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Video: Police called to boot fair punch-up

Video: Police called to boot fair punch-up

Footage has emerged of a group of people fighting at a boot fair, which prompted worried witnesses to call the police.

'It's a travesty mother is still on run with my grandson'

'It's a travesty mother is still on run with my grandson'

A mother is on the run in Poland with her seven-year-old son - despite two court orders for him to be returned to his Kent home.

What a day!

What a day!

Thousands of people packed out Gravesend's streets for a huge Sikh festival.

Pensioner rescued from burning bungalow

Pensioner rescued from burning bungalow

An elderly man was carried to safety by fire crews after his home went up in flames.

Three brothers deny woman's murder

Three brothers deny woman's murder

Three brothers will stand trial accused of murdering a woman who died several weeks after she was allegedly attacked.

Breast cancer survivor's 10-week wait for scan results

Breast cancer survivor's 10-week wait for scan results

A breast cancer survivor has complained to a hospital trust after being forced to wait 10 agonising weeks for mammogram results.

Disabled mugging victim's plea for a job

Disabled mugging victim's plea for a job

A 6st disabled man who was cruelly mugged in an alleyway received an outpouring of public sympathy - but all he really wants is a job.

Internet child bondage pervert caught by his boss

Internet child bondage pervert caught by his boss

A finance worker has been jailed after his boss caught him searching the internet for sick child abuse images featuring bondage on his work computer.

BLOG: The negative tone of the EU debate + why the crime commissioner campaign is failing to spark

BLOG: The negative tone of the EU debate + why the crime commissioner campaign is failing to spark

Two elections blighted by negativity and indifference

Burglar stole vehicle and crashed into police car while drunk

Burglar stole vehicle and crashed into police car while drunk

A pair of serial burglars who stole items including a car during a raid were arrested after one of them smashed it into a police vehicle while drunk.

Dog rescued by lifeboat after cliff fall

Dog rescued by lifeboat after cliff fall

Lifeboat crews pulled a dog from the water after it fell over a cliff edge.

Hilarious footage of face swap gran goes viral

Hilarious footage of face swap gran goes viral

A pensioner who took the internet by storm when her granddaughter posted footage of her hysterical reaction to a face swap app has spoken of her fame.

Man cautioned after town centre vandalism spree

Man cautioned after town centre vandalism spree

A 23-year-old has escaped serious punishment after admitting his part in a campaign of criminal damage across a town.

Record numbers get first choice primary school

Record numbers get first choice primary school

Despite a national shortage of primary places, more children secured a place at their first choice of primary school in Kent.

Woman opens door to find knifemen running at her

Woman opens door to find knifemen running at her

Two armed thugs terrified a woman late at night after banging on her door and running at her with a knife when she answered.

2p or not 2p? That is the question

2p or not 2p? That is the question

A man was left astonished after receiving a bill for just two pence from Dart Charge - only to find out £10 was the minimum he could pay.

'My children have been playing on an asbestos floor'

'My children have been playing on an asbestos floor'

A mum-of-two is warning house buyers to check their property for asbestos in their homes before they move in.

'You can’t take rubbish to the rubbish tip'

'You can’t take rubbish to the rubbish tip'

A litter-picking volunteer was turned away from the tip on after being told he can only dispose of personal rubbish.

Can hospital cope with new garden city?

Can hospital cope with new garden city?

A hospital already 'pushed to the limit' says it will struggle to cope with the extra demand of Kent's new garden city.

Dog rescue centre facing crisis after storm damage

Dog rescue centre facing crisis after storm damage

A dog rescue centre is calling for help after a storm destroyed the buildings that house the animals.

Man still on bail after arrest in 25-year-old murder investigation

Man still on bail after arrest in 25-year-old murder investigation

A Kent man remains on police bail after he was arrested in connection with a 25-year-old murder investigation.

Car flips on main road

Car flips on main road

Two people were treated for minor injuries after car overturned on the A256 Sandwich Bypass, today.

Railway station evacuated after fire in toilet

Railway station evacuated after fire in toilet

A railway station was evacuated this evening after smoke was spotted coming from the women's toilets.

Crash partially blocks busy A249

Crash partially blocks busy A249

A crash caused long delays on the A249 this evening.

Drug smuggler's sister sentenced for money laundering

Drug smuggler's sister sentenced for money laundering

The sister of a prolific drug smuggler who was responsible for importing 4.5 tonnes of cannabis resin into the UK has narrowly avoided jail.

Grandad found dead in flat 'suffered substantial assault'

Grandad found dead in flat 'suffered substantial assault'

A grandfather found dead on the floor of his kitchen had suffered "a substantial assault" according to prosecutors, as a man stands accused of murder.

Man jailed over £2.8 million cannabis factory

Man jailed over £2.8 million cannabis factory

The man behind a drugs factory with more than 6,000 plants is behind bars after years of investigation.

Elderly man found dead at fishing spot named

Elderly man found dead at fishing spot named

Police have launched an investigation into the unexplained death of the pensioner.

Tributes to kayaker found dead in river

Tributes to kayaker found dead in river

Colleagues have paid tribute to a successful businessman who was found dead on a riverbank after disappearing while kayaking.

Air ambulance called after teen knocked over by pupil

Air ambulance called after teen knocked over by pupil

A teenage girl suffered head injuries after being accidentally knocked over by another student.

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