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Woman and child freed from vehicle

Woman and child freed from vehicle

Woman and child had to be freed from their vehicle and taken to hospital after their car swerved off the road and ended up down an embankment.

Airship spotted in cross-Channel challenge

Airship spotted in cross-Channel challenge

Early risers assembled at a Kent beach this morning to watch a large blimp working its way across the water. Here's what it was up to...

Ban on new grammars set to be lifted, says secret memo

Ban on new grammars set to be lifted, says secret memo

A confidential document has revealed the government is poised to lift a ban on new grammar schools.

Dirty Dancing is raunchier than ever

Dirty Dancing is raunchier than ever

The film favourite is on the stage and you need to be prepared for your face to flush - as well as your feet to tap and your hips to wiggle.

Going, going...and nearly gone

Going, going...and nearly gone

Take a look at this scene because at 11am tomorrow, this skyline will look a whole lot different.

Huge search operation called off after parent comes forward

Huge search operation called off after parent comes forward

A huge search and rescue operation has been called off after two young children seen playing in the sea were reported to be safe and well.

Huge wall to be built at Calais to boost security

Huge wall to be built at Calais to boost security

The immigration minister has told MPs that a wall is to be built as part of new security measures.

Man grabs teenage girl on footpath

Man grabs teenage girl on footpath

Police are hunting a man who grabbed a teenager as she walked along a footpath - and think a different teenager holds the key.

Man 'pretends to be grandson' as he tries to con elderly couple

Man 'pretends to be grandson' as he tries to con elderly couple

Vigilant bank staff have saved an elderly couple from being conned out of £1,500 by a bogus builder who claimed to be their grandson.

Mobility scooter rider dies after crash

Mobility scooter rider dies after crash

A man in his 70s has died after his mobility scooter was hit by a 4x4 type vehicle, it has been revealed.

Police step in as 50 pupils sent home in uniform row

Police step in as 50 pupils sent home in uniform row

Furious parents have protested after their children were sent home from a secondary school because of problems with their uniform.

Road reopens after serious accident

Road reopens after serious accident

One of Kent's busiest stretches of road has reopened after a serious accident which saw a car swerve into trees.

School uniform row: Head's actions divide opinions

School uniform row: Head's actions divide opinions

The row over the school pupils sent home on the first day of term for wearing the wrong uniform has sparked a huge debate.

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Two to appear in court over man's death

Two to appear in court over man's death

Two men have been summonsed to appear in court after a fatal collision on the A2.

Victim stared down barrel of gun after burglars burst in

Victim stared down barrel of gun after burglars burst in

A man has described the terrifying moment he stared down the barrel of a gun as masked burglars wielding weapons burst into his home.

Woman banned from every Asda in UK

Woman banned from every Asda in UK

A mother has been barred from every Asda in the UK. Here's why.

Man on crutches robbed in alley

Man on crutches robbed in alley

A disabled man was reportedly pushed over and robbed of cash by three teenage boys in an alleyway.

Man arrested after two people 'assaulted'

Man arrested after two people 'assaulted'

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man and woman were assaulted and the window of a building was damaged.

Burglar released from jail early went on to steal war medals

Burglar released from jail early went on to steal war medals

A heartless burglar ransacked a home in Kent and stole the medals of a war hero - but when the raid took place, he could have been locked up.

Armed police called after boy 'threatened with weapons'

Armed police called after boy 'threatened with weapons'

A teenager was said to have been threatened by two more boys who were armed.

Brands Hatch owner 'interested' in Silverstone

Brands Hatch owner 'interested' in Silverstone

The boss of a Kent race circuit is reportedly planning a bid for British Grand Prix track Silverstone.

More protests as campaigners clash with lorry drivers

More protests as campaigners clash with lorry drivers

Campaigners were once again outside a Kent port this morning to protest against live animals exports - with more demonstrations throughout this week.

Schoolboy 'contender to win' X Factor after giving judges goosebumps

Schoolboy 'contender to win' X Factor after giving judges goosebumps

A Kent schoolboy has become a favourite to win The X Factor after wowing judges at his audition.

Travellers set up camp on common

Travellers set up camp on common

A town council is taking legal action to evict travellers who have set up camp on its land.

Baby trapped in shopping centre lift

Baby trapped in shopping centre lift

Dartford firefighters rescued five adults and a baby stuck in a broken lift.

Ex-MEP staff chief admits meal scam

Ex-MEP staff chief admits meal scam

An ex-MEP's colleague has admitted trying to inflate a meal bill by thousands of pounds after eating in a Kent restaurant.

Three in hospital after shopping centre escalator fall

Three in hospital after shopping centre escalator fall

Three pensioners have been taken to hospital with head injuries following an accident on a shopping centre escalator.

Drug dealer jailed for more than 10 years

Drug dealer jailed for more than 10 years

A man has been jailed for more than 10 years for his role in a huge drugs ring operating in west Kent.

Water firm fined £24k for breach at sewage works

Water firm fined £24k for breach at sewage works

A water firm has been forced to pay a fine after discharging too much treated sewage into a stream.

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