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German shepherd found tied to tree beside A2

German shepherd found tied to tree beside A2

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a German shepherd was found tethered up in woods near a main road.

Music, lights, lanterns and dancing elves

Music, lights, lanterns and dancing elves

Snow began to fall in Dartford, and Gravesend erupted into a sea of light, music and dance, during the Christmas light switch ons.

'All these people were cheering me, so I started jigging about'

'All these people were cheering me, so I started jigging about'

When a celebrity guest ditched a Christmas event to go into the Australian jungle, a street sweeper stepped in and more than made up for her absence.

Coffee giants to go head-to-head

Coffee giants to go head-to-head

Starbucks will open a new outlet on a retail park just yards from a planned Costa.

Appeal for defibrillator after tragedy in club

Appeal for defibrillator after tragedy in club

There are desperate calls for a defibrillator to be installed in a town centre after a man collapsed and died while playing snooker at a social club.

Thug jailed for unprovoked attack in bar

Thug jailed for unprovoked attack in bar

A thug who left his victim in hospital after an unprovoked bar room attack has been jailed.

Driver, 20, dies after car leaves the road

Driver, 20, dies after car leaves the road

A young driver has died after the car he was driving left the road, careered up a steep bank and ended up on its roof.

Drunk woman stabbed boyfriend with knife hidden in bra

Drunk woman stabbed boyfriend with knife hidden in bra

A drunk woman punched her boyfriend and then pulled a knife from her bra and stabbed him in the leg, a court heard.

Man bailed after teen suffers serious injuries in 'hit and run'

Man bailed after teen suffers serious injuries in 'hit and run'

A man has been arrested and bailed on suspicion of dangerous driving after a teenage cyclist was hit by a car which "did not stop".

'There was nobody available when Karoline was in a bad way'

'There was nobody available when Karoline was in a bad way'

A mental health team has cut staff case loads after a woman suffering from bipolar disorder died of an accidental overdose.

Thugs’ ‘terrifying’ attack on innocent victims at station

Thugs’ ‘terrifying’ attack on innocent victims at station

Three office workers and two off-duty rail drivers were left nursing injuries after a “terrifying” 20-minute battle at a station.

Trains now running after lorry hits bridge

Trains now running after lorry hits bridge

Commuters were slightly delayed this morning after a lorry hit a bridge.

'Unsafe' A-road to be repaired at expense of other projects

'Unsafe' A-road to be repaired at expense of other projects

Repairs to a 17-km stretch of a major A road are expected to cost £6m and other road projects will have to be put on hold to pay for them.

£3,000 meat giveaway to celebrate 50 years

£3,000 meat giveaway to celebrate 50 years

Bargain hunters can get themselves some free meat as two traders celebrate 50 years at a town market.

Arrests after motorists stung in fraud

Arrests after motorists stung in fraud

Three men have been arrested after reports motorists were being stopped and asked for cash in exchange for jewellery.

Cyclist dies in crash

Cyclist dies in crash

A 63-year-old cyclist has died after swerving off a cycle path and colliding with a car.

Dramatic footage shows warden being mowed down

Dramatic footage shows warden being mowed down

Shocking footage has been released of a traffic warden being knocked down by a car in a hit and run as police continue to hunt the driver responsible.

Drugs, risky sex, blackmail, and now murder

Drugs, risky sex, blackmail, and now murder

Two murder cases have put the spotlight on the gay dating app Grindr. For many men it's a convenient way to meet up - but there is a darker side...

Father and son tackled violent shoplifter

Father and son tackled violent shoplifter

A have-a-go hero who was once arrested for attacking an intruder has again taken the law his own hands - this time by tackling a violent shoplifter.

Football club 'devastated' after burglary

Football club 'devastated' after burglary

A football club has been targeted in a heartbreaking burglary that will 'put them back years'.

‘I want my mum to be there on my big day’

‘I want my mum to be there on my big day’

A daughter whose mum has cancer for a third time is trying to raise thousands of pounds so she can live, and make it to her wedding.

Middle-aged pervert arrested in police sting

Middle-aged pervert arrested in police sting

A 55-year-old who arranged to meet an 11-year-old girl for sex, has been sent to prison after being snared by child protection officers.

Murder probe continues after pensioner found dead

Murder probe continues after pensioner found dead

Police remain at a stables after a man who worked there was found dead with head injuries.

No delays on Max's watch

No delays on Max's watch

A schoolboy has already achieved one of his ultimate life goals after getting to spend an unforgettable day as a train conductor.

Ram-raid at fine food hall

Ram-raid at fine food hall

A stolen van was used to ram the wall of a shop in a late night burglary attempt just a week after a break-in.

Teens arrested after police chase

Teens arrested after police chase

Two teenagers are in custody on suspicion of stealing a car, carrying a weapon and drug dealing.

Thousands raised in one day for prisoner of war's funeral

Thousands raised in one day for prisoner of war's funeral

More than £5,000 has been raised to give a war veteran an appropriate send-off after it emerged he may be given a pauper's funeral.

Thug breaks police officer's nose during arrest

Thug breaks police officer's nose during arrest

A yob who headbutted a police officer as he was being arrested for criminal damage, breaking his nose, has been locked up.

War hero, 92, falls down 14ft care home laundry shaft

War hero, 92, falls down 14ft care home laundry shaft

An investigation has been launched into how an elderly man, who is virtually deaf and blind, fell 14ft down a laundry shaft at a care home.

Teen missing for almost a year

Teen missing for almost a year

A 17-year-old girl who has been missing since February may be with a man in his twenties.

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