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Driver admits failing to stop in crash which injured cyclist

Driver admits failing to stop in crash which injured cyclist

A motorist has admitted failing to stop following a hit and run crash which left a teenage cyclist injured.

Man trapped after car crash

Man trapped after car crash

A driver had to be freed with hydraulic equipment after his car collided with another vehicle at a busy roundabout.

Flowers left at scene of fatal crash

Flowers left at scene of fatal crash

Floral tributes have been left at the scene of a crash which claimed the life of a 45-year-old man named only as 'Lee'.

Fresh air for sale - for a breathtaking £200 a jar

Fresh air for sale - for a breathtaking £200 a jar

A barmy businessman is flogging jars of fresh mountain air from Switzerland... for £200 a pop.

Police to use spit hoods

Police to use spit hoods

Police in Kent are to be given spit hoods to protect them when dealing with violent criminals - who are increasingly biting and spitting at officers.

Deal poised for printing firm

Deal poised for printing firm

Troubled printing firm Headley Brothers is understood to be close to announce a sale - but its old signage has been removed.

Huge water leak spotted on bridge

Huge water leak spotted on bridge

Water can be seen gushing from a burst main which supplies the Isle of Sheppey.

Public meeting on hospital shake-up

Public meeting on hospital shake-up

People are being invited to have their say on plans to reorganise health and social care in Kent.

Topless 'drunk' removed from store

Topless 'drunk' removed from store

A shirtless man was escorted out of a town centre supermarket after he allegedly abused other customers and staff.

Sales up at beer maker after buying new pubs

Sales up at beer maker after buying new pubs

Beer and pub company Shepherd Neame increased revenues to nearly £80 million after taking over several ale houses and restaurants.

Burglar locked up after threatening mum of five

Burglar locked up after threatening mum of five

A burglar who threatened to "send the boys round" after raiding a mum's home and rummaging through her possessions is behind bars.

Man treated after serious caravan blaze

Man treated after serious caravan blaze

A man has been treated by paramedics after breathing in smoke during a fire which has destroyed half a caravan.

Thieves steal parking machine - but only get £2!

Thieves steal parking machine - but only get £2!

A pay and display machine was ripped out of the ground – but there was only £2 inside it...

Motorway cleared after six-vehicle smash

Motorway cleared after six-vehicle smash

Traffic is moving now on the M2 after six vehicles were involved in an accident.

Tom Jones to perform in Kent

Tom Jones to perform in Kent

The County Cricket Club is to host a concert by one of the world's most famous singers at its Spitfire Grounds.

Kent's oldest driving licence holders

Kent's oldest driving licence holders

You'll be surprised at the age of the oldest person with a full licence on Kent's roads - and the learner driver in their nineties!

Plan to honour murdered author

Plan to honour murdered author

A mayor has proposed a plaque go up in a Kent town to celebrate the work of Helen Bailey.

VIDEO: 'Drivers' obsession with phones put lives at risk'

VIDEO: 'Drivers' obsession with phones put lives at risk'

Motorists using mobile phones face tougher punishments from today - and officers in Kent caught one driver within hours of the law coming into effect.

Wait over for secondary school pupils

Wait over for secondary school pupils

It's a big day for 10 and 11-year-olds in Kent as they find out where they will be going to school in September.

Cash stolen from vending machine at station

Cash stolen from vending machine at station

Police have taped off part of a station after thieves are said to have swiped cash from a vending machine and photo booth.

Demolition of public toilets begins

Demolition of public toilets begins

Work has begun to demolish a public toilet block in a town centre.

Rail services resume after person hit by train

Rail services resume after person hit by train

Rail services are running again after a person was hit by a train.

Sisters go short to help good causes

Sisters go short to help good causes

The selfless act of two sisters who underwent a charity hair chop will help three good causes close to their hearts

Teenager charged after McDonald's worker attacked

Teenager charged after McDonald's worker attacked

A teenager has been charged after a worker was allegedly attacked and a charity box stolen at a McDonald's.

In court: the latest results

In court: the latest results

Find out who has been named and shamed in this week's Kent court round-up.

Pervert faces jail for stalking DJ Sara Cox

Pervert faces jail for stalking DJ Sara Cox

A pervert will be sentenced at crown court after admitting sending disturbing hand-written letters to Radio 2 DJ Sara Cox.

Homeless man arrested over hoax 999 calls

Homeless man arrested over hoax 999 calls

Ambulances were called to a medical emergency and a stabbing on the same night - but neither had actually happened.

'Teddy saves Phoebe's life every single day'

'Teddy saves Phoebe's life every single day'

Phoebe, seven, has brittle type 1 diabetes, and her life was transformed when she welcomed a labrador puppy into her home.

Wine and cash stolen

Wine and cash stolen

Bottles of wine and purses containing money and cards have been taken during a burglary.

Pair arrested after robbery leaves man in hospital

Pair arrested after robbery leaves man in hospital

Two men have been arrested after a man was left with head and jaw injuries following a robbery.

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