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Driver suffers road rage attack

Driver suffers road rage attack

Police are hunting a man who threatened another motorist and damaged his car.

'Day dreaming' killer driver jailed

'Day dreaming' killer driver jailed

A grandmother died when a teenager travelling at speeds of up to 88mph crashed into the back of her car.

Friends remember veteran who survived Auschwitz

Friends remember veteran who survived Auschwitz

Friends gave a fitting send-off to a war veteran who survived Auschwitz has gathered pace - with support from Harry Potter author JK Rowling.

Cannabis plants seized - but who grew them?

Cannabis plants seized - but who grew them?

Police seized a number of fully grown cannabis plants and growing equipment but they are still trying to work out who is responsible for them.

Rogue trader warning

Rogue trader warning

Police have warned people to be aware of potential rogue traders after two men attempted to work on an elderly woman's property without consent.

Burst water main causes flooding on A2

Burst water main causes flooding on A2

Temporary traffic lights have been installed as engineers work to fix a burst water main in a busy road.

Brrr! Cold weather alert issued

Brrr! Cold weather alert issued

Forecasters are warning people to be prepared for very cold weather as the temperature plummets - bringing the potential for ice and snow.

Burst water pipe closes High Street

Burst water pipe closes High Street

A burst water main has closed a busy High Street.

Dream wedding ruined as ceiling collapses on guests

Dream wedding ruined as ceiling collapses on guests

A couple's dream wedding turned into a nightmare when the roof of their venue collapsed, trapping and seriously injuring them and their guests.

Shocking CCTV shows magic shop break in

Shocking CCTV shows magic shop break in

Security cameras have captured the shocking moment raiders smashed their way into a magic shop, leaving a trail of destruction.

Man suffers broken ankle in town centre attack

Man suffers broken ankle in town centre attack

Police are hunting a spotty attacker who punched a young man in a town centre, causing him to fall and break his ankle.

Volunteer, 85, celebrates 25 years of charity work

Volunteer, 85, celebrates 25 years of charity work

A man in his 80s has been recognised after giving up his spare time to work as a volunteer driver over a quarter of a century.

Killer fails in conviction challenge

Killer fails in conviction challenge

A man who killed a colleague in a frenzied knife attack has failed to convince judges he was not in his right mind.

Doubts over Paramount's Chinese investor

Doubts over Paramount's Chinese investor

A former director of a Chinese investment company has thrown doubt on its plans to invest in a Paramount resort in Kent, saying it was refused a loan.

Stranded cat is safe and well

Stranded cat is safe and well

A desperate call for help was made after a family pet got stuck on a roof.

Bridge jump trial halted

Bridge jump trial halted

The trial of two "vigilantes" accused of kidnapping a teenager and forcing him to jump off a bridge has been halted.

Delay after four-vehicle smash on M2

Delay after four-vehicle smash on M2

A car has ended up on its side after a four-vehicle crash on the M2 between Strood and Chatham junctions this afternoon.

Drug addicts locked up for knifepoint robbery

Drug addicts locked up for knifepoint robbery

A couple have been jailed after they robbed a terrified taxi driver at knifepoint in the early hours while high on drugs.

Jilted mum wanted to 'blow up' ex

Jilted mum wanted to 'blow up' ex

A woman made repeated threats against her former partner and tampered with his gas box as she sought revenge for being dumped.

Delays clear after M2 crash

Delays clear after M2 crash

There were long delays for drivers on the M2 after a crash involving a car and a van.

Flats evacuated after fire

Flats evacuated after fire

Six people needed to be treated by medics after a fire broke out in a block of flats.

Hospital sealed off after man assaulted

Hospital sealed off after man assaulted

A woman arrested after a man was attacked at a hospital has been released without charge.

Hunt for flames after staff smell smoke at supermarket

Hunt for flames after staff smell smoke at supermarket

Firefighters were called to a supermarket after staff were alerted to smoke on the premises by the smell, but could not find the flames.

Man charged after armed police storm street

Man charged after armed police storm street

A man is due in front of magistrates and another has been bailed after armed police were called to a residential street.

Motorist pulls over as car's engine catches fire

Motorist pulls over as car's engine catches fire

A driver was able to pull over and get out of his car before the engine went up in flames.

Police chase through town

Police chase through town

An 18-year-old failed to stop leading to a daytime pursuit in which a patrol car crashed.

Suspected illegal migrant detained

Suspected illegal migrant detained

The suspected illegal migrant has been found by police and handed over to the Home Office.

Tragic teen's train death ruled 'accident'

Tragic teen's train death ruled 'accident'

The death of a Kent teenager hit by a train in Paris has been ruled as a tragic accident.

Man charged with 'breaking police officer's arm' during arrest

Man charged with 'breaking police officer's arm' during arrest

A suspected burglar is facing an assault charge after struggling violently with police as they tried to detain him.

Funeral appeal for man killed in freak road accident

Funeral appeal for man killed in freak road accident

The family of a man who died after he is thought to have swerved to avoid a mattress are raising funds to lay him to rest with his late wife.

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