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Delays after buses get stuck together

Delays after buses get stuck together

There were delays this morning after two buses got stuck in a country lane while trying to pass each other.

Syrian refugee family to move into six-bed home

Syrian refugee family to move into six-bed home

A family of refugees from Syria will be moving into a six-bedroom home in Kent after a local family could not be found to move in.

Win tickets to see some of the biggest singing sensations

Win tickets to see some of the biggest singing sensations

Fancy seeing some of the biggest artists in concert for free? Here's how to find out how... and who they are!

Gangs sexually exploiting children

Gangs sexually exploiting children

Fast food chain staff are being given special training to spot signs of abuse and grooming.

Calls for night flight numbers to be slashed

Calls for night flight numbers to be slashed

Kent County Council is urging the government to get tough with Gatwick Airport over the number of flights allowed over night.

Hundreds turn out for Ben's funeral

Hundreds turn out for Ben's funeral

Family and friends of a teenager who died after falling into the River Medway have said their final goodbyes.

Man's sex act after being hit by car

Man's sex act after being hit by car

A pedestrian assaulted a driver and exposed himself in front of a female passenger in the middle of the street.

'Shooting galleries' for heroin addicts?

'Shooting galleries' for heroin addicts?

Following a series of deaths calls have been made to give drug users somewhere safe to get high - and help reduce heroin paraphernalia left in public.

Woman thwarts violent rapist

Woman thwarts violent rapist

A nanny who put herself in danger for a stranger has been described as "nothing short of inspirational" by judge.

Delays clear after vehicle breaks down at crossing

Delays clear after vehicle breaks down at crossing

Traffic is returning to normal at the QEII bridge this morning after a vehicle broke down.

Inquest held into death of Strood teenager

Inquest held into death of Strood teenager

Questions still surround the death of teenager Jack Mander, who died after crashing into the back of a parked lorry.

'It was the worst time of my life'

'It was the worst time of my life'

A grandfather who was knocked over by a BMW driver while out walking his dog has described the devastating impact of the crash.

Jemima Goldsmith's stalker sentenced

Jemima Goldsmith's stalker sentenced

An obsessed stalker who admitted harassing journalist Jemima Goldsmith has been sentenced to probation

Riot squad called to 'hostage situation' at jail

Riot squad called to 'hostage situation' at jail

Specialist officers have been sent into a young offenders' institution after a teenager was attacked by fellow inmates.

Chippie blaze believe to be caused by 'electrical fault'

Chippie blaze believe to be caused by 'electrical fault'

Two men had to be treated for the effects of breathing in smoke after a fish and chip shop went up in flames.

Biker dies following car crash horror

Biker dies following car crash horror

Police have confirmed that a biker in his 30s died earlier when he was involved in a collision with a car.

Horror crash OAP still in serious condition

Horror crash OAP still in serious condition

A pedestrian in his 80s remains in hospital with multiple injuries after he was involved in an accident with a sports car yesterday afternoon.

'Air pollution nearly killed me'

'Air pollution nearly killed me'

Medical experts told a woman who collapsed while out walking her dog pollution had inflamed her lungs.

Football coach is helping charity that helped him

Football coach is helping charity that helped him

A soccer coach with cerebral palsy is taking on the London Marathon - which he will tackle using his walking frame over four days.

Help Hannah’s dream garden become a reality

Help Hannah’s dream garden become a reality

A mum is asking for your help to make her disabled daughter's dream come true - to play in her own garden.

Parents thank crew who saved newborn's life

Parents thank crew who saved newborn's life

The family of a baby whose life was hanging in the balance during a breech birth have thanked the ambulance workers who saved her.

Cheetah escapes its enclosure at wildlife park

Cheetah escapes its enclosure at wildlife park

Visitors to Port Lympne Wild Animal Park were ushered into "safe areas" when a big cat managed to escape.

Death crash cyclist named locally

Death crash cyclist named locally

A cyclist who died following a collision with a van on Friday night has been identified as a 35-year-old local man.

Drama as car lands on its roof

Drama as car lands on its roof

A driver has suffered a head injury after his vehicle left the road and landed upside down.

Kent grammars could be forced to offer places to poorer children

Kent grammars could be forced to offer places to poorer children

Pupils who achieve lower 11-plus marks could be offered access to top Kent schools as part of government plans to improve social mobility.

Landlord hit by third arson attack

Landlord hit by third arson attack

In just two years, a businessman says he has seen a shed, van and now a house go up in flames - causing thousands of pounds of damage.

Motorway reopens after crash

Motorway reopens after crash

One of the county's major routes was partially closed after a lorry and a car collided this morning.

New driver's parking shocker

New driver's parking shocker

A newly-qualified driver found themselves in spot of bother when they tried to park - and ended up with their car in the air.

Traffic at standstill at Dartford Crossing

Traffic at standstill at Dartford Crossing

Traffic was brought to a standstill at the Dartford Crossing after a woman threatened to jump from the QEII Bridge.

WATCH: TV favourites set up emotional reunion

WATCH: TV favourites set up emotional reunion

Geordie duo Ant and Dec gave one Kent family the surprise of their lives last night when they brought a dad home from Afghanistan.

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