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Right and left-wing demonstrators plan to march in Dover

Right and left-wing demonstrators plan to march in Dover

The Chief Constable has ruled rival right-wing and anti-fascist marches must be split up this weekend to avoid a repeat of violent clashes in Dover.

Tories challenge Kent Police in court over election spending

Tories challenge Kent Police in court over election spending

Kent Police is the latest force to ask for more time to examine claims about Conservative spending at the general election.

Car and bike engulfed in flame after crash

Car and bike engulfed in flame after crash

A car and a motorbike burst into flames following a collision this evening.

'The NHS should consider charging patients'

'The NHS should consider charging patients'

The chief executive of a Kent health trust has sparked controversy by suggesting the NHS should consider charging patients for some services.

Woman beaten unconscious in alleyway robbery

Woman beaten unconscious in alleyway robbery

Police are appealing for information after a woman in her 30s was punched unconscious in an alleyway robbery outside a nightclub.

Driver describes moment firefighter stepped in front of train

Driver describes moment firefighter stepped in front of train

A driver has described making eye contact with Gary Cook just moments before the former firefighter stepped off the platform in front of his train.

Arrest after 'threats to kill' at station

Arrest after 'threats to kill' at station

A man has been arrested after reportedly threatening to kill people at a railway station this morning.

Child abuser jailed for raping young girl

Child abuser jailed for raping young girl

A man has been jailed for 15 years for carrying out a string of child abuse offences dating back as far as 1990.

Head teacher taped to school

Head teacher taped to school

Primary school children and parents put a head teacher in a sticky situation during a spring fete.

Six rushed to hospital after horror crash on crossroads

Six rushed to hospital after horror crash on crossroads

A boy has been flown to hospital and five others taken by ambulance following a crash involving a taxi and van on a notorious junction.

Two-car smash closes bypass

Two-car smash closes bypass

A busy bypass has been closed after a two-car smash left three injured.

Primary school evacuated after bomb threat

Primary school evacuated after bomb threat

A Maidstone primary school was evacuated after a bomb threat.

Safe stolen from 'murdered' pensioner's house still missing

Safe stolen from 'murdered' pensioner's house still missing

A heavy-duty safe stolen during a violent raid on a bungalow which left a pensioner dead remains outstanding following a search.

Delays after crash on busy road

Delays after crash on busy road

Traffic delays built up after a crash on a main route.

Woman cut free from car as crash closes crossing

Woman cut free from car as crash closes crossing

A woman was cut free from her car following a multi-vehicle crash which closed the Queen Elizabeth Bridge tonight.

Becket relic dating back eight centuries 'returns home'

Becket relic dating back eight centuries 'returns home'

A bone - thought to be from Thomas Becket's arm - is returning to the place where the "troublesome priest" was murdered 800 years ago.

Kent's road network clogged

Kent's road network clogged

Over-running works at a tunnel and severe congestion on one of Kent's major road arteries led to long queues.

Happy ending for Boris - the dog with no ears

Happy ending for Boris - the dog with no ears

A severely neglected St Bernard dog's finally found love and a new home - after having both ears amputated.

'I'll never forget her'

'I'll never forget her'

A pensioner has paid tribute to his 'soulmate' - who died in a skiing accident.

Shoelace row in double murder case

Shoelace row in double murder case

A key piece of evidence which supporters of a convicted killer claim could prove his innocence is at the centre of a legal dispute.

World speed record breaker ready to race again

World speed record breaker ready to race again

After a 25-year-restoration project a 1920s world speed record breaker is preparing to take to the track once more.

Gran who stole friend's life savings told to repay just £3k

Gran who stole friend's life savings told to repay just £3k

A greedy pensioner who used her friend's life savings to pay for holidays, hotel stays and new cars has been told to pay back just £3,000.

Man accused of aiming laser pen at planes

Man accused of aiming laser pen at planes

A 45-year-old has appeared before magistrates charged with endangering aircraft over Kent.

Police hunt protest suspects

Police hunt protest suspects

Police have released seven more images of people they want to speak to in connection with violent demonstrations in Dover.

Rail disruption after suspect package found

Rail disruption after suspect package found

Train services were suspended in part of Kent following the discovery of a suspect package.

Right-wing thug beat photographer with flagpole

Right-wing thug beat photographer with flagpole

A far-right demonstrator who seriously injured a photographer when he beat him with a flagpole until it snapped in two has been locked up.

Road reopens after serious A2 crash

Road reopens after serious A2 crash

Motorists are stuck in jams again after a serious accident on the A2, which left the carriageway partially blocked for hours.

Terror suspects arrested in Kent

Terror suspects arrested in Kent

Two men have been arrested in Kent on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences.

Why Ciara loves the ellenor team

Why Ciara loves the ellenor team

Children's Hospice Week: A little girl with a rare, incurable condition endures hours of pain every week to wrap her in bandages to keep her safe.

Big win for flagship title

Big win for flagship title

The Kent Messenger newspaper team were celebrating today after scooping a top award.

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