire Fergus Wilson loses shotgun licence because he's 'eccentric'

Millionaire Fergus Wilson loses shotgun licence because he's 'eccentric'

A millionaire property tycoon has been branded 'eccentric' and 'lacking judgement' as a judge confirms he can't have gun licences.

Jane Austen's Darcy... the heroin dealer!

Jane Austen's Darcy... the heroin dealer!

Darcy - the knee-trembling hunk of Pride and Prejudice - is to meet his match, when he appears in court "accused of heroin dealing".

'The Hoff stole my mobile!'

'The Hoff stole my mobile!'

David Hasselhoff was just one of the stars who 'stole' a Kent comedian's phone at a red carpet event in London.

Girl, 12, grabbed in woodland

Girl, 12, grabbed in woodland

A young girl was grabbed by a man while taking her dog for a walk in woodland.

Pervert jailed after raping young boy

Pervert jailed after raping young boy

A pervert who has been jailed for raping a young boy while forcing him to watch pornography still claims he is innocent.

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