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Gran crushed in lift could have been saved by sensor

03 December 2015
Gran crushed in lift could have been saved by sensor

The death of a care home worker crushed in a lift after a chair pinned her to the wall could have been prevented, an inquest has ruled.

'Help, I can't breathe' - Mum who died in freak lift tragedy

30 November 2015
'Help, I can't breathe' - Mum who died in freak lift tragedy

A mum-of-three who died after being trapped in a lift in a freak set of circumstances screamed for help as rescuers desperately tried to reach her.

Police want to speak this man caught on camera in city shop

30 November 2015
Police want to speak this man caught on camera in city shop

CCTV image released of a customer police are keen to interview in connection with £2,100 Apple Mac thefts

Troubled hospitals trust appoints new boss

26 November 2015
Troubled hospitals trust appoints new boss

A Kent health trust has recruited a familiar face to help pull it out of special measures.

What's that in my sleeve... aaaah!

20 November 2015
What's that in my sleeve... aaaah!

They’re big, black, they have green fangs, and there may just be one hiding up your sleeve...

Devastating blaze sparks call for sprinklers

12 November 2015
Devastating blaze sparks call for sprinklers

A council is being pressured to force developers to install sprinklers in all new timber-framed buildings after a fire destroyed 16 homes.

Dad's horror at finding lifeless daughter in pool

11 November 2015
Dad's horror at finding lifeless daughter in pool

A dad has spoken of his terror at finding his four-year-old daughter lifeless at the bottom of a swimming pool - and thanked the medics who saved her.

Mum of newborn dies in public toilets

11 November 2015
Mum of newborn dies in public toilets

A drug addict mum had her newborn baby taken into care just months before she died from heroin overdose in public toilets, an inquest heard.

Nine injured in serious crash between lorry and minibus

09 November 2015
Nine injured in serious crash between lorry and minibus

A collision between a minibus and lorry has left nine people hurt and a major A-road shut in both directions.

Drugs death of dad of twins

04 November 2015
Drugs death of dad of twins

A "caring and funny" 29-year-old who died of a drugs overdose has donated his organs.

Driver will not face prosecution over death crash

04 November 2015
Driver will not face prosecution over death crash

A young man arrested on suspicion of causing the death of a 23-year-old by dangerous driving will not be charged.

City strip club will move to another site if venue is redeveloped

01 November 2015
City strip club will move to another site if venue is redeveloped

Lap dancing venue bosses say they will apply for an extra day and longer opening hours if they move to a new location - because of the demand.

Record-breaking night of the living dead

31 October 2015
Record-breaking night of the living dead

The undead had the night of their lives at Britain's biggest ever zombie crawl.

Car smashes into house

30 October 2015
Car smashes into house

A car has swerved off the road and smashed into the front of a house on a high street.

Popular city cafe to shut after owners give up on their dream

29 October 2015
Popular city cafe to shut after owners give up on their dream

Sisters say they put their "heart and soul" into the business but high running costs means it's not making them a decent living.

Teacher's broken cheek bones after vicious robbery

29 October 2015
Teacher's broken cheek bones after vicious robbery

A teacher is now too frightened to go out into town at night after being set upon by two thugs who left him needing facial surgery.

Tragedy of three brothers

26 October 2015
Tragedy of three brothers

The tragic story of a heroin addict who stabbed his brother to death and watched another die from drug abuse has been revealed at an inquest.

Light up the City charity walk in Canterbury attracts huge support

26 October 2015
Light up the City charity walk in Canterbury attracts huge support

Organisers say they are delighted by the turnout for evening sponsored walk and run which raised £16,000 for the Pilgrims Hospice.

Spaniel stolen from pups

18 October 2015
Spaniel stolen from pups

Brazen thieves have swiped a cocker spaniel from its owners' garden - just feet from its weeks-old pups.

Kent broadcaster and comedienne named as new host of QI

14 October 2015
Kent broadcaster and comedienne named as new host of QI

Sandi Toksvig is to take over from Stephen Fry on the popular television BBC 2 panel quiz game

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