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Hotel issues CCTV proof after 'no Santa' complaint

Hotel issues CCTV proof after 'no Santa' complaint

A hotel has released a CCTV picture of Santa visiting - after a mother complained he didn't turn up on Christmas Day.

House of Commons to debate Dartford Crossing

House of Commons to debate Dartford Crossing

Horrendous traffic congestion at the Dartford Crossing will fall under the spotlight at the House of Commons with a debate secured by the town’s MP.

Major delays after M2 lorry crash

Major delays after M2 lorry crash

Traffic is queuing for miles after a car transporter crashed into the central reservation of a motorway, leaving debris strewn across the carriageway.

Traffic delays after M20 smash

Traffic delays after M20 smash

Motorists can expect delays on the M20 between junction 8 and junction 9 after an accident in the outside lane.

VIDEO: Dashcam catches speeding drivers on crossing

VIDEO: Dashcam catches speeding drivers on crossing

Despite several serious accidents and the introduction of a 50mph limit, our investigation reveals drivers are still speeding on the Sheppey Crossing.

Plans for mast 'taller than The Shard'

Plans for mast 'taller than The Shard'

Plans have been revealed to build a mast in Kent that would be taller than The Shard - Europe's largest building.

Man arrested after car crashes into pub

Man arrested after car crashes into pub

A man has been arrested after a car ploughed into the wall of a pub.

VIDEO: Man hurls racist abuse at mum on busy train

VIDEO: Man hurls racist abuse at mum on busy train

Footage has emerged of a man hurling racist abuse at a woman who was travelling on a busy train with her two young children.

Kent man arrested in cold case murder probe

Kent man arrested in cold case murder probe

A man from Kent is among eight to be arrested today in connection with the alleged murder of a man who is thought to have been shot dead 25 years ago.

Police halt van on motorway after 30-minute chase

Police halt van on motorway after 30-minute chase

Police officers were forced to use a stinger to stop a van carrying two suspected thieves following a dramatic high-speed chase lasting half an hour.

'We cannot allow this to happen again'

'We cannot allow this to happen again'

A publican who was among the first on the scene of a horrific crash which killed two people is starting a petition to slow down traffic on the A2.

'My husband tried to rape me'

'My husband tried to rape me'

The wife of a man accused of murder told a friend her husband had tried to rape her, a court's heard.

Consultation opens over school closure plans

Consultation opens over school closure plans

The public are being asked about Kent County Council's plan to close school said to be failing amid falling numbers, rising debt and low exam results.

Roads closed due to flooding

Roads closed due to flooding

Several roads remain closed today due to flooding following days of heavy rain, as emergency crews work to help those affected.

Man dies from injuries after Staplehurst crash

Man dies from injuries after Staplehurst crash

A Marden man involved in a crash near Staplehurst on Monday has died from his injuries.

Public get chance to have say on new M20 junction

Public get chance to have say on new M20 junction

The public are to have their say on proposals for a new junction of the M20.

Suspects missing after police chase ends in crash

Suspects missing after police chase ends in crash

Two suspects who fled from a car after a police pursuit which ended in a crash have still not been found.

More arrests in criminal gang crackdown

More arrests in criminal gang crackdown

A man is due in court accused of dealing Class A drugs after a raid as part of a police operation to tackle criminal gangs.

Missing dementia sufferer found safe and well

Missing dementia sufferer found safe and well

A dementia sufferer who went missing on New Year's Eve has been found safe and well in London.

Couple go to new heights to escape flooding

Couple go to new heights to escape flooding

A couple have built an extra floor on their house after flooding devastated their home.

‘It’s heartbreaking that no one will play with Ashley’

‘It’s heartbreaking that no one will play with Ashley’

A mum is calling for friends for her autistic son after his older brother, who also suffered from the condition, apparently took his own life.

Paige recovering from op

Paige recovering from op

A little girl has had an operation in America which could help her dreams of walking by herself come true.

Teenager jailed for stabbing 'best friend'

Teenager jailed for stabbing 'best friend'

A teenager from a war-torn province in Afghanistan has been jailed after stabbing his 'best friend'.

Brother of 'murder' victim tells of bid to stop 'hit-and-run'

Brother of 'murder' victim tells of bid to stop 'hit-and-run'

The brother of a man who died after being hit by a car and dragged 100m has told a murder trial of his desperate attempts to stop the vehicle.

Crime commissioner Ann Barnes asks public for views on 3.4% tax hike

Crime commissioner Ann Barnes asks public for views on 3.4% tax hike

Above-inflation tax hike will be used to recruit more firearms offiers

Deodorant death of boy who wouldn't shower

Deodorant death of boy who wouldn't shower

A teenager who refused to take showers died after accidentally inhaling too much deodorant spray, an inquest heard.

Disgust as dead horse rots in floods

Disgust as dead horse rots in floods

The sight of a dead horse, left lying in a waterlogged field for a month, has left residents upset and shocked. Warning: graphic image.

Lucky landing for woman who fell 20ft from window

Lucky landing for woman who fell 20ft from window

Lady luck was shining on one woman this week when she fell 20ft from her bedroom window – and escaped with nothing but a bruise.

Man seriously injured in pub glass attack

Man seriously injured in pub glass attack

Police have issued an appeal after a man suffered serious injuries when he was glassed in the face and repeatedly kicked in a "sustained" pub attack.

'My hope is that Helena will get treatment that will save her life'

'My hope is that Helena will get treatment that will save her life'

A mum has launched an appeal to raise awareness of her 10-month-old daughter's debilitating disease.

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