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PM vows to stop illegal lorry parking on Kent's roads

PM vows to stop illegal lorry parking on Kent's roads

The Prime Minister has vowed to find a solution to the widespread problem of illegal lorry parking in Kent.

Water provider due in court over huge sewage spill

Water provider due in court over huge sewage spill

Southern Water will appear in court this week after a massive sewage spill in 2012 saw beaches closed for nine days.

Delays after motorcycle crash

Delays after motorcycle crash

A motorcyclist is reported to be involved in a crash on a busy dual-carriageway.

Police bikes give former instructor funeral escort

Police bikes give former instructor funeral escort

A team of police motorcycles gave a former police driving instructor an escort to his funeral after he was killed in a wrong-way crash on the M20.

Two die after tragic discoveries

Two die after tragic discoveries

A woman and a man in his 20s have died today after emergency crews were called to a spot near Asda and a residential road.

Hole appears in A-road

Hole appears in A-road

Engineers are investigating the cause of a hole that opened up in a main road.

Video: Shocking footage of BMXers on roof of school

Video: Shocking footage of BMXers on roof of school

Hair-raising video has emerged which shows a BMX rider on the roof of a Kent academy.

World's largest inflatable obstacle course Kent dates revealed

World's largest inflatable obstacle course Kent dates revealed

The Beast is the largest inflatable obstacle course in the world and will be coming to the county in May.

Business owner: 'I've lost everything after huge fire'

Business owner: 'I've lost everything after huge fire'

A business owner has described the terrifying moment his livelihood and home went up in flames.

Knifeman stabbed woman in hotel robbery

Knifeman stabbed woman in hotel robbery

A robber who stabbed a vulnerable woman twice as he raided her hotel room has been locked up.

Dole numbers drop in Kent - but only just

Dole numbers drop in Kent - but only just

Slightly fewer people claimed unemployment benefits in Kent last month, official figures show.

Arsonists torch vehicles

Arsonists torch vehicles

A car and motorbike were severely damaged in what's believed to be an arson.

Fears for man's welfare spark emergency response

Fears for man's welfare spark emergency response

Police, paramedics and firefighters have been called to a street this morning.

When is the best - and worst - time for Christmas shopping?

When is the best - and worst - time for Christmas shopping?

Find out the best - and worst - days to go Christmas shopping as the big day gets closer.

Migrants rescued from refrigerated trailer

Migrants rescued from refrigerated trailer

Migrants from Iraq and Iran have been taken out of a refrigerated lorry trailer after they called police.

Centre defends 'starved' reindeer

Centre defends 'starved' reindeer

Leisure centre bosses have hit back after an apparently emaciated reindeer was spotted at an event.

Beer-swigging driver locked up

Beer-swigging driver locked up

A tearaway driver had a simple explanation for swerving as he led police on a 29-mile chase - he was knocking back a beer.

Call for river to be made safer

Call for river to be made safer

A petition has been set up calling for measures to improve safety on the River Medway, following the disappearance of teenager Ben Savage.

Drive to reduce sudden infant death syndrome

Drive to reduce sudden infant death syndrome

Sudden infant death syndrome devastates families, but a new campaign aims to reduce the number of children - and parents - who suffer such tragedy.

Pair bailed for teen's 'attempted murder'

Pair bailed for teen's 'attempted murder'

Two suspects arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a 16-year-old have been bailed pending further inquiries.

Pervert used iPhone tech knowledge to hide his tracks

Pervert used iPhone tech knowledge to hide his tracks

A devious horse riding instructor set up his victim's iPhone so he could remotely delete incriminating evidence and track her movements.

This council has 'bought' a new town centre

This council has 'bought' a new town centre

A Kent council could own a cinema, restaurants, a hotel and several shops under controversial plans to borrow £28 million to build a new town centre.

Twelve Christmas stars

Twelve Christmas stars

WATCH: Christmas comes early for one teenager thanks to a charity which supports seriously ill children and young people.

Abandoned cats saved from death

Abandoned cats saved from death

Two young Persian cats have been rescued after they were found just days from death.

Bridge speed limit to return to 70mph

Bridge speed limit to return to 70mph

New safety measures will be introduced at the Sheppey Crossing after a 17-month review found a lower speed limit resulted in MORE accidents.

Child cancer charity needs help to survive

Child cancer charity needs help to survive

A desperate parent is appealing for help to save the charity she set up after her daughter was diagnosed with cancer from closing.

Drivers targeted by car thieves and vandals

Drivers targeted by car thieves and vandals

Police are warning motorists to take their valuables indoors after a spate of reports of vandalism and theft.

Ex-Gills man accused of charity fraud

Ex-Gills man accused of charity fraud

A former Gills player and his three brothers have appeared in court accused of charity fraud.

Hospital sets the pace

Hospital sets the pace

Christmas came early for one hospital patient after he became the first person in the country to receive a state-of-the-art new type of pacemaker.

In court: the latest results

In court: the latest results

A cheese thief, a pub raider and several drink-drivers are among the latest criminals to face justice in Kent's magistrates courts.

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