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'Britain's worst driver' finally passes test

'Britain's worst driver' finally passes test

A woman dubbed 'Britain's worst driver' has finally passed her test after 15 years of trying.

Mozart-loving Misty needs a new home

Mozart-loving Misty needs a new home

A Doberman with a love of classical music has been in a shelter for over six months.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

What was fixed with superglue and the wheels from a toy bus? Why did an artist have to remove her display of mannequins? It's the Friday News Quiz.

Man arrested in connection with 'drive-by' shooting

Man arrested in connection with 'drive-by' shooting

A man has been arrested after another man suffered gunshot wounds in a suspected drive-by shooting.

Estate agent dies in double fatal horror crash

Estate agent dies in double fatal horror crash

A boss has paid tribute to "a dedicated professional" after a second person dies following three vehicle pile-up.

Falcons Dick and Dom pursue world speed record

Falcons Dick and Dom pursue world speed record

A falcon trainer hopes his birds can become the fastest animals in the world in a record breaking speed attempt next month.

Bogus doctor who treated thousands jailed

Bogus doctor who treated thousands jailed

A 'doctor' who stole the identity of a real GP to illegally treat thousands of sick and vulnerable patients has today been jailed for six years.

Bus driver attacked by thugs 'riding horse'

Bus driver attacked by thugs 'riding horse'

A driver had to be taken to hospital with shards of glass in his eyes after his window was smashed by a group of thugs reportedly riding a horse.

John Newman sets up home in Kent

John Newman sets up home in Kent

Superstar singer John Newman has revealed he has moved to the county and is enjoying the local nightlife - when the door staff let him in, that is!

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into tree

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into tree

A biker, named as Damen, has died after losing control and crashing into a tree, prompting police to appeal for witnesses.

Workman impaled at construction site

Workman impaled at construction site

A workman has been left with a "deep and serious wound" after falling onto a scaffolding pole at a construction site

Migrants held after getting into UK through Folkestone

Migrants held after getting into UK through Folkestone

A further 49 migrants - including nine teenagers - have been caught trying to get into the UK through Kent.

Church cordoned off after serious assault

Church cordoned off after serious assault

A man has been found in a churchyard suffering from multiple serious injuries following an assault.

Developer wins new stay of execution from bulldozers

Developer wins new stay of execution from bulldozers

Plans to demolish a 'palace' home which defied the planning brief have seen a fresh setback... as the case must now go to court.

Council forces grieving dog owner to dig up pet

Council forces grieving dog owner to dig up pet

A grieving dog owner has spoken of his shock after a council told him to dig up his beloved pooch he buried in his garden.

Pet shop raiders make off with £3k of stock

Pet shop raiders make off with £3k of stock

Plans to relocate a family pet shop have been put on hold after burglars raided the new store just days from opening, stealing most of its stock.

No bail for arson suspect

No bail for arson suspect

The man accused of torching a bookshop, starting a fire that spread to several other shops, has been refused bail following a hearing this morning.

Hope as toddler smashes £500,000!

Hope as toddler smashes £500,000!

A very ill little girl battling cancer has been given a fighting chance to beat the disease - as £500,000 has been raised for lifesaving treatment.

Hospital on track with four hour target

Hospital on track with four hour target

Once ranked one of the worst performing A&E units in the country, Medway Maritime Hospital is starting to hit national targets.

Tribute to the only German PoW to escape Britain

Tribute to the only German PoW to escape Britain

The only First World War German PoW to escape Britain is to be commemorated in Kent.

Ferry workers 'damage ships and drink bar dry'

Ferry workers 'damage ships and drink bar dry'

French ferry staff who have occupied two ships in protest against job losses have vandalised the vessels and reportedly drunk its bars dry.

Artist forced to remove 'suggestive' mannequin exhibit

Artist forced to remove 'suggestive' mannequin exhibit

An artist has been forced to remove her 'smutty' mannequin exhibit from a Kent art emporium after complaints it was too suggestive.

Hunt for thugs after boy’s graveyard ambush ordeal

Hunt for thugs after boy’s graveyard ambush ordeal

A 13-year-old boy was left "hysterical" after he was ambushed in a cemetery by two thugs who stole his iPhone.

Video: Gang accused of urban foxhunting

Video: Gang accused of urban foxhunting

Sports club staff say a gang of men with dogs caught on CCTV is hunting urban foxes in their car park.

Appeal after smash leaves biker seriously hurt

Appeal after smash leaves biker seriously hurt

The police are appealing for information after a crash involving two motorcycles and a car left a biker in hospital with serious injuries.

Father and son perverts jailed for horrific sex abuse

Father and son perverts jailed for horrific sex abuse

A depraved father and son have been jailed for a total of 23 years for "the grossest possible" sexual abuse of young girls while watching pornography.

Have you paid a Dart Charge fine you shouldn't have?

Have you paid a Dart Charge fine you shouldn't have?

At least £250,000 has been paid in Dart Charge fines by drivers who only needed to pay the £2.50 toll charge.

Man cut free after car tumbles into ditch

Man cut free after car tumbles into ditch

Firefighters had to rescue a man whose car went into a dry ditch.

Police hunt wanted man who failed to show at court

Police hunt wanted man who failed to show at court

Police are urgently looking for a man who breached the terms of his licence after being released from prison for weapon and driving offences.

'Riot police' called after fears for man's welfare

'Riot police' called after fears for man's welfare

Police reportedly wearing riot gear have been spotted in a residential street after concerns were raised for a man's welfare.

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