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Deputy PM: 'Brexit success is vital for economy'

Deputy PM: 'Brexit success is vital for economy'

The effective Deputy Prime Minister and Kent MP Damian Green says it is vital the UK makes a success of Brexit to protect jobs and the economy.

Driver released after fatal crash

Driver released after fatal crash

A 26-year-old arrested after the passenger in his car died following a collision has been released from bail.

Warning after girl, 12, escapes 'suspicious' taxi ride

Warning after girl, 12, escapes 'suspicious' taxi ride

Police are hunting a suspect after a man reportedly tried to coax a 12-year-old-girl into his car.

Woman 'punched and dragged into car'

Woman 'punched and dragged into car'

A man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap after a woman was reportedly dragged into a car after being attacked by a man.

Kent MP's fears over Conservative deal with DUP

Kent MP's fears over Conservative deal with DUP

A Kent MP and former soldier says he is yet to be convinced a proposed deal between the Conservatives and the DUP will bring the country stability.

Football field trashed as pupils finish exams

Football field trashed as pupils finish exams

School leavers left vodka bottles, beer cans, broken glass and used condoms behind at an end of exams party.

Cyclist knocked to ground in alleyway robbery

Cyclist knocked to ground in alleyway robbery

A cyclist was knocked to the ground and threatened when he was robbed by two men in an alleyway, who stole his bicycle.

Police investigating suspected caravan arson

Police investigating suspected caravan arson

Firefighters tackled a blaze during the night which is believed to have been started deliberately.

Hunt for man who tried to grab girl and woman

Hunt for man who tried to grab girl and woman

Police are hunting for a man with a foreign accent and "dirty" hair after a teenage girl and woman were approached on the same day.

Teen arrested after churchyard crash

Teen arrested after churchyard crash

A teenager was arrested after a car was crashed and abandoned in the grounds of a church.

Anger after town's beaches and parks strewn with litter

Anger after town's beaches and parks strewn with litter

Idiocy has been blamed for litter being left strewn across parks and beaches in a Kent town after the scorching weekend.

Noisy drunks force council to remove bench

Noisy drunks force council to remove bench

A council has been forced to remove a public bench after neighbours complained about rowdy drinkers making a nuisance.

Bosses' plea to keep tariff-free trade

Bosses' plea to keep tariff-free trade

The largest business organisations in the UK have joined forces to press the government to keep access to the single market during the Brexit process.

Car crashes through railings and wall

Car crashes through railings and wall

A car crashed through metal railings, attracting scores of onlookers.

Tributes pour in to biker killed on motorway

Tributes pour in to biker killed on motorway

A young motorcyclist who died in a motorway crash has been named.

Hospitals' boss faces calls to quit

Hospitals' boss faces calls to quit

The chief executive of a troubled Kent health trust has been told to resign by campaigners fighting the potential downgrading of a hospital.

Kent reacts to mosque terror attack

Kent reacts to mosque terror attack

MPs from the county have condemned an attack outside a north London mosque.

Brave Theo stands days after miracle op

Brave Theo stands days after miracle op

A five-year-old boy who underwent a spinal operation to help him walk has stood up - nine days after surgery.

KEiBA finalists await gala results

KEiBA finalists await gala results

The most prestigious business awards in Kent take place this week.

Spotting the signs of child sex exploitation

Spotting the signs of child sex exploitation

People are to be taught how to spot the warning signs of sex exploitation - as a sinister Coronation Street plot exposes the dangers.

Woman grooms child after sneaking her into bedroom

Woman grooms child after sneaking her into bedroom

A 21-year-old woman sexually groomed a child after starting a clandestine relationship with her.

Acting legend soaks up the sun in Kent

Acting legend soaks up the sun in Kent

Sir Michael Caine had a helping hand to keep his cool as he filmed a new movie at the Kent seaside.

Crane fire caused major disruption

Crane fire caused major disruption

Firefighters were called after a crane burst into flames on a busy main road during rush-hour.

Kent beach named Britain's best

Kent beach named Britain's best

A popular Kent seaside has been named the best town beach in Britain.

Police at scene of 'serious altercation'

Police at scene of 'serious altercation'

An investigation is underway following a violent disturbance in a Kent town.

M2 closed by river of 'sewage'

M2 closed by river of 'sewage'

A busy motorway was shut for around an hour after sewage flooded the carriageway.

Arrests after man suffers head injury

Arrests after man suffers head injury

Two people have been arrested after a man needed hospital treatment following a disturbance.

Balcony collapse drama

Balcony collapse drama

A first floor balcony partially collapsed and hung over the pavement below.

Firefighters tackle large grass fire

Firefighters tackle large grass fire

Three fire engines were called to deal with a large grass fire in a town centre.

Inmates on roof at prison

Inmates on roof at prison

Two prisoners got on the top of the chapel at a Young Offenders Institute and hurled tiles from its roof.

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