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Teenager hurt in ambulance crash

Teenager hurt in ambulance crash

A 19-year-old car driver was injured in an accident involving an ambulance.

Cause of Pat Lamb's death revealed

Cause of Pat Lamb's death revealed

An inquest into the death of Pat Lamb, whose body was discovered in the River Medway a month after he disappeared, has opened.

Brain tumour teen home after US proton treatment

Brain tumour teen home after US proton treatment

A 14-year-old Kent girl is back home after life-saving proton therapy in the US - the same treatment received by Ashya King whose parents fled the UK.

Depression drug prescriptions shoot up

Depression drug prescriptions shoot up

The number of antidepressants being prescribed to people in Kent has risen dramatically over the last seven years, a KentOnline investigation reveals.

'I thought my time was up' says stab victim

'I thought my time was up' says stab victim

A man who was stabbed after squatters were allegedly attacked by a 30-strong mob has described his ordeal after being discharged from hospital.

The humble hero who has saved countless lives

The humble hero who has saved countless lives

A woman who set herself on fire, a heart attack victim and a suicidal teenager would not be here today if it wasn't for humble hero PC Paul Donovan.

Couple targeted by man with tattooed face

Couple targeted by man with tattooed face

An elderly couple have been targeted in their own home by a man with a distinctive tattoo on his face.

Delays continue after Channel Tunnel lorry fire

Delays continue after Channel Tunnel lorry fire

Passengers are facing a third day of delays today following a lorry fire in the Channel Tunnel over the weekend.

Firefighters tackle 'suspicious' flat fire

Firefighters tackle 'suspicious' flat fire

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a "potentially suspicious" flat fire which left a man needing medical treatment for breathing in smoke.

Pub Landlord Al Murray shares his 'common sense solutions'

Pub Landlord Al Murray shares his 'common sense solutions'

The comedian answers our questions on his Free United Kingdom Party campaign for the Thanet South election.

Tributes to dad killed by falling tree

Tributes to dad killed by falling tree

A "much-loved" farm manager who died when a tree fell on him has today been named as Ian Wall.

Tributes to 'fun-loving' road worker killed in lorry crush

Tributes to 'fun-loving' road worker killed in lorry crush

Family and friends have left messages in memory of highways worker Dale Pentney, who was crushed to death by a lorry while carrying out road repairs.

Firefighters release injured man stuck under a Nissan 4x4

Firefighters release injured man stuck under a Nissan 4x4

Man who suffered a head injury while working underneath a vehicle taken to hospital.

Fury over plans to build thousands of homes in Thanet

Fury over plans to build thousands of homes in Thanet

More than 400 people turned out to hear about plans to build thousands of homes in Thanet.

Man in hospital after car crashes into ditch

Man in hospital after car crashes into ditch

A 22-year-old man has been been taken to hospital after firefighters rescued him from his car which became stuck in a ditch.

Booted-out barman can finally seek work

Booted-out barman can finally seek work

Beloved bartender Fredel Buenavista has been told by friends to "stay positive" now he is able to apply for local work after being deported.

Mum names 'drug dealers' on Facebook

Mum names 'drug dealers' on Facebook

A frustrated mum has accused two teenagers and a third man on Facebook of dealing drugs to children as young as 12.

Shock over death of free-spirited student

Shock over death of free-spirited student

Tributes have flooded in from friends and colleagues of a "vibrant and fun-loving" student following her sudden death.

Al Murray's political stand "could backfire" says Farage

Al Murray's political stand "could backfire" says Farage

Ukip leader Nigel Farage says comedian Al Murray's decision to stand in Thanet South at the election risks offending voters and could backfire.

Firefighters investigate country park blaze

Firefighters investigate country park blaze

Two Dartford fire engines were called to Beacon Wood Country Park yesterday after a fire broke out at a storage container.

Horse causes motorway chaos

Horse causes motorway chaos

Motorists are facing delays on the M20 as attempts are made to lead a horse to safety

Police investigate reports of sexual offence

Police investigate reports of sexual offence

Officers are carrying out inquiries after reports of a sexual offence in Sittingbourne.

Pub evacuated after fire

Pub evacuated after fire

A pub in Walderslade was evacuated after fire broke out on Sunday afternoon.

Jail for drunk who accidentally shot uncle

Jail for drunk who accidentally shot uncle

A drunken man who accidentally shot his uncle in the neck - narrowly avoiding paralysing him - has been jailed.

Family 'have nothing' after Christmas crash

Family 'have nothing' after Christmas crash

A close-knit family have been forced to live apart and watch their businesses wilt due to injuries from a crash on Christmas Day.

Flower thieves add to widowed pensioner's misery

Flower thieves add to widowed pensioner's misery

A 77-year-old campaigner has "given up" after floral tributes were stolen from the zebra crossing where her husband was hit and killed by a car.

Hero dad jumped in to stop alleyway rape

Hero dad jumped in to stop alleyway rape

A 51-year-old father has described the "extremely distressing" moment he stopped a man from raping a woman in an alleyway.

Paramedics injured helping man on slippery steps

Paramedics injured helping man on slippery steps

Paramedics helping a man who suffered a horrific injury when he fell on notorious beach steps were also hurt as they tried to treat him.

Firefighters tackle blaze on houseboat

Firefighters tackle blaze on houseboat

Fire crews have spent the day tackling a blaze on board an 80ft houseboat

One Direction support for Ruby

One Direction support for Ruby

One Direction's Louis Tomlinson is supporting Ruby Young, from Rainham, who is battling cancer.

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