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Car smashes into Mini and house after police chase

Car smashes into Mini and house after police chase

A man has been arrested after a car crashed into a Mini - injuring a woman - before ploughing into the front of a house while being chased by police.

Pair rescued from boat stuck in deep mud

Pair rescued from boat stuck in deep mud

Coastguard teams rescued two men stranded on a powerboat stuck in deep mud.

TV's Ross Kemp joins Labour's campaign trail

TV's Ross Kemp joins Labour's campaign trail

Ex-EastEnders star and TV hard man Ross Kemp joined a Labour candidate in the race to become the next South Thanet MP.

Woman flown to hospital after four-car pile-up closes road

Woman flown to hospital after four-car pile-up closes road

A woman has been flown to hospital with head injuries following a four car collision.

Thug jailed for for vicious attack

Thug jailed for for vicious attack

A victim was left needing metal plates inserted into his jaw after a vicious assault outside a nightclub.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

How many cats should Canterbury Cathedral have? What was mistaken for a bomb? Test you knowledge with the Friday News Quiz.

Maidstone Utd gets cash boost for stadium update

Maidstone Utd gets cash boost for stadium update

Maidstone Utd were handed a welcome investment from local businessman Pat Gallagher to improve its stadium - just days after securing promotion.

School-run mum 'discovers body in alleyway'

School-run mum 'discovers body in alleyway'

The body of a man found dead in an alleyway was reportedly discovered by a mother walking her children to school.

Be prepared for crossing closures

Be prepared for crossing closures

The Sheppey Crossing will be closed from 8pm today until 11am Sunday morning, causing serious disruption for motorists.

Drink-driver crashed two weeks after passing test

Drink-driver crashed two weeks after passing test

A drink-driving teenager who crashed her car just 18 days after passing her test has been banned.

Mechanic fighting for life after classic car crash

Mechanic fighting for life after classic car crash

A grandfather-of-four is critical in hospital after crashing his 1961 Chevrolet in a freak accident.

Appeal after gang jump in parked car and rob driver

Appeal after gang jump in parked car and rob driver

Police want witnesses after a driver was threatened and robbed by a group of men who jumped in his parked car and demanded a lift.

Puppy sparks fire trying to reach hamster on hob

Puppy sparks fire trying to reach hamster on hob

A puppy leapt onto a cooker to reach a hamster cage, causing a fire which killed the rodent and a pet parrot - and left the house badly smoke-damaged.

Tory candidate apologises for tweets he made as teen

Tory candidate apologises for tweets he made as teen

An 18 year-old political candidate has apologised for writing offensive tweets when he was 14.

Wartime shell found on beach detonated

Wartime shell found on beach detonated

A wartime shell uncovered on a beach by a metal detectorist has been detonated by bomb disposal experts.

'The trains are like the Wild West'

'The trains are like the Wild West'

Transport for London Boss Sir Peter Hendy has branded Southeastern trains "awful", and likened the firm's ticket inspectors to the Gestapo.

Driver due in court after crash with police car

Driver due in court after crash with police car

A driver has been charged with a string of offences after a police car was involved in a crash.

Pair cleared after knife victim left fighting for life

Pair cleared after knife victim left fighting for life

Two men have been cleared of trying to kill a pizza delivery driver after he was left critically ill in a repeated stabbing.

Kent schoolchildren's adorable video gets 1m hits

Kent schoolchildren's adorable video gets 1m hits

A clip where youngsters say hi to their mum has taken the Internet by storm - with nearly a million views and even a mention from Ellen Degeneres.

Lucy’s story touches the world

Lucy’s story touches the world

People from across the globe have got in touch with a young woman who bravely spoke out about a condition which leaves her crippled with pain.

Judge rules parachute fall victim could get £5m

Judge rules parachute fall victim could get £5m

A judge has ruled a personal trainer who broke his back and lost his foot after falling 30ft in a simulated parachute jump could get £5m damages.

Caught out! Council boss hit with parking fine

Caught out! Council boss hit with parking fine

A council chief executive was caught breaking his own rules when he was slapped with a parking ticket after leaving his Jaguar on double yellow lines.

Tory fighting Farage owns immigration website

Tory fighting Farage owns immigration website

The candidate fighting for the Tories against Nigel Farage owns a website dedicated to encouraging Hungarians to work in UK.

Predator jailed after copycat sex attack on girl

Predator jailed after copycat sex attack on girl

A paedophile is behind bars for the second time - after using his earlier attacks as a blueprint for more horrific sex crimes.

Fears after 'hippy crack' found dumped

Fears after 'hippy crack' found dumped

Worried villagers are looking for answers after 50 canisters of a notorious legal high drug were found close to a school.

Crash sparks rush-hour tailbacks

Crash sparks rush-hour tailbacks

Drivers are being delayed this morning after two cars collided on a busy road.

'So much to achieve'- moving tributes to Jason at service

'So much to achieve'- moving tributes to Jason at service

Tears and laughter filled a church at a service celebrating the life of 19-year-old Jason Pettey.

Hospital worker stuffed wet wipe in patient’s mouth

Hospital worker stuffed wet wipe in patient’s mouth

When a 96-year-old dementia patient screamed at Deborah Roberts, the nursing assistant tried to silence her by stuffing a wet wipe in her mouth.

Police probe race row claim at boys’ cup final

Police probe race row claim at boys’ cup final

Police are investigating racism allegations following a "disturbance" at an under-16s match.

Terror of woman who fought off street attacker

Terror of woman who fought off street attacker

An attacker grabbed a woman by the throat and tried to force her to the ground as she made her way home after a night out.

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