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Man quizzed by police amid 'false imprisonment' claims

Man quizzed by police amid 'false imprisonment' claims

A man's in custody on suspicion of false imprisonment after police forced a car to stop.

Family appeal after sudden death of single mum

Family appeal after sudden death of single mum

A family is appealing for help after the sudden death of a single mum aged just 33.

Hospital investigates case of grandfather’s slippers

Hospital investigates case of grandfather’s slippers

A hospital is investigating failings which have forced a grandfather to wear slippers for two years.

Long-lost families could claim ownerless estates

Long-lost families could claim ownerless estates

Are you entitled to a windfall from a long dead relative? There are dozens of unclaimed estates in Kent.

All lanes open after M20 lorry fire

All lanes open after M20 lorry fire

Drivers faced delays this afternoon following a lorry fire on a busy motorway.

Child in hospital following crash

Child in hospital following crash

A child has been taken to hospital with a head injury this morning after a crash and oil spillage.

Devolution talks in Kent are underway. And academy plans underwhelm the county council

Devolution talks in Kent are underway. And academy plans underwhelm the county council

It's been a little slow to start but councils are contemplating whether it's time for home rule in Kent

Firefighters called to homeless camp

Firefighters called to homeless camp

Fire crews attended a group of tents pitched under a car park ramp last night after reports of a fire.

First primary school for Ebbsfleet Garden City

First primary school for Ebbsfleet Garden City

The first primary school for Ebbsfleet Garden City has been approved.

Homeless, cold and 'not a priority'

Homeless, cold and 'not a priority'

A group of rough sleepers who have set up camp under a town centre car park have revealed the harsh reality of life on the streets.

Learn about plans for 1,000ft mast

Learn about plans for 1,000ft mast

Residents are invited to attend a public exhibition to find out more about a planned 1,000ft mast.

Shopper left in pool of blood by hit and run cyclist

Shopper left in pool of blood by hit and run cyclist

A shopper cracked her head on a pavement and was left in a pool of blood after a "speeding cyclist" knocked her down and fled.

Spiderman figure nicked from diner roof

Spiderman figure nicked from diner roof

Thieves have been caught on camera clambering up awning to steal a superhero figure from a diner's roof.

Youth jail taking offenders again after abuse probe

Youth jail taking offenders again after abuse probe

A young offenders' institution at the centre of abuse allegations is taking child inmates again as staff members accused of neglect remain on bail.

Campaigner enters race for crime commissioner

Campaigner enters race for crime commissioner

An equalities campaigner is the latest to throw his hat into the ring in the race to become Kent's next crime commissioner.

A249 closed after car and van collide

A249 closed after car and van collide

A crash involving a car and a van briefly closed the A249 this evening.

Osborne unveils "sugar tax"

Osborne unveils "sugar tax"

The Chancellor has unveiled plans to increase investment in schools with a levy on sugary drinks but a move towards academies has attracted criticism.

Rates relief "welcome boost"

Rates relief "welcome boost"

Tax cuts for small businesses in the budget have been hailed by bosses across Kent.

'Sort out Dartford before building another crossing'

'Sort out Dartford before building another crossing'

The Prime Minister has been urged to sort out the problems of congestion and pollution at the Dartford Crossing before spending billions on a new one.

PM 'carpet bombed' local papers with love letters

PM 'carpet bombed' local papers with love letters

A letter written by David Cameron confessing his love for Kent bore more than a passing resemblance to others sent to a papers across the country.

Armed robber wearing Dalmatian onesie raids petrol station

Armed robber wearing Dalmatian onesie raids petrol station

A man wearing a Dalmatian onesie allegedly robbed a petrol station armed with a knife.

Pupils suspended after fight film goes viral

Pupils suspended after fight film goes viral

A startling video showing two school boys fighting on the ground while being egged on by other pupils has been posted online.

Brazen raid caught on CCTV

Brazen raid caught on CCTV

Masked raiders are caught on camera targeting a shop after hours.

More cuts expected as Osborne announces budget

More cuts expected as Osborne announces budget

Another £4 billlion cuts are expected in today's budget and local councils will lose nearly all responsibility for education under academy plans.

Carnival court crowns the UK's first wheelchair princess

Carnival court crowns the UK's first wheelchair princess

A junior princesses is Britain’s first girl in a wheelchair to be part of a carnival court.

Pirates of the Caribbean star voices bomb ship documentary

Pirates of the Caribbean star voices bomb ship documentary

A new film about the bomb-laden wreck of the Richard Montgomery is being voiced by this Pirates of the Caribbean star.

Police investigating 'unexplained' deaths of woman and child

Police investigating 'unexplained' deaths of woman and child

A woman and child found dead at a flat are believed to be mother and daughter, it's been revealed.

Thieves try to sell stolen goods - in shop run by police

Thieves try to sell stolen goods - in shop run by police

A gang of thieves who tried to shift their stolen booty in a shop run by undercover police officers have been jailed.

Batman robbin' - man raids shop dressed as superhero

Batman robbin' - man raids shop dressed as superhero

A dangerous knife-wielding robber who threatened shop staff while wearing a Batman mask has been locked up.

Dead porpoise washes up on Kent beach

Dead porpoise washes up on Kent beach

A dead porpoise has been found washed up on a Kent beach.

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