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Calais blockade downgraded to a 'go slow'

Calais blockade downgraded to a 'go slow'

A planned blockade of Calais will be replaced by a "go slow" protest but disruption is still expected.

Stuck train causes Eurotunnel delays

Stuck train causes Eurotunnel delays

A train has come to a halt at Eurotunnel prompting a tunnel and track inspection.

Van overturns on A21 after hitting an embankment

Van overturns on A21 after hitting an embankment

There is more misery for motorists in Kent after a busy route was closed when a van came off the road and overturned.

‘Fantastic pastor who gave himself over to the people’

‘Fantastic pastor who gave himself over to the people’

The stress of a lifetime shouldering other people’s burdens eventually took its toll on an ex-minister who threw himself off the M2 bridge.

Hospital crutches sold at boot fairs

Hospital crutches sold at boot fairs

Unreturned crutches and walking frames loaned to patients are costing a health trust a small fortune – and even being sold on at boot fairs.

Rugby tackle ends rampage as drunk goes beserk

Rugby tackle ends rampage as drunk goes beserk

In just five minutes a drunk thug ripped off the front door of a bar, hurled bin bags at its windows, bit a member of the public and spat at police.

Safety fears after bridge shut for festival

Safety fears after bridge shut for festival

A bridge which rail bosses say "cannot sustain significant footfall' has been shut as thousands pour into a town for a festival.

Caravan destroyed by fire

Caravan destroyed by fire

A static caravan at a holiday park in Kent has been destroyed by a fire

Car crashes into central reservation on M20

Car crashes into central reservation on M20

A woman suffered only minor injuries after she crashed her car into the central reservation on the M20

Experts warn on DIY tattoos

Experts warn on DIY tattoos

Owners of a new tattoo studio earmarked for a national TV show are warning people about the dangers of getting inked at home.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn draws rapturous reception at rally in Ramsgate

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn draws rapturous reception at rally in Ramsgate

Corbyn begins speech and unveils plans to regenerate towns like Ramsgate with £30bn investment fund

Woman found after search

Woman found after search

Police have reported a woman not seen for five days has been found safe and well

Naked man 'touched himself in front of children'

Naked man 'touched himself in front of children'

Police were called out to a park after reports a man wearing nothing but sandals was touching himself while watching children playing.

'You could have killed someone'

'You could have killed someone'

A man who knocked back beer and shots was double the legal limit when he crashed his disabled dad’s car.

‘I’m not racist – I’ve got black friends’

‘I’m not racist – I’ve got black friends’

An angry racist was left in tears after he was arrested for threatening to smash a hammer over the head of a man who was trying to find him a job.

Elderly woman 'improving' after horrifying boiling water ordeal

Elderly woman 'improving' after horrifying boiling water ordeal

An elderly woman who suffered organ failure after burglars poured boiling water over her in a horrifying raid is improving.

Ex-scout leader jailed for decades after attacks on six victims

Ex-scout leader jailed for decades after attacks on six victims

An ex-scout leader who carried out "brazen" sex offences against six victims has been given a 25-year extended jail sentence.

Is Transmanche Metro back on track?

Is Transmanche Metro back on track?

The Mayor of Calais has signalled her determination to get an ambitious rail scheme up and running between northern France and the county.

Shopping centre area to be transformed

Shopping centre area to be transformed

An application to transform the area around a shopping centre and build new homes nearby has been submitted to the council.

Stroke units could be axed under shake-up

Stroke units could be axed under shake-up

Four hospitals could lose their stroke units as part of a wide-ranging review of health services in Kent.

Ten things you didn't know last week

Ten things you didn't know last week

We found out some interesting things about sherbet and mayors this week. And Peahens.

M20 closure: Essential information for drivers

M20 closure: Essential information for drivers

The M20 will stay closed until Monday as the massive operation to remove a partly destroyed footbridge gets underway.

Teens held after 'race attack'

Teens held after 'race attack'

Three teenagers have been arrested after an alleged race attack on two men, who were both injured.

Cousins ordered to pay back after rampage

Cousins ordered to pay back after rampage

Two cousins who left a trail of destruction after rampaging through a town have been ordered to pay £9,000.

Taxpayers foot £3m of lost loans

Taxpayers foot £3m of lost loans

Kent County Council has written off over £3 million of interest-free loans to firms which have gone bust, doubling the amount lost in under a year.

Bishop extends inquiry into abuse at girls’ home

Bishop extends inquiry into abuse at girls’ home

An inquiry into child abuse at a Church of England home for young girls is to be extended.

Innocent man’s terror at armed arrest

Innocent man’s terror at armed arrest

One minute Joe Taylor was on his way to Bluewater for a meal with colleagues... the next a machine gun was being pointed at his head.

'Intelligent and cheeky' rough sleeper dies in tent

'Intelligent and cheeky' rough sleeper dies in tent

The horror of living rough on the streets has claimed another young life.

Arrests after thousands of pounds worth of fruit stolen

Arrests after thousands of pounds worth of fruit stolen

Two men have been arrested after strawberries and cherries were allegedly snatched from three farms across the county.

Fire crews battle bungalow blaze

Fire crews battle bungalow blaze

Fire and police crews are investigating the cause of a fire which spread from the roof of a terrace bungalow in a village.

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