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Four quizzed after officer hurt in police chase crash

Four quizzed after officer hurt in police chase crash

Four remain in custody today following a crash at a roundabout involving a squad car and an Audi which left a police officer with head injuries.

Parents warned after children, 11, approached by three men

Parents warned after children, 11, approached by three men

A mother called the police after three men tried to entice two children into a white van.

Woman 'assaulted' in park

Woman 'assaulted' in park

Police swarmed a park after a woman reported being assaulted in a late-night attack.

Another crash adds to M20 chaos

Another crash adds to M20 chaos

A crash between a car and a lorry has added to the problems faced by motorists on the M20 this evening.

Farage: 'Ukip could hold balance of power in 2015'

Farage: 'Ukip could hold balance of power in 2015'

Tonight's Ukip hustings saw Nigel Farage claim a win in Rochester and Strood would give the party 'the momentum to hold the balance of power in 2015.'

Fire crews tackle boat blaze

Fire crews tackle boat blaze

Two fire crews were called to a boat fire that broke out near a quay on Tuesday.

Teen hit and killed by bus during 'shoplifting dare'

Teen hit and killed by bus during 'shoplifting dare'

Tributes have been paid after a 16-year-old boy was knocked down by a double decker bus as he was chased by a security guard.

Bank explosion gang get sentences increased

Bank explosion gang get sentences increased

A gang who used explosive gas canisters as part of a series of raids on cash machines have had their sentences increased.

Cinema spends £24k to put pictures on hoardings

Cinema spends £24k to put pictures on hoardings

A council's decision to spend over £20,000 on pictures to cover hoardings surrounding a former 'grot spot' has been criticised.

Mum in turmoil after minister resigns

Mum in turmoil after minister resigns

A woman campaigning for legal highs to be banned after her son's death is left in limbo as the minister heading a review into the substances resigns.

Jury sworn in at Claire Tiltman murder trial

Jury sworn in at Claire Tiltman murder trial

A jury has been sworn in at the trial of a man accused of murdering a 16-year-old in an alleyway in the 90s.

Police believe clothes found on beach belong to missing woman

Police believe clothes found on beach belong to missing woman

A pile of clothing found on a beach are thought to belong to a missing 57-year-old woman, police have confirmed.

Crime commissioner: 'I have delivered'

Crime commissioner: 'I have delivered'

Police boss Ann Barnes says she has achieved her key commitments - despite a series of controversies - as she reaches the halfway point of her term.

Soldier jailed for attacking mum in front of children

Soldier jailed for attacking mum in front of children

A squaddie who smashed his way into his ex-girlfriend's home and brutally punched and kicked her as her young children sobbed has been jailed.

Ex-Conservative chairman admits child sex abuse

Ex-Conservative chairman admits child sex abuse

The former chairman of a Conservative association only admitted child sex abuse after forcing a young victim to relive her ordeal in court.

Inmate dies after prison fight

Inmate dies after prison fight

A prisoner has been arrested after another inmate died a week after he was allegedly punched during a row.

Station blasted after DJ calls Take That fan a 'poof'

Station blasted after DJ calls Take That fan a 'poof'

Ofcom has criticised a Kent radio station after a presenter called a listener who requested Take That a 'poof'.

Crossing reopened after police probe double fatal crash

Crossing reopened after police probe double fatal crash

The Sheppey Crossing, which was closed for several hours while officers investigated a crash that killed a mum and her son in July, has now reopened.

Murder suspect 'was victim of assault'

Murder suspect 'was victim of assault'

A dealer accused of murdering a 20-year-old in a row over drugs has said HE was the victim of an unprovoked attack.

'Student nurses relying on food banks'

'Student nurses relying on food banks'

Student nurses told shadow health secretary Andy Burnham today that many were forced to rely on food banks during their training courses.

Appeal launched after jewellery theft

Appeal launched after jewellery theft

Image of a man released after police were called to a theft from a town centre jewellery store.

Arrests after flag burned

Arrests after flag burned

Two people - including a 14-year-old boy - have been bailed after a union flag was found burned outside a village library.

Man left with horrific injuries in unprovoked attack

Man left with horrific injuries in unprovoked attack

A man was left with injuries including smashed front teeth, broken ribs and a suspected broken jaw after he was set upon by a gang outside his home.

Banksy not sold yet but family 'open to offers'

Banksy not sold yet but family 'open to offers'

Family say Kent's Banksy has not been sold and they're "open to offers" as last section removed amid calls led by MP to keep it in town.

Mum breaks her back in fall on slippery sea wall

Mum breaks her back in fall on slippery sea wall

A mum of two has become the latest victim of a sea wall’s notorious steps after fracturing her spine in a fall.

Schoolgirl, 14, saves man's life on train

Schoolgirl, 14, saves man's life on train

A youngster who rushed to help a man who collapsed on a train may well have saved his life - as others looked on.

The mystery of Piano Man is set for the stage

The mystery of Piano Man is set for the stage

The story of a mysterious, mute stranger washed up on a Kent beach has been made into a play.

Father accused of causing drugs death of daughter

Father accused of causing drugs death of daughter

The father of a teenage girl who died after taking MDMA is to ask for manslaughter charges against him to be dropped.

Paedophile jailed for 16 years

Paedophile jailed for 16 years

A pervert was finally brought to justice after two victims came forward - uncovering a series of offences dating back to the 1970s.

Worker falls while putting up town's Christmas lights

Worker falls while putting up town's Christmas lights

A man has been taken to hospital after falling from a ladder while putting up Christmas lights.

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