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Minor argument led to knife attack

Minor argument led to knife attack

A man with a history of violence has been jailed for nine years after a judge said there was a big risk he could reoffend.

Schoolboy loses memory after mass brawl

Schoolboy loses memory after mass brawl

A teenager has lost all his memories from the past six months after being badly injured when fighting broke out on a beach.

Missing teen found

Missing teen found

A 14-year-old boy missing from his home for more than 24 hours has been found safe and well.

Fisherman finds unexploded war shell

Fisherman finds unexploded war shell

A road has been cordoned off and experts called in following the discovery of an anti-tank bazooka.

Concrete blocks spill onto carriageway

Concrete blocks spill onto carriageway

Drivers faced delays after a lorry shed a load of stone bricks onto a dual carriageway.

Fire after lorry and tankers collide

Fire after lorry and tankers collide

All lanes of the M25 have now reopened after a crash between a lorry and two tankers caused big delays.

Cars damaged by falling tree

Cars damaged by falling tree

Fire crews were called amid fears people could be trapped inside their vehicles after a strong winds felled a tree.

Firm fined over botched demolition

Firm fined over botched demolition

A firm has been fined for a botched building demolition which saw shoppers run for cover as debris rained down on a high street.

Thugs in balaclavas raid betting shop

Thugs in balaclavas raid betting shop

Police are hunting three men who burgled a betting shop overnight.

Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car

Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car

A woman has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being knocked down by a car on a busy route.

Ferry suspended amid safety fears

Ferry suspended amid safety fears

A pontoon has been closed to the public after being deemed unsafe, meaning passengers can no longer travel on the ferry that uses it.

Police to routinely use drones in fight against crime

Police to routinely use drones in fight against crime

Kent police are to start using drones at the scene of crashes, in the search for missing people and at crime scenes.

Woman 'sexually assaulted friend as she slept'

Woman 'sexually assaulted friend as she slept'

A woman on trial accused of sexually assaulting her friend has told a court her alleged victim had consented to a threesome.

Security stepped up for gay pride parade after terror attacks

Security stepped up for gay pride parade after terror attacks

Organisers of a popular LGBT celebration have held talks with counter-terrorism specialists ahead of the colourful spectacle this weekend.

Cyclist dies after crash

Cyclist dies after crash

Tributes have been paid to a cyclist who has died several days after being seriously injured when a car overtook a lorry and crashed.

Road blocked after crash

Road blocked after crash

A route between two main roads is reportedly impassible following an accident.

Travellers arrive at community fields

Travellers arrive at community fields

A group of travellers has parked up on a community centre's fields.

Drunk dad smashed lamppost and fled on three wheels

Drunk dad smashed lamppost and fled on three wheels

A drink-driving dad who smashed into a street light before leading police on a half-mile chase on three wheels as sparks flew has been jailed.

Man found unconscious behind the wheel

Man found unconscious behind the wheel

A man in his 30s was found unconscious at the wheel of his car and rushed to hospital in a “life threatening condition”.

Strong winds bring scaffolding down

Strong winds bring scaffolding down

Strong winds have sent scaffolding on a former fire station crashing to the ground.

Raiders smash their way into supermarket

Raiders smash their way into supermarket

Four men have been arrested by police after burglars smashed their way into a town's supermarket and stole cigarettes.

Pregnant nurse avoids jail for killing father-of-five in crash

Pregnant nurse avoids jail for killing father-of-five in crash

A heavily pregnant nurse who is due to give birth in the next fortnight has avoided jail for causing the death of a motorcyclist in a crash.

Brutal attack in pub's toilet

Brutal attack in pub's toilet

A thug who pummelled a man unconscious on a toilet floor before rampaging through a pub has been ordered to pay £1,000 in compensation to his victim.

High winds cause road and rail disruption

High winds cause road and rail disruption

A severe weather warning has been issued for wind as the county is lashed by strong gusts and heavy rain.

Robber jailed for hammer raid

Robber jailed for hammer raid

A robber who threatened a store worker with a hammer during a raid has been handed a 10-year extended jail sentence.

Tories best placed to manage Brexit and economy: Kent poll

Tories best placed to manage Brexit and economy: Kent poll

Despite a stuttering campaign, people think the Conservatives are best placed to handle Brexit, say Kent voters.

Cafe boss groped staff

Cafe boss groped staff

A man has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two former waitresses.

Historic England nod for pioneer

Historic England nod for pioneer

Special status has been given to the work of a Kent architect who designed war memorials across England.

Historic vessel saviour dies

Historic vessel saviour dies

A ship which rescued thousands of allied troops in 1940 would have ended up in the scrapyard if it were not for the actions of a Kent man.

Archbishop: Islam needs to take responsibility for terror

Archbishop: Islam needs to take responsibility for terror

Dr Justin Welby called on religious leaders to take responsibility for evil acts perpetrated in the name of faith.

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