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Docks contractor taken to hospital

Docks contractor taken to hospital

A contractor was rushed to hospital after he was injured by construction equipment at a busy docks.

Ex-boss's role in Manston airport takeover bid

Ex-boss's role in Manston airport takeover bid

The former managing director of Manston airport says it still has a future as it emerges he is working for the American group trying to buy it.

Man 'falls 30ft' from fort

Man 'falls 30ft' from fort

A man was taken to hospital after it's believed he fell 30ft from a wall at a popular tourist attraction.

Man dies after 'falling through rotten floorboards'

Man dies after 'falling through rotten floorboards'

A man has died despite a major rescue operation after he was believed to have fallen through rotten floorboards at a rundown house.

Skull Cracker caught after armed raid

Skull Cracker caught after armed raid

The convicted armed robber known as the Skull Cracker has been caught and is being brought back to Kent.

Smoke billows from trailer

Smoke billows from trailer

A blazing lorry trailer turned heads when thick smoke began pouring from the vehicle at the side of the road.

Manhunt after cash box stolen in raid outside bank

Manhunt after cash box stolen in raid outside bank

Police are hunting a man dressed as a builder who grabbed a cash box from a security guard outside a town centre bank.

Teen 'takes knife into school'

Teen 'takes knife into school'

A 14-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.

Man in hospital as car overturns

Man in hospital as car overturns

A man in his 20s has been injured after a car flipped onto its roof near a village.

Iconic power station to shut earlier than planned

Iconic power station to shut earlier than planned

Littlebrook power station will close earlier than planned next year - putting 70 jobs at risk - it has been announced.

Lorry crash causes A2 delays

Lorry crash causes A2 delays

A lorry driver has been taken to hospital after hitting a parked car transporter on the A2.

Body pulled from pond

Body pulled from pond

An investigation has been launched after police found a body in a pond when they were called to woodland.

Mum flees chip pan fire

Mum flees chip pan fire

A young family had to evacuate their home after a kitchen fire.

Apprentice candidate Mona tells of depression hell

Apprentice candidate Mona tells of depression hell

Divorce, depression and an encounter with Katie Price in a toilet... 'fired' Apprentice star Mona Lewis comes clean.

Driver 'collapses at wheel' of bus

Driver 'collapses at wheel' of bus

Bus passengers rushed to help a driver who is thought to have collapsed at the wheel in a busy town centre.

Paedophile lures children with showbiz dreams

Paedophile lures children with showbiz dreams

A convicted paedophile set up a firm aimed at youngsters wanting to become famous to organise photo shoots of them in their homes.

Pervert's sick obsession with vile child images... even after conviction

Pervert's sick obsession with vile child images... even after conviction

A convicted pervert convinced his family he had rebuilt his life after downloading indecent images... only to view them on his wife's computer.

Overnight work to fix burst main that left thousands without water

Overnight work to fix burst main that left thousands without water

Repair crews worked throughout the night to fix a major water main, which burst leaving an entire city without supplies.

Airport bidders go public as closure announced

Airport bidders go public as closure announced

An American group which had an offer to buy Manston Airport rejected at the weekend have revealed details of their takeover bid as its closure looms.

Train delayed? Passengers un-appy at computer blunder

Train delayed? Passengers un-appy at computer blunder

Commuters have been left scratching their heads... after a computer glitch wrongly claimed ALL Southeastern trains were delayed.

Lover in court accused of throttling disabled girlfriend to death

Lover in court accused of throttling disabled girlfriend to death

A girlfriend fatally throttled by her lover will give evidence 'from beyond the grave' at his murder trial.

Gang of thugs make couple's life a misery

Gang of thugs make couple's life a misery

This is the moment an elderly couple's life was made a misery as a gang waged a terror campaign.

Woman charged with arson after flat blaze

Woman charged with arson after flat blaze

A woman has been charged with arson after two people were taken to hospital following a "very severe" flat fire.

Witnesses sought after pair badly hurt in A2 bike crash

Witnesses sought after pair badly hurt in A2 bike crash

Police are appealing for help after a bike crash on the A2 that has left a man and woman seriously hurt in hospital.

Croc needs mate... and make it snappy!

Croc needs mate... and make it snappy!

A crocodile owner has launched his own dating service for his 6ft reptile... who likes Classic FM and has a gsoh.

Elderly residents given wrong doses of medicine

Elderly residents given wrong doses of medicine

Staff at a care service for the elderly gave residents the wrong doses of medicine, a report has revealed.

Manston closure confirmed with loss of 150 jobs

Manston closure confirmed with loss of 150 jobs

The owners of Manston airport have today set out a final date for closure unless a buyer is found at the 11th hour.

European election: Your questions answered

European election: Your questions answered

With just weeks to go until Kent voters head to the polls in the European election, we answer your questions on how it works.

Up to 500 new jobs in health industry

Up to 500 new jobs in health industry

A temporary staff provider for the NHS is looking to take on hundreds of people this month to work across the county.

Officer injured as police car crashes into traffic lights

Officer injured as police car crashes into traffic lights

A police officer has been injured after their patrol car smashed into a set of traffic lights.

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