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Smoking banned in cars with child passengers

Smoking banned in cars with child passengers

Smokers who light up while driving with child passengers could now face a fine of £50, as divisive new legislation comes into effect today.

'We want to stop another tragedy like Sacha's'

'We want to stop another tragedy like Sacha's'

The grief-stricken parents of tragic Sacha Wheeler say only the closure of the rail crossing where she was killed will ensure it never happens again.

Driver jailed over biker's horror injuries

Driver jailed over biker's horror injuries

A court has heard how a 20-year-old's dreams of joining the fire service or military have been ruined by a motorist who had been drinking.

Man in critical condition after being hit by crane

Man in critical condition after being hit by crane

A man has been flown to hospital with serious head injuries after being hit by a crane at an industrial site.

Pair in court after acid thrown in woman's face

Pair in court after acid thrown in woman's face

Two brothers arrested in Kent after a woman was seriously injured in an acid attack have appeared in court.

Road closed after lorry smashes into bridge

Road closed after lorry smashes into bridge

Trains are likely to be disrupted for the rest of the day after a lorry smashed into a railway bridge, causing severe damage.

Thanet among most deprived areas in the country

Thanet among most deprived areas in the country

Shock new figures reveal how Thanet ranks as one of the poorest parts of the country - and deprivation has worsened in the past five years.

Warning as stalker tries to grab schoolgirl

Warning as stalker tries to grab schoolgirl

A school has issued a warning for pupils to be on their guard after a man stalked a 14-year-old girl for several days before trying to grab her.

Refuse worker crushed to death by reversing dustcart

Refuse worker crushed to death by reversing dustcart

A worker was crushed and killed by a reversing dustcart at a recycling depot after the driver disabled a vehicle safety feature, an inquest heard.

London Paramount opening date pushed back... again

London Paramount opening date pushed back... again

A huge entertainment complex set to be built in Kent has had its opening date pushed back for the second time since plans were announced.

Devastated parents pay tribute to beach death man

Devastated parents pay tribute to beach death man

The parents of a 28-year-old ex-decorator have paid tribute to their son who died after consuming a fatal cocktail of drugs and alcohol.

Man trapped as floor collapses at warehouse

Man trapped as floor collapses at warehouse

A man freed by emergency crews after becoming trapped when a floor collapsed in a warehouse has been taken to hospital.

Accident involving a lorry and fuel spillage

Accident involving a lorry and fuel spillage

One lane of a motorway was closed this morning after an accident involving a lorry and fuel spillage.

Kitchen fire cafe is back in business

Kitchen fire cafe is back in business

A cafe owner is delighted his business has risen from the ashes after fire ripped through it last month.

Teen locked up for endangering passengers

Teen locked up for endangering passengers

A teenager who almost caused a “catastrophic” train crash after concrete was piled on a railway line has been locked up for six months.

Town to get £2m museum

Town to get £2m museum

A museum celebrating a town's history is set to go ahead - thanks to a £2m lottery grant.

US man faces deportation over 'fake' fiancee

US man faces deportation over 'fake' fiancee

An American man could be forced to leave the UK after a decade - because the authorities think his relationship is fake.

Woman arrested after stabbing

Woman arrested after stabbing

A 21-year-old man has thanked those who came to his rescue after a vicious attack.

Corbyn speech ignores immigration concerns

Corbyn speech ignores immigration concerns

He spoke about refugees and international affairs and the problems in the Middle East. But on immigration, the Labour leader was silent

Driver cleared over motorbike tragedy

Driver cleared over motorbike tragedy

A woman has been found not guilty of causing the death of a motorcyclist in an accident which also left a child with severe brain injuries.

Pair deny involvement in Hatton Garden jewel heist

Pair deny involvement in Hatton Garden jewel heist

Two men accused of being part of a multimillion pound jewellery heist at Hatton Garden have denied having any involvement.

Teen arrested in connection with sexual assault

Teen arrested in connection with sexual assault

A teenage boy has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault on Deal beach last Thursday.

TV couple share their top tips in guide to life

TV couple share their top tips in guide to life

Sandwich couple Steph and Dom Parker have been promoting their new book Steph and Dom’s guide to life.

Lanterns lit to remember much-loved dad

Lanterns lit to remember much-loved dad

Hundreds of well-wishers have paid tribute to a gentle giant who fell to his death at the Maidstone TV Studios.

Narrowboat collision sparks dramatic rescue

Narrowboat collision sparks dramatic rescue

A woman was rescued from the River Medway this afternoon after her narrowboat collided with another craft.

Family jailed for 'savage' violence over barking dogs

Family jailed for 'savage' violence over barking dogs

A family erupted into violence - wielding a machete, hammer, and baseball bat - and leaving two victims with fractured skulls.

Road reopens after crash

Road reopens after crash

A key road has reopened after a crash between a motorbike and a van.

Son fleeces sick mother out of £90k

Son fleeces sick mother out of £90k

This gambling addict fleeced his dementia-suffering mother out of £90k - then blew it all on the roulette wheel.

Video: Motorway delays after two-vehicle fireball

Video: Motorway delays after two-vehicle fireball

A stretch of the M20 has reopened following a serious car and caravan fire.

Biker killed in crash named

Biker killed in crash named

A motorcyclist who died in a crash which left another biker with serious injuries has been named.

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