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Car rolls down driveway and traps man

Car rolls down driveway and traps man

A man has been taken to hospital after becoming trapped by a car which rolled down a driveway this morning.

Lorry and five cars crash on M2

Lorry and five cars crash on M2

The M2 has reopened after a crash involving a lorry and five cars.

Campaign to shake off area's 'worst educators' tag

Campaign to shake off area's 'worst educators' tag

Medway's schools will today launch a campaign - after they were ranked joint worst in the country for 10- and 11-year-olds.

First new grammar school in 50 years approved

First new grammar school in 50 years approved

Proposals for what has been described as the first new grammar school in 50 years have been approved.

An alternative way to pay for your wedding

An alternative way to pay for your wedding

Church leaders in Kent are among the first to offer couples a new way of paying for weddings - and avoid crippling debts.

Dreamland's Scenic Railway rides again

Dreamland's Scenic Railway rides again

The story of Dreamland's iconic rollercoaster has had its ups and downs, but it's now set to carry its first passengers in 10 years.

Jail for drink driver who led police on 100mph chase

Jail for drink driver who led police on 100mph chase

A police constable had to jump out the way as a drink driver performed a high speed u-turn and sped off, sparking a high-speed chase.

Man killed in M20 collision was 'migrant'

Man killed in M20 collision was 'migrant'

A man who died after being hit by a vehicle on the M20 yesterday morning is believed to have been a migrant.

Nigel Farage defends beleaguered council leader

Nigel Farage defends beleaguered council leader

As Ukip loses its majority at Thanet council, the party's leader has intervened to back Chris Wells and criticises a "dirty campaign" against him.

Police criticised over 'Flintstones-like' robbery efit

Police criticised over 'Flintstones-like' robbery efit

Police have been criticised for releasing the 'worst efit ever seen' following a reported robbery in Cliftonville.

Wheelbarrows found... but pumpkins still missing after theft

Wheelbarrows found... but pumpkins still missing after theft

Heartless thieves broke locks and gates and stole wheelbarrows-full of pumpkins from a farm.

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Jury fails to reach verdict in rubbish tip murder trial

Jury fails to reach verdict in rubbish tip murder trial

The jury in the murder trial of a man who stabbed his colleague to death at a recycling plant has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict.

Data breach detective avoids the sack

Data breach detective avoids the sack

A police officer who accessed sensitive information on a number of occasions for her own benefit has been allowed to keep her job.

Hauliers push for action on new crossing as costs mount

Hauliers push for action on new crossing as costs mount

The freight industry is piling pressure on the Chancellor to push forward with a new Lower Thames Crossing, and say the delay is costing millions.

Jobless total rises

Jobless total rises

Another 81 people joined the line for unemployment benefits in Kent last month.

Road clear after cement mixer crash

Road clear after cement mixer crash

Motorists faced delays after an accident between a cement mixer and a car on a main road this morning.

Possible solutions to Operation Stack are expected within weeks

Possible solutions to Operation Stack are expected within weeks

MPs are told that alternatives to Operation Stack will be unveiled within weeks - but may not be implemented for at least a year

Gang beat clubbers 'because they were Geordies'

Gang beat clubbers 'because they were Geordies'

A Geordie clubber was kicked unconscious by four thugs after catching one of them defecating on the floor.

Kent Test results released today

Kent Test results released today

Pupils and parents find out today if they have secured a coveted grammar school place as the Kent Test results are released.

'People were picking on her because of my size'

'People were picking on her because of my size'

A mum lost eight stone after discovering her daughter was being bullied due to her size.

Dead rats 'left to rot' in homes

Dead rats 'left to rot' in homes

There are fears dead rats are being left to rot because pest control contractors are refusing to take them away.

Dogs given oxygen after house fire

Dogs given oxygen after house fire

Three dogs were rescued and given oxygen therapy after fire spread through a four-storey house.

Footage released in hunt for missing grandad

Footage released in hunt for missing grandad

CCTV footage of a pensioner filmed at a shopping centre the day before he vanished more than three weeks ago has been released as the hunt continues.

Helicopter launched to search for man

Helicopter launched to search for man

The coastguard helicopter was circling the River Medway this morning in the search for a man after concerns were raised about his welfare.

Man seriously hurt in 'assault' and crash

Man seriously hurt in 'assault' and crash

Emergency crews including the air ambulance were called to reports of a car crash, and arrived to find a man had been seriously hurt in an assault.

VIDEO: Dead whale on beach is fin whale

VIDEO: Dead whale on beach is fin whale

Marine experts have declared a whale washed up on a beach was a fin whale.

Five vehicle crash blocks M25

Five vehicle crash blocks M25

A crash involving five vehicles caused long delays around the M25 this evening.

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Knife killer suffering from paranoid personality disorder

Knife killer suffering from paranoid personality disorder

A man who killed a colleague in a frenzied knife attack at a recycling centre is suffering from a paranoid personality disorder, says a psychiatrist.

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