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Drug driver left boy, 10, with ‘appalling’ injuries after running red light
A motorist who hit and seriously injured a 10-year-old boy while high on cannabis has been jailed.

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Former takeaway boss wrongfully claimed £50k loan
A former Chinese takeaway boss who claimed a loan for his business that he was not entitled to has been banned from acting as a company director.


Fresh flats bid for iconic high street pub just months after blaze
New plans to convert a historic pub into flats have been submitted just months after a blaze destroyed the inside of the building.

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New waterfront homes take shape
New apartment blocks which are being built as part of a town’s waterfront regeneration project will launch later this year.


‘Unique and adrenaline-fuelled’ zip wire experience above lake set to open
We try the new zip line experience at a Kent watersports centre which sees you soar from a 33ft tower above a huge blue lake.


CCTV image released after attack outside nightclub
An image of a man police would like to speak to after an attack at the weekend has been released.


Car overturns after two-vehicle crash on busy route
Police and paramedics have been called to the scene of a crash involving two cars this morning.


Signalling faults disrupt train services across Kent
Commuters are facing delays on Southeastern trains this morning due to signalling problems at two stations.


Council-run care home could begin construction next year
Plans to set up a council-run care home have progressed to the next stage - with a target of next year for construction.


Man secretly recorded ‘revenge porn’ sex tape and sent it to victim’s family over WhatsApp
A woman was left feeling “disgusted, embarrassed and humiliated” after a man secretly recorded a sex tape of her and sent it to a relative.


Violent abuser bit off part of father’s ear in station assault
A man who bit off part of a victim’s ear in an unprovoked attack in a station underpass has been jailed.


Machete-wielding thug hit barber shop boss with large brick in 'terrifying’ stab attack
A barber shop owner has spoken of the moment he fought for his life as he and his teenage nephew came under attack from a machete-wielding thug.


Car crashes into bus stop in high street after hit-and-run
A two-vehicle crash saw a car smash into a bus stop in a high street during the morning rush-hour.


Budget outcry over councillor discounts and council tax hike
Plans to hike council tax and charge more for parking, among other changes, have left some “completely shocked”.


Police probe after man dies at recycling centre
A man has died at a recycling centre after reports a bale of waste fell on a worker.


Council u-turns on nine-month closure of popular leisure centre
A council has u-turned on plans to shut all facilities at a leisure centre for nine months, sparking joy among sports groups.


XL Bully bites officer during dawn raids on drug-dealing network
An XL Bully bit a police officer during one of seven dawn raids this morning designed to smash a criminal network.


Wife murderer in dock accused of plot to convince police mum-of-three was still alive
A man who murdered his wife has appeared in court accused of plotting to convince police she was still alive.


Fire crews rush to house blaze
The fire brigade was called out to a blaze at a home, with crews spending two hours putting out the flames.


The Apprentice candidate reveals what Lord Sugar is really like
A Kent schoolboy and candidate on the latest series of The Apprentice discusses competing on the popular show and his respect for Lord Sugar.
