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Dock officer injured after violence flares at court

Dock officer injured after violence flares at court

Emergency services were called after a dock officer was injured when violence erupted during a crown court sentencing hearing.

Man charged with town centre rape

Man charged with town centre rape

A man has appeared before magistrates after a woman was allegedly attacked in a high street.

Work finally begins to restore Dreamland buildings

Work finally begins to restore Dreamland buildings

A contractor has been appointed to work on the next £1.8million phase of a Kent theme park's restoration project.

Salon owner hunts break-in clues

Salon owner hunts break-in clues

A grandmother of four whose salon business was burgled has been conducting her own investigation.

Teen hurt in daylight attack

Teen hurt in daylight attack

A teenager was pushed against a fence and punched in the face after he was confronted by two men just moments after getting off a bus.

'Join my campaign for a safe crossing'

'Join my campaign for a safe crossing'

A woman fighting for a pedestrian crossing after an elderly woman was killed in a collision with a car is determined to keep the pressure on.

New trial date for death driver

New trial date for death driver

The trial of a driver accused of causing the death of a pedestrian by careless driving in Gravesend has been brought forward.

Fly-tippers caught in the act on CCTV

Fly-tippers caught in the act on CCTV

A shocking image has captured the moment brazen fly-tippers dumped tonnes of rubble on a picturesque country lane.

Jailed for raiding sick man's account

Jailed for raiding sick man's account

He appeared to be a good Samaritan, but Paul Long was raiding an elderly man's bank account while seeming to help him with shopping and chores.

Nurse who contributed to grandad's suicide back at work

Nurse who contributed to grandad's suicide back at work

A psychiatric nurse who turned a suicidal patient away shortly before he threw himself off a bridge has been allowed to return to work.

Paralympic athlete set to storm Rio

Paralympic athlete set to storm Rio

A young woman inspired by London 2012 is gearing up to compete in the Rio Paralympics - and will be one of the most heavily disabled to do so.

Policeman forced to quit job sues speeding driver who hit him

Policeman forced to quit job sues speeding driver who hit him

A detective who suffered devastating injuries when he was hit by a car, forcing him to quit his job, is suing the speeding driver responsible.

Man hurt in two-car smash

Man hurt in two-car smash

A man was treated at the roadside after a crash involving two vehicles outside a parade of shops.

Man stabbed during fight involving 30 people

Man stabbed during fight involving 30 people

A man was stabbed in the back during a huge fight involving up to 30 people.

Revealed: The happiest place to live in Kent

Revealed: The happiest place to live in Kent

A new survey has revealed the happiest place to live in Kent - and also the towns at the bottom of the pile.

VIDEO: Huge brawl erupts in town centre

VIDEO: Huge brawl erupts in town centre

Dozens of men have been filmed throwing punches and swearing during a huge brawl in a Kent town centre.

Video: We cheer up Kent's saddest town

Video: We cheer up Kent's saddest town

When one Kent town was named the saddest place in the county we knew we had to do something about it.

'We must harness our Olympics success' - sports minister

'We must harness our Olympics success' - sports minister

Sports minister Tracey Crouch says Team GB's success in Rio must be used to boost participation in sport.

Woman cut free from car wreckage after M20 crash

Woman cut free from car wreckage after M20 crash

A young woman was cut free from her car after it crashed into the central reservation of the M20.

Broken down car causes M25 queues

Broken down car causes M25 queues

A broken down car is causing long delays on the M25.

Cruel disease kills town's fittest man

Cruel disease kills town's fittest man

A sports-mad businessman has died from an asbestos-related disease - despite not remembering when he came into contact with the deadly substance.

‘Drugs and sex in park’ blamed on game craze

‘Drugs and sex in park’ blamed on game craze

Pokemon Go is being blamed for a rise in anti-social behaviour at a park - including drug-taking and sex acts.

Legendary pilot statue set for take-off

Legendary pilot statue set for take-off

A statue of legendary pilot Amy Johnson can now be erected on a seafront after organisers gained planning permission for the project.

Missing 31-year-old found "safe and well"

Missing 31-year-old found "safe and well"

Police confirm that a young woman feared missing from a seaside town has been located following an appeal to the public.

Overturned vehicle partially closes the A2

Overturned vehicle partially closes the A2

An accident closed part of the A2 near Bluewater

Sheds damaged in blaze

Sheds damaged in blaze

Two sheds have been damaged in a fire.

Warning to smokers after bin blaze

Warning to smokers after bin blaze

Smokers are being warned to stub it out after discarded ash lead to a fire.

Batten down the hatches!

Batten down the hatches!

It may be the peak of summer, but a severe weather warning has been issued for unseasonably strong winds and heavy showers.

Dismay over sentence for crash driver

Dismay over sentence for crash driver

The girlfriend of a motorcyclist killed in a crash is angry after the driver who killed her partner walked free from court.

Grim toll of asbestos deaths

Grim toll of asbestos deaths

More people are dying of an industrial disease related to asbestos in parts of Kent than most other places in the country.

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