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Boy born with brain damage to get millions

Boy born with brain damage to get millions

A boy badly brain-damaged at birth has won a multimillion-pounds damages package at the High Court.

Shaw ready for Rio

Shaw ready for Rio

Windsurfer Bryony Shaw has been meticulous during her build-up to the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Police probe huge barn blaze

Police probe huge barn blaze

Police are investigating the cause of a huge fire which ripped through an industrial unit on a farm.

Travellers set up camp on cricket pitch

Travellers set up camp on cricket pitch

A group of travellers have set up camp on Tunbridge Wells common and have reportedly started a bonfire.

Warning after foxes chew through car brake lines

Warning after foxes chew through car brake lines

Motorists are being warned to check their brake lines before driving after foxes damaged six cars.

Chiropractor filmed and molested female patients

Chiropractor filmed and molested female patients

A chiropractor used a hidden camera to film female patients and touched them inappropriately.

Burglars caught on CCTV - despite pouring milk on video equipment

Burglars caught on CCTV - despite pouring milk on video equipment

Two burglars who stole thousands of pounds of tools from a building site - and then unsuccessfully tried to destroy video evidence - have been jailed.

BBQ fire destroys bins and fence

BBQ fire destroys bins and fence

Bins, a fence and parts of a wall were destroyed after a gas barbecue caught fire at the weekend.

Father crushed by own car

Father crushed by own car

A 68-year-old man died after being pinned against a wall by his own car after he got out to defrost the windows, an inquest heard.

Images released in high-value theft investigation

Images released in high-value theft investigation

Police have released images of men they believe may be involved in a high value theft from a golf club.

A21 closed in both directions

A21 closed in both directions

An accident has caused the temporary closure of both lanes of the A21 near Tonbridge.

Bonfire sparks roof blaze

Bonfire sparks roof blaze

Sparks from a bonfire are believed to have caused a fire in a building under construction last night.

Road shut both directions after crash

Road shut both directions after crash

A busy road has been closed after a three-vehicle crash.

Rail crash passenger 'offered £4 compensation'

Rail crash passenger 'offered £4 compensation'

A passenger on a train which crashed into a tractor claims he has only been offered £4 compensation after being blamed for not completing the journey.

Death crash trial collapses

Death crash trial collapses

A van driver accused of causing the death of a pensioner in a crash is to face a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict.

Former cinema site sold after collapse of previous deal

Former cinema site sold after collapse of previous deal

A former cinema site which has been vacant for 15 years has finally been sold.

Van driver 'killed pensioner while distracted by dog'

Van driver 'killed pensioner while distracted by dog'

A van driver knocked down and killed an elderly pedestrian while distracted by his dog on the passenger seat, a court heard.

WATCH: More snow hits Kent

WATCH: More snow hits Kent

More snow showers have hit the western part of the county this evening and as temperatures fall, some say it's even settling.

Man to cycle 54 miles in memory of relatives

Man to cycle 54 miles in memory of relatives

A man is preparing to cycle 54 miles in memory of his father and uncle who both died from heart attacks.

Prince is dead - we remember his Hop Farm performance

Prince is dead - we remember his Hop Farm performance

As tributes flood in for pop superstar Prince, we recall his breathtaking performance in Kent.

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