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Bee swarm outside pub

Bee swarm outside pub

A huge bee swarm was spotted on a picnic bench outside a pub.

Major delays near M2

Major delays near M2

Motorists were stuck in traffic for 70 minutes after a crash caused 'a substantial diesel spill' on a major road.

Singer-songwriter Shawn features Kent bay in latest video

Singer-songwriter Shawn features Kent bay in latest video

There was nothing holding Canadian star Shawn Mendes back from using one popular bay as a backdrop in his latest video.

Toddler death drug supplier escapes jail

Toddler death drug supplier escapes jail

A gran who sold methadone to a friend whose daughter later died after mistakenly drinking it has been given a second chance by a judge.

Alleged verbal abuse sparks police appeal

Alleged verbal abuse sparks police appeal

Officers are keen to speak to a group of school pupils who witnessed the incident.

Cold-calling conman targets man in 90s

Cold-calling conman targets man in 90s

A cold-caller conned his way inside a pensioner's home before rifling through his things in search of cash.

Cab driver comes across bleeding man lying in road

Cab driver comes across bleeding man lying in road

Police and paramedics were called to the scene in the early hours of the morning.

Police shut road after car engulfed in flames

Police shut road after car engulfed in flames

A car fire caused traffic problems as emergency services closed a busy road.

Man fights for life after being bitten by cobra

Man fights for life after being bitten by cobra

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being bitten by one of his 16 pet snakes.

Skull-masked rioter jailed

Skull-masked rioter jailed

A thug who wore a skull mask during a town riot has been imprisoned.

Council to carry out urgent building safety tests

Council to carry out urgent building safety tests

Kent County Council says it will carry out urgent tests on 155 buildings it's responsible for that have cladding after the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Two charged after police search drama

Two charged after police search drama

Two men arrested on suspicion of assault following an extensive police search involving dogs and a helicopter have been charged.

Travellers 'threaten people' and leave rubbish over field

Travellers 'threaten people' and leave rubbish over field

A sports field continues to be occupied by travellers and one local councillor says 'enough is enough'.

Hunt for man who pushed woman into river

Hunt for man who pushed woman into river

Police have issued an image of a man they want to find after a woman was shoved into a river.

Travellers take over sports ground

Travellers take over sports ground

Around eight caravans have parked up on a football team's ground.

Brother and sister team up for tough challenge for dad

Brother and sister team up for tough challenge for dad

Siblings raised money for the Multiple Sclerosis Society in honour of their dad, who was diagnosed with the disease four years ago.

Bag full of drugs thrown over prison wall

Bag full of drugs thrown over prison wall

More than £26,000 of drugs were thrown over the wall at a prison in a bright yellow holdall.

Woman burned in barbecue horror

Woman burned in barbecue horror

Fire crews have issued a warning after a woman was burned putting petrol on a barbecue.

Massive grass fire tackled

Massive grass fire tackled

Firefighters took on a fire that destroyed 500 sq m of grass and undergrowth.

Terminally-ill Adele fan 'scammed'

Terminally-ill Adele fan 'scammed'

A gran dying of cancer says she is more than £400 out of pocket after buying concert tickets on a website which has since vanished from the internet.

Care home regime 'a form of abuse'

Care home regime 'a form of abuse'

A specialist centre looking after people with mental health issues has been put into special measures following an inspection.

Dealer refused to hand over drugs to bar doorman

Dealer refused to hand over drugs to bar doorman

A drug-dealing clubber caught with 64 ecstasy tablets was arrested after he took the "bizarre" decision to refuse door staff's offer of an amnesty.

Family and workmates mourn loss of 'diamond'

Family and workmates mourn loss of 'diamond'

Heartbroken family and friends of a motorcyclist killed in a motorway crash have paid tribute to a "diamond geezer" who would help anyone.

How would you cope?

How would you cope?

Many of us do not ever think about it, but what would it be like if you could not see or hear? Chances are you will be helped by this Kent charity.

Boy, 16, arrested after man stabbed in neck

Boy, 16, arrested after man stabbed in neck

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a man suffered a serious neck injury when he was stabbed in a residential street.

Metal thief jailed after stealing hot water tank

Metal thief jailed after stealing hot water tank

A metal thief who flooded a property when he stole a hot water tank and copper piping has been jailed.

Cow trapped up to its neck in water-filled ditch

Cow trapped up to its neck in water-filled ditch

Animal rescue teams were called to the aid of a cow found trapped up to its neck in a water-filled ditch.

Flood alert lifted

Flood alert lifted

People were warned to prepare for possible flooding along the coast due to high tide.

Teen flown to hospital after being stabbed in chest

Teen flown to hospital after being stabbed in chest

Emergency crews including the police and air ambulance were called after a teenager was seriously hurt in a reported fight at tennis courts.

Bellfield: 'Killer asked me to take blame'

Bellfield: 'Killer asked me to take blame'

Serial killer Levi Bellfield has claimed fellow convict Michael Stone tried to bribe him to confess to the Chillenden murders.

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