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Man arrested after 'commercial aircraft targeted by laser'

Man arrested after 'commercial aircraft targeted by laser'

02 February 2016

A man has been bailed amid claims a laser light was shone at several commercial planes flying over Kent.

'My fight to save my family's lives'

'My fight to save my family's lives'

02 February 2016

A woman is searching for long-lost relatives in a bid to save her children and grandchildren from an aggressive form of cancer.

Prisoner jailed after biting on guard's thumb

Prisoner jailed after biting on guard's thumb

01 February 2016

A prison officer has told how she heard the sound of teeth grinding on metal as a man in handcuffs attacked her.

Charity moving into retail park...oh no they're not!

Charity moving into retail park...oh no they're not!

31 January 2016

There is confusion about who is taking over the final unit at Neats Court with Cancer Research saying it is moving in but the developers denying it.

Lane reopens on trouble-hit A249

Lane reopens on trouble-hit A249

29 January 2016

A lane of the A249 has reopened - two weeks after it was shut for a burst water main and sinkhole.

Shock prison death figures revealed

Shock prison death figures revealed

28 January 2016

Kent recorded a fifth of all prisoner deaths in South East jails, figures from the Ministry of Justice reveal.

Woman describes baseball bat 'attack'

Woman describes baseball bat 'attack'

28 January 2016

A woman has told of the moment she wrestled a bat from an angry attacker on her lawn, leaving her with injuries including scratches and swelling.

Firms slammed over road and water problems

Firms slammed over road and water problems

28 January 2016

Councillors last night rounded on Highways England and Southern Water over the chaos caused by a major leak on the A249.

Sinkhole road could be partly reopened

Sinkhole road could be partly reopened

27 January 2016

A lane of a busy road which has been closed for more than two weeks due to a burst water main could be reopened within days.

Ambulances may be diverted away from struggling hospital

Ambulances may be diverted away from struggling hospital

27 January 2016

Emergency ambulances could be diverted away from a hospital currently in special measures.

RNLI crews launch 91 times throughout the year

RNLI crews launch 91 times throughout the year

27 January 2016

Lifesaving teams reveal how many times they helped rescue people in danger at sea.

Haulier shut down after driver caught without licence

Haulier shut down after driver caught without licence

27 January 2016

Dangerous driving, insecure loads and one driver who didn't have a valid licence - just some of the reasons it's the end of the road for this haulier.

Lifeboat that rescued radio pirates up for sale

Lifeboat that rescued radio pirates up for sale

27 January 2016

A vessel that saved hundreds of lives, including those of the Radio Caroline crew, is up for sale.

EXCLUSIVE: Firm revealed as town's cinema partner

EXCLUSIVE: Firm revealed as town's cinema partner

26 January 2016

A national chain has been unveiled as the company which will operate an eight-screen cinema being built as part of a £57 million regeneration project.

Asylum seeker influx pushes Kent children out of county

Asylum seeker influx pushes Kent children out of county

25 January 2016

Vulnerable children are being forced out of Kent after an influx of asylum seeker youngsters, social services chiefs claim.

Couple seriously injured in assault

Couple seriously injured in assault

25 January 2016

A 36-year-old is being questioned by police following an attack which left a 50-year-old man seriously injured in hospital.

Pub regulars rally to help family of cancer sufferer Lee

Pub regulars rally to help family of cancer sufferer Lee

23 January 2016

Pub regulars have come together to raise funds for a friend diagnosed with a rare cancer.

Crossing closed due to...patio table

Crossing closed due to...patio table

22 January 2016

Police converged on the Sheppey Crossing this afternoon after motorists were forced to dodge a piece of garden furniture.

Major road to be shut for 'foreseeable future'

Major road to be shut for 'foreseeable future'

22 January 2016

Highways chiefs have admitted that a stretch of the A249 which has been closed for almost two weeks is unlikely to re-open anytime soon.

Probe launched after 'fag butt found in curry'

Probe launched after 'fag butt found in curry'

20 January 2016

A council investigation is under way after a diner claimed he found a discarded cigarette in his curry meal.

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