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Biker injured in town centre crash

Biker injured in town centre crash

A motorcyclist suffered non-life threatening injuries in a crash with a Nissan Micra in Maidstone.

Thanet Conservative candidate says he could support staying in the EU

Thanet Conservative candidate says he could support staying in the EU

The Conservative candidate aiming to become the next MP for South Thanet says he could support staying in the EU.

Two women targeted by group of men at cashpoint

Two women targeted by group of men at cashpoint

Police have released an e-fit of a man after an attempted robbery outside a bank in Ramsgate.

Crash causes major tailbacks on M2

Crash causes major tailbacks on M2

Rush-hour drivers faced long delays on the M2 this evening after a crash involving two cars on the London-bound carriageway.

Pervert who tried to blame twin brother jailed

Pervert who tried to blame twin brother jailed

A man caught with hundreds of indecent images of children falsely claimed his identical twin brother had stored them on his computer.

Warning after car hit by brick hurled from bridge

Warning after car hit by brick hurled from bridge

Police have issued a stern warning after a car was hit by a brick thrown from a footbridge.

Inquiry after NHS failed to section suicidal man

Inquiry after NHS failed to section suicidal man

The mother of a man who took his own life has criticised the NHS after they repeatedly failed to section him.

Dream come true for director - but town out of the picture

Dream come true for director - but town out of the picture

A movie that hits cinemas nationwide today was inspired by Whitstable and written by a director from the town - but filmed in Northern Ireland.

Families turfed out as A21 work finally begins

Families turfed out as A21 work finally begins

Four families have moved out of their homes to make way for A21 dualling work, in a bid to reduce congestion and prevent accidents.

Fire crews tackling woodland blaze near motorway

Fire crews tackling woodland blaze near motorway

Three fire engines are at the scene of a large fire in a wooded area just 30 metres from the M2.

Kent is blackspot for home alone kids

Kent is blackspot for home alone kids

More parents were investigated in Kent for leaving their children at home to fend for themselves than almost anywhere in the country.

'He didn't have a bad bone in his body'

'He didn't have a bad bone in his body'

The mother of a teen cyclist killed in a crash says she is struggling after a jury cleared a van driver of causing his death.

Lanes closed after multi-vehicle pile-up on M25

Lanes closed after multi-vehicle pile-up on M25

Traffic is trailing back after a crash involving several vehicles on the M25.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

What were scammers trying to convince people to buy earlier this week? Test your knowledge with the Friday News Quiz.

Hypnotised gameshow contestant 'thought snake was Beyonce'

Hypnotised gameshow contestant 'thought snake was Beyonce'

A Kent dog walker is to appear on an ITV's You're Back in the Room tomorrow, where she puts her head in a snake enclosure.

More than 20 in hospital after Scottish bus crash

More than 20 in hospital after Scottish bus crash

Dozens are today being treated in hospital after a Scottish coach crash involving Medway people.

Is king under school fields?

Is king under school fields?

As the country celebrates the reburial of King Richard III, the body of another medieval king could be discovered under a school playing field.

Nazi memorabilia collector found dead

Nazi memorabilia collector found dead

A collector of Nazi memorabilia shot himself in the head after being charged with gun possession.

Two in court over primary school fraud charges

Two in court over primary school fraud charges

A former head teacher and his office manager have been accused of taking more than £13,000 from a primary school.

Lamb dead after being shot in head

Lamb dead after being shot in head

Police are investigating after a lamb was shot in the head with a rifle last night.

Man in court after policeman 'stabbed'

Man in court after policeman 'stabbed'

A 22-year-old man has been accused of stabbing a policeman dealing with a disturbance in the early hours.

Spot inspection reveals care home is failing its residents

Spot inspection reveals care home is failing its residents

Inspectors have rated a residential home as "inadequate" following an unannounced inspection.

'Stabbing' victim rushed to hospital - then arrested

'Stabbing' victim rushed to hospital - then arrested

A man was rushed to a London hospital after suffering suspected stab wounds - and then arrested himself on suspicion of criminal damage.

VIDEO: Gunman jailed for shooting police officer

VIDEO: Gunman jailed for shooting police officer

A gunman who shot a police officer through the hand as he confronted him after he smashed his car into a traffic island has been jailed.

Boy without wheelchair forced to drag himself on floor

Boy without wheelchair forced to drag himself on floor

A nine-year-old boy who cannot walk was forced to drag himself on the floor to get around after being sent home from hospital without a wheelchair.

Rowdy party house 'like Notting Hill riots'

Rowdy party house 'like Notting Hill riots'

Shocking scenes of brawls and rowdiness involving 100 people was the final straw which led to a student party house being shut down by the council.

LIVE: Queen in Kent

LIVE: Queen in Kent

Read our LIVE coverage of Her Majesty The Queen's visit to Kent today - the second royal visit to the county in as many weeks.

One Direction star's flowers for parents of brave fighter

One Direction star's flowers for parents of brave fighter

The parents of Stacey Mowle, the courageous nine-year-old who recently lost her fight against cancer, received a bouquet from a One Direction star.

Lounge on the Farm festival shelved for year

Lounge on the Farm festival shelved for year

There will be no Lounge on the Farm festival this year - for the first time in nine years - we can exclusively reveal.

The Queen visits Kent today

The Queen visits Kent today

Kent is looking forward to its second royal visit in a matter of weeks today as the Queen unveils a new Battle of Britain centre.

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