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Long queues after M20 crash

Long queues after M20 crash

Traffic queued on the M20 this morning after a crash involving a van.

Man comes forward after train sex attack

Man comes forward after train sex attack

A man will be interviewed by police tomorrow about a sexual assault on a sleeping train passenger after coming forward following an appeal.

No surprise London trendsetters love Sheppey

No surprise London trendsetters love Sheppey

News the Island is set to become the new Shoreditch has taken most people by surprise. Here we take an affectionate look at some of the reasons why...

Operation Stack: your stories

Operation Stack: your stories

Drivers spoke of their frustration and anger tonight following some of the longest delays ever caused by Operation Stack.

Police issue e-fit of mugger following nighttime robbery

Police issue e-fit of mugger following nighttime robbery

A woman suffered a head injury after being assaulted by a street robber who grabbed her bag.

Police trace 'suspicious' man in grey hoodie

Police trace 'suspicious' man in grey hoodie

Officers are appealing for information after jewellery was stolen during a daylight break-in at a home in Kent.

Six on trial for sexual exploitation of teen girl

Six on trial for sexual exploitation of teen girl

Six people have gone on trial facing 19 charges of rape, sexual activity with a child, and causing child prostitution relating to a 14-year-old girl.

Asda displays painkillers next to sweets

Asda displays painkillers next to sweets

Supermarket giant Asda has come under fire from twitter users after customers spotted painkillers displayed alongside sweets and bars of chocolate.

Five-hour wait for freight at Eurotunnel

Five-hour wait for freight at Eurotunnel

Freight traffic is being forced to wait up to five hours to use the Eurotunnel service - days after a lorry fire caused havoc.

Brothel madam told to pay almost £40k or face jail

Brothel madam told to pay almost £40k or face jail

One of the women who ran a brothel called Pussycats has had her kitty reduced by thousands of pounds.

Hundreds of 'killer' children's hot water bottles seized

Hundreds of 'killer' children's hot water bottles seized

More than 1,200 potentially lethal hot water bottles - designed for children - have been seized at Dover and destroyed.

Road closed after van crashes into tree

Road closed after van crashes into tree

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious accident which closed the A21 near Lamberhurst.

Dad jailed after daughter's drug death

Dad jailed after daughter's drug death

A father has been jailed for manslaughter after admitting supplying illegal drugs which killed his teenage daughter.

Another 10 years of nuclear power

Another 10 years of nuclear power

Kent's nuclear power station will continue running until at least 2028, it has been announced today.

Next to expand flagship store

Next to expand flagship store

After a strong Christmas, the fashion retailer is growing its Bluewater outfit, which will also incorporate its Lipsy brand.

Snow hits Kent

Snow hits Kent

Kent has seen a covering of snow as flurries hit parts of the county.

Jury reaches a verdict at inquest into human cannonball

Jury reaches a verdict at inquest into human cannonball

The jury at an inquest into the death of human cannonball Matthew Cranch has reached their conclusion.

Conman jailed after 'selling' non-existent goods

Conman jailed after 'selling' non-existent goods

A fraudster who targeted dozens of victims in an online scam selling imaginary goods has been jailed.

Boxer fighting fit after shedding stones

Boxer fighting fit after shedding stones

A heavyweight boxer dog has given up his breakfast of Weetabix with goats’ milk and honey to be crowned one of the nation’s top pet slimmers.

Man defends victim from knife wielding thug

Man defends victim from knife wielding thug

A brave 'Good Samaritan' - who stood between an armed robber and his terrified victim - has won the praise of a judge.

Mr Stones battles to lose stones for TV show

Mr Stones battles to lose stones for TV show

A former policeman will attempt to shift the weight on a new TV show for Channel 4 hosted by Dr Christian Jessen.

Navy called out to detonate bombs

Navy called out to detonate bombs

A specialist bomb unit has been called out to a remote Kent spot to explode a number of shells.

Family escape flat fire

Family escape flat fire

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a young family's home this evening.

Van driver dies after crash

Van driver dies after crash

A man in his 30s has died after a crash with a lorry on the M26 yesterday.

Hoax charity callers play deaf to steal iPhones

Hoax charity callers play deaf to steal iPhones

Thieves are pretending to be deaf to steal smart phones from shops across Kent.

Businessman jailed after fake goods racket 'on industrial scale'

Businessman jailed after fake goods racket 'on industrial scale'

A gang behind an internet fake goods scam pocketed more than £100,000 after trading in counterfeit Jimmy Choos and Ralph Lauren goods.

Two arrests following fight

Two arrests following fight

Two men were arrested after a fight broke out in a shop in a town centre.

Case halted of nurse accused of patient sex assaults

Case halted of nurse accused of patient sex assaults

A community psychiatric nurse accused of sex attacks on women is facing a retrial after his lawyer was taken ill.

Shock after rough sleeper found dead

Shock after rough sleeper found dead

Partner of a father of two sleeping rough who died last week has paid tribute as hundreds join a campaign to improve support for the homeless.

Paloma Faith will headline Forest Live 2015

Paloma Faith will headline Forest Live 2015

Soul singer is the second act to be announced for Forest Commission gig, after Tom Odell

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