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Explosions heard across the county

Explosions heard across the county

Unusually loud gunfire and explosions have been heard across Kent today, with reports of windows rattling and houses vibrating.

Homophobic abuse hurled at boy, 15

Homophobic abuse hurled at boy, 15

A youngster is scared to walk to school by himself after he was on the receiving end of a tirade of homophobic abuse.

In court: the latest results

In court: the latest results

Find out who has been named and shamed in the latest results from Kent's magistrates' courts.

Missing woman found standing on motorway

Missing woman found standing on motorway

A helicopter was scrambled to search for a woman, who was later found on the hard shoulder of the M2.

Police called to fight in the street

Police called to fight in the street

Two men reported they were assaulted when a fight broke out in a quiet road.

Third of drivers pass test first time

Third of drivers pass test first time

A little more than a third of people taking their driving test in Kent pass on their first attempt, figures reveal.

Tracking device leads police to stolen motorbikes

Tracking device leads police to stolen motorbikes

A motorcycle company boss handling stolen parts wired up his garage with flash bangs as a security measure.

Train death of husband ‘who brought joy to lives’

Train death of husband ‘who brought joy to lives’

A widow has spoken after her husband - who helped bring many young people to theatres - was tragically hit by a train.

Van crashes on motorway

Van crashes on motorway

Delays have now cleared, hours after a van crashed on the M20.

'We are all devastated but we want to say thanks'

'We are all devastated but we want to say thanks'

A family have said thank you to everyone who battled to save a grandmother after she suffered a fatal heart attack by the roadside.

Sex attacker's 'asleep' claim

Sex attacker's 'asleep' claim

A man who assaulted a woman as she slept said he was so drunk he had no memory of what he had done.

Car smashes into building near station

Car smashes into building near station

A driver needed treating by paramedics after crashing her car into a building near a railway station.

Drug dealing couple jailed

Drug dealing couple jailed

A couple have been jailed for a total of almost 10 years after cocaine, cannabis and cash were seized from their home.

'End of an era' for historic lift

'End of an era' for historic lift

An historic lift may not re-open this Easter as the operating company has "called it a day" due to £80,000 repair costs for a faulty braking system.

'Why I don't want police routinely armed' - police commissioner

'Why I don't want police routinely armed' - police commissioner

Kent's crime commissioner has spoken out against arming all the county's officers - despite a rise in terror attacks.

Twins in cliff fall tragedy identified

Twins in cliff fall tragedy identified

A brother and sister who died after plunging from cliffs have been named.

Docklands redevelopment work to start in weeks

Docklands redevelopment work to start in weeks

The redevelopment of a dockland is poised to begin with a £115 million contract awarded to two companies.

Not that way! Bus crashes into signpost

Not that way! Bus crashes into signpost

A bus crashed into a signpost this morning as the driver "swerved to avoid a cat".

Busy road reopens after lorry crash

Busy road reopens after lorry crash

A busy through-route was blocked for several hours after a crash involving a lorry.

Police hunt driver who hit boy, 11

Police hunt driver who hit boy, 11

A driver who hit an 11-year-old boy then made off is being hunted by police.

Motorcyclist involved in crash

Motorcyclist involved in crash

A motorcyclist was involved in a crash on a busy road this morning.

Fire crews tackle boat blaze

Fire crews tackle boat blaze

A 20ft wooden trawler moored in a Kent quay has caught fire.

High street reopens after accident

High street reopens after accident

A busy high street has now reopened after an accident involving two vehicles.

Kent prepares for Big Chill

Kent prepares for Big Chill

Wintry showers or even snow could hit Kent later this week as an Arctic chill hits the county.

M2 delays cleared after crashes

M2 delays cleared after crashes

The M2 is now clear of delays after crashes left miles of congestion.

Strike closes tube services

Strike closes tube services

Commuters face a difficult day as a tube strike is expected to cripple services.

Delays following accident

Delays following accident

There are delays on a major route this morning following an earlier accident.

Ed Sheeran grabs some breakfast with kmfm

Ed Sheeran grabs some breakfast with kmfm

Man of the moment Ed Sheeran has been talking about his new music on kmfm's breakfast show.

'It would have meant the world to Luke'

'It would have meant the world to Luke'

Friends and family of a student killed in a car crash hope to raise £20,000 in honour of his altruistic nature.

Man charged after alleged road rage incident

Man charged after alleged road rage incident

A man has been charged with causing a serious injury while driving dangerously following an alleged road rage incident.

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