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Firefighters release injured man stuck under a Nissan 4x4

Firefighters release injured man stuck under a Nissan 4x4

Man who suffered a head injury while working underneath a vehicle taken to hospital.

Fury over plans to build thousands of homes in Thanet

Fury over plans to build thousands of homes in Thanet

More than 400 people turned out to hear about plans to build thousands of homes in Thanet.

Man in hospital after car crashes into ditch

Man in hospital after car crashes into ditch

A 22-year-old man has been been taken to hospital after firefighters rescued him from his car which became stuck in a ditch.

Booted-out barman can finally seek work

Booted-out barman can finally seek work

Beloved bartender Fredel Buenavista has been told by friends to "stay positive" now he is able to apply for local work after being deported.

Mum names 'drug dealers' on Facebook

Mum names 'drug dealers' on Facebook

A frustrated mum has accused two teenagers and a third man on Facebook of dealing drugs to children as young as 12.

Shock over death of free-spirited student

Shock over death of free-spirited student

Tributes have flooded in from friends and colleagues of a "vibrant and fun-loving" student following her sudden death.

Al Murray's political stand "could backfire" says Farage

Al Murray's political stand "could backfire" says Farage

Ukip leader Nigel Farage says comedian Al Murray's decision to stand in Thanet South at the election risks offending voters and could backfire.

Firefighters investigate country park blaze

Firefighters investigate country park blaze

Two Dartford fire engines were called to Beacon Wood Country Park yesterday after a fire broke out at a storage container.

Horse causes motorway chaos

Horse causes motorway chaos

Motorists are facing delays on the M20 as attempts are made to lead a horse to safety

Police investigate reports of sexual offence

Police investigate reports of sexual offence

Officers are carrying out inquiries after reports of a sexual offence in Sittingbourne.

Pub evacuated after fire

Pub evacuated after fire

A pub in Walderslade was evacuated after fire broke out on Sunday afternoon.

Jail for drunk who accidentally shot uncle

Jail for drunk who accidentally shot uncle

A drunken man who accidentally shot his uncle in the neck - narrowly avoiding paralysing him - has been jailed.

Family 'have nothing' after Christmas crash

Family 'have nothing' after Christmas crash

A close-knit family have been forced to live apart and watch their businesses wilt due to injuries from a crash on Christmas Day.

Flower thieves add to widowed pensioner's misery

Flower thieves add to widowed pensioner's misery

A 77-year-old campaigner has "given up" after floral tributes were stolen from the zebra crossing where her husband was hit and killed by a car.

Hero dad jumped in to stop alleyway rape

Hero dad jumped in to stop alleyway rape

A 51-year-old father has described the "extremely distressing" moment he stopped a man from raping a woman in an alleyway.

Paramedics injured helping man on slippery steps

Paramedics injured helping man on slippery steps

Paramedics helping a man who suffered a horrific injury when he fell on notorious beach steps were also hurt as they tried to treat him.

Firefighters tackle blaze on houseboat

Firefighters tackle blaze on houseboat

Fire crews have spent the day tackling a blaze on board an 80ft houseboat

One Direction support for Ruby

One Direction support for Ruby

One Direction's Louis Tomlinson is supporting Ruby Young, from Rainham, who is battling cancer.

Traffic disruption after nasty crash

Traffic disruption after nasty crash

A car ended up in a hedge next to a busy road after a serious crash between two vehicles

Postman knocked unconscious in attack

Postman knocked unconscious in attack

A postman delivering a parcel has been knocked unconscious in a vicious attack.

Warning as rain set to lash Kent

Warning as rain set to lash Kent

Heavy rain or even snow showers are set to blitz the county this weekend.

PC accused of on-duty sex sessions quits

PC accused of on-duty sex sessions quits

A police officer has resigned just weeks before a disciplinary hearing was due to hear allegations he had illicit sex sessions while on duty.

In the bleak midwinter ... daff'll do nicely

In the bleak midwinter ... daff'll do nicely

It may be the middle of winter but spring is in the air in one Ashford's woman's garden.

Sexual predator jailed for terrifying knifepoint attack

Sexual predator jailed for terrifying knifepoint attack

A vile sexual predator who subjected his victim to a terrifying knifepoint attack has been jailed after police used DNA technology to snare him.

Children get fatter as they go through school

Children get fatter as they go through school

A third of our 10-year-olds are overweight and obese, compared to a fifth in Reception class

Colonic inspiration? Father has irrigation for charity

Colonic inspiration? Father has irrigation for charity

A throwaway remark in the work canteen led to a father-of-four undergoing colonic irrigation and raising money for charity in the process.

Robbers threaten grandmother, 83, with torture and kidnap

Robbers threaten grandmother, 83, with torture and kidnap

Hammer-wielding intruders threatened to kidnap and torture an 83-year-old grandmother after breaking into her home.

Squatters describe 'baseball bat gang attack'

Squatters describe 'baseball bat gang attack'

More details have emerged of an alleged gang attack on squatters, said to have involved a 30-strong mob armed with bats, poles and screwdrivers.

Teenager wrongly accused of Xbox hack suffers threats

Teenager wrongly accused of Xbox hack suffers threats

The parents of a teenager wrongly accused of being the hacking kingpin who brought Sony to its knees say they are ready to return to normality.

Probe continues after deadly crossing crash

Probe continues after deadly crossing crash

A man arrested on suspicion of causing the deaths of a mum and her son has had his bail "cancelled" but the investigation continues.

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