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End of train strikes as deal agreed with union?

End of train strikes as deal agreed with union?

A long-running dispute between a train company and a union could be over, after an agreement was reached.

Warning after rise in rural thefts

Warning after rise in rural thefts

Police have told farmers to secure valuable equipment after a rise in tractor and trailer thefts.

Teen who jumped in front of train felt 'hopeless'

Teen who jumped in front of train felt 'hopeless'

A teenager who was hit and killed by a train after telling his family he was taking the dog for a walk took his own life, a coroner has ruled.

Delays after motorway crash

Delays after motorway crash

Traffic came to a standstill following a rush-hour collision between three cars.

Fire in industrial building

Fire in industrial building

Firefighters were called to an industrial estate where a smoke was seen coming from a ventilation unit.

Hitler snaps found in bunker sold for double guide price

Hitler snaps found in bunker sold for double guide price

Previously unseen pictures of Adolf Hitler relaxing at home and posing with crowds went under the hammer and sold for more than £34,000.

Rapist locked up for 10 years

Rapist locked up for 10 years

A sex attacker who plied a 14-year-old girl with alcohol and raped her more than 20 years ago has been brought to justice.

Prolific burglar swallowed stolen gold chain

Prolific burglar swallowed stolen gold chain

A man who once stole a veteran's war medals has been jailed again after trying to hide a necklace from police by swallowing it.

More than a third killed in crashes not wearing seatbelts

More than a third killed in crashes not wearing seatbelts

People are being urged to buckle up as it's revealed more than a third of people killed in car crashes on Kent's roads were not wearing a seatbelt.

Here runs the bride

Here runs the bride

Amputee ex-soldier and his new wife will run for wounded veterans straight after their wedding.

Mini goes off road in crash

Mini goes off road in crash

A Mini convertible went off the road after an accident.

Climbing mountains and running marathons for Kelly

Climbing mountains and running marathons for Kelly

A mountain climber and a marathon runner are the latest to join the fundraising campaign for a teenager with a rare cancer

Van driver 'distracted by dog' cleared of killing OAP

Van driver 'distracted by dog' cleared of killing OAP

A van driver accused of causing the death of a 95-year-old pedestrian after he was distracted by his dog on the passenger seat has been cleared.

11th-hour crossing plea

11th-hour crossing plea

A letter from an MP has winged its way to the Transport Secretary calling for the new Lower Thames Crossing to be built away from his constituency.

Homeless man 'murdered' on first night sleeping rough

Homeless man 'murdered' on first night sleeping rough

The family of a rough sleeper who died in a car park fire on his first night on the streets have spoken of their devastation at his loss.

New UK firm takes over Manston battle

New UK firm takes over Manston battle

An American investment company has sold its rights and interests in Manston to new company in this country.

Cause for optimism?

Cause for optimism?

Things could finally be looking up for this infamously dilapidated street - and the rest of the town centre is having some work done too.

Family's tribute to 'hardworking family man'

Family's tribute to 'hardworking family man'

The loved ones of a motorcyclist who died after colliding with a car, leaving a wife and two young children, have paid tribute to him.

Would-be burglar hit shop window with hammer

Would-be burglar hit shop window with hammer

The police are hunting a man who "hit a shop window repeatedly with a hammer" in an attempted burglary.

Town gets own Monopoly game

Town gets own Monopoly game

A Kent town has landed its very own Monopoly game.

VIDEO: Stunning pictures capture beauty of cathedral

VIDEO: Stunning pictures capture beauty of cathedral

A huge scaffolding structure has opened up even more spectacular views of a cathedral, as "history is made" with a multi-million pound development.

Disruption for commuters this morning as station floods

Disruption for commuters this morning as station floods

Passengers are being told to check before they travel after some services in Kent were stopped earlier today.

Dole claimants surge

Dole claimants surge

The number of people on unemployment benefits in Kent grew at the fastest rate in more than a year last month.

Crash causes delays after accident on M20

Crash causes delays after accident on M20

Drivers are experiencing long delays after a crash involving three vehicles.

Lanes reopen after lorries crash

Lanes reopen after lorries crash

There are still long delays on the M2 after two lorries crashed.

Three charged after counterfeit £40,000 seized

Three charged after counterfeit £40,000 seized

Three men have been charged with counterfeit money crimes after police discovered £40,000 worth of fake notes.

'Assault' victim slams police investigation

'Assault' victim slams police investigation

A teenage girl suffered black eyes and bruising to her face, but delays in preparing evidence meant the man allegedly responsible was not prosecuted.

‘Lonely’ pervert used library to beat internet ban

‘Lonely’ pervert used library to beat internet ban

A sex offender, banned from using internet chat rooms is in prison after being caught sending over 2,000 instant messages on dating sites

Mum stabbed man over family feud

Mum stabbed man over family feud

An attack which left the victim with a five-inch scar on his chest was captured on CCTV.

Supermarket trolleys used to transport toilet bins

Supermarket trolleys used to transport toilet bins

Supermarket trolleys were used to transport bins containing sanitary waste - before being returned for unsuspecting shoppers to use.

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