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Asylum seeker influx pushes Kent children out of county

Asylum seeker influx pushes Kent children out of county

25 January 2016

Vulnerable children are being forced out of Kent after an influx of asylum seeker youngsters, social services chiefs claim.

Accident on the M25

Accident on the M25

24 January 2016

A three-car smash has caused heavy traffic on the M25 this afternoon.

Fly-tippers dump £60,000 clean-up bill on tax payer

Fly-tippers dump £60,000 clean-up bill on tax payer

24 January 2016

Just one fine was paid as Maidstone council forked out more than £60,000 on clearing and investigating fly tipping.

Calls for 'proper' asylum procedures after Calais stormed by migrants

Calls for 'proper' asylum procedures after Calais stormed by migrants

24 January 2016

The Freight Transport Association is urging authorities to get a grip on the migrant crisis, after Calais was forced to close

Double Olympic champion joins in park run

Double Olympic champion joins in park run

23 January 2016

Early morning runners were put through their paces by double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes.

Horse breaks free and falls into swimming pool

Horse breaks free and falls into swimming pool

23 January 2016

A horse which broke free from its stables ended up in a swimming pool and was spotted when a homeowner left for work.

Hospital defends hiring doctors accused of killing mum

Hospital defends hiring doctors accused of killing mum

22 January 2016

A hospital trust says it did nothing wrong in hiring two doctors now at the centre of a manslaughter case after the death of a teacher in childbirth.

Commuter services delayed by landlsip

Commuter services delayed by landlsip

21 January 2016

A landslip two weeks ago is continuing to affect train services to the capital.

Kent is WORST for under-performing schools

Kent is WORST for under-performing schools

21 January 2016

Kent has the highest number of under-performing schools in the UK, official figures show.

School travel pass faces another hike

School travel pass faces another hike

20 January 2016

The cost of a school travel pass used by more than 24,000 schoolchildren in Kent is set to rise again, it's been revealed.

Road closed after woman hit by car

Road closed after woman hit by car

19 January 2016

A busy road was shut by police after a woman was hit by car.

Loose dog rescued from home reunited with owners

Loose dog rescued from home reunited with owners

19 January 2016

A labrador, found dodging traffic on a busy commuter route this morning has been reunited with its owners.

Half marathon secures new sponsor

Half marathon secures new sponsor

18 January 2016

A half marathon being held in Kent has secured a new sponsor.

WATCH: Man bounces around in boot of car on M20

WATCH: Man bounces around in boot of car on M20

18 January 2016

A driver has recorded a man bouncing around in the boot of a people carrier while travelling on a busy motorway.

Gatwick campaigners granted appeal

Gatwick campaigners granted appeal

18 January 2016

Campaigners have won the right to bring a legal challenge against Gatwick flight paths which are causing "intolerable" noise for Kent residents.

Library services could be shelved

Library services could be shelved

18 January 2016

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

Boy, 15, arrested after 'hit and run' smash

Boy, 15, arrested after 'hit and run' smash

15 January 2016

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after reportedly leaving the scene of a crash.

Owner homeless after converted van blaze

Owner homeless after converted van blaze

15 January 2016

A fire in a converted van yesterday left the owner homeless.

Yobs locked up for throwing bottles at vehicles

Yobs locked up for throwing bottles at vehicles

15 January 2016

Two yobs who put motorists in danger by throwing missiles onto a busy road from a bridge have been sent to jail.

Rise in acid attacks in Kent

Rise in acid attacks in Kent

14 January 2016

The number of attacks involving acid and other corrosive liquids has risen over the past four years, police have revealed.

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