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Arrests after motorists stung in fraud

Arrests after motorists stung in fraud

Three men have been arrested after reports motorists were being stopped and asked for cash in exchange for jewellery.

Cyclist dies in crash

Cyclist dies in crash

A 63-year-old cyclist has died after swerving off a cycle path and colliding with a car.

Dramatic footage shows warden being mowed down

Dramatic footage shows warden being mowed down

Shocking footage has been released of a traffic warden being knocked down by a car in a hit and run as police continue to hunt the driver responsible.

Drugs, risky sex, blackmail, and now murder

Drugs, risky sex, blackmail, and now murder

Two murder cases have put the spotlight on the gay dating app Grindr. For many men it's a convenient way to meet up - but there is a darker side...

Father and son tackled violent shoplifter

Father and son tackled violent shoplifter

A have-a-go hero who was once arrested for attacking an intruder has again taken the law his own hands - this time by tackling a violent shoplifter.

Football club 'devastated' after burglary

Football club 'devastated' after burglary

A football club has been targeted in a heartbreaking burglary that will 'put them back years'.

‘I want my mum to be there on my big day’

‘I want my mum to be there on my big day’

A daughter whose mum has cancer for a third time is trying to raise thousands of pounds so she can live, and make it to her wedding.

Middle-aged pervert arrested in police sting

Middle-aged pervert arrested in police sting

A 55-year-old who arranged to meet an 11-year-old girl for sex, has been sent to prison after being snared by child protection officers.

Murder probe continues after pensioner found dead

Murder probe continues after pensioner found dead

Police remain at a stables after a man who worked there was found dead with head injuries.

No delays on Max's watch

No delays on Max's watch

A schoolboy has already achieved one of his ultimate life goals after getting to spend an unforgettable day as a train conductor.

Ram-raid at fine food hall

Ram-raid at fine food hall

A stolen van was used to ram the wall of a shop in a late night burglary attempt just a week after a break-in.

Teens arrested after police chase

Teens arrested after police chase

Two teenagers are in custody on suspicion of stealing a car, carrying a weapon and drug dealing.

Thousands raised in one day for prisoner of war's funeral

Thousands raised in one day for prisoner of war's funeral

More than £5,000 has been raised to give a war veteran an appropriate send-off after it emerged he may be given a pauper's funeral.

Thug breaks police officer's nose during arrest

Thug breaks police officer's nose during arrest

A yob who headbutted a police officer as he was being arrested for criminal damage, breaking his nose, has been locked up.

War hero, 92, falls down 14ft care home laundry shaft

War hero, 92, falls down 14ft care home laundry shaft

An investigation has been launched into how an elderly man, who is virtually deaf and blind, fell 14ft down a laundry shaft at a care home.

Teen missing for almost a year

Teen missing for almost a year

A 17-year-old girl who has been missing since February may be with a man in his twenties.

Question mark hangs over future of east Kent hospitals

Question mark hangs over future of east Kent hospitals

Some hospitals in east Kent will be downgraded to make way for a super site.

Dad found with more indecent images

Dad found with more indecent images

A dad who swapped indecent images of children and claimed he did so in a bid to frame perverts has been caught viewing such pictures again.

Teen in court facing murder charge

Teen in court facing murder charge

A teenager has appeared at crown court accused of murder after a man was "killed with one punch" in an argument.

The mannequin challenge - on trampolines

The mannequin challenge - on trampolines

This version of the online 'freezing' video craze was a little more difficult than most.

Teen arrested for forcing his way into house

Teen arrested for forcing his way into house

A 16-year-old boy remains in custody this afternoon after police were called to a disturbance last night.

Pair jailed for violent robbery

Pair jailed for violent robbery

Two men have been jailed for an unprovoked, violent robbery on a man after he was invited to a party.

Label firm fined £160k after staff accident

Label firm fined £160k after staff accident

A seal and label producing company has been fined after a worker had his hand drawn into a printing press while cleaning a blade.

Met join search for missing woman

Met join search for missing woman

The Met Police has sent specialist dogs to help in the search for a woman who went missing from a hospital almost 20 years ago.

'The scariest night of my life'

'The scariest night of my life'

A man has told how he was trapped in the darkness for hours after slipping down an 80ft embankment.

Road closed following crash

Road closed following crash

A busy route has been shut after a car hit a telegraph pole.

Police watchdog to investigate sea death

Police watchdog to investigate sea death

A police watchdog is set to investigate previous contact officers had concerning a woman who died after being rescued from the sea.

House building at lowest level for 24 years: Farron

House building at lowest level for 24 years: Farron

Building homes on green land is needed if we're to solve Britain's housing crisis, said Lib Dem leader Tim Farron during a visit to Kent.

New Zealand teachers recruited to stave off classroom crisis

New Zealand teachers recruited to stave off classroom crisis

Kent education chiefs have travelled as far as New Zealand to plug a serious teaching gap.

Mixed news expected in Autumn Statement

Mixed news expected in Autumn Statement

Is this D-Day for the Lower Thames Crossing? Predictions are flying around for Kent ahead of the first post-Brexit Autumn Statement.

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