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White van men 'approach children'

White van men 'approach children'

15 October 2015

Police were called after two young boys were reportedly approached by three men in a white van.

First new grammar school in 50 years approved

First new grammar school in 50 years approved

15 October 2015

Proposals for what has been described as the first new grammar school in 50 years have been approved.

Man killed in M20 collision was 'migrant'

Man killed in M20 collision was 'migrant'

15 October 2015

A man who died after being hit by a vehicle on the M20 yesterday morning is believed to have been a migrant.

Jury fails to reach verdict in rubbish tip murder trial

Jury fails to reach verdict in rubbish tip murder trial

14 October 2015

The jury in the murder trial of a man who stabbed his colleague to death at a recycling plant has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict.

White van men approach pupil

White van men approach pupil

14 October 2015

A school has issued a warning to parents after a Year 7 pupil was reportedly approached by two men in a white van.

Jobless total rises

Jobless total rises

14 October 2015

Another 81 people joined the line for unemployment benefits in Kent last month.

Disruption to train services

Disruption to train services

14 October 2015

Rail passengers are experiencing long delays this morning as a result of signalling problems.

Kent Test results released today

Kent Test results released today

14 October 2015

Pupils and parents find out today if they have secured a coveted grammar school place as the Kent Test results are released.

'My whole world fell apart'

'My whole world fell apart'

13 October 2015

The brother of a man whose high-speed death was captured on film hopes releasing the footage will save the lives of others.

Knife killer suffering from paranoid personality disorder

Knife killer suffering from paranoid personality disorder

13 October 2015

A man who killed a colleague in a frenzied knife attack at a recycling centre is suffering from a paranoid personality disorder, says a psychiatrist.

Body found in damaged car identified

Body found in damaged car identified

13 October 2015

Police have identified a man whose body was found in a badly damaged car.

Fergus Wilson ineligible to be police and crime commissioner

Fergus Wilson ineligible to be police and crime commissioner

12 October 2015

Guidelines by The Electoral Commission show property mogul Fergus Wilson is ineligible to hold the post of police and crime commissioner.

Firefighters to respond to medical emergencies

Firefighters to respond to medical emergencies

12 October 2015

A new scheme will see firefighters responding to emergency calls in parts of Kent.

'Plane crash' was false alarm

'Plane crash' was false alarm

12 October 2015

Firefighters called out to reports of a plane crash established it was a false alarm.

Video: Harrowing footage of crash that killed young men

Video: Harrowing footage of crash that killed young men

12 October 2015

The families of two young men who died in a crash have released footage of their last moments. Warning: Some readers may find the clip distressing.

Man flown to hospital after 'stabbing himself in chest'

Man flown to hospital after 'stabbing himself in chest'

12 October 2015

A man has been flown to hospital after reportedly stabbing himself in the chest.

Cabbies could face English tests

Cabbies could face English tests

12 October 2015

Taxi drivers' English language skills could soon be put to the test under new legislation.

Social services 'at breaking point' due to migrant influx

Social services 'at breaking point' due to migrant influx

12 October 2015

A continuing surge in young asylum seekers is a "ticking time bomb" warns Kent County Council, after a further 77 arrived in Kent last week.

This week's top stories

This week's top stories

11 October 2015

From zombie snakes and helpful residents to police chases and burglaries, here's a round-up of the most read stories this week.

PICTURES: Vulcan soars over Kent for final time

PICTURES: Vulcan soars over Kent for final time

11 October 2015

Thousands looked to the skies as the XH558 Vulcan Bomber roared over Kent for the final time.

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