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Mum of toddler hit by car thanks driver

Mum of toddler hit by car thanks driver

The mum of a two-year-old who was hit by a car has thanked the driver for quick reactions which could have saved her son’s life.

'Shocking' abuse uncovered at college for deaf

'Shocking' abuse uncovered at college for deaf

Residents at a college for deaf people were physically harmed by the very people who should have been caring for them, according to inspectors.

Two jailed after perilous Channel Tunnel walk

Two jailed after perilous Channel Tunnel walk

Two Iranian men have been jailed after walking more than 30 miles through the Channel Tunnel in a bid to enter the UK.

Damaged railway to be fully rebuilt at cost of £44m

Damaged railway to be fully rebuilt at cost of £44m

A stretch of railway destroyed in bad weather will not reopen until December... after a multi-million pounds refit.

Man charged after reports of gun on train

Man charged after reports of gun on train

Officers investigating reports that a person boarded a packed rush-hour train with a gun have arrested and charged a man.

Former pub landlord admits High Street bomb hoax

Former pub landlord admits High Street bomb hoax

An elderly man has admitted making a hoax in which he threatened to explode a bomb at a bank.

Police called after woman attacked by dog

Police called after woman attacked by dog

A woman was rushed to hospital after she was attacked by a dog.

Spate of MRSA outbreaks at hospital

Spate of MRSA outbreaks at hospital

The number of cases of MRSA has shot up at a Kent hospital as a result of staff shortages and poor hygiene.

Cricket fan 'deeply affected' after pal's crash death

Cricket fan 'deeply affected' after pal's crash death

A driver who killed a close friend after losing control at the wheel of his Mercedes is due to be sentenced today.

Teenage girls in stable condition after crash

Teenage girls in stable condition after crash

Four friends were on their way to the beach when they were involved in a serious crash.

Hundreds raised after arson attack

Hundreds raised after arson attack

Nearly £500 has been collected in less than a day after an arson attack which has seen a young mother and her son made homeless.

Lorry driver in court over horror crash

Lorry driver in court over horror crash

A lorry driver arrested after a 13-vehicle horror smash could have suffered a medical episode, a court heard.

Four men bailed in murder investigation

Four men bailed in murder investigation

Four men arrested by detectives investigating the alleged murder of a pensioner in his home have been released on bail.

Motorway junction widening starts

Motorway junction widening starts

A £4.8m eight-month project to widen the eastern overbridge at junction 4 of the M20 has begun today.

Concerts line-up revealed

Concerts line-up revealed

A special Proms concert completes the Rochester Castle Concerts line-up - joining Soul Party, Will Young and Status Quo this summer.

Hospital warden 'like little Hitler'

Hospital warden 'like little Hitler'

A carer has been slapped with a fine - after parking in a drop-off zone for just FOUR minutes.

Serial sex offender jailed for an extra six years

Serial sex offender jailed for an extra six years

A predatory paedophile who molested a child while on bail for another sex offence has been jailed for an extra six years.

Wife facing tragedy brings vows forward

Wife facing tragedy brings vows forward

A woman with terminal cancer will renew her wedding vows earlier... after being told she's got just months to live.

Family's tribute to alleged murder victim

Family's tribute to alleged murder victim

The family of a well-known fishmonger who died alongside a mother-of-three in an alleged double murder have praised the "warm, bright and loving" man.

Motorcyclist killed in crash

Motorcyclist killed in crash

A man has died and a woman is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a serious crash in a Kent village.

Police arrest 16 after protesters clash

Police arrest 16 after protesters clash

Police have today confirmed a total of 16 people were arrested during a march involving rival groups.

Serial robber targeted bank days after leaving jail

Serial robber targeted bank days after leaving jail

A robber who held up a bank just three days after his release from an eight-year jail sentence has now been locked up again.

Ukip police candidate to recruit 'parish constables'

Ukip police candidate to recruit 'parish constables'

300 volunteer parish constables will be recruited to beef up Kent Police's "eyes and ears" if Ukip's crime commissioner candidate is elected.

Woman flown to hospital after fall from horse

Woman flown to hospital after fall from horse

A woman has been flown to hospital after a horse riding accident this afternoon.

Woman in critical condition after crash

Woman in critical condition after crash

A woman remains in critical condition after a crash which closed a road for several hours.

Ambulance control under 'extremely high' pressure

Ambulance control under 'extremely high' pressure

Ambulance bosses are calling for public support as demand for their services hits a high.

Heavy metal can rock world record for runner Dave

Heavy metal can rock world record for runner Dave

A father is hoping to break a world record – but may well break himself in the process.

Bus firm launches 'verbal abuse' probe

Bus firm launches 'verbal abuse' probe

A bus company is investigating claims a school pupil was verbally abused by one of its drivers.

Mystery drawings found in former mental health unit

Mystery drawings found in former mental health unit

Haunting wartime images have been discovered painted on the walls of a room at a former mental health unit.

Unique racing tandem bike stolen

Unique racing tandem bike stolen

A rare tandem racing bike - worth thousands - has been stolen in a raid.

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