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Taxpayers face bill over traveller site

Taxpayers face bill over traveller site

A Kent council has warned residents could foot the bill after a group of travellers left a huge mess after they were evicted from an illegal camp.

Terrifying lorry break-in scenes captured by tourists

Terrifying lorry break-in scenes captured by tourists

Panicked tourists have captured the moment a swarm of potential asylum seekers surrounded a lorry heading for Kent, while six men broke into the back.

Video: Bouncer filmed slapping man outside club

Video: Bouncer filmed slapping man outside club

A woman has pleaded for a bouncer to keep his job after she filmed him slapping a man outside a nightclub in a clip that has attracted 150,000 views.

Air ambulance lands after boy 'falls out of 20ft tree'

Air ambulance lands after boy 'falls out of 20ft tree'

Emergency crews including the air ambulance were called to a village green after a young boy reportedly fell 20ft from a tree.

Benefits couple thank taxpayers for wedding day

Benefits couple thank taxpayers for wedding day

A couple who appeared on Channel 5's Can't Work, Won't Work have thanked taxpayers after using their benefits to pay for the wedding.

Warning after broken bottles hidden on beach

Warning after broken bottles hidden on beach

A warning has gone out after broken bottles were reportedly found on two beaches, with shards stood on end and hidden in grass.

Valerie loses 6st to get into wedding dress 50 years on

Valerie loses 6st to get into wedding dress 50 years on

Parish councillor Valerie Archer was determined to fit into her wedding dress in time for her golden anniversary.

Show jumping mother and daughter caught up in horse box fire

Show jumping mother and daughter caught up in horse box fire

A mother and daughter heading to a show jumping ground had to be rescued from the hard shoulder of the M20 after their horse box caught fire.

Garage boss says losing tribunal will ruin him

Garage boss says losing tribunal will ruin him

The boss of a garage accused of overcharging customers says he has been targeted by vandals and yobs since losing an employment tribunal.

Homes plan unlikely on hazardous waste dump

Homes plan unlikely on hazardous waste dump

Ambitious plans to build luxury homes on land used as an illegal waste dump for two decades are unlikely to be given the go-ahead.

Diversions and travel warning after gas leak

Diversions and travel warning after gas leak

Parents are being warned to make alternative travel arrangements for tomorrow's school run after a major gas leak closed a High Street.

Search widens as concerns grow for missing dog walker

Search widens as concerns grow for missing dog walker

Police officers and rescue teams are expanding their search for a man who went to walk his dog and never returned home.

Driver contacts police after public appeal

Driver contacts police after public appeal

A van driver thought to know important information about a 13 vehicle pile-up has contacted police following an appeal to find him.

Heath fires deliberately started by youths

Heath fires deliberately started by youths

A series of fires across an area of heathland last night are believed to have been deliberately started by a group of youths.

Alcoholic told children he’d smash their faces in

Alcoholic told children he’d smash their faces in

An alcoholic followed pupils into a school and threatened to break their legs, a court heard.

Arrest after theft of toddler's charity collection box

Arrest after theft of toddler's charity collection box

Police have arrested a man after a charity box full of cash to help a seriously ill toddler was swiped from a bank.

Driver cut free from car following smash with tree

Driver cut free from car following smash with tree

Police, fire crews and the air ambulance were all called after a car collided with a wall and then hit a tree.

Police probe arson attack as hay bales are destroyed

Police probe arson attack as hay bales are destroyed

Police and fire crews were called after vandals set fire to hay bales on a Kent farm.

Suspicious car fire is 'under investigation'

Suspicious car fire is 'under investigation'

Fire crews responded to a call that a car was alight in the early hours of this morning.

Man cut free after three car crash

Man cut free after three car crash

A man had to be cut free from his car following a three car crash this afternoon.

Pensioner seriously injured in Detling Hill collision

Pensioner seriously injured in Detling Hill collision

An 83-year-old man suffered serious injuries following a collision in Detling Hill this afternoon and police are appealing for witness information.

Man rescued from flat fire

Man rescued from flat fire

A man thought to be in his 50s has been rescued by fire crews after a blaze started in his flat.

Arson suspect remanded in custody

Arson suspect remanded in custody

A man accused of setting fire to a book shop and causing an estimated £5 million in damage has been remanded in custody.

'I’d like to play Ben in EastEnders forever'

'I’d like to play Ben in EastEnders forever'

EastEnders actor Harry Reid reveals all about playing one of the most talked-about characters on TV - and what he thinks of reaction to THAT gay kiss.

Railway museum site cleared for departure

Railway museum site cleared for departure

A new model railway museum supported by the likes of Roger Daltrey is on track as workers clear the site in preparation for its construction.

Teens spark disturbance on seafront

Teens spark disturbance on seafront

Police were called to a seafront after reports of up to 200 unruly teenagers throwing bottles and jumping on cars.

Kent's Queen's honours in full

Kent's Queen's honours in full

Leading figures in health, law, education and policing are among those to receive recognition for their services in the Queen's honours list.

Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after being hit by car

Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after being hit by car

A pedestrian has been flown to hospital this evening after being hit by a car on the A2.

Woman hit by van

Woman hit by van

A woman is believed to have suffered serious injuries after she was hit by a van.

Do you think he saurus?

Do you think he saurus?

This rare beast has been spotted in outer... Manston! Here's why.

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