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'Good Samaritan' burglar jailed

'Good Samaritan' burglar jailed

A burglar who claimed he was a good Samaritan preventing a break-in has been jailed.

Brands Hatch 'gatecrasher' appears at court

Brands Hatch 'gatecrasher' appears at court

A man accused of bypassing security to get onto the Brands Hatch circuit during a four-hour racing event appeared at court today.

Hooded man attacks schoolgirl

Hooded man attacks schoolgirl

Schoolchildren have been warned to be on their guard after a girl was attacked on her way to college.

Boxer dies at popular event

Boxer dies at popular event

Onlookers were shocked as a boxer dog collapsed and died moments after finishing a popular race in an event attended by thousands.

Police probe stranger attack on youngster in Bluewater

Police probe stranger attack on youngster in Bluewater

Officers have scoured CCTV footage after a woman grabbed a child in an attack in Bluewater.

Driver, 27, dies in head-on crash with lorry

Driver, 27, dies in head-on crash with lorry

A driver has died after his van crashed with a lorry on a country road.

Jail for bogus builders who preyed on elderly

Jail for bogus builders who preyed on elderly

A pensioner was conned out of £37,000 for bogus home repairs by a gang that ruthlessly targeted old people.

Driver cut free in multi-vehicle tunnel crash

Driver cut free in multi-vehicle tunnel crash

One driver has been cut free and others seriously injured in a crash believed to have involved as many as five cars in a tunnel.

Service marks 25th anniversary of bombing

Service marks 25th anniversary of bombing

Families of the 11 Royal Marines musicians killed in the IRA bombing of Deal Barracks have gathered at a special 25th anniversary memorial service.

Footbridge built after youngster comes within inches of death

Footbridge built after youngster comes within inches of death

Frightening images of a youngster narrowly avoiding being hit by a train has led to a crossing being built by rail chiefs.

Barman's sad farewell to UK

Barman's sad farewell to UK

A send off for a barman facing deportation will take place this afternoon - hours before he voluntarily leaves country he has lived in for 12 years.

Keep an Eye out for Kent's latest attraction

Keep an Eye out for Kent's latest attraction

An attraction to rival the London Eye is coming to the county... but hop on board quick as it will soon be gone.

Police failed to investigate cyclist's death

Police failed to investigate cyclist's death

Police will re-examine how a cyclist died on a country road almost three years ago after his family fought to discover the truth.

Rail delays eased after power supply problems

Rail delays eased after power supply problems

Train services are getting back to normal after severe delays this morning due to electrical supply problems.

Rare film unearthed of eccentric who inspired Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Rare film unearthed of eccentric who inspired Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

A college lecturer has discovered rare footage of the eccentric millionaire who provided the inspiration for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Boy, 11, pinned against a fence in assault

Boy, 11, pinned against a fence in assault

Police have released an efit of a man they want to speak to after an 11-year-old boy was pinned against a fence and questioned about his school.

Girl injured after fall from horse

Girl injured after fall from horse

An 11-year-old girl was flown to hospital after she fell from a horse during an equestrian show.

Paper truck sheds its load

Paper truck sheds its load

A lane was blocked for more than two hours on the A2 early this morning.

The baby who beat meningitis... twice

The baby who beat meningitis... twice

A mother whose newborn son was struck down with meningitis TWICE relives her family's ordeal - and the struggles they continue to face three years on.

Firefighters tackle serious house blaze

Firefighters tackle serious house blaze

A family of four fled their home and neighbouring houses had to be evacuated when a fire broke out.

Two teenagers in a boat become stuck in mud

Two teenagers in a boat become stuck in mud

Fire and coastguard crews were called to Gillingham to help two youths in a boat stuck in the mud at low tide.

Two teenagers charged after shop raid

Two teenagers charged after shop raid

A shop worker was threatened by a raider believed to be carrying a firearm during a robbery.

Cyclist airlifted to hospital after bike accident

Cyclist airlifted to hospital after bike accident

A rider has been taken to hospital by air ambulance after coming off his mountain bike at a country park.

Man flown to hospital after his car crashes into telegraph pole

Man flown to hospital after his car crashes into telegraph pole

Fire and ambulance crews have freed a man from his car after it crashed into a telegraph pole.

Man robbed of phone at knifefpoint

Man robbed of phone at knifefpoint

A police investigation has been launched after a man's phone was stolen at knifepoint.

Woman seriously injured after car crash

Woman seriously injured after car crash

A driver has been taken to hospital after a crash with another car just before the Sheppey Crossing.

Horse killed after being hit by a car

Horse killed after being hit by a car

A horse has died after it escaped from a field and was hit by two cars.

Kent MP supports UK giving £12 million to deal with illegal immigrants

Kent MP supports UK giving £12 million to deal with illegal immigrants

A Kent MP has backed plans involving the UK giving Calais £12million to deal with a surge of illegal immigrants.

Appalling weather led to man’s death while crossing road

 Appalling weather led to man’s death while crossing road

Heavy rain meant a motorist could not see a man crossing the road in front of him until it was too late, an inquest heard.

Family invents life-saving epilepsy app to warns of fits

Family invents life-saving epilepsy app to warns of fits

The father and brother of a man with severe epilepsy have created a life-saving app to warn of seizures.

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