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Road reopens after 4x4 overturns

Road reopens after 4x4 overturns

Traffic is clearning on a busy road after a car overturned this morning.

Family struck by tragedy while on Egypt holiday

Family struck by tragedy while on Egypt holiday

A mother has died while on holiday in Egypt with her daughter.

Police chief back in the force with exotic new beat

Police chief back in the force with exotic new beat

A Kent police chief who took a break from the force to work as an artist is back on the beat in an exotic new location.

'Spend a week fishing with us to see the struggle we face'

'Spend a week fishing with us to see the struggle we face'

Kent fishermen campaigning to leave Europe have asked Bob Geldof to spend a week at sea with them after his counter protest on the Thames.

Britain votes to leave the EU

Britain votes to leave the EU

The UK has voted to LEAVE the EU in a shock result, with Kent delivering an almost unanimous snub to the Remain campaign.

Call for Isle of Sheppey to quit UK

Call for Isle of Sheppey to quit UK

A poster has emerged online calling for a part of Kent to leave Britain and go it alone.

George Best football shirt stolen in burglary

George Best football shirt stolen in burglary

A signed Manchester United shirt once worn by football legend George Best has been stolen from a house during a burglary.

Hitman jailed for drive-by shooting murder bid

Hitman jailed for drive-by shooting murder bid

A hitman who left his victim critically injured when he fired seven bullets at him from the boot of a car in a drive-by shooting has been jailed.

In or out? A look back at the EU referendum campaign

In or out? A look back at the EU referendum campaign

On the eve of the EU referendum, political editor Paul Francis looks back at how rival Leave and Remain camps have tried to woo support in Kent.

Kent to be lashed by rain until Friday

Kent to be lashed by rain until Friday

Rain is set to soak the county for more than two days - as the Met Office upgrades its weather warning for Kent to the more severe "amber".

Man held on suspicion of raping teen girl in car park

Man held on suspicion of raping teen girl in car park

A man has been arrested on suspicion of repeatedly raping a 17-year-old girl over several hours in a beach car park.

Masked raiders 'smash into Bluewater with hammers'

Masked raiders 'smash into Bluewater with hammers'

Police have launched an appeal after eight suspects smashed their way into Bluewater using sledgehammers, before stealing valuable watches.

MPs to debate football violence

MPs to debate football violence

The House of Commons will tackle football hooliganism next week after a debate was secured by a Kent MP following violence during Euro 2016.

Police hunting man who tried to kiss woman in park

Police hunting man who tried to kiss woman in park

Officers are searching for a man who made unwanted advances towards a sightseer in a city park by trying to kiss her.

Robbers who tied up and beat victim are locked up

Robbers who tied up and beat victim are locked up

Two burglars involved in a violent robbery in which the victim was tied up and beaten have been jailed for more than seven years.

Shopping centre 'bomb scare' was emergency drill

Shopping centre 'bomb scare' was emergency drill

Shoppers and employees at a shopping centre took part in a routine emergency drill - which sparked rumours there had been a bomb scare.

Sky at night: Your pictures

Sky at night: Your pictures

Hundreds of people have been sharing dramatic pictures of the sky above Kent as storm clouds move in. We've gathered some of the best.

Triumphant barber Efe’s a cut above the opposition

Triumphant barber Efe’s a cut above the opposition

Triumphant barber wins two prestigious awards and is named Britain's Best Barber 2016.

Horse rescued from water-filled ditch

Horse rescued from water-filled ditch

A specialist team of firefighters has rescued a horse from a water-filled ditch this evening.

Warning over fake bailiff

Warning over fake bailiff

Police are warning people to be vigilant after an aggressive bogus caller claiming to be a bailiff entered a property wearing a bulletproof vest.

Pocahontas is coming back to life

Pocahontas is coming back to life

The Native American ‘princess’ is being celebrated in a 9-month programme of events marking her journey to Kent 400 years ago.

Police investigate threatening message to MP

Police investigate threatening message to MP

Police are investigating reports a Kent MP was sent a threatening Facebook message featuring images of a gun and a knife.

Victim left with deep cut after wood attack

Victim left with deep cut after wood attack

A man suffered a deep gash to his head after an assault with a piece of wood.

Police appeal after cyclist beaten and robbed

Police appeal after cyclist beaten and robbed

Police are investigating after a cyclist was beaten and robbed in the early hours of this morning.

Mystery of wonky yellow lines solved

Mystery of wonky yellow lines solved

How on earth did these markings on a Kent road end up so out of place? There's a very simple explanation.

Woman stranded in river overnight

Woman stranded in river overnight

Firefighters today saved a woman who had been trapped in a river since last night.

100mph police chase was driver training

100mph police chase was driver training

A '100mph plus' pursuit along the M20 between Maidstone and Ashford has ended in an innocent explanation.

Council defends £92k salary ad

Council defends £92k salary ad

A council has defended its decision to advertise a senior role on a salary of £92,000 - two years after axing a similar position to save cash.

Man 'had claw hammer in KFC'

Man 'had claw hammer in KFC'

A man has appeared in court accused of having a claw hammer in a fast food restaurant.

Rush-hour delays after M20 crash

Rush-hour delays after M20 crash

A two-car smash near junction 4 of the M20 is leading to delays this morning.

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