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Protester hauled from court by security

Protester hauled from court by security

A protester involved in violent demonstrations had to be led away by security guards after shouting to friends and arguing with a judge in court.

Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car

Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car

An elderly woman is in a serious condition in hospital after being hit by a car while crossing a road.

Tractor fire in country road

Tractor fire in country road

Firefighters were called to a farm vehicle alight this afternoon.

'Pet cams' foil burglar

'Pet cams' foil burglar

A thief has been jailed after he was caught on camera by motion devices used for picturing pets.

Arrest after man found dead at house

Arrest after man found dead at house

A man in his 30s has been found dead in a house and police have made an arrest.

Ferry manager accused of stealing £20,000

Ferry manager accused of stealing £20,000

A top official at a ferry company has appeared in court, after allegedly taking fares from passengers and keeping the cash.

Instagram takes legal action over litter app

Instagram takes legal action over litter app

A businessman's quest to keep the streets clean has sparked a legal battle with social media giant Instagram.

Mother-of-two in knifepoint robbery jailed

Mother-of-two in knifepoint robbery jailed

A female robber, who sports a tattoo on her chest which reads “Only God Can Judge Me”, has been jailed by a judge.

Project to find path for homeless

Project to find path for homeless

A half-a-million pound project is being launched to tackle homelessness in north-west Kent.

Pair 'dropped drugs into prison using drone'

Pair 'dropped drugs into prison using drone'

A man and a woman have appeared in court over allegations they used a drone to smuggle drugs and phones into a high-security prison.

How far does your money travel?

How far does your money travel?

Ever wondered how far a fiver might travel one you've spent it? This man has decided to find out.

Dad attacks partner 'due to stroke medication'

Dad attacks partner 'due to stroke medication'

A man who attacked his girlfriend and threatened to kill her blamed his violence on the stroke pills he was taking.

Investigation after early morning blaze

Investigation after early morning blaze

Two buildings caught fire in a Kent town early this morning.

Kent set for more wintry showers

Kent set for more wintry showers

Forecasters are predicting more hail, sleet and snow today as gritters prepare to treat routes.

Six cars in pile-up

Six cars in pile-up

A motorway lane has reopened after six cars were involved in a crash this morning.

Doctors enter second day of all-out strike

Doctors enter second day of all-out strike

Emergency care has been withdrawn for a second day running in the long-running standoff over government plans for a new contract.

French medics could help cut 10,000 backlog

French medics could help cut 10,000 backlog

Doctors and nurses from France could be drafted in to help reduce hospital waiting times.

Ukip council takes its leader to court over tax bill

Ukip council takes its leader to court over tax bill

A Ukip council leader failed to pay council tax to the authority he is in charge of running.

Van driver 'killed pensioner while distracted by dog'

Van driver 'killed pensioner while distracted by dog'

A van driver knocked down and killed an elderly pedestrian while distracted by his dog on the passenger seat, a court heard.

Alarm as youngsters fall victim to 'revenge porn'

Alarm as youngsters fall victim to 'revenge porn'

More than a dozen teenagers have reported having sexual images of themselves shared by a former partner in the year since "revenge porn" was outlawed.

Corbyn uses KCC leader to exploit Tory academies row

Corbyn uses KCC leader to exploit Tory academies row

Kent County Council's leader was dragged into a row over academies by Labour's Jeremy Corbyn at Prime Minister's Questions today.

Dead porpoise washes up on beach

Dead porpoise washes up on beach

A dead porpoise has been found washed up on a seafront.

Goldfish and hamster saved from house fire

Goldfish and hamster saved from house fire

A pet hamster and two goldfish have been rescued by fire crews after a blaze broke out in a bedroom.

Man who died in boat tragedy named

Man who died in boat tragedy named

A man who died when his boat capsized as he was catching lobsters with his teenage son in the sea off Kent has been named.

Residents 'frightened' by sudden arrival of refugees

Residents 'frightened' by sudden arrival of refugees

Elderly residents say they feel frightened and vulnerable by the sudden arrival of asylum seekers and refugees who have been housed in luxury flats.

Sheep mauled to death by out-of-control dog

Sheep mauled to death by out-of-control dog

Police are hunting the owner of a dog after it mauled three sheep to death while let loose in a farmer's field.

Stacey’s legacy – a smile and a treat

Stacey’s legacy – a smile and a treat

It is now over a year since Stacey Mowle passed away but her memory promises to live on through a new charity making other poorly children happy.

High speed train hits shopping trolley

High speed train hits shopping trolley

High speed services were stopped from Folkestone West this evening after a train hit a shopping trolley left on the line.

Man jailed after botched burglary

Man jailed after botched burglary

A burglar has been jailed for three years after a raid on the home of a titled lady went wrong.

Seventh arrest after pensioner's violent death

Seventh arrest after pensioner's violent death

A seventh man has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender after a 73-year-old was bludgeoned to death in his own home.

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