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Warning after hob left on starts fire

Warning after hob left on starts fire

Clothes placed on cooker are set alight in Kingsnorth kitchen drama.

Man cleared of trying to murder knife attack victim

Man cleared of trying to murder knife attack victim

A man accused of repeatedly stabbing another man outside a pub, leaving him fighting for his life, has been cleared of trying to murder him.

Excitement for Ransley

Excitement for Ransley

Four years of hard work have proved worthwhile for Ashford’s Tom Ransley after it was confirmed that he has been selected for his second Olympic Games

Brexit 'could jeopardise Thames crossing and Op Stack park' - Osborne

Brexit 'could jeopardise Thames crossing and Op Stack park' - Osborne

Chancellor George Osborne has headed to Kent today in a late bid to convince voters to stay in the EU.

Fire crews tackle suspcious 4x4 blaze

Fire crews tackle suspcious 4x4 blaze

Firefighters were called to a field last night to extinguish a suspicious car blaze.

Four more break-ins linked to spate of burglaries

Four more break-ins linked to spate of burglaries

Police say they are linking a further four break-ins with a spate of burglaries, in which homes were ransacked and jewellery stolen.

Teens and horses injured in dog attack

Teens and horses injured in dog attack

Two teenage girls and their horses were left injured and terrified after a vicious dog attack. Warning: graphic images.

Man denies murder of 'burglary victim'

Man denies murder of 'burglary victim'

A man has denied murdering a pensioner during a burglary - and another violent raid in which he allegedly went armed with a hammer and taser.

Lesbian couple 'nervous' as they travel to Orlando

Lesbian couple 'nervous' as they travel to Orlando

A lesbian couple from Kent who got married in Florida say they are nervous to visit Orlando today, following the mass shootings.

Man violently attacked and robbed in town centre

Man violently attacked and robbed in town centre

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was violently attacked and robbed in a town centre.

Three people injured after serious crash

Three people injured after serious crash

A busy road has now been reopened after a serious crash earlier today.

Betty found by sisters she didn't know she had

Betty found by sisters she didn't know she had

Four sisters have finally been reunited after more than seven decades apart.

Motorcyclist flown to hospital after crash

Motorcyclist flown to hospital after crash

A motorcyclist has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a crash this morning .

Delays after car flips onto roof at roundabout

Delays after car flips onto roof at roundabout

Drivers are warned to expect delays after a car flipped onto its roof.

Lake closed after killer algae found

Lake closed after killer algae found

A lake has been closed to the public after the same algae that killed three dogs at another Kent beauty spot was found growing.

Lucky escape for family after chip pan blaze

Lucky escape for family after chip pan blaze

A mum and her two children were lucky to escape a kitchen blaze after a chip pan caught light.

Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

A 26-year-old man missing since Sunday has been found safe and well.

Ransley bound for Rio

Ransley bound for Rio

Tom Ransley is confirmed as a double Olympian after being chosen to row for TeamGB at Rio Olympics.

Cigarette causes devastating home blaze

Cigarette causes devastating home blaze

Firefighters believe a huge house fire was caused by a cigarette thrown into a wheelie bin.

Lucky escape for driver before car burst into flames

Lucky escape for driver before car burst into flames

A Mercedes driver had a lucky escape after his car burst into flames on a busy road.

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