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Banned driver crashed car and reported it stolen

Banned driver crashed car and reported it stolen

A property developer who smashed his car into a parked vehicle and then reported it stolen has been jailed.

‘If they’re disabled, as wrong as it is, I play on it’

‘If they’re disabled, as wrong as it is, I play on it’

A Kent company has been exposed for pressure-selling to vulnerable pensioners, with one salesman calling a client a "dirty ****".

Teen falls 20ft from scaffolding

Teen falls 20ft from scaffolding

A teenager has been taken to hospital after he fell 20ft from scaffolding.

Attempted murder arrest after double shooting

Attempted murder arrest after double shooting

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men were flown to hospital with gunshot wounds.

Hot air balloon unexpectedly lands in school

Hot air balloon unexpectedly lands in school

A hot air balloon caused a flurry of excitement when it unexpectedly landed in a school field.

Paramount contracts could be heading east

Paramount contracts could be heading east

Chinese companies may get preferential treatment for contracts to build a £3.2 billion entertainment resort in Kent in exchange for future investment.

Level crossing fault closes road

Level crossing fault closes road

A road is closed this morning following a fault with a level crossing.

Bungalow roof collapses during fire

Bungalow roof collapses during fire

A couple have been left homeless after the roof of their bungalow collapsed during a fire.

'Adventurous and kind' woman dies after care failings

'Adventurous and kind' woman dies after care failings

A woman died after being discharged from a mental health unit with a fatal dose of a prescription drug and no guidelines on how much to take.

Ferry company reviewing policy after dog’s death on crossing

Ferry company reviewing policy after dog’s death on crossing

A woman wants the regulations changed after her dog died when it was made to stay in her car on a ferry.

'My son was not a racist, drunk or violent man'

'My son was not a racist, drunk or violent man'

The mother of a man brutally murdered in a row over a shower says her 'kind and caring' son had his character destroyed by his killer's defence team.

Scammers steal £100 from 88-year-old in charity shop

Scammers steal £100 from 88-year-old in charity shop

Police are asking for help to identify two women believed to have stolen £100 from a pensioner’s purse while she was in a charity shop.

Thug jailed for screwdriver attack

Thug jailed for screwdriver attack

A father-of-six stabbed a man five times with a screwdriver and hit him on the head with a pole after he believed his children had been assaulted.

Baby-death charity seeks £25k

Baby-death charity seeks £25k

A new stall has been set up at a hospital in a fundraising effort to support bereaved parents with counselling.

Man arrested after 'aggressive' roof incident

Man arrested after 'aggressive' roof incident

A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage after "climbing onto the roof of a building".

Man charged after home set alight

Man charged after home set alight

Officers have charged a man with arson after a home was allegedly set alight in the early hours.

Parrot's 50-hour jaunt comes to an end

Parrot's 50-hour jaunt comes to an end

Tired and hungry following two days away, Sky the macaw has returned home after being coaxed from a tree by a workman.

Police praised for keeping people safe

Police praised for keeping people safe

The county's police force has received a glowing report from Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary for keeping people safe and reducing crime.

Stranger danger fears after man approaches boy

Stranger danger fears after man approaches boy

Police are investigating after a man in a car approached a 10-year-old boy.

Thieves smash their way into autistic care home

Thieves smash their way into autistic care home

Police are hunting thieves who smashed their way into the residential home of a registered charity.

Woman taken to hospital after crash

Woman taken to hospital after crash

Paramedics and firefighters were called to a rural road after a driver crashed a car into a bank.

'Hoarder' left 36 rabbits in terrible conditions

'Hoarder' left 36 rabbits in terrible conditions

A 61-year-old woman described as a 'hoarder' kept 36 rabbits in conditions so bad that four were found dead and a further four had to be put down.

Third of ambulances fail to reach emergency calls in time

Third of ambulances fail to reach emergency calls in time

A third of ambulances called to life-threatening emergencies in Kent fail to reach patients in the target time.

Kent 'serial killer victim' died from drug overdose: Court

Kent 'serial killer victim' died from drug overdose: Court

A Kent man alleged to have been murdered by a gay serial killer died from a drugs overdose, a court heard.

'Let them wear poppies', MP tells FIFA president

'Let them wear poppies', MP tells FIFA president

A Kent MP has urged the FIFA president to reverse the decision banning England and Scotland's football teams from wearing poppies on November 11.

Tragic death crash 'followed road race'

Tragic death crash 'followed road race'

Two drivers were racing each other on a 40mph road just moments before a 23-year-old was tragically killed, a court heard.

Mill deal announcement was mistake

Mill deal announcement was mistake

A plan to re-open a major steel works is being discussed but no agreement is yet in place - despite one of the parties saying it was a done deal.

‘Daunting’ bridge to be replaced

‘Daunting’ bridge to be replaced

Millions are to be spent on a new bridge and improved walkways among improvements to connect existing communities with Ebbsfleet Garden City.

PM questioned over Lower Thames Crossing

PM questioned over Lower Thames Crossing

The government is said to be getting ready to make a decision on the Lower Thames Crossing after 47,000 responses to the public consultation.

Six arrests after 'burglary' at cannabis house

Six arrests after 'burglary' at cannabis house

Police chased a van after men were spotted going in and out of a house where cannabis plants were later found.

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