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Crash blocks lane of major road

Crash blocks lane of major road

One lane of a major road is blocked after a crash.

Deliveroo's Kent plans

Deliveroo's Kent plans

A nationwide restaurant delivery company whose London workers are striking over proposed pay cuts has revealed its plans for Kent.

Firefighters free woman after three-car smash

Firefighters free woman after three-car smash

Firefighters had to free a woman from wreckage after a three-car crash this afternoon.

Man seen on edge of railway bridge arrested

Man seen on edge of railway bridge arrested

A man who was spotted on the edge of a railway bridge this morning was arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance.

Songs swapped for anxiety sufferers

Songs swapped for anxiety sufferers

A unique musical event helped raise money for a charity that supports people with mental health issues.

GP practice 'failing': Inspectors

GP practice 'failing': Inspectors

A watchdog has raised 'significant' concerns about a doctors' surgery responsible for more than 4,000 patients.

Southern strikes called off

Southern strikes called off

Strikes on the Southern rail line have been called off to allow talks to continue.

Shoplifting, drink-driving and assaulting a police officer

Shoplifting, drink-driving and assaulting a police officer

Here's a roundup of the criminals sentenced in your area this week.

'School buses' won't run after summer holidays

'School buses' won't run after summer holidays

Bus services that take pupils to school have been cancelled ahead of the start of term in September.

Road opens after three-car smash

Road opens after three-car smash

A main road has re-opened several hours after a collision involving three vehicles, which left two people requiring hospital treatment.

Shoe imprint left on mugging victim's head

Shoe imprint left on mugging victim's head

An antique dealer was stamped on so hard during a violent mugging, the imprint of a shoe was left on his head.

Shaw chasing second Olympic medal

Shaw chasing second Olympic medal

Windsurfer Bryony Shaw is hoping to put her London 2012 disappointment behind her in Rio.

Power cut affecting some homes

Power cut affecting some homes

Homes in Tunbridge Wells have been left without electricity this morning.

Hospice rated 'outstanding'

Hospice rated 'outstanding'

The government's health watchdog has praised a Kent charity for providing top of the line end of life care for terminally ill patients.

Men charged over armoured van robbery

Men charged over armoured van robbery

Two men arrested after an alleged robbery attempt on an armoured van, which led to a dramatic police chase, are due in court.

RSPCA: 'The kindest thing to do was put her to sleep'

RSPCA: 'The kindest thing to do was put her to sleep'

A couple allowed their pet's skin condition to get so bad that “thickened rhino skin” replaced fur on half her body.

Challenge for disabled golf

Challenge for disabled golf

A charity supporting brain injury survivors is hosting a golf tournament in Tunbridge Wells.

Warning after lorry driver threatened with chainsaw

Warning after lorry driver threatened with chainsaw

A Kent freight organisation has warned lorry drivers heading into the county - after a trucker was ambushed and threatened with a chainsaw.

Childcare giant expands

Childcare giant expands

A nursery business has bought a rival firm in deal thought to be largest in the sector so far this year.

All aboard for another beer

All aboard for another beer

Better late than never was the motto as the Black Cat Brewery was presented with a certificate for being the best.

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