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Hole lot of trouble on A249

Hole lot of trouble on A249

It's not known how long it will take to fix the A249 - after a burst water main caused this gaping void to open.

Engine failure caused helicopter crash that killed two

Engine failure caused helicopter crash that killed two

A helicopter that crashed into the sea - killing a Kent pilot and his passenger instantly - suffered engine failure, investigators have found.

'We want answers over missed cancer'

'We want answers over missed cancer'

A family are demanding answers after a mother-of-four’s cancer went undiagnosed for 10 months despite her seeing multiple doctors at the same surgery.

Obsession with sea salt led to death

Obsession with sea salt led to death

A man who was obsessed with sea salt died after consuming too much of the seasoning, an inquest has heard.

Pensioner injured after crashing into planter

Pensioner injured after crashing into planter

Ambulance crews have taken a man in his 80s to hospital after he crashed into a plant pot.

Student's detective work helps nab burglar

Student's detective work helps nab burglar

A sharp-witted student helped track down a prolific offender after he burgled his family's home.

Murder accused says killing boast was 'absolute rubbish'

Murder accused says killing boast was 'absolute rubbish'

A labourer on trial for the alleged murder of a pensioner at his flat claimed he was talking "absolute rubbish" when he boasted about killing a man.

Library services could be shelved

Library services could be shelved

Proposals to alter mobile library services could affect services near you.

Police helicopter helps search for suspect

Police helicopter helps search for suspect

A helicopter was scrambled to help officers search for a suspect following a police chase in the early hours of this morning.

Paedophile travelled 150 miles to abuse girl

Paedophile travelled 150 miles to abuse girl

Colin Page made a 150 mile trip to abuse a young girl - but when he arrived at the railway station, a surprise was waiting.

Man trapped in car after crash

Man trapped in car after crash

A man in his 40s had to be cut out of a car and taken to hospital on a spinal board after a crash with another car.

Paralympic champion skier sets off on world yacht challenge

Paralympic champion skier sets off on world yacht challenge

A year after a crash left her with severe concussion, Medway’s golden girl skier is setting off on her "biggest challenge yet".

Fears for pets after spate of cat 'killings'

Fears for pets after spate of cat 'killings'

Owners are fearing for their pets' safety after several animals were reportedly killed on one estate when poisoned meat was left in the street.

Multi-vehicle crash on M20

Multi-vehicle crash on M20

Several people have been hurt in a crash on the M20 involving three cars and a van.

'On this site... nothing happened!'

'On this site... nothing happened!'

A couple who live in an historic street have placed a tongue-in-cheek plaque on their home to tell tourists that in 1782... nothing happened there!

Drug dealer cleared of murder after hit-and-run

Drug dealer cleared of murder after hit-and-run

A drug dealer who mowed down a father-of-two and dragged him almost 100m before driving off has been cleared of murdering him.

Holidaymaker died after operation abroad

Holidaymaker died after operation abroad

A pensioner died from multiple organ failure after undergoing surgery while on holiday in Greece, an inquest heard.

Man with head injuries flown to hospital

Man with head injuries flown to hospital

A 45-year-old man has been airlifted to hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a mystery incident.

Woman admits sex attack claim was false

Woman admits sex attack claim was false

Police have closed an investigation into an alleged sexual assault after the 'victim' admitted making it up.

Cockroach-infested store shut

Cockroach-infested store shut

Health inspectors served an emergency prohibition notice on a cash and carry - after an active cockroach infestation was found.

As plague ravaged London, Shakespeare looked further afield...

As plague ravaged London, Shakespeare looked further afield...

Determined to stage his plays despite plague decimating London, Shakespeare looked to the provinces - and ended up performing some surprising places.

Police cover-up denied as biker inquest adjourned

Police cover-up denied as biker inquest adjourned

An inquest into the death of a motorcyclist has been adjourned amid accusations of a police cover-up.

Tractor driver fined after straw bale chaos

Tractor driver fined after straw bale chaos

A tractor driver's been fined after two cars - including a £21,000 sports car - were written off when he shed his load of straw.

Wait goes on for church abuse report

Wait goes on for church abuse report

A report into alleged historic child abuse at a Kent church-run children's home has still not been completed - 12 months on.

Have you got snow or is it a no show?

Have you got snow or is it a no show?

KentOnline readers have been letting us know if they're waking up to a dusting of the white stuff and have sent us their pictures.

Police call off search for missing mum and sons

Police call off search for missing mum and sons

A police search for a missing mum and her three sons has been called off after the woman made contact with officers.

The drought continues...

The drought continues...

Scores of Islanders have woken up to a second morning of their taps running dry - but Southern Water says it's fixed and should return to normal soon.

Cabbie loses job after injuring girl, 13

Cabbie loses job after injuring girl, 13

A taxi driver who drove off after knocking down a 13-year-old girl has lost his job.

Car crashes through pub wall

Car crashes through pub wall

Pub manager Beryl Swift was quietly pulling pints when a car smashed through the wall of her pub, narrowly missing customers.

Ex-girlfriend of killer husband died in tragic circumstances

Ex-girlfriend of killer husband died in tragic circumstances

The former girlfriend of wife killer Jonathon Cudworth also died a sudden and tragic death, it's been revealed.

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