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Courageous referee helped police as pub brawl raged

Courageous referee helped police as pub brawl raged

A football ref who turned commentator after witnessing a pub brawl has received a High Sheriff Award.

More delays expected at Dover on 'Black Saturday'

More delays expected at Dover on 'Black Saturday'

Drivers heading to France are warned to expect more traffic chaos this weekend - although there are currently no delays around the Port of Dover.

'Over-the-hill slapper' back in court on knife charge

'Over-the-hill slapper' back in court on knife charge

A woman once described by a judge as an "over-the-hill slapper" after a drunken robbery has now been found guilty of carrying knives.

'We almost lost all our wedding guests!'

'We almost lost all our wedding guests!'

A couple who wed on the day of England's World Cup victory 50 years ago today have shared their memories of guests sneaking off to a rental TV shop.

Listener goes shopping... for cash

Listener goes shopping... for cash

One lucky kmfm listener had a shock when she popped into her local supermarket... and came out £1,000 richer.

Man arrested after 'dangerous' crash

Man arrested after 'dangerous' crash

A man's been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a "hit and run" crash which left a man with serious injuries.

Mini in head-on crash with driving school car

Mini in head-on crash with driving school car

Two people were taken to hospital after a crash involving a driving school car and a black Mini.

Teen arrested on suspicion of murder bid

Teen arrested on suspicion of murder bid

A boy has been arrested on suspicion of trying to murder another teenager in a park 'stabbing'.

Coach driver pleads guilty over double death crash

Coach driver pleads guilty over double death crash

A National Express coach driver has admitted killing a couple after veering over white lines into oncoming traffic.

Dig in and share the joy of tending an allotment

Dig in and share the joy of tending an allotment

There was a time that allotment plots were rarer than rubies, but the winds have changed for green fingered hopefuls.

Suspects in murder investigation walk free

Suspects in murder investigation walk free

Only one man will stand trial accused of murdering a pensioner in a violent burglary after four men were released without charge.

'Tell me where the safe is or I will kill you'

'Tell me where the safe is or I will kill you'

An armed gang terrorised a couple after breaking into their home and stealing cash and a phone.

Mum claims woman tried to walk off with her son

Mum claims woman tried to walk off with her son

A young mum has warned other parents to stay vigilant after a woman reportedly grabbed her young son in a shopping centre.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

What is being stockpiled in Dover? And why did two workmen get into a row with a council street warden?

Squirrels driving council workers nuts

Squirrels driving council workers nuts

Rogue squirrels are stealing workers' lunches, setting off alarms and generally making a nuisance of themselves at this council headquarters.

Pensioner's licence taken away after 'erratic' driving

Pensioner's licence taken away after 'erratic' driving

An elderly man has had driving licence taken away for failing a police roadside eye test after being pulled over on a motorway for "erratic" driving.

VIDEO: Pair jailed for smuggling 18 Albanians

VIDEO: Pair jailed for smuggling 18 Albanians

A pair of people smugglers who tried to land 18 Albanian migrants on a Kent beach in an inflatable dinghy have today been jailed.

Queues clear on M25 after rush-hour crash

Queues clear on M25 after rush-hour crash

Traffic has eased on the M25 after a crash between a car and a motorbike shut lanes.

Cat sanctuary overrun with abandoned kittens

Cat sanctuary overrun with abandoned kittens

A cat sanctuary has been overwhelmed with abandoned kittens – some suffering from dehydration after being left without water in soaring temperatures.

Divers find mum's ID card a year after she was killed

Divers find mum's ID card a year after she was killed

Divers have discovered the identity card belonging to Mariola Cudworth, known as Mika, who was killed and dumped in a field by her husband.

Heartbroken sons shave heads in tribute to brave mum

Heartbroken sons shave heads in tribute to brave mum

The sons of a devoted mum who lost her battle with cancer last week shaved their heads in her memory two days after her death.

Huge 'stash' of water ahead of Dover getaway

Huge 'stash' of water ahead of Dover getaway

Thousands of water bottles are being kept at Dover as the authorities are braced for a second weekend of travel woes.

Thug who vowed to give up life of crime is jailed again

Thug who vowed to give up life of crime is jailed again

A violent thug posted on Facebook from his prison cell that his life of crime was over... but one month after release he abducted a man at knifepoint.

Cancer surgeon comes up with affordable suncream

Cancer surgeon comes up with affordable suncream

A Kent skin cancer surgeon was inspired to develop a new, affordable sunscreen while surfing in South Africa.

Hero neighbour saves five-year-old boy's life

Hero neighbour saves five-year-old boy's life

A hero who lost his young son in an accident vowed "I'm not going to lose you as well" as he saved the life of his five-year-old neighbour.

Man in hospital after suspected stabbing

Man in hospital after suspected stabbing

A man in his 30s was taken to hospital after a suspected stabbing.

Serious fire spreads through house

Serious fire spreads through house

Both floors of a two-storey house suffered significant damage after a blaze broke out in the early hours of this morning.

Spectacular tower tour opens

Spectacular tower tour opens

A church tower tour offering ‘an unparalleled view of the most complete medieval town in England’ has officially opened

Missing Chatham man found safe and well

Missing Chatham man found safe and well

A 30-year-old man reported missing without his phone or cash has been found safe and well.

Over 12,000 patients treated in corridors at Medway Hospital

Over 12,000 patients treated in corridors at Medway Hospital

Each year more than 12,000 patients are being treated in corridors at Medway Hospital according to the latest board papers.

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