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Cyclist recovers after scaffolding pole crash

Cyclist recovers after scaffolding pole crash

A cyclist was left unconscious and needing hospital treatment after a scaffolder carrying a pole stepped out in front of him during a ride.

Illegal worker split girlfriend's lip in sustained attack

Illegal worker split girlfriend's lip in sustained attack

A barber left his girlfriend needing 10 stitches and cosmetic surgery after repeatedly punching her in the face, splitting her lip.

Ten MPs lobby minister over A2 dualling bid

Ten MPs lobby minister over A2 dualling bid

Dover's MP Charlie Elphicke has led a delegation to make the case for the dualling of the A2 in a bid to end the bottlenecks.

Cousins stalked student before 'attempted rape'

Cousins stalked student before 'attempted rape'

Two men stalked a student through a city centre before attacking her in a park, a court has heard.

Jobcentre worker jailed for benefit fraud

Jobcentre worker jailed for benefit fraud

A Jobcentre worker spent the proceeds of fraudulent welfare claims on luxury breaks, meals and West Ham tickets.

Millions paid for runway to be Op Stack lorry park

Millions paid for runway to be Op Stack lorry park

The cost of keeping the former Manston airport on standby as a lorry park for Operation Stack has cost the taxpayer several million pounds.

'Bring back death penalty' - murder victim's family

'Bring back death penalty' - murder victim's family

The family of a mum stabbed to death in a double murder say the "monster" responsible should have got the death penalty, after he was jailed for life.

Fire crews tackle major blaze at warehouse

Fire crews tackle major blaze at warehouse

Thirty firefighters have been tackling a suspected arson at a huge warehouse, at the same shipyard where there was another arson attack last month.

Murderer jailed for life for brutal double killing

Murderer jailed for life for brutal double killing

A killer who brutally murdered a couple and wounded two others in a row over a shower has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years.

Rioter behind bars after assault and rock throwing

Rioter behind bars after assault and rock throwing

A Dover rioter who hijacked a St George flag and beat a protester with it has been jailed for 30 months

Demolition bid refused on already flattened pub

Demolition bid refused on already flattened pub

Enforcement action could go ahead after an application for the proposed demolition of a pub was refused - despite it already having been torn down.

Pub loses licence after stabbing

Pub loses licence after stabbing

A pub has had its licence revoked after a street brawl which left one man with a stab wound and another fighting for his life.

Man charged after 'armed robbery' at travel agents

Man charged after 'armed robbery' at travel agents

Detectives investigating an alleged armed robbery at a Thomas Cook branch have charged a man.

What happened when we tested out pizza delivery by canoe

What happened when we tested out pizza delivery by canoe

When Domino's announced it was trialling canoe deliveries by river, we placed an order to see if it would arrive by delivery 'buoy'.

Bully used girlfriend 'like punchbag'

Bully used girlfriend 'like punchbag'

A thug ground his fists into his girlfriend's ribs so hard they cracked... in a case dubbed "pretty close to torture".

Ex-teacher 'molested sleeping train passenger'

Ex-teacher 'molested sleeping train passenger'

A former teacher has gone on trial accused of sexually assaulting a young woman as she slept on a train.

Teen caught in lewd act in Tesco car park

Teen caught in lewd act in Tesco car park

A judge hit out at a teenager... saying a Tesco car park in the middle of the day was not a suitable place to carry out a lewd act.

Second sex attack allegation against MP's aide

Second sex attack allegation against MP's aide

A Kent MP's chief of staff arrested on suspicion of rape is now being investigated for a second alleged sexual offence.

Risk posed by rapist nurse missed by NHS trust

Risk posed by rapist nurse missed by NHS trust

A review has revealed several failings by a mental health trust after one of its nurses was jailed for life for raping patients.

Murder suspect's flat had 'smell of gone-off meat'

Murder suspect's flat had 'smell of gone-off meat'

Police who visited the flat of a man accused of murdering a fellow officer have described a rotting stench and a bath full of acid.

Video: Newborn black rhino takes first steps

Video: Newborn black rhino takes first steps

Keepers and staff at a Kent wildlife are the celebrating the birth of a critically-endangered black rhino.

Firm fined £300k after worker thrown from shredder

Firm fined £300k after worker thrown from shredder

A waste and recycling company has been given a hefty fine after a mechanic broke his arm and leg in an accident involving a shredding machine.

Heathrow gets the nod for third runway

Heathrow gets the nod for third runway

Ministers announce the expansion of Heathrow - in a move that should delight campaigners in Kent.

£8 million investment for historic manor

£8 million investment for historic manor

Health resort group Champneys has announced a huge investment as part of its take-over of a 3,000-acre country house and estate.

Cash announced for mental health 'street triage' vehicle

Cash announced for mental health 'street triage' vehicle

The government has announced £59,000 towards creating 'safe places' for people with mental health problems.

Former police officer jailed for owning illegal stun guns

Former police officer jailed for owning illegal stun guns

Illegal weapons - including stun guns and blank-firing pistols - have landed a former police officer in jail.

Villagers concerned over garage and hip-hop fest

Villagers concerned over garage and hip-hop fest

A festival organiser has met residents in a bid to allay their concerns over a grime, garage and hip hop event on the banks of the Medway.

Youth jail abuse case in court

Youth jail abuse case in court

Six people have appeared in court after being charged over allegations of abuse at a youth jail.

Efit released after woman 'assaulted on bus'

Efit released after woman 'assaulted on bus'

Police are hunting a sex attacker after a woman was allegedly assaulted on a late night bus.

Finally, a memorial to honour town’s war dead

Finally, a memorial to honour town’s war dead

Nine civilians, one as young as 16 and another aged 77, were among the 123 Greenhithe people who died during the world wars.

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