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‘It’s still torture’: Mum of cyclist killed in bin lorry crash calls for road safety changes
The mum of a teenager killed when his bike collided with a refuse lorry is campaigning for more “regular and robust” training for drivers.
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Rail services resume after tree blocks line
Trains are starting to run again between two railway stations after a tree, which was blocking the line, was cleared.
Hundreds attempt to cross the Channel despite new agreement to curb crossings
Latest figures show 339 people in six boats have attempted to cross the Channel in the last three days without permission to enter the UK.
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Missing girl, 15, safely located
The police thanked those who helped to locate a missing teenage girl.
Dramatic footage shows aftermath of 'revenge attack' that left bride covered in paint
CCTV footage shows the moment a bride was left covered in black paint by her sister-in-law moments before she was due to walk down the aisle.
Person dies after single-vehicle crash on A-road
A person died in a crash on a main road involving a single car.
Kent tip shuts again as 10-week upgrade project extended
A Kent tip will be unable to operate at full capacity for another month - despite the 10-week project supposed to have been completed already.
Police hunting former Kent footballer over armed robbery
Police are hunting a former Kent footballer wanted over an armed robbery.
Children arrested after high street robbery in daylight
Two children have been arrested after a boy was reportedly mugged on a high street during the afternoon.
Plan to convert student flats into 63-bedroom HMO approved
A block of student flats is to be converted into a 63-bedroom HMO after planning permission was granted by council officers.
Royal Navy veteran celebrates 100th birthday with tot of whisky
A Royal Navy veteran marked his 100th birthday with a tipple of whisky and celebrated with family and friends at his home of 50 years.
Man accused of killing his mother back in court
A man accused of murdering his mother at their home is to be assessed by doctors to ascertain whether he is fit to plead or stand trial.
Girl, 15, dies after police and air ambulance called to village
A teenager was tragically found dead after police were called to a village.
‘Our homes are being wrecked by lorries - something needs to be done’
Frustrated homeowners say urgent action is still needed at a huge border site as lost lorry drivers continue to damage their properties.
Council seeks £120m investment for business campus
Investors are being sought to develop an industrial and mid-tech business park idea, first proposed eight years ago, into reality.
Plans for new commercial unit at business park among latest planning proposals
Plans to build a seventh commercial unit at a business park are among the latest submitted to a council for approval.
Water firm loses appeal against £76k fine for illegally extracting water
South East Water has lost an appeal after it was fined £76k for taking water from a source without permission.
Footage captures moment police arrest man wearing spit hood
Police were spotted arresting a man wearing a spit hood after people were allegedly pushed and spat on.
Police tape off town centre park following sexual assault
A town centre park has been taped off by police following a reported sexual assault.
Vandal-hit children’s play area forced to shut
A seafront play area has been forced to close after vandalised equipment exposed wider safety concerns.