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Four cars involved in M2 crash

Four cars involved in M2 crash

Drivers have been warned to expect long delays on the M2 this afternoon after an accident between Gillingham and Sittingbourne.

Gun spotted in terraced street

Gun spotted in terraced street

A man and woman have been arrested after armed police were deployed to a residential street to reports a gun had been seen.

Scooter crash leaves boy, 13, with life-changing injuries

Scooter crash leaves boy, 13, with life-changing injuries

A mother has warned children to stay safe on the roads after her young son was knocked off his scooter and suffered serious injuries.

Flan-flinging contest will have international flavour

Flan-flinging contest will have international flavour

A high-profile Japanese team are to fly in to Maidstone to take part in this year's World Custard Pie Championships.

Family reunited with life-saving passer-by

Family reunited with life-saving passer-by

A family saved from a fire by a stranger who spotted flames coming from the side of their home have been reunited with their "guardian angel".

Owners call for law change after dog attack

Owners call for law change after dog attack

A couple have launched a petition calling for a change in the law after their dog was viciously attacked by a mastiff let off the lead.

War couple reach their platinum anniversary

War couple reach their platinum anniversary

A couple who met during the Second World War and married just after VE Day are celebrating their platinum wedding anniversary.

Police boss Barnes 'axes youth tsar post'

Police boss Barnes 'axes youth tsar post'

Kent police commissioner Ann Barnes is set to scrap her controversial youth tsar post after two disastrous appointments.

Ukip councillor investigated over social media posts

Ukip councillor investigated over social media posts

Ukip is investigating a Thanet councillor for posting 'potentially offensive material' on social media.

Repeat burglar jailed for break-ins

Repeat burglar jailed for break-ins

Burglar John Vidler has been jailed after using a garden ornament to break into an Edenbridge home.

A missing Kent man has been found

A missing Kent man has been found

A 51-year-old man missing from his Staplehurst home has been found safe.

Brave Phoebe gets her Disney dream

Brave Phoebe gets her Disney dream

A little girl’s wish has been granted by a national charity which works to make sick children’s dreams come true.

Student burnt in horrific steam explosion

Student burnt in horrific steam explosion

A student suffered burns when a plastic cup full of boiling water exploded in his face - prompting his family to call for the town's A&E to stay open.

Woman on phone hears friend hit and killed by car

Woman on phone hears friend hit and killed by car

A woman has described the moment her friend was hit and killed by a car while she was talking to her on the phone.

Drug dealers jailed after police sting

Drug dealers jailed after police sting

Two Thanet drug dealers have been jailed after another investigation into the supply of drugs in the area.

Ferry firm's place in Dover is confirmed

Ferry firm's place in Dover is confirmed

An order to ban Dover ferry company MyFerryLink from operating has been formally quashed.

Lifeboat launched to search for suicidal man

Lifeboat launched to search for suicidal man

HM Coastguard and lifeboat crews were called out in the early hours to search for a missing man, thought to be suicidal.

Long queues into Dover on A20

Long queues into Dover on A20

Traffic was yesterday at a standstill on the A20 approach to Dover because of speed restrictions and traffic lights.

Man arrested for dangerous driving

Man arrested for dangerous driving

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after several parked cars were hit in and around the village of Meopham

Long delays after crash involving caravan

Long delays after crash involving caravan

Motorists were caught up in long delays following a crash on Bluebell Hill.

Person reported on railway station roof

Person reported on railway station roof

A person has been spotted on the roof of a busy railway station this evening.

Young people ‘forced to sleep out on the streets’

Young people ‘forced to sleep out on the streets’

A charity boss said there is a “hidden population” of homeless young people forced to live on the streets in Medway.

Mother and daughter among triple fatal crash victims

Mother and daughter among triple fatal crash victims

Two victims of a crash that killed three people were a mother and her daughter, an inquest has revealed.

Doctors face High Court trial over teacher's death

Doctors face High Court trial over teacher's death

A landmark case against a health trust and two doctors accused of the manslaughter of a teacher following childbirth could be tried at the High Court.

Man found dead in park named

Man found dead in park named

Friends, family and colleagues have paid tribute to a man who was found dead in an area of parkland earlier this month.

Young man in horror motorbike crash in Thailand

Young man in horror motorbike crash in Thailand

The family of a 22-year-old who underwent brain surgery after a serious accident in Thailand are appealing for help to cover huge medical costs.

Murder accused appears in court after double stabbing

Murder accused appears in court after double stabbing

Patrick Murphy, who is accused of murdering his father and stabbing his brother, has appeared in court but entered no pleas.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

Which pop star appeared to a girl in a coma? What world record attempt put a man in A&E? Test your news knowledge with the Friday News Quiz.

Dramatic car birth after mum advised to leave hospital

Dramatic car birth after mum advised to leave hospital

A mum told she could leave hospital because her baby was not expected for the best part of a day ended up giving birth in her car just minutes later.

Trapped in debt spiral – just to buy food

Trapped in debt spiral – just to buy food

Figures finally out from a controversial Wonga-funded survey have revealed that people are mostly getting high interest loans to put food on the table

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