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Lorries spotted swapping trailers on motorway slip road

Lorries spotted swapping trailers on motorway slip road

Onlookers watched in disbelief as two lorry drivers swapped their trailers and reversed on a busy motorway slip road.

Man found dead after 'falling from scaffolding'

Man found dead after 'falling from scaffolding'

Houses were cordoned off by police after a postman found a man dead on a driveway following a reported fall from scaffolding.

Man taken to hospital after being hit by car

Man taken to hospital after being hit by car

A man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

MP slams Tony Blackburn's sacking from BBC

MP slams Tony Blackburn's sacking from BBC

A Kent MP has criticised the BBC's "wholly unwarranted" dismissal of veteran DJ Tony Blackburn as the corporation's future is discussed in Parliament.

Newborn gorilla on critically endangered list

Newborn gorilla on critically endangered list

Keepers at a famous Kent animal park have reported the successful birth of a critically endangered western lowland gorilla.

Thief posed as deaf charity collector to steal phones

Thief posed as deaf charity collector to steal phones

A thief who pretended to be deaf and posed as a "pushy and aggressive" charity collector to steal people's smartphones has been jailed.

Train delays after lorry hits bridge

Train delays after lorry hits bridge

Rail services have restarted after a large juggernaut struck a railway bridge during peak driving time.

Four hurt in two-car crash

Four hurt in two-car crash

Four people were injured in a crash involving two cars this evening.

Flytipper took people's rubbish for money - then dumped it

Flytipper took people's rubbish for money - then dumped it

A flytipper who advertised on social media that he would collect people's rubbish for money - and then dumped it in public places - has been fined.

Couple's quick thinking prevents house fire

Couple's quick thinking prevents house fire

Firefighters used a thermal image camera after being alerted by householders who smelled smoke.

Warning after schoolboys 'groomed'

Warning after schoolboys 'groomed'

Police have been called in amid claims two primary school pupils were groomed and told to share images of themselves.

Would you like fries with that, sir?

Would you like fries with that, sir?

Fast-food giant McDonald's is introducing table service at Kent's newest restaurant.

14 firefighters 'rescue' trapped victims

14 firefighters 'rescue' trapped victims

A training exercise saw three fire engines called to rescue two casualties who were trapped in a sewer.

Tyre firm director cleared of fitter's death

Tyre firm director cleared of fitter's death

A boss of a tyre firm has been acquitted of failing in his duty over the death of a tyre fitter.

Four-vehicle pile-up causes delays

Four-vehicle pile-up causes delays

A crash involving four vehicles is causing tailbacks this morning.

Family release funeral details for stabbing victim

Family release funeral details for stabbing victim

A grieving family is preparing for the funeral of a mum at the centre of a double-murder investigation.

Man fights for life after scaffolding jump

Man fights for life after scaffolding jump

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being airlifted following a reported leap from scaffolding.

Firefighters called to house blaze

Firefighters called to house blaze

Two elderly people were treated for smoke inhalation at the scene of a house fire this morning.

Delays following town centre smash

Delays following town centre smash

Traffic is returning to normal after a crash in the town centre this morning.

Arrest after 'man seen wielding gun'

Arrest after 'man seen wielding gun'

A man's been arrested after police were called to reports of someone brandishing a handgun.

Family's plea for help in finding missing man

Family's plea for help in finding missing man

The family of a man who disappeared while shopping with his wife have issued a plea for help in finding him, saying they just want him home.

Mum stole cash from disabled woman for drugs

Mum stole cash from disabled woman for drugs

A callous mother-of-three offered help to a vulnerable disabled woman at her home and then stole her purse to get money for drugs.

Photo find led to soldier’s history being revealed

Photo find led to soldier’s history being revealed

A history enthusiast has uncovered the story of a First World War soldier after a chance find at an antiques fair.

Struggling school to be taken over by grammar

Struggling school to be taken over by grammar

A school stripped of its ability to spend money after running into financial problems has been taken over by a grammar to form an academy trust.

Two bailed after car 'fails to stop'

Two bailed after car 'fails to stop'

Two people were arrested after a car crashed into a road sign after allegedly failing to stop for officers.

Burglars caught on CCTV - despite pouring milk on video equipment

Burglars caught on CCTV - despite pouring milk on video equipment

Two burglars who stole thousands of pounds of tools from a building site - and then unsuccessfully tried to destroy video evidence - have been jailed.

Leaking drums spark chemical alert

Leaking drums spark chemical alert

People were warned to keep their windows and doors closed after leaking drums found in an alleyway sparked a chemical alert.

Murder arrest after human remains found in tent

Murder arrest after human remains found in tent

Detectives are questioning a man following a post-mortem examination on a decomposed body found in a tent.

River death man died from shock

River death man died from shock

A popular man died from shock after he hit his head and fell five foot into ice cold water while walking home from a night out, an inquest revealed.

Road closed for several hours after lorry overturns

Road closed for several hours after lorry overturns

A busy road has finally reopened more than 12 hours after a lorry overturned.

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