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County to be battered by 70mph winds and heavy rain

County to be battered by 70mph winds and heavy rain

Motorists are being warned to be careful after a severe weather warning was issued for today and Christmas Eve.

Man in hospital after attack

Man in hospital after attack

A man is being treated in hospital for a stab wound after an assault in Gravesend which has seen five people arrested and bailed.

Strong winds 'to blame' for wall collapse

Strong winds 'to blame' for wall collapse

A snooker club and pub have re-opened after being evacuated last night when part of a derelict shopping centre was blown down.

Teen arrested after reports laser shone at police helicopter

Teen arrested after reports laser shone at police helicopter

A teenager from Strood has been arrested after reports a laser was shone at a police helicopter.

Terminally-ill young dad marries girlfriend at hospital

Terminally-ill young dad marries girlfriend at hospital

A young dad who has been told his bowel cancer is terminal married the mother of his children in an emotional ceremony at Medway Maritime Hospital.

Woman dies after being struck by train

Woman dies after being struck by train

Police say a woman's death on the railway this afternoon is being treated as "non suspicious".

Flood alerts amid weather warning

Flood alerts amid weather warning

The Environment Agency has issued three flood alerts for the county amid forecasts for strong winds and heavy rain.

Ordeal of man falsely accused of rape in posters around town

Ordeal of man falsely accused of rape in posters around town

A man who distributed home-made posters outside the home of a victim of false rape claims has been ordered to have anger therapy.

Stores braced for last-minute Christmas shopping surge

Stores braced for last-minute Christmas shopping surge

Shops were preparing for a huge surge in customers in a last-minute hunt for gifts.

Motorist dies after car hits wall

Motorist dies after car hits wall

Police have launched an appeal for information following an accident last night in which a man was killed.

Man killed in bridge hanging is named

Man killed in bridge hanging is named

A man found hanging from a footbridge has been named as an inquest is opened into his death.

Man rescued as M2 pile-up causes delays

Man rescued as M2 pile-up causes delays

Fire crews have cut a man free from his vehicle as a crash on the M2 this afternoon sparked long delays.

Monster emerges from river mudflats

Monster emerges from river mudflats

A German U-boat from the First World War has emerged from the mudflats of the River Medway to become Britain's only visible wreckage.

Pair guilty of vicious hammer attack that left dad with fractured skull

Pair guilty of vicious hammer attack that left dad with fractured skull

Two thugs are facing long jail terms after being convicted today of a vicious hammer attack on a father in the street.

Thirty firefighters tackle barn blaze

Thirty firefighters tackle barn blaze

Fire crews have been tackling a huge fire that has ripped through a barn this afternoon, sending thick smoke billowing into the sky.

Pughsley confirmed new Chief Constable

Pughsley confirmed new Chief Constable

Second in command at Kent Police Alan Pughsley has today been confirmed as the force's new Chief Constable.

Lorry driver jailed after cyclist killed in overtaking tragedy

Lorry driver jailed after cyclist killed in overtaking tragedy

A trucker has today been locked up for a year after admitting he caused the death of a "beloved" father when he knocked him off his bike.

Trio jailed over sham marriage bid for trafficked rape victim

Trio jailed over sham marriage bid for trafficked rape victim

Three people have been locked up for their part in coercing a trafficked woman brought to Kent into a sham marriage.

Jailbreak burglar back behind bars

Jailbreak burglar back behind bars

A burglar who broke into a home after fleeing a prison is back behind bars after being on the run for more than a year.

Boy, five, hurt after being hit by truck

Boy, five, hurt after being hit by truck

A five-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with a head injury after being hit by a truck during this morning's rush-hour.

Fire breaks out at derelict pub

Fire breaks out at derelict pub

Smoke billowed into the sky when a fire broke out in an outbuilding of a derelict pub last night.

Sleazy photographer groped model while her dad waited outside

Sleazy photographer groped model while her dad waited outside

A pervert who pretended to be a professional photographer so he could molest young women groped one victim while her father waited in the next room.

Dreaming of a bright Christmas...

Dreaming of a bright Christmas...

Festive families have been bringing Christmas cheer to their streets by stringing up thousands of lights - click here to see some of the best.

Man, 26, in hospital after stabbing

Man, 26, in hospital after stabbing

Witnesses after being sought after a young man suffered a stab wound and head injury in an alleged attack.

Man rescued from car after crash

Man rescued from car after crash

Firefighters have cut the roof off a car to free the driver following a crash this morning.

Dozens charged in drink-drive crackdown

Dozens charged in drink-drive crackdown

More than 40 people have been charged with drink-driving after police launched a Christmas crackdown with road checks across the county.

Dim burglar pawned stolen camera... using his prison ID

Dim burglar pawned stolen camera... using his prison ID

A brainless burglar who sold a stolen camcorder to a pawn shop using his prison licence and bail notice as ID is back behind bars

Mauled mother: 'I thought dog would tear my throat out'

Mauled mother: 'I thought dog would tear my throat out'

A terrified dog walker was dragged to the ground and mauled by another woman's seven-stone doberman - as the owner told her: 'He's only playing'.

Traffic gridlock expected as Kent begins great Christmas getaway

Traffic gridlock expected as Kent begins great Christmas getaway

Motorists are being warned to expect heavy delays on Kent's roads as last-minute shoppers join Christmas getaway traffic across the county.

Man hit over head with hammer by university car park robbers

Man hit over head with hammer by university car park robbers

A 21-year-old man has been hit over the head with a hammer by robbers as he talked on a mobile phone in a university car park.

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