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Road shut after high winds knock off roof

Road shut after high winds knock off roof

Police officers and fire crews were called after Storm Doris blew a section of roof off a building.

Sheppey Crossing reopens

Sheppey Crossing reopens

A busy route was shut for most of the day causing massive delays for commuters.

VIDEO: Man spouts foul abuse at 'chugger'

VIDEO: Man spouts foul abuse at 'chugger'

A man launched into a foul-mouthed tirade in the middle of the street after being approached by a charity worker.

Pair admit pouring boiling water on couple in violent raid

Pair admit pouring boiling water on couple in violent raid

Two sadistic thugs have admitted pouring boiling water on an elderly couple and attempting to cut the man's ears off in a violent raid on their home.

Fiance jailed for murdering children's author

Fiance jailed for murdering children's author

The fiance of best-selling children's author Helen Bailey has been jailed for life for murdering her to get his hands on her £3.5m fortune.

Caterers warned after six deer found dead

Caterers warned after six deer found dead

Police are warning hotels and pubs to check they are not buying illegally killed game after half a dozen deer were killed.

Awards deadline extended

Awards deadline extended

Kent’s great companies have been given an extra chance to shine after the deadline for the county’s most prestigious business awards was extended.

'Severe cockroach infestation' sees business fined

'Severe cockroach infestation' sees business fined

A town centre food store found riddled with alive and dead cockroaches has been landed with a hefty fine by the council.

Hospital 'put financial targets before safety'

Hospital 'put financial targets before safety'

A hospital serving private and NHS patients put their safety at risk in favour of meeting financial targets, a damning report has revealed.

Family suffers terrifying gun ordeal

Family suffers terrifying gun ordeal

Four men said to have been armed with a sawn-off shotgun, stun gun, and a knife, have gone on trial accused of aggravated burglary.

Fundraising target reached for Smiley Riley

Fundraising target reached for Smiley Riley

A fundraising campaign launched after the tragic death of four-year-old 'Smiley Riley' has reached it £5,000 target.

Storm forced total closure of Dartford bridge

Storm forced total closure of Dartford bridge

Motorists faced huge disruption as one of Kent’s busiest highways was shut due to Storm Doris.

New Aldi supermarket opens its doors

New Aldi supermarket opens its doors

An Olympic gold medalist has opened a new budget supermarket.

High winds close police station entrance

High winds close police station entrance

'Dangerous' scaffolding dislodged by Storm Doris winds has closed the main access to a police station this morning.

Two arrested as teen fights for life after crash

Two arrested as teen fights for life after crash

Two teenagers are in hospital - one in a life-threatening condition - and two arrests have been made after a serious crash near a Kent town.

Kent lashed by Storm Doris

Kent lashed by Storm Doris

The county is being battered by fierce gusts as Storm Doris sweeps across the country - with two bridges shut.

Hospital accused of 'appalling' care

Hospital accused of 'appalling' care

A widow whose husband died in hospital says she found him caked in faeces and calling out for help.

Lottery ticket complaint sparks investigation

Lottery ticket complaint sparks investigation

Camelot has confirmed it has suspended a National Lottery retailer from selling tickets and scratch cards.

Man arrested after school put on lockdown

Man arrested after school put on lockdown

A man has been arrested after allegedly abusing staff and trying to force his way into a school, forcing teachers and pupils to go on lockdown.

Massive rise in motorists driving whilst banned

Massive rise in motorists driving whilst banned

More people have been caught getting behind the wheel while disqualified in the first eight weeks of the year than the whole of 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Tricked on Tinder

Tricked on Tinder

A woman seduced by a top London lawyer has called for a change in the law - to stop suitors using a fake name on Tinder.

Urgent Care Centre to close

Urgent Care Centre to close

Hospital staff warn decision will lead to longer A&E waiting times in other parts of Kent.

Arsonists thought to be behind van blaze

Arsonists thought to be behind van blaze

Firefighters believe a tipper van was set on fire deliberately last night.

Missing person found after beach search

Missing person found after beach search

A search and rescue operation was launched to find a missing man who was found seven hours later and detained under the Mental Health Act.

Shoppers' lucky escape from falling metal

Shoppers' lucky escape from falling metal

Shoppers had a lucky escape this afternoon after a heavy metal panel fell to the ground

Motorway reopens after vehicle fire

Motorway reopens after vehicle fire

The M20 has reopened after a car fire caused delays.

Prison staff 'failed to protect' suicidal inmate

Prison staff 'failed to protect' suicidal inmate

A man found hanging in his cell had suffered panic attacks after receiving death threats from a rival traveller family in the same jail.

Pharmacy burglars hospitalised after 'swallowing medicines'

Pharmacy burglars hospitalised after 'swallowing medicines'

Police called to reports of a break-in at a pharmacy found two men inside who were then taken to hospital having allegedly swallowed medicines.

Update: Main road now open after smash

Update: Main road now open after smash

A main road was closed in both directions after a crash involving two vehicles.

Appeal after break-in at village pub

Appeal after break-in at village pub

Police have appealed for witnesses after thieves stole alcohol and cash from charity boxes during a break-in at a rural pub

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