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VIDEO: Smoke pours from beneath bridge during fire

VIDEO: Smoke pours from beneath bridge during fire

A passer-by captured footage of a fire as it raged beneath a bridge and train tracks.

Man trapped after lorry and car collide

Man trapped after lorry and car collide

There were tailbacks for nearly three hours following a rush-hour crash that left a driver needing hospital treatment.

Car fire causes lane closure on M20

Car fire causes lane closure on M20

One lane of a busy motorway has been closed during rush hour due to a car fire.

Pennock handed Gills job

Pennock handed Gills job

Ady Pennock has been handed the job of Gillingham head coach for next season - with Peter Taylor returning to head up player recruitment.

Police helicopter helps in search for vehicle theft suspects

Police helicopter helps in search for vehicle theft suspects

The police helicopter helped officers on the ground search for suspects following a number of attempted thefts of vehicles from a shopping centre.

Council denies knowledge of litter warden bonuses

Council denies knowledge of litter warden bonuses

A council claims it had no knowledge litter wardens were getting paid based on how many tickets they issued.

No end in sight for Stack woes

No end in sight for Stack woes

A lorry park off the M20 will not be open this year to deal with Operation Stack overflow, it's been revealed.

'Keep our small stations' plea

'Keep our small stations' plea

Transport chiefs have called on the government to commit to train services under threat in train operator proposals.

Cancer-stricken child lives on after pioneering treatment

Cancer-stricken child lives on after pioneering treatment

A boy who suffered with cancer is now cured - thanks to a high-risk treatment never tried on children before.

Teen cleared of stepdad's manslaughter

Teen cleared of stepdad's manslaughter

A teenager accused of killing his stepfather with a single punch in a row over pocket money has been cleared of manslaughter.

Car rammed in road rage row at busy junction

Car rammed in road rage row at busy junction

An alleged road rage incident which saw one car 'bump' into the back of another three times at a busy junction has sparked an appeal for witnesses.

Man in serious condition after being hit by car

Man in serious condition after being hit by car

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after being knocked down by a car as he crossed a road.

Man accused of trying to kill care home resident to stand trial

Man accused of trying to kill care home resident to stand trial

A 78-year-old man is to stand trial accused of attempting to murder a fellow care home resident - even though he's unfit to plead.

Major search amid fears for missing swimmers

Major search amid fears for missing swimmers

Coastguard and lifeboats were scrambled after eight swimmers were reported missing in the sea off Kent.

Alleged gang rapist claims sex was consensual

Alleged gang rapist claims sex was consensual

A man accused of taking part in the gang rape of a drunk teenager has claimed he had consensual sex with her in the street.

Fuel scam allegations probed

Fuel scam allegations probed

Facebook claims that a petrol station is ripping off motorists have been investigated by KentOnline.

Major road reopens after pile-up

Major road reopens after pile-up

A major route has reopened following an accident involving several cars.

Vandals target park

Vandals target park

A council's appealing for information after yobs destroyed signs and damaged trees at a Kent park.

Gills man fined for driving with no licence

Gills man fined for driving with no licence

A Gills footballer was fined £700 after being caught driving without a full licence after a row with his girlfriend.

Man cut free from car after crash

Man cut free from car after crash

Firefighters helped cut a man free from the wreckage of a car after a crash.

Police drop 'racist' stabbing probe

Police drop 'racist' stabbing probe

Police have shelved an investigation into an alleged racist attack on a teenage refugee in a town centre, due to a lack of evidence.

Stricken yacht with six on board rescued

Stricken yacht with six on board rescued

Six people were left stranded on their yacht after it ran into mechanical issues and had to call out the lifeboat to rescue them.

Kent motorcyclist, 24, killed in crash

Kent motorcyclist, 24, killed in crash

A 24-year-old Kent man has died in a motorcycle crash.

Laptop charger blaze damages house

Laptop charger blaze damages house

A fire started when a laptop battery, which was on charge, caught fire in a house - leaving two people needing medical treatment.

Jealous thug '60 seconds away from murder charge'

Jealous thug '60 seconds away from murder charge'

A jealous thug who throttled his fiancée until she saw stars has been told he was probably 60 seconds away from killing her.

Pedal at your peril: cycling danger spots revealed

Pedal at your peril: cycling danger spots revealed

The most dangerous areas in Kent for cyclists have been revealed - with the finger of blame pointed at impatient drivers and poorly maintained roads.

Beaches chosen for multi-million pound project

Beaches chosen for multi-million pound project

Bathing waters across Kent have been chosen for multi-million pound investment to help protect and enhance the "beauty of the beach".

Pensioner trapped after crashing into wall

Pensioner trapped after crashing into wall

Firefighters were called to free an elderly man after he crashed into a wall.

Police arrest man on suspicion of assault

Police arrest man on suspicion of assault

A 21-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of assault after an "altercation".

Crews tackle grass fire

Crews tackle grass fire

Residents were asked to keep doors and windows closed as fire crews tackled a grass and undergrowth blaze.

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