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Council tops complaints list for children's services

Council tops complaints list for children's services

The county council had the highest number of complaints about education and children's services in the country, a watchdog has revealed.

Three hurt as vehicles collide

Three hurt as vehicles collide

A woman and two men were given first aid at the scene of a crash by firefighters.

Four-vehicle crash causes chaos

Four-vehicle crash causes chaos

Firefighters were called after a vehicle burst into flames following a collision on a motorway.

Snatch-and-run sparks police warning

Snatch-and-run sparks police warning

A thief snatched money from a man's back pocket on a busy street and fled.

Pervert 'real danger to society'

Pervert 'real danger to society'

A man who watched live streams of children being abused online has been caged.

Boy missing for nearly three weeks

Boy missing for nearly three weeks

Officers looking a 15-year-old boy reported missing are appealing for help locate him.

Crash between car and van causes gridlock

Crash between car and van causes gridlock

Motorists are being warned of long delays after a crash on a busy stretch of motorway.

Police issue CCTV image of suspected burglar

Police issue CCTV image of suspected burglar

A walk-in thief has stolen a handbag belonging to a woman in her 90s.

Dancing in the moonlight

Dancing in the moonlight

Clubbers held dance battles in the street after a busy nightclub was evacuated.

Mum who feared losing daughter took her own life

Mum who feared losing daughter took her own life

An impending court case by social services was said to have left a young mother feeling 'like a prisoner in her own home'.

Pool shut after diarrhoea outbreak

Pool shut after diarrhoea outbreak

A busy leisure centre pool could be closed for up to a week for cleaning.

Child abuser 'utterly destroyed' victims' lives

Child abuser 'utterly destroyed' victims' lives

A paedophile who systematically abused three girls has been jailed for 12 years after a judge told him he had "utterly destroyed their lives".

Mystery of 'Roundabout Banksy'

Mystery of 'Roundabout Banksy'

A second mysterious sculpture has appeared on a busy Kent roundabout - yet no one knows where it's come from.

Rail death victim lost friends on train

Rail death victim lost friends on train

An inquest into the death of a teenage girl found dead on train tracks has heard more details about her final hours.

Drunken yob avoids jail

Drunken yob avoids jail

A drunken 18-year-old who bottled two revellers in an unprovoked attack has been spared jail.

Jury retires in baby death trial

Jury retires in baby death trial

A couple accused of causing the death of a baby who suffered "catastrophic" injuries are waiting to learn their fate as the jury considers verdicts.

Thug tried to throw ex out of window

Thug tried to throw ex out of window

A young woman tried to take her own life after her former boyfriend attempted to throw her out of a first-floor window and threatened to stab her dog.

Delays clear after crash on dual carriageway

Delays clear after crash on dual carriageway

Queues have now cleared after a two-car crash blocked part of a busy dual carriageway.

Beer and bands lined up for free festival

Beer and bands lined up for free festival

Rotarians have nearly 40 real ales and 15 ciders ready for their 10th free beer festival and have four four bands lined up to play.

Gangs caught rifling through bins

Gangs caught rifling through bins

Residents are being warned they could become victims of identity fraud after several people were found rummaging through rubbish.

Man seriously hurt in crash with police car

Man seriously hurt in crash with police car

A teenager fears his career as a chef could be over due to the nature of the injuries he suffered when his motorbike collided with a patrol car.

'You must stop, it will rot your brain'

'You must stop, it will rot your brain'

A judge issued a stark warning to a mother convicted of possessing extreme pornography and child sex images after giving her a suspended sentence.

Is this Britain's best cafe?

Is this Britain's best cafe?

Kent eateries are in the running to be named Britain’s Best Cafe.

Two in hospital after four-car crash

Two in hospital after four-car crash

Firefighters had to cut the roof off a car to free a man trapped inside following a collision involving several vehicles.

Teenage burglary suspect arrested

Teenage burglary suspect arrested

Police seized sat navs, watches and phones when they detained a man on suspicion of theft and other offences.

Crash brings motorway to a halt

Crash brings motorway to a halt

A crash between a car and a lorry brought a section of the M2 to a standstill during rush-hour.

Man's body found in town centre park

Man's body found in town centre park

The body of a man has been discovered in a town centre park.

Pervert carer finally behind bars

Pervert carer finally behind bars

A man who sexually assaulted a young boy left in his care more than 20 years ago has been jailed.

Mum's narrow escape after road smash

Mum's narrow escape after road smash

A driver has told of narrowly avoiding being hurt after a road crash involving a lorry.

Council respond amid fears tribute has been painted over

Council respond amid fears tribute has been painted over

A council has responded to fears that street art in tribute to rail victim Taiyah-Grace Peebles has been painted over.

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