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Car's DIY parking solution?

Car's DIY parking solution?

A video of a hapless driver who became stranded after 'beaching' their car on a store's traffic island has had thousands of views.

Backlash sparked over 'Asian priority' housing

Backlash sparked over 'Asian priority' housing

A housing association has been accused of discrimination... because it gives priority to those from Asian communities at a block of flats.

Hornby to close historic warehouse in Kent

Hornby to close historic warehouse in Kent

Model manufacturer Hornby is set to move from its historic headquarters after continuous problems leaving it with £4.5m losses.

Child abduction probe after 999 call

Child abduction probe after 999 call

A police investigation was launched after a child reported being concerned about a car seen near a primary school.

From helping the community... to helping herself

From helping the community... to helping herself

A mother has admitted stealing thousands from a community project she helped set up.

Kittens dumped in country lane

Kittens dumped in country lane

A litter of kittens was found dumped in a ditch in a quiet country lane.

Latest: Bus crash driver facing disciplinary action

Latest: Bus crash driver facing disciplinary action

The driver of a bus which crashed into a railway bridge with 60 school children on board is to face disciplinary action.

Man dies at courthouse

Man dies at courthouse

Police are investigating after a man is said to have died at a court building.

Royal Mail launches Dog Awareness Week

Royal Mail launches Dog Awareness Week

Dog owners: Can you be sure your dog won't ever bite a postman or woman when they are delivering your mail? That's the message from Royal Mail today.

Woman suffering heart failure told she was having panic attack

Woman suffering heart failure told she was having panic attack

A grandmother believes she was wrongly diagnosed with having a panic attack... as her heart was failing.

Hospital bosses' astronomical pay revealed

Hospital bosses' astronomical pay revealed

An investigation has revealed a hospital trust paid six-figure salaries to more than 30 interim managers in recent months.

Man charged with exposing himself in public

Man charged with exposing himself in public

A 50-year-old is to appear in court after being arrested by officers investigating reports of a man flashing to strangers.

One Stop shop burgled and set alight in space of hours

One Stop shop burgled and set alight in space of hours

Around £4,000 of damage has been caused to a store after it was broken into and then later set on fire.

Triple amputee becomes first to wing walk for charity

Triple amputee becomes first to wing walk for charity

A former soldier has taken to the skies above Kent to raise £50,000 for other servicemen and women.

Rat pack killing ducks at park lake

Rat pack killing ducks at park lake

A plague of rats has launched a killing spree... with young ducklings at a lake targeted.

Sporting pair still bowling along at the age of 97

Sporting pair still bowling along at the age of 97

Two Kent bowlers show age is no problem as they continue to bowl after both suffering heart attacks.

Fire crews tackle huge blaze involving recycling waste

Fire crews tackle huge blaze involving recycling waste

Twenty firefighters were last night dealing with a blaze involving more than 200 tonnes of recycling waste.

Gunman scare false alarm

Gunman scare false alarm

Police were called to a town centre after fears that there was an armed man.

Safety warning after dinghies blown out to sea

Safety warning after dinghies blown out to sea

Seven people, including four children, were led to safety after their dinghies were blown out to sea.

Traffic chaos after tree branch falls onto town centre road

Traffic chaos after tree branch falls onto town centre road

A huge tree branch fell onto a busy town centre road leading into Maidstone, blocking both lanes, this afternoon.

Brave sex abuse victim speaks out after years of rapes

Brave sex abuse victim speaks out after years of rapes

A woman has spoken out after being repeatedly raped as a vulnerable schoolgirl... amid fears her attacker would abuse his daughter.

Building's glass panels inspected after pane plunges 11 storeys

Building's glass panels inspected after pane plunges 11 storeys

An 8ft pane of glass could have killed someone when it plummeted 11 storeys from one of an area's tallest landmarks.

'It's time to go'

'It's time to go'

Those were the heartbreaking words uttered by a woman in pain shortly before her husband of 57 years found her dead in bed.

Helicopter involved in police chase

Helicopter involved in police chase

Police were hunting a suspect in Gillingham today after a driver failed to stop.

Police appeal for witnesses following serious accident

Police appeal for witnesses following serious accident

Anyone with information about a two car accident which left a 63-year-old man with serious injuries is asked to contact the police.

Violent robbers sentenced to 17 years for bookie thefts

Violent robbers sentenced to 17 years for bookie thefts

Three men have received a total of 17 years behind bars for their parts in violent robberies across Kent.

Judge slams prosecutors in biting case after Suarez ban

Judge slams prosecutors in biting case after Suarez ban

In the wake of a match ban for football biter Luis Suarez, a judge has criticised lawyers in the case of a man who did the same to two policemen.

Pervert downloads vile images including sex with octopus

Pervert downloads vile images including sex with octopus

A pervert has walked free after admitting downloading sick images of sex with animals - including an octopus and calf.

Mosque blocks radical preachers

Mosque blocks radical preachers

Radical clerics wanting to preach at a Kent mosque were turned away by its leader amid fears about their motive.

Witnesses sought after woman, 32, dies as car plunges off car park

Witnesses sought after woman, 32, dies as car plunges off car park

Police are seeking witnesses after a 32-year-old woman died as her car plunged from the top of a multi-storey car park when it hit a roundabout.

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