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Teenage girl punched in face by gang

Teenage girl punched in face by gang

Witnesses are being sought after a 17-year-old girl was punched in the face when she told a group of men she did not have a cigarette.

Van recovered after man 'jumps' from Dartford bridge

Van recovered after man 'jumps' from Dartford bridge

Lifeboat rescue crews were called out after reports a person had jumped from the QEII Bridge at Dartford.

Woman, 89, savagely beaten by teen robber at home

Woman, 89, savagely beaten by teen robber at home

An elderly woman was left with appalling injuries after being savagely beaten by a teenage robber in a shocking crowbar raid on her home.

Revealed: Where secret speed cameras are on M25 in Kent

Revealed: Where secret speed cameras are on M25 in Kent

Locations of some of the secret speed cameras newly fitted on a stretch of the M25 in Kent have been revealed.

'I found twin after 120 years'

'I found twin after 120 years'

A grandfather was left seeing double when he found a picture of a man he believes could have been his twin - taken more than a century ago.

Taxi driver cleared over teen's death in crash with digger

Taxi driver cleared over teen's death in crash with digger

A taxi driver has today been acquitted of causing the death of a 13-year-old boy in a crash with a digger on the A2.

Crowbar-wielding thug robs pub

Crowbar-wielding thug robs pub

A thief thought to be carrying a crowbar stole cash and jewellery in an early-morning raid on a pub.

Two women cut free in separate crashes

Two women cut free in separate crashes

Firefighters cut free two women - one in her 70s - after separate crashes overnight.

Police seize large haul of drugs

Police seize large haul of drugs

A couple are due in court after drugs including cocaine, amphetamine and cannabis were seized when police stopped a car.

From romance to robbery for raider lured by date

From romance to robbery for raider lured by date

When lovestruck Gregory Norfield went on a blind date with a promise of an 'intimate evening', little did he know how it would end.

Joy of former soldier, 101, as stolen war medals returned

Joy of former soldier, 101, as stolen war medals returned

An ex-soldier is delighted to have been reunited with his stolen war medals just days after celebrating his 101st birthday.

Hospital deaths report published after U-turn by Trust

Hospital deaths report published after U-turn by Trust

An NHS Hospital Trust has finally bowed to public pressure and published a full account of avoidable deaths following cancer surgery.

Guilty: Man who throttled disabled girlfriend to death

Guilty: Man who throttled disabled girlfriend to death

A violent alcoholic has today been convicted for the second time of murdering his girlfriend by throttling her to death at their home.

Teen killed by car had walked off from mum after party

Teen killed by car had walked off from mum after party

A 17-year-old boy killed by a car after a New Year’s Eve party had argued with his mother before walking off on his own, an inquest has heard.

Young biker cleared over friend's crash death

Young biker cleared over friend's crash death

A motorcyclist has today been cleared of causing the death of his best friend by dangerous driving.

Pictured: politicians who have the look of celebrities

Pictured: politicians who have the look of celebrities

A startling number of Kent councillors have been revealed as dead ringers for celebrities - click here for some of the best.

Dog found starved to half its normal weight

Dog found starved to half its normal weight

This shocking photo of a dog found starved to half its body weight has been released by the RSPCA.

PM: 'We'll do everything possible to save Manston airport'

PM: 'We'll do everything possible to save Manston airport'

Prime Minister David Cameron has today vowed to do everything possible to keep Manston airport open as it prepares to shut tomorrow.

Drowning couple mistaken for murder mystery players

Drowning couple mistaken for murder mystery players

A witness who saw a couple drowning in a hotel swimming pool thought they were 'actors' in a murder mystery game, an inquest's heard.

Tragic mum loses cancer battle day before wedding

Tragic mum loses cancer battle day before wedding

A young mother has lost her battle with an aggressive form of cancer - the day before she was due to marry her sweetheart.

Gay penguins cause a flap at wildlife park

Gay penguins cause a flap at wildlife park

Male penguins Jumbs and Kermit have shunned female company for family life with a new foster chick.

Man who died after 'falling through floorboards' named

Man who died after 'falling through floorboards' named

A man who's thought to have fallen to his death through floorboards at his home was a respected former museum curator.

Woman in court accused of murder bids after blaze

Woman in court accused of murder bids after blaze

A woman has appeared in court charged with attempting to murder three people in an arson attack at her home.

Man hunted after 'sex assault' on young woman

Man hunted after 'sex assault' on young woman

A picture has been released of a man police want to speak to about an alleged sex attack on a 24-year-old woman in a town centre.

Dole queues shrink by over 1,000... again

Dole queues shrink by over 1,000... again

For the second consecutive month there are more than 1,000 fewer people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance in Kent.

Pervert jailed for abusing girl

Pervert jailed for abusing girl

A 54-year-old paedophile is behind bars after admitting having sex with a young girl.

Traffic returning to normal after pile-up on A2

Traffic returning to normal after pile-up on A2

Long tailbacks have cleared after a multi-vehicle crash on the A2 this morning.

Bones found at nature spot

Bones found at nature spot

A nature reserve was sealed off by police after children reported finding bones.

All change... as gantries brought in at Crossing

All change... as gantries brought in at Crossing

Drivers are set to suffer overnight bridge and tunnel closures as part of a move to introduce remote tolls at the Dartford Crossing.

Pervert who branded young victim a liar jailed for sex abuse

Pervert who branded young victim a liar jailed for sex abuse

A man who molested a young girl has been locked up for nine years after she confided in a relative.

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