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Man denies careless driving after level crossing injury

Man denies careless driving after level crossing injury

A 70-year-old will stand trial accused of driving without due care and attention after a signalman was seriously injured at a level crossing.

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Brave youngsters praised at Ward and Partners awards

Brave youngsters praised at Ward and Partners awards

Courageous and inspirational youngsters from across the county have been praised at a special awards ceremony.

Long delays after multi-vehicle crash on M25

Long delays after multi-vehicle crash on M25

A crash has closed two lanes of the M25 this evening.

Teenager becomes UK's youngest magistrate

Teenager becomes UK's youngest magistrate

An 18-year-old council worker has become Britain’s youngest JP - but vows his youth won't stand in his way.

Crash victim's dad tells Ukip councillor to 'get lost'

Crash victim's dad tells Ukip councillor to 'get lost'

The father of a 23-year-old killed in a car crash has been angered by remarks made by a councillor about a roadside memorial to his son.

Girl shot in face with BB gun

Girl shot in face with BB gun

Police are investigating after a girl suffered a serious injury to her right eye when she was reportedly shot in the face with a BB gun.

Inquest into TV studios fall death suspended

Inquest into TV studios fall death suspended

An inquest into the death of a man who fell at TV studios has been suspended to allow investigators to establish if there was any criminal wrongdoing.

Man charged with attack causing facial injuries

Man charged with attack causing facial injuries

A 23-year-old arrested after another man suffered facial injuries in an attack has been charged with assault.

Poundland to open in Tunbridge Wells

Poundland to open in Tunbridge Wells

A branch of Poundland will open in leafy Tunbridge Wells this week - despite claims some residents were "disgusted" at the plans.

Woman’s foul-mouthed lesbian abortion rant in Harvester

Woman’s foul-mouthed lesbian abortion rant in Harvester

A 45-year-old woman swore at customers in a family restaurant and told one she was a lesbian and should have aborted her children.

Chippy batters competition

Chippy batters competition

A fish and chip shop has been announced as the best in London and the south east - after last month being crowned best in Kent, Sussex and Surrey.

Heroic trio save half-marathon runner who collapsed

Heroic trio save half-marathon runner who collapsed

Three heroic runners - including an off-duty doctor - have been praised for saving the life of a man whose heart stopped during a charity race.

Woman charged with assault after air ambulance called to home

Woman charged with assault after air ambulance called to home

Emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called out to a home after a serious assault - and a woman has been charged.

Teen locked up after knifing man almost to death 'for fun'

Teen locked up after knifing man almost to death 'for fun'

A thug who launched a "sustained" knife attack on a man as a horrified mum and two children looked on has been locked up for attempted murder.

Kent Life attraction's future secure

Kent Life attraction's future secure

A new company has been appointed to run Kent Life after the current operator announced it will be pulling out of the site.

Couple get bumpy start to marriage

Couple get bumpy start to marriage

They say all the best marriages suffer a few knocks... this one even had some at the wedding.

Probe launched after officer's 'rant' sparks walkout

Probe launched after officer's 'rant' sparks walkout

A senior council officer is being investigated after his "little rant" caused councillors to storm out of a meeting.

Air ambulance called to road crash

Air ambulance called to road crash

An air ambulance has been called out after a crash which closed a busy road.

Animal park boss defends trading elephant

Animal park boss defends trading elephant

An elephant from a Spanish zoo is settling in at a Kent animal park, as bosses at the attraction defend trading their oldest bull for the new arrival.

Chetna predicts the winner

Chetna predicts the winner

The winner of the Great British Bake Off will be announced tomorrow and last year's semi-finalist Chetna Makan has her say.

Jobs axed at secondary school

Jobs axed at secondary school

A fall in pupil numbers and an increase in staff costs has forced an academy principal to make cuts.

Man seriously injured in 'hit and run'

Man seriously injured in 'hit and run'

A man in his 50s was rushed to hospital after being hit by a car.

Picture released in car park sex attack probe

Picture released in car park sex attack probe

Detectives investigating a serious sexual assault in a car park have circulated a CCTV image of a man they want to question.

Stabbing suspects released on bail

Stabbing suspects released on bail

Two men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and released on bail after a 47-year-old man was stabbed outside a pub.

Man quizzed after 'arson' in flat

Man quizzed after 'arson' in flat

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after allegedly holing himself inside a flat and settling light to it.

Three-vehicle smash blocks road

Three-vehicle smash blocks road

A road was blocked after three vehicles were involved in a crash this afternoon.

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Watch: The day's news on KMTV

Watch: The day's news on KMTV

Driver jailed after Christmas Day horror crash

Driver jailed after Christmas Day horror crash

A driver who left three people fighting for their lives after a crash on Christmas Day has been jailed for more than two years.

Councils to keep money raised in business rates

Councils to keep money raised in business rates

Chancellor George Osborne has spread some cheer to councils after announcing they will be allowed to keep all the money they raise in rates.

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