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Back to driving school for crash constable

Back to driving school for crash constable

A police officer who smashed a patrol car into traffic lights has been ordered to take further training.

Dog death driver comes forward

 Dog death driver comes forward

The hit and run driver responsible for killing a couple's beloved pet dog has come forward following an appeal.

Five gorillas raised in Kent wildlife park found dead

Five gorillas raised in Kent wildlife park found dead

A Kent conservationist has described his devastation after five gorillas he released into the wild as part of an ambitious experiment were found dead.

Crews spend five hours tackling log fire

Crews spend five hours tackling log fire

Firefighters used specialist equipment to tackle a large log fire at a quarry which took five hours to put out.

Tributes to woman who died in public toilets

Tributes to woman who died in public toilets

A woman who collapsed and later died in a city centre toilets has been dubbed a lovely "but incredibly vulnerable person".

Horror as plague of rats infests school footpath

Horror as plague of rats infests school footpath

Health fears have been sparked by dozens of rats infesting a footpath used by hundreds of school children and dog walkers.

Pratt backs young squad to shine

Pratt backs young squad to shine

Head coach Andy Pratt says his promising Canterbury squad can fight for promotion to National 1 this season.

Probe after man killed by train at crossing

Probe after man killed by train at crossing

An investigation is under way after a man was killed by a train at a crossing - leading to nightmare journeys for Southeastern commuters.

Woman dies in public toilets

Woman dies in public toilets

Police officers tried in vain to save a woman found unconscious in a public toilet.

Driver admits causing death of cyclist riding home from work

Driver admits causing death of cyclist riding home from work

A motorist is facing sentence after admitting causing the death of a cyclist riding home from work.

Health trust in special measures amid patient safety fears

Health trust in special measures amid patient safety fears

A health trust responsible for running five hospitals in Kent has been placed into special measures following a damning inspection.

Efits released of pair who tried to get woman into car

Efits released of pair who tried to get woman into car

A young woman shouted for help after two men drove their car onto the pavement in front of her and tried to persuade her to get inside.

Woman suffers seizure at station

Woman suffers seizure at station

Police and ambulance crews were called to a railway station this afternoon after a woman suffered a fit.

Shepherd Neame Kent Cricket League picture gallery

Shepherd Neame Kent Cricket League picture gallery

Action from the weekend's Shepherd Neame Kent Cricket League programme

Yew Tree caravan park name change ‘not linked to Savile’

Yew Tree caravan park name change ‘not linked to Savile’

The name change of a caravan park called Yew Tree is not linked to the police sex crimes investigation of the same name, owners insist.

Schoolgirl mum defies bullies to build a new life

Schoolgirl mum defies bullies to build a new life

A girl targeted by school bullies when she fell pregnant at 13 is taking the next step towards a career after shrugging off abuse.

A2 closed after cyclist crash near Denton

A2 closed after cyclist crash near Denton

Police have closed the A2 in the direction of London between Denton and Canterbury after a cyclist was injured

Billings blasts Kent into semi-finals

Billings blasts Kent into semi-finals

Kent are just one win away from playing in their first one-day final since 2008 after beating Gloucestershire by 24 runs in the quarter-finals.

Woman denies trying to murder three children

Woman denies trying to murder three children

A woman has appeared in court to deny attempting to murder three children in an arson attack.

TV star calls for calm after Bake Off meltdown

TV star calls for calm after Bake Off meltdown

Kent baker Paul Hollywood has called for calm after a contestant's dessert drama on BBC's The Great British Bake-Off caused a Twitter storm.

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