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Council signs off plan for 16,000 new homes

Council signs off plan for 16,000 new homes

A controversial document earmarking thousands of homes in the east of the county has been ratified.

Warning over 999 call abuse

Warning over 999 call abuse

Callers are putting lives at risk by wrongly using the 999 emergency line - with some calling the lifeline when they run out of mobile credit.

Backlash after councillors vote themselves 15% rise

Backlash after councillors vote themselves 15% rise

Councillors are facing growing anger after they voted themselves at 15% allowance hike - despite recommendations.

Video: Youngsters dicing with death on rails

Video: Youngsters dicing with death on rails

A shocking video has captured teenagers putting their lives at risk by playing on rail tracks.

Commuters facing delays after early morning crash

Commuters facing delays after early morning crash

A crash on the M25 is causing long delays for commuters this morning.

Cash shortage could leave town in the dark this Christmas

Cash shortage could leave town in the dark this Christmas

It's still only July but already one Kent town is appealing for help in raising money for its festive lights.

Ladder fall leaves dad in pain for 19 years

Ladder fall leaves dad in pain for 19 years

A man who suffered a broken shoulder in a nasty accident in 1998 is still undergoing treatment and has been forced to give up work.

‘Nothing can bring back dad, I just want answers’

‘Nothing can bring back dad, I just want answers’

A man from Kent is fighting for justice after his father was infected with a deadly virus and knew nothing about it for 20 years.

Pupils rescue kitten dumped in bin

Pupils rescue kitten dumped in bin

A group of youngsters saved the life of an abandoned pet after hearing it meowing in distress outside their school.

A suspect has been added to Kent Police's 'most wanted' list

A suspect has been added to Kent Police's 'most wanted' list

Police appeal for information about a 28-year-old man wanted in connection with several assaults.

Four 'illegals' arrested during raid

Four 'illegals' arrested during raid

An operation targeting illegal workers within the construction industry has been carried out by UK Border Agency officials.

Man suffers leg injury after fall in woods

Man suffers leg injury after fall in woods

Ambulance crews were called after a man fell in woodland, suffering a suspected leg break.

'World first' skate park downsized due to higher build cost

'World first' skate park downsized due to higher build cost

A unique skate park under construction has had to be downsized due to building costs being double what was first expected.

'This is not a prank - I have a gun'

'This is not a prank - I have a gun'

An electrician strolled out of a bank with almost £2,000 after telling staff he was armed - before targeting another two days later.

CCTV issued after stabbing

CCTV issued after stabbing

Police investigating a stabbing in a town centre have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.

M&S confirm Foodhall opening date

M&S confirm Foodhall opening date

M&S has announced the opening date for its latest Foodhall in Kent.

Driver freed from car after smash

Driver freed from car after smash

A woman has been placed in the care of paramedics after crashing her car.

Jail for rapist after attack on drunk woman

Jail for rapist after attack on drunk woman

A married father who raped an extremely drunk woman out celebrating her birthday has been jailed for over eight years.

Councillors vote for 15% allowance increase

Councillors vote for 15% allowance increase

Kent county councillors have voted to increase their allowances by 15% - 10 times higher than recommended.

Woman hurt in 'crow bar attack'

Woman hurt in 'crow bar attack'

A woman in her 30s was attacked after answering her door to a man wearing a high-visibility jacket.

Breastfeeding mum 'intimidated' by police at concert

Breastfeeding mum 'intimidated' by police at concert

A mother-of-three says she felt violated and intimidated after she claims police pulled her aside at Tuesday’s Craig David concert.

Man remains in serious condition after M20 crash

Man remains in serious condition after M20 crash

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after a crash on the M20 yesterday as police launch an appeal for witnesses.

Rider injured after fall from bike

Rider injured after fall from bike

A woman suffered a hip injury after she came off her motorbike this morning.

Southern ordered to invest £13m

Southern ordered to invest £13m

The owners of Southern Rail have been ordered to invest more than £13m after months of poor performance.

The love was all around

The love was all around

Thousands of music fans were entertained last night and never got Wet Wet Wet.

Main road shut both ways after crash

Main road shut both ways after crash

A multi-vehicle pile-up shut a main road in both directions after a crash.

Patients denied chance of quicker treatment

Patients denied chance of quicker treatment

Hundreds of people waiting months for surgery could be seen within weeks at a modern hospital just across the border in France.

Can't decide where to go on holiday?

Can't decide where to go on holiday?

People are increasingly turning to their favourite television shows for inspiration on where to take a break - with places in Kent topping the list.

Screams as pupils scalded at school sports day

Screams as pupils scalded at school sports day

Two primary school children suffered burns when an urn of hot water toppled over in front of horrified parents.

Sightseers dicing with death

Sightseers dicing with death

People visiting one of Kent's most recognised beauty spots have been caught risking their lives to get pictures.

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