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Kent recruits its first full-time firefighters in 10 years

Kent recruits its first full-time firefighters in 10 years

Would-be firefighters are being invited to apply for the first full-time posts advertised in Kent for a decade.

Neighbours oppose plans for new air ambulance base

Neighbours oppose plans for new air ambulance base

A new air ambulance base at one of Kent's airports will send property prices plummeting, neighbours have claimed.

Paedophile admits arranging to meet boy in park

Paedophile admits arranging to meet boy in park

A man caught in a sting by an anti-paedophile group has admitted arranging to meet a 13-year-old boy for sex.

Dangerous driver jailed after crash seriously injures teenagers

Dangerous driver jailed after crash seriously injures teenagers

A driver has been jailed after crashing into a beauty salon, seriously injuring himself and two teenagers and causing thousands of pounds of damage.

Caravan fire sparks huge smoke cloud

Caravan fire sparks huge smoke cloud

A safety cordon was set up as fire crews tackled a caravan blaze.

Car ends up tree

Car ends up tree

A road has been cleared after this car ended up a tree.

Busy road blocked by police

Busy road blocked by police

Motorists are being diverted following an accident involving a bus.

Road reopens after car crashes into tree

Road reopens after car crashes into tree

A woman had to be rescued from a vehicle by firefighters.

Road reopens after crash

Road reopens after crash

Traffic delays have eased on a busy route after a crash.

Juror faces jail after failing to turn up at court

Juror faces jail after failing to turn up at court

A judge has taken the unusual step or ordering the arrest of a man who didn't turn up for jury service.

'Cocaine, cash and heroin' seized in drug bust

'Cocaine, cash and heroin' seized in drug bust

Six people have been bailed following the seizure of class A drugs after police and armed officers stormed a house.

Man attacked by bike thug on railway bridge

Man attacked by bike thug on railway bridge

Police are hunting a cyclist thug who rode up to a man on a railway bridge and punched him in the face.

Renewed appeal after stabbing

Renewed appeal after stabbing

Police are hoping more witnesses to a stabbing will come forward after violence erupted in a busy town centre.

Teenage girl 'gang-raped after asking for directions'

Teenage girl 'gang-raped after asking for directions'

A 16-year-old drunk girl was led to a "grubby" flat and repeatedly raped by four men after asking for directions, a court heard.

Delays clear after three-car crash

Delays clear after three-car crash

Motorists experienced delays after a three vehicle crash on a busy main road.

French vineyard launch defies English weather

French vineyard launch defies English weather

The president of one of France’s longest-established champagne families braved the rain to break ground on his first vineyard in Kent.

Catch the nightingale’s song – while you can

Catch the nightingale’s song – while you can

Nature’s superstar soloist is coming to Medway, possibly for one of the last times.

Killer died on psychiatric hospital hike

Killer died on psychiatric hospital hike

A man who throttled his partner before piling furniture on top of her and telling police "I am Gladys," died on a psychiatric hospital hike.

Manston's best hopes of re-opening remain with RiverOak says Sir Roger

Manston's best hopes of re-opening remain with RiverOak says Sir Roger

North Thanet parliamentary hopeful Sir Roger Gale queries news of another Manston contender.

Man arrested after roof escape bid

Man arrested after roof escape bid

A man was arrested on suspicion of an assault on a woman after he scaled the roof of a house to try and escape police.

Woman arrested after assault

Woman arrested after assault

One person has been taken to custody following reports of an assault.

Cyclist hit by car

Cyclist hit by car

A cyclist has been taken to hospital with a leg injury after he was hit by a car in a town centre.

Tunnel reopens after crash

Tunnel reopens after crash

Both lanes of the Dartford tunnel are now open following a crash that left a man trapped in his vehicle.

Fire destroys part of children's play area

Fire destroys part of children's play area

Part of a popular children's play area has been destroyed following a fire.

Tyres alight at disused warehouse

Tyres alight at disused warehouse

The cause of a blaze at a dis-used warehouse is being investigated as suspicious.

Teen's river death was 'accidental': Inquest

Teen's river death was 'accidental': Inquest

An inquest into the death of teenager Ben Savage, who died after falling into the River Medway, found he died an accidental death.

Pair arrested after man stabbed in chest

Pair arrested after man stabbed in chest

A man and a woman are in custody as police investigate a stabbing.

£100m US plan to revive airport site

£100m US plan to revive airport site

A US firm is looking to revive Manston airport as a base for aviation activities - with a £100m investment.

Council's £300k cash bonuses to staff

Council's £300k cash bonuses to staff

A council has handed out bonuses of more than £300,000 to staff in less than two years, it's been revealed.

Council's Twitter account hacked

Council's Twitter account hacked

Council chiefs were left red-faced after an official Twitter feed was hacked.

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