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UPDATE: Driver charged with drink-driving after smash

UPDATE: Driver charged with drink-driving after smash

A motorist has been charged with drink-driving after a vehicle crashed into a traffic light.

Car workshop goes up in flames

Car workshop goes up in flames

Firefighters tacked a blaze at a car body workshop, which is thought to have been caused by a battery charger.

Conquering the peaks in memory of friend

Conquering the peaks in memory of friend

Nearly 10 years after a teenager died from previously undiagnosed leukaemia, his best friend has completed a mountainous task in his memory.

E-fits released of suspected Chihuahua thieves

E-fits released of suspected Chihuahua thieves

Police have released these images of two men they want to speak to in connection with the theft of a Chihuahua.

Fire sweeps through grassland after arson attack

Fire sweeps through grassland after arson attack

A large area of grassland went up in flames after a suspected arson attack.

Heatwave alert issued as temperatures soar

Heatwave alert issued as temperatures soar

Public health experts have issued a heatwave alert as temperatures are expected to soar as high as 30c this week.

Man punched and kicked during robbery

Man punched and kicked during robbery

A man in his 50s was left with a fractured eye socket and jaw after reportedly being robbed.

More rail misery as unions call fresh two-day strike

More rail misery as unions call fresh two-day strike

Kent rail travellers face further disruption after unions announced there will be a further 48-hour strike on Southern services.

Paedophile jailed for repeatedly abusing toddler

Paedophile jailed for repeatedly abusing toddler

A paedophile previously jailed for abusing a toddler has now been sentenced to 16 years after molesting and raping the same victim when she was older.

Police ask for Cyprus murder suspects to be handed over

Police ask for Cyprus murder suspects to be handed over

The suspected killers of a Kent man in Ayia Napa have been arrested in the north of Cyprus for trespassing in a military zone.

School's name changed online 'in honour' of dead gorilla

School's name changed online 'in honour' of dead gorilla

The name of a Kent school was changed on Wikipedia by an anonymous user as an unusual tribute to Harambe, the gorilla shot dead in May.

Soap star backs Kelly in cancer battle

Soap star backs Kelly in cancer battle

A Coronation Street actress has pledged support for teenage cancer sufferer Kelly Turner, by nominating her for a bravery award.

Stab charge man appears before magistrates

Stab charge man appears before magistrates

A 30-year-old has been committed to crown court accused of knifing a man in the chest.

VIDEO: Girl's generous act in memory of tragic mum

VIDEO: Girl's generous act in memory of tragic mum

A nine-year-old has given her hair to charity to honour a woman who died with her son in a horror crash.

Worker crushed by forklift

Worker crushed by forklift

A worker has been taken to hospital with multiple injuries after being crushed by a forklift at work.

Both drivers flee scene of two-car crash

Both drivers flee scene of two-car crash

Police and fire crews were called to a crash involving two vehicles, one of which hit a tree - but both drivers allegedly fled the scene.

Air ambulance lands in football stadium car park

Air ambulance lands in football stadium car park

The air ambulance was called to a football stadium this afternoon, and took a person to hospital.

Road blocked after crash

Road blocked after crash

Rush-hour drivers are being warned to expect delays on a busy road leading into a Kent city after an accident.

Dock officer injured after violence flares at court

Dock officer injured after violence flares at court

Emergency services were called after a dock officer was injured when violence erupted during a crown court sentencing hearing.

Man charged with town centre rape

Man charged with town centre rape

A man has appeared before magistrates after a woman was allegedly attacked in a high street.

Work finally begins to restore Dreamland buildings

Work finally begins to restore Dreamland buildings

A contractor has been appointed to work on the next £1.8million phase of a Kent theme park's restoration project.

Salon owner hunts break-in clues

Salon owner hunts break-in clues

A grandmother of four whose salon business was burgled has been conducting her own investigation.

Teen hurt in daylight attack

Teen hurt in daylight attack

A teenager was pushed against a fence and punched in the face after he was confronted by two men just moments after getting off a bus.

'Join my campaign for a safe crossing'

'Join my campaign for a safe crossing'

A woman fighting for a pedestrian crossing after an elderly woman was killed in a collision with a car is determined to keep the pressure on.

New trial date for death driver

New trial date for death driver

The trial of a driver accused of causing the death of a pedestrian by careless driving in Gravesend has been brought forward.

Fly-tippers caught in the act on CCTV

Fly-tippers caught in the act on CCTV

A shocking image has captured the moment brazen fly-tippers dumped tonnes of rubble on a picturesque country lane.

Jailed for raiding sick man's account

Jailed for raiding sick man's account

He appeared to be a good Samaritan, but Paul Long was raiding an elderly man's bank account while seeming to help him with shopping and chores.

Nurse who contributed to grandad's suicide back at work

Nurse who contributed to grandad's suicide back at work

A psychiatric nurse who turned a suicidal patient away shortly before he threw himself off a bridge has been allowed to return to work.

Paralympic athlete set to storm Rio

Paralympic athlete set to storm Rio

A young woman inspired by London 2012 is gearing up to compete in the Rio Paralympics - and will be one of the most heavily disabled to do so.

Policeman forced to quit job sues speeding driver who hit him

Policeman forced to quit job sues speeding driver who hit him

A detective who suffered devastating injuries when he was hit by a car, forcing him to quit his job, is suing the speeding driver responsible.

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