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Delays after lorries crash at tunnel

Delays after lorries crash at tunnel

Commuters have been suffering long delays on the M25 in Kent after three lorries were involved in a smash at the Dartford Crossing.

All change for Kent MPs in reshuffle

All change for Kent MPs in reshuffle

Three county MPs have been given new ministerial jobs today as the Prime Minister reshuffles his team.

Teenagers arrested after alleyway assault

Teenagers arrested after alleyway assault

Three 18-year-olds have been arrested on suspicion of assault after a man was seriously injured in an alleyway attack.

'Cry rape' woman avoids jail

'Cry rape' woman avoids jail

A woman who sparked a large-scale police operation when she lied about being raped in a park has walked free from court.

Devious carer steals names of vulnerable in bid to get credit

Devious carer steals names of vulnerable in bid to get credit

A fraudster who used the identities of vulnerable care home residents in an attempt to get credit has been spared jail... because she is pregnant.

Fined for owner of fire-damaged homes

Fined for owner of fire-damaged homes

A property owner has been fined over the poor state of two homes damaged by fire and left with scorched and peeling paintwork.

Killer ash disease spreads through Kent

Killer ash disease spreads through Kent

Cases of the killer tree disease ash dieback have risen nearly fivefold in Kent in a matter of months.

Driver rammed police car and attacked officers after row with lover

Driver rammed police car and attacked officers after row with lover

A man said to have been intent on killing himself on a motorway rammed a police car several times after drinking and quarrelling with his partner.

Red tape cutting drive for firms

Red tape cutting drive for firms

Business ministers including Sevenoaks MP Michael Fallon have launched measures to cut red tape for companies in the county.

Witnesses sought after trio hurt in pile-up

Witnesses sought after trio hurt in pile-up

Police are today appealing for witnesses to a three-car crash that has left three people seriously injured.

Call to recruit 'snow angels' to help clear paths when big freeze arrives

Call to recruit 'snow angels' to help clear paths when big freeze arrives

Volunteers should be kitted out with grit and shovels to help clear pavements from snow and ice when temperatures drop, a councillor is arguing.

New ID checks after girl, six, sent to GP with wrong grandfather

New ID checks after girl, six, sent to GP with wrong grandfather

A school has introduced new security checks after staff handed over the wrong girl to a grandfather - and he took her to a doctor's appointment.

Porn shame of council staff

Porn shame of council staff

Workers have been sacked and one quit after getting caught trying to view porn on council computers, it's been revealed.

Poll: Shock results in our Farage vote

Poll: Shock results in our Farage vote

Our poll into whether the voters of Kent would want Nigel Farage as an MP has revealed a shock result.

And the next lesson is... on Islam

And the next lesson is... on Islam

A vicar is taking an unusual direction for his annual autumn course... this year it's on the Koran and Sharia law.

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.

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