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Boy, 5, hit by a car

Boy, 5, hit by a car

A five-year-old boy has been hit by a car and taken to hospital by air ambulance.

Burglar jailed after she was caught by a child

Burglar jailed after she was caught by a child

A woman who was caught burgling a home by a small child has been jailed.

From the air: New photos reveal explosion devastation

From the air: New photos reveal explosion devastation

Aerial shots show the aftermath of a series of explosions that destroyed homes as one hero tells how he rescued residents from the burning building.

Teenager slams vile racist grafitti in park

Teenager slams vile racist grafitti in park

A teenager has called for a police investigation after various racist and xenophobic slogans were painted in a park popular with families.

Three arrested over cannabis factories

Three arrested over cannabis factories

Police have arrested three people after millions of pounds worth of cannabis was discovered at an industrial estate in Kent.

Toddler sparks kitchen fire

Toddler sparks kitchen fire

A young child accidentally started a fire in the family home after switching the cooker on.

Woman found face down in hotel swimming pool

Woman found face down in hotel swimming pool

Ambulance crews were called to a Kent spa after a woman found 'face down' in a swimming pool almost drowned.

Man dies at bus stop

Man dies at bus stop

A man has died at a bus stop this evening despite paramedics' attempts to revive him.

Overturned lorry closes road

Overturned lorry closes road

Householders came to the aid of a lorry driver after his truck overturned on a quiet road this evening.

Trial date set for Hatton Garden heist suspects

Trial date set for Hatton Garden heist suspects

Nine men - including two from Kent - are due to stand trial accused of plotting the multi-million pounds Hatton Garden heist.

Boy accused of mallet attack in court

Boy accused of mallet attack in court

A teenager accused of attacking two pupils at a Kent school with a rubber mallet has appeared in court.

Film studio to land at Manston

Film studio to land at Manston

The owners of the former airport have unveiled plans to build a film studio, thousands of homes and swimming facilities at the renamed site.

Murder suspect in court after body found

Murder suspect in court after body found

A woman has appeared in court accused of murder after a man's body was found in a flat.

Man's samurai sword confiscated

Man's samurai sword confiscated

A man who refused to stop when police spotted him clutching a samurai sword has avoided jail.

Jobless numbers down - or are they?

Jobless numbers down - or are they?

Statistics show more than 1,100 people stopped claiming Jobseeker's Allowance last month but the figures have been called into question.

Teacher banned for life after lesbian affair with pupil

Teacher banned for life after lesbian affair with pupil

A Kent teacher who had a sexual affair with a teenage pupil has been banned from teaching for life.

9,500 children at below par primary schools

9,500 children at below par primary schools

The pace of improvement for primary schools in Medway is too slow, Ofsted has found.

New details unveiled for Manston's future

New details unveiled for Manston's future

Manston Airport's owners are to reveal fresh details about its future today - after the airfield shut last year.

Driver held after 'illegal immigrants' found in lorry

Driver held after 'illegal immigrants' found in lorry

A Kent lorry driver is being quizzed by police after 26 suspected illegal immigrants were found in the back of his truck.

Huge rise in child abuse reports in Kent

Huge rise in child abuse reports in Kent

The number of reported sexual offences against children in Kent rose by almost 70% over two years, according to children's charity the NSPCC.

Kent is Europe's top family holiday destination

Kent is Europe's top family holiday destination

A leading travel guide has named Kent as Europe's top family holiday destination - but what makes the county so special?

Loud 'danger' sirens blast across Kent

Loud 'danger' sirens blast across Kent

North Kent was blasted by a loud siren - built to warn of a major explosion, fire or other huge incident at a gas import terminal.

Whatever Europe has to offer, Kent can match it...

Whatever Europe has to offer, Kent can match it...

Kent may have come first in the European holiday destinations, but why stop there? The rest of the top ten have nothing on the garden of England.

Attempted rapist jailed after 'terrifying assault'

Attempted rapist jailed after 'terrifying assault'

A sex attacker is behind bars after his quick-thinking teenage victim stored his phone number during the terrifying assault.

Brother of crash victim 'overwhelmed' by support

Brother of crash victim 'overwhelmed' by support

More than 100 people have paid their respects to a man who tragically lost his life in a two-car crash.

Child suffers head injuries in accident

Child suffers head injuries in accident

The air ambulance has taken a schoolgirl to hospital following an accident this afternoon.

Disgraced politician hides child sex secret

Disgraced politician hides child sex secret

A former council Sheriff hid his conviction for sex offences against children when he attempted to join a group for retired businessmen.

Family's pride as man dies saving friend from tracks

Family's pride as man dies saving friend from tracks

The family of a heroic pensioner who laid down his life to save a friend have spoken of their pride - and devastation - following the rail tragedy.

School's stranger danger warning over 'suspicious' cyclist

School's stranger danger warning over 'suspicious' cyclist

A village primary school has sent out letters after concerns were raised about a mystery cyclist lurking around the site.

Young girl hit by car at roundabout

Young girl hit by car at roundabout

A young girl has been taken to hospital after she was hit by a car at a roundabout this afternoon.

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