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Drinker hit by car: 'I deserve justice too!'

Drinker hit by car: 'I deserve justice too!'

A man left in a coma after a car struck him believes police are refusing to investigate because he had been drinking.

Water big bill... as woman pays her neighbour's dues

Water big bill... as woman pays her neighbour's dues

There's such a thing as neighbourly love... but for one woman that was put to the test when she found out she was paying next door's water bill.

Motorist injured in bus crash

Motorist injured in bus crash

A driver had to be cut free from her car after a collision with a bus

Blessing finally tears up her L-plates

 Blessing finally tears up her L-plates

The unlucky number 13 has proved to be a Blessing for one new driver... who passed at her 13th attempt.

'I'm lucky to be alive'

'I'm lucky to be alive'

A heart patient says he is lucky to have survived an electric shock from the meter box at his flats.

Thief leads police on 'Dukes of Hazzard' style chase

Thief leads police on 'Dukes of Hazzard' style chase

A thief raced police through country roads...with his getaway car flying 5ft into the air and ploughing into a tree.

Crash victim left with neck injuries after Thanet Way accident

Crash victim left with neck injuries after Thanet Way accident

A crash victim has been left with neck injuries after a serious accident on the Thanet Way.

Dartford Crossing closed in both directions

Dartford Crossing closed in both directions

Traffic was brought to a standstill following an incident at Dartford Crossing Friday night.

Toddler prepares to go home for the first time

Toddler prepares to go home for the first time

Maisie Harris may be almost three years old, but the toddler has never been home due to a rare condition.

Paris Brown recruitment 'robust and transparent': Report

Paris Brown recruitment 'robust and transparent': Report

The recruitment process surrounding the hiring of controversial youth crime tsar Paris Brown was 'robust and transparent', a report's revealed.

New migrants 'could cost Kent £3m a year'

New migrants 'could cost Kent £3m a year'

A confidential report has revealed the true cost of the influx of Romanians and Bulgarians into the county from next year.

Tributes after death of Gills legend

Tributes after death of Gills legend

Gillingham FC legend Ernie Morgan - who holds the record for the highest number of goals scored in a single season - has died aged 86.

Revealed: How false widow spider scare spreading web across Kent

Revealed: How false widow spider scare spreading web across Kent

The full extent of the false widow spider scare spreading across Kent has been revealed for the first time.

Foul stench leaves people trapped indoors

Foul stench leaves people trapped indoors

Residents have been unable to leave their homes or breathe without grimacing after a putrid pong wafted across a huge swathe of north Kent.

Coach erupts into fireball on motorway

Coach erupts into fireball on motorway

Fire crews battled a fierce blaze on the M25 when a coach burst into flames, sending thick black smoke across the carriageway.

Family's anger after school hands over girl, six, to stranger

Family's anger after school hands over girl, six, to stranger

An investigation is under way after a grandfather picked up the wrong girl from school to take her for a doctor's appointment - and didn't notice.

Woman accused of perverting justice over serious sex assault claims

Woman accused of perverting justice over serious sex assault claims

A 32-year-old woman has been charged with perverting the course of justice after claims of a serious sex assault in an alleyway.

Boy, 11, in hospital after being hit by car

Boy, 11, in hospital after being hit by car

A young boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car on the same road where a girl was knocked down just days ago.

Hero soldier to be awarded Military Cross

Hero soldier to be awarded Military Cross

A Kent-based Gurkha soldier who fought off Taliban insurgents with his ceremonial knife is among four recognised in today's military honours list.

Homes struck by lightning and roads flooded as Kent hit by storms

Homes struck by lightning and roads flooded as Kent hit by storms

Two homes have been hit by lightning and fire crews called to around a dozens reports of flooding after torrential downpours and thunderstorms.

Disabled widow 'worried sick' after getting £105k gas bill

Disabled widow 'worried sick' after getting £105k gas bill

A disabled woman's been left in tears after being bombarded with 38 British Gas bills - one for £105k - and she's not even a customer!

Driver posed as dead twin to beat ban

Driver posed as dead twin to beat ban

A boozy pensioner with three drink-driving convictions told police he was his dead twin brother to avoid a ban.

Video: Farm staff spooked by ghostly objects caught on CCTV

Video: Farm staff spooked by ghostly objects caught on CCTV

Ghosthunters are being drafted into a farm after staff spotted fast-moving unexplained objects on new CCTV cameras.

Gambling addict stole wedding and engagement ring in £32k burglary

Gambling addict stole wedding and engagement ring in £32k burglary

A burglar broke into a home and stole almost £32,000 of property - including wedding and engagement rings - after he lost his job.

Marshes body confirmed as missing man

Marshes body confirmed as missing man

The body of a man found in shallow water on marshes has today been confirmed as that of a man missing for almost a month.

Delays after person killed by train

Delays after person killed by train

Rail passengers have been suffering long delays through Kent after a person was hit and killed by a train this afternoon.

Dozens of jobs at risk as Waitrose set to close failing branch

Dozens of jobs at risk as Waitrose set to close failing branch

Almost 130 jobs are under threat after supermarket giant Waitrose today announced the proposed closure of a failing town centre branch.

Cyclist killed in crash near station

Cyclist killed in crash near station

A man in his 50s has died after a crash involving a car earlier today.

Pair bailed after firearms arrest as armed police surround house

Pair bailed after firearms arrest as armed police surround house

Two men arrested on suspicion of having a firearm without a certificate have been released on bail after being held at gunpoint by armed police.

Dad blinded after love rival gouges out eye in vicious street attack

Dad blinded after love rival gouges out eye in vicious street attack

A father-of-two has told how his life has been ruined forever after a love rival gouged out his eye when he pounced on him in a vicious attack.

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