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Armed police scrambled after 'shots fired from car' in street

Armed police scrambled after 'shots fired from car' in street

Five people have been arrested after armed police were called to a high street following reports of shots being fired from a car this afternoon.

'Illegal immigrants' held on ferry

'Illegal immigrants' held on ferry

P&O had to cancel a cross-Channel service today after four suspected illegal immigrants were found on a Dover-bound ferry.

Mum-of-six and lover facing jail for trying to nobble witnesses in death trial

Mum-of-six and lover facing jail for trying to nobble witnesses in death trial

A judge has warned a couple they face jail after being convicted of trying to nobble witnesses before the trial of a man who killed a reveller.

Warning for drivers as severe gales and rain set to lash Kent

Warning for drivers as severe gales and rain set to lash Kent

Motorists are being told to prepare for dangerous driving conditions tonight as Kent is expected to be hit by gale-force winds and rain.

‘Desire and rejection a potential toxic mix’

‘Desire and rejection a potential toxic mix’

Two young women accused of murdering a vulnerable DJ killed him in a violent attack after he raped one of them, one of their barristers admitted.

Woman injured after bus hits shelter

Woman injured after bus hits shelter

A woman has been hurt after a bus crashed into a shelter in a town centre this afternoon.

Air ambulance can now fly round the clock

Air ambulance can now fly round the clock

Kent's air ambulance is to be the first in the country to operate after dark as it was revealed today it can now operate night flights.

Masked thieves threaten betting shop manager in daring raid

Masked thieves threaten betting shop manager in daring raid

Dramatic CCTV images have been released of a robbery at a betting shop in which the manager was grabbed by masked thieves.

Murder conviction quashed nine years after mum's strangling death

Murder conviction quashed nine years after mum's strangling death

A man found guilty of murdering his disabled partner is to face a retrial after having his conviction overturned on appeal.

Millwall FC boss defends killer's sister as 'honest and loyal' in court

Millwall FC boss defends killer's sister as 'honest and loyal' in court

The chief executive of Millwall FC has given a glowing character reference for a convicted killer's sister standing trial for perverting justice.

Traffic jam as car flips onto roof

Traffic jam as car flips onto roof

A lane of Blue Bell Hill was blocked this morning after a car overturned.

Dole queues shorten again in Kent

Dole queues shorten again in Kent

The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance in Kent and Medway has fallen for the ninth consecutive month.

'My friend Ronnie Biggs didn't have a bad bone in his body'

'My friend Ronnie Biggs didn't have a bad bone in his body'

An author who counted Ronnie Biggs as one of his best friends has paid tribute to the Great Train Robber after his death at 84 today.

Four held after machete raid on store

Four held after machete raid on store

Two men and two women have been arrested after jeweller's staff were threatened with a machete in an attempted robbery.

Bets are off for re-opening of racecourse

Bets are off for re-opening of racecourse

A year to the day since the final meeting at Folkestone Racecourse, the track appears no closer to re-opening from its "temporary" closure.

Man behind bars for raping girl after crimes revealed on Facebook

Man behind bars for raping girl after crimes revealed on Facebook

A young man who feared being labelled a "nonce" has been locked up for raping a 12-year-old girl - after revealing on Facebook what he had done.

Police detective told 'rape victim' to phone charity advice line

Police detective told 'rape victim' to phone charity advice line

A detective is under investigation by Kent Police after advising an alleged rape victim to ring the Citizens Advice Bureau, a court heard.

Wedding bells for couple after making up on Jeremy Kyle Show

Wedding bells for couple after making up on Jeremy Kyle Show

A couple who fell out amid rumours of cheating could become the first to tie the knot on the Jeremy Kyle Show after making up on the live show.

Charity shop raider jailed for crime spree

Charity shop raider jailed for crime spree

A burglar has had his wish to be locked up for Christmas granted after targeting charity shops in a three-day crime spree.

More details released in hunt for young woman's 'sex attacker'

More details released in hunt for young woman's 'sex attacker'

Detectives investigating a serious sexual assault on a young clubber on a beach have today released more details about her alleged attacker.

Timetable to deal with rail disruption

Timetable to deal with rail disruption

Southeastern has unveiled plans for more high-speed trains and extra capacity to deal with the long-term closure of London Bridge for refurbishment.

Horse rider taken to hospital after fall

Horse rider taken to hospital after fall

A woman in her 50s has been taken to hospital after being found unconscious when she fell off a horse this morning.

Ferry staff tuning up for The Choir final

Ferry staff tuning up for The Choir final

Tuneful staff from P&O Ferries are hoping to steal the show after making it to the final of popular TV show The Choir.

Man charged with attacking PCs

Man charged with attacking PCs

A man is due in court charged with assaulting two police officers and another man in a car park.

Jewellery worth thousands stolen in axe raid on town centre store

Jewellery worth thousands stolen in axe raid on town centre store

Burglars broke into a town centre store using a pickaxe to steal jewellery worth thousands of pounds.

Escaped prisoner found... hiding in mother's wardrobe

Escaped prisoner found... hiding in mother's wardrobe

A young inmate fled prison when officers were about to search his cell... but was found hours later hiding in his mother's wardrobe.

Man arrested after digger used to steal ATMs in Tesco ram raid

Man arrested after digger used to steal ATMs in Tesco ram raid

A man has been arrested after a digger was used to rip two cash machines from the wall of a Tesco supermarket.

Airport review brings 'grave day' for campaigners as fears continue

Airport review brings 'grave day' for campaigners as fears continue

Anti-airport campaigners have spoken of their fears for another year of "blight and uncertainty" after a massive hub for Kent was not ruled out today.

Delays as crash closes part of M2

Delays as crash closes part of M2

Motorists have been facing long delays on the M2 while emergency services dealt with a three-car crash on the coast-bound carriageway.

Family's ordeal after girl diagnosed with deadly rare condition

Family's ordeal after girl diagnosed with deadly rare condition

Lively Lilly Day's life is a ticking timebomb... after being diagnosed with a condition so rare only 19 other people have it.

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