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'County must prepare for closure of Calais migrant camps'

'County must prepare for closure of Calais migrant camps'

As the Mayor of Calais says migrant camps will be closed, county council leader Paul Carter warns Kent must be ready.

Man injured after motorway crash

Man injured after motorway crash

A man has been injured after his car went into the central reservation on the M20 this morning.

Man seriously hurt in 'hit-and-run'

Man seriously hurt in 'hit-and-run'

A man in his 40s is being treated in hospital for serious head injuries after being run over by a driver who reportedly fled the scene.

Paedophile who plotted to murder wife is jailed

Paedophile who plotted to murder wife is jailed

A paedophile who was once jailed for plotting to murder his teenage wife is now back behind bars for sexually abusing two children.

Police hunt hit-and-run driver

Police hunt hit-and-run driver

A badly-injured dad has told how he was run down by a motorist who then drove off. Warning: graphic image

Road rage thug strikes driver at busy junction

Road rage thug strikes driver at busy junction

Police are hunting a violent 4x4-driving menace who attacked a Vauxhall Corsa driver while a child looked on.

'This report makes for harrowing reading'

'This report makes for harrowing reading'

The NSPCC has responded to the findings of a report into historic abuse at a church-run children's home in Kent.

Troll jailed for taunting murdered toddler's mother online

Troll jailed for taunting murdered toddler's mother online

A troll who sent vile messages on Twitter to the mother of murdered toddler Jamie Bulger in an act of "breathtaking cruelty" has been locked up.

Where best to catch Pokémon in Kent?

Where best to catch Pokémon in Kent?

The childhood dreams of millions are coming true as 'real' Pokémon begin to descend on the UK.

Child awarded £15m after meningitis blunder

Child awarded £15m after meningitis blunder

A nine-year-old boy has been awarded a multi-million pounds payout after doctors who failed to diagnose meningitis left him brain-damaged.

Elderly woman dies after flat fire

Elderly woman dies after flat fire

A pensioner has lost her fight for life after suffering serious burns when a blaze broke out in her home.

Twisters spotted over Kent

Twisters spotted over Kent

Several twisters - or funnel clouds - were spotted over Kent in 2016.

Thieves steal thousands from Apprentice candidate's centre

Thieves steal thousands from Apprentice candidate's centre

Heartless thugs smashed their way into an indoor play centre owned by a former Apprentice contestant, vandalising the building and stealing cash.

Ex-gang member and stab victim's mum speak out

Ex-gang member and stab victim's mum speak out

School pupils were taught about the dangers of getting involved with criminal gangs and knives by two people who experienced the effects first-hand.

Human cannonball death: Stunt boss pleads guilty

Human cannonball death: Stunt boss pleads guilty

A stunt company and its director have pleaded guilty to failing in their duty of care to a stuntman who died following a human cannonball act.

Disturbing legacy of CofE children's home

Disturbing legacy of CofE children's home

Overdoses, suicide attempts and mental health problems... the horrific legacy of Kendall House lives with former residents to this day.

'Harrowing' findings of cruelty at children's home

'Harrowing' findings of cruelty at children's home

A damning report has revealed how bosses at a Church of England children's home forcibly drugged children as young as 11 and used straitjackets.

Man charged after woman 'racially abused'

Man charged after woman 'racially abused'

A man has been charged with two offences after a woman was reportedly racially abused in the street.

Police probe after cyclists 'racially abused' in street

Police probe after cyclists 'racially abused' in street

Police are investigating an alleged incident of racial abuse hurled at two cyclists.

Take a tour through time

Take a tour through time

Tours of Gravesend's clock tower, built in 1887 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, will be taking place to mark it's new makeover.

Witness appeal after police car crash

Witness appeal after police car crash

Officers are appealing for information after a British Transport Police vehicle responding to an emergency call collided with another car.

Unconscious man found on cycle path

Unconscious man found on cycle path

A man in his 60s was taken to hospital with head injuries after an accident near a dam.

How Kent shaped David Cameron's premiership

How Kent shaped David Cameron's premiership

Kent played a significant part in the fortunes of David Cameron over his six years as Prime Minister. Political Editor Paul Francis looks at his term.

Nurse struck off after drug mistakes put patients at risk

Nurse struck off after drug mistakes put patients at risk

A nurse has been struck off after a litany of prescription errors put her patients “at real risk of significant harm”.

Rapist who attacked virgin jailed for nine years

Rapist who attacked virgin jailed for nine years

A man has been put behind bars for nine years after raping a virgin he met on the internet.

Three-vehicle smash on M2

Three-vehicle smash on M2

Motorists faced delays on the M2 this morning after a crash between three vehicles.

Anglers save man's life in early-morning rescue

Anglers save man's life in early-morning rescue

Three fishermen pulled a man to safety after they discovered him floating in the sea.

Body of woman in 30s found in woodland

Body of woman in 30s found in woodland

A huge emergency response in a quiet area saw police and ambulance crews rush to a small woodland, where the body of a woman in her 30s was found.

Body of woman in her 30s found in woodland

Body of woman in her 30s found in woodland

Police have confirmed a huge emergency response to a quiet area was sparked by the discovery of the body of a young woman in woodland.

Len Goodman to waltz out of Strictly Come Dancing

Len Goodman to waltz out of Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing head judge, Len Goodman, has decided it's time to take off his dancing shoes.

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