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Thug jailed after knife attack on takeaway worker

Thug jailed after knife attack on takeaway worker

A thug has been jailed for just three years after holding a knife to a takeaway worker's throat in a terrifying robbery.

Woman 'sobbed after sex attack' by mini-cab driver

Woman 'sobbed after sex attack' by mini-cab driver

A mini-cab driver left a woman in a "sobbing heap" after forcing himself on her and molesting her in his car, a court heard.

Car overturns in busy street

Car overturns in busy street

A wall was damaged after this car crashed just feet from a home in this residential street.

Drivers could hold key to motorcyclist's tragic death

Drivers could hold key to motorcyclist's tragic death

Four drivers could hold vital clues to a crash which killed a 51-year-old motorcyclist, police have revealed.

'Hero' drags neighbour from blazing home

'Hero' drags neighbour from blazing home

A man's been hailed a hero after pulling his elderly neighbour out of his burning home before firefighters arrived.

Man bailed accused of rape

Man bailed accused of rape

A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after an alleged assault on a woman who had been to a nightclub.

Ex-Gills player charged over match-fixing scandal

Ex-Gills player charged over match-fixing scandal

A former Gillingham striker is to appear in court charged in connection with a match-fixing scandal.

Family's grief at death of 'wonderful' husband in van tragedy

Family's grief at death of 'wonderful' husband in van tragedy

The family of a pensioner killed by a van when he is believed to have fallen while crossing the road have spoken of their heartache.

Thames Estuary airport bid 'set to be dismissed'

Thames Estuary airport bid 'set to be dismissed'

Plans for a four-runway Thames Estuary hub airport are set to be sunk in an announcement this week, it has been claimed.

Man charged after police chase

Man charged after police chase

A man has been charged with a string of driving offences after being arrested following a police chase.

Mum-of-two 'who wants to behead Christians joins Islamic State'

Mum-of-two 'who wants to behead Christians joins Islamic State'

A middle-aged mother and former rocker from Kent has reportedly joined terrorist group Islamic State after marrying a British jihadi.

Head with work-related depression found hanged

Head with work-related depression found hanged

A popular head teacher with depression because of pressure at work was found hanged at home, an inquest has heard.

Jail for van driver who crushed security guard

Jail for van driver who crushed security guard

A thug who squashed a security guard between two vehicles in a road rage attack is behind bars.

Kelly reveals agony of losing second baby

Kelly reveals agony of losing second baby

Kent model Kelly Brook has spoken for the first time of her heartbreak at miscarrying a second baby just months after losing her first child.

Dog given oxygen after fire breaks out at kennels

Dog given oxygen after fire breaks out at kennels

A dog has been given oxygen by firefighters and two women left with smoke inhalation after a blaze broke out at kennels.

Man rescued from water-filled ditch after car comes off road

Man rescued from water-filled ditch after car comes off road

A man trapped in his car after it came off the road and landed in a water-filled ditch has been freed.

Touching tributes to biker, 21, killed in crash

Touching tributes to biker, 21, killed in crash

Grieving friends are paying tribute to an 'amazing guy' killed in a crash when he lost control of his motorbike.

Neighbours' eight-month sinkhole wait

Neighbours' eight-month sinkhole wait

Residents are desperately seeking a solution to a sinkhole that opened up outside their homes eight months ago.

Stolen pedigree dogs are smuggled over to Europe

Stolen pedigree dogs are smuggled over to Europe

Kent has been hit by a surge in the number of highly-valuable pedigree dogs stolen by rural gangs and smuggled over to Europe.

Swimmers' anger at changes to child-free pool session

Swimmers' anger at changes to child-free pool session

Swimmers who joined a sports centre for its adult-only sessions after work were angry to find the pool awash with children.

Stephanie’s on a mission unstoppable

 Stephanie’s on a mission unstoppable

An extraordinary 10-year-old has raised more than £3,000 for charity.

Teen charged with drug offences

Teen charged with drug offences

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with possessing cannabis with intent to supply.

Man arrested after police chase

Man arrested after police chase

A man is in custody after a chase this afternoon involving the police helicopter.

Cars wrecked in late night smash

Cars wrecked in late night smash

Up to six vehicles were damaged after a driver reportedly lost control at speed and crashed into them.

Girl, 14, 'so drunk she could not speak'

Girl, 14, 'so drunk she could not speak'

A 14-year-old girl has been referred to an alcohol support programme after police found her wandering the streets so drunk she couldn't speak.

Want to use the garden? Climb out of the window!

Want to use the garden? Climb out of the window!

A family of three have to climb through a window every time they want to use the garden after a landlord nailed the door shut five months ago.

Yew Tree caravan park name change ‘not linked to Savile’

Yew Tree caravan park name change ‘not linked to Savile’

The name change of a caravan park called Yew Tree is not linked to the police sex crimes investigation of the same name, owners insist.

Man jailed for violent attack

Man jailed for violent attack

A thug has been locked up for three years after subjecting a woman to a terrifying beating, in which she was punched and dragged across the floor.

Police appeal after sex assault

Police appeal after sex assault

Detectives investigating a sexual assault have released an e-fit image of a man they believe can help with their enquiries.

Couple find buried beach treasure

Couple find buried beach treasure

A romantic trip is on the cards for a Kent couple after they found one of the pieces of buried gold in a beach dig last night.

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