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Driver who rammed pedestrian and drove 100m with him on bonnet jailed
A driver has been jailed after he struck a pedestrian and continued driving with him on the bonnet before he fell off and was knocked unconscious.
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Davina McCall, Ricky Gervais and the return of Celebrity Hunted - here’s your TV week all sorted
Handpicked by our entertainment experts - the best five new shows on TV this week.
‘This is detrimental to our village’: Mini-estate approved despite NHS fears area is at ‘limited capacity’
A new housing development has been given the green light - despite NHS bosses declaring there is “limited capacity to accommodate growth in the area”.
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‘The victims should never be forgotten’: The horrific Kent restaurant tragedy that claimed seven lives
Seven lives were lost in a devastating restaurant fire. Now, campaigners are calling for a permanent memorial.
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Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
‘I believe Michael Stone will be free man within next 12 months’
A solicitor representing the man locked up for one of Kent’s most infamous crimes says vital new evidence could see her client’s conviction quashed.
‘I'm a 17-year-old student - the biggest myth in politics is that my generation doesn't care’
A Kent A-level student says the biggest myth in British politics is that young people don't care.
‘I used to drink here all the time - now I’m the one pulling the pints’
The new boss of a pub, which has had five different landlords in five years, says he is “in for the long haul” after taking on his local.
‘It’s an absolute nightmare’: Outrage as residents told to pay charges for ‘unsafe’ empty flat block
Residents of a tower block that was shut due to ongoing safety concerns have been left angered at being told to continue paying for service charges.
Man arrested after McDonald's ruckus told police 'large quantity' of cannabis was for personal use
A man caught with an estimated £4,000 of cannabis avoided immediate punishment after stating it was for personal use despite police finding deal bags.
Up to 3,200 homes without supplies after burst water main
Repairs to a burst main are “proving to be very complex” and unlikely to be fixed until sometime overnight, leaving thousands without water.
Warning to stay out of water after toxic algae found in river and lakes
People are being told to keep out of some waterways following the discovery of toxic algae that can cause illness after only brief contact.
Drone images reveal impact on county of driest July in almost 190 years
New drone images reveal how weeks of hot weather and little rainfall have transformed the county, leaving parks, farmland and playing fields scorched.
'Utterly unacceptable': Charity boss fears he cannot pay staff after bank’s suspected cyber fraud
A charity has branded a bank's response "unacceptable" after losing access to its funds for a week, raising fears staff may not be paid.
Manhunt underway after masked trio try to steal motorbike
Officers are appealing for witnesses and CCTV after reports three men in balaclavas tried to steal a motorcycle.
Popular pub forced to close after blaze
A popular pub has been forced to close after an electrical fire broke out in the early hours of this morning.
Long delays after lorry crash
Motorists faced long delays after a multi-vehicle crash on a busy motorway.
A20 closed in both directions after crash
A major A-road was blocked while emergency services attended the scene of a two-vehicle collision.
CCTV footage shows moment violent robber follows woman walking home before stealing her handbag
A violent robber has been jailed after he threw his victim to the floor, leaving her concussed, as he stole her bag.
Two lanes closed on motorway after car fire
Traffic was building after a reported car fire on a busy route.