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Council deny judging traveller blockade as 'fly tipping'

Council deny judging traveller blockade as 'fly tipping'

Residents who set up a blockade on public land in their neighbourhood to prevent travellers parking there have been shocked by the council's response.

Thug jailed for street robbery

Thug jailed for street robbery

A robber kicked his victim in the head and face before taking his wallet.

Dad-of-three with cancer to shave his head for Macmillan

Dad-of-three with cancer to shave his head for Macmillan

A married father-of-three with testicular cancer will be shaving his head to raise money for Macmillan cancer support.

Duo rushed to hospital after town crash

Duo rushed to hospital after town crash

A man and heavily pregnant woman were taken to hospital after a car crash on a busy town route.

Builder found hanging in park named

Builder found hanging in park named

A man found dead in public gardens has been named as a 41-year-old builder who is believed to have hanged himself.

VIDEO: Park welcomes baby monkey

VIDEO: Park welcomes baby monkey

A Kent animal park has welcomed an adorable baby drill monkey - one of Africa's most endangered mammals.

Your guide to who's been in court

Your guide to who's been in court

A female flasher, a beer thief and a series of drink-drivers are among the latest to face justice in Kent's magistrates courts.

Pictures: serious crash damages cars and wall

Pictures: serious crash damages cars and wall

Several vehicles were damaged after a car smashed into at least two others and then into a wall - leaving a trail of destruction.

Up to 20 caravans move onto park

Up to 20 caravans move onto park

Council bosses say a group of travellers have moved on after occupying an area dedicated to some of Kent's war dead.

Trains disruption after death on line

Trains disruption after death on line

Commuters faced delays after all train lines were blocked following a death on the line at London.

Heavy rain causes delays on roads

Heavy rain causes delays on roads

Kent is getting a battering after a severe weather warning was issued for heavy rain in Kent.

Gang steal laptop from disabled woman

Gang steal laptop from disabled woman

A wheelchair-bound 21-year-old says she's afraid to go out after being targeted by thieves in a busy high street.

Schoolgirl groomed using new car

Schoolgirl groomed using new car

An ex rally driver who claimed he was seven years younger than his real age has been found guilty of 12 sex charges against a 14-year-old girl.

This is not just any food hall...

This is not just any food hall...

A new food store has opened its doors to customers today, nearly a year after it was first revealed.

Man jailed for teacher's murder - but family fights on

Man jailed for teacher's murder - but family fights on

The family of a murdered teacher have said they will not rest until more suspects are brought to justice.

Police called to boatyard raid

Police called to boatyard raid

Two men were arrested after officers responded to a 999 call of a burglary in progress.

Appeal to track down missing woman

Appeal to track down missing woman

A 59-year-old woman has not been seen for nearly two weeks after being reported missing from her Kent village.

Fork lift truck fire at warehouse

Fork lift truck fire at warehouse

Fire crews were called to an industrial warehouse after reports that a fork lift truck was in flames.

Race circuit bosses cancel popular event

Race circuit bosses cancel popular event

Owners of the Lydden Hill race circuit have pulled the plug on a popular event over noise and smoke fears.

Jealous ex attacked man with hammer

Jealous ex attacked man with hammer

A man smashed his way into his former girlfriend’s flat when he found out she was seeing someone else.

Queen among mourners at Countess' funeral

Queen among mourners at Countess' funeral

The Queen, Prince Philip and Prince Charles were among those to pay their respects at the funeral of Countess Mountbatten of Burma, who lived in Kent.

Primary school head downloaded 160,000 child abuse images

Primary school head downloaded 160,000 child abuse images

A paedophile has been jailed after admitting making indecent images of children.

Travellers evicted as 'new' camp appears

Travellers evicted as 'new' camp appears

Travellers were removed from a sports field only for a new camp to spring up with 30 caravans reportedly arriving within 60 minutes.

Police respond to child on school roof

Police respond to child on school roof

A child who had climbed onto a special needs school's roof had to be helped down by police.

Police appeal after pub car park attack

Police appeal after pub car park attack

Officers are appealing for witnesses to an assault which left a man unconscious on the ground.

Teen robbers pounce on pizza delivery man

Teen robbers pounce on pizza delivery man

A gang of teenagers surrounded a takeaway delivery man before punching and kicking him to the ground and stealing a bag containing pizzas.

Fall in migrants going through holding centre

Fall in migrants going through holding centre

A holding centre for migrants who have tried to sneak into the country in lorries and boats has seen a huge drop in numbers.

Kent trust ships out mental health patients

Kent trust ships out mental health patients

A Kent health trust has been sending people with serious mental health issues to hospitals as far as Manchester and Hull to get treatment.

One-legged actor wins part in top London theatre

One-legged actor wins part in top London theatre

A Kent actor who lost a leg from diabetes and needs a wheelchair is taking to the London stage to play a man suffering from motor neurone disease.

Is this the 'chugger' capital of Kent?

Is this the 'chugger' capital of Kent?

With reports of as many as seven charity workers operating from one Kent shopping street today, we're asking where the county's 'chugger' hotspot is.

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