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Two charged for allegedly using fake money

Two charged for allegedly using fake money

A man and woman were arrested on suspicion of using counterfeit currency and shoplifting.

Almost 150 London families to move into council homes - in east Kent!

Almost 150 London families to move into council homes - in east Kent!

Families waiting for council homes in north east London are to be given houses in a Kent district with 2,500 people on its waiting list.

'Sex attack victim' screams for help

'Sex attack victim' screams for help

Police were called after members of the public heard the calls for help of a woman who was reportedly sexually assaulted.

Six rushed to hospital after horror crash on crossroads

Six rushed to hospital after horror crash on crossroads

A boy has been flown to hospital and five others taken by ambulance following a crash involving a taxi and van on a notorious junction.

Police appeal after schools evacuated after bomb threats

Police appeal after schools evacuated after bomb threats

Hundreds of pupils were evacuated from two Kent schools following menacing bomb threats - police are appealing for information.

World speed record breaker ready to race again

World speed record breaker ready to race again

After a 25-year-restoration project a 1920s world speed record breaker is preparing to take to the track once more.

Academy chief leaves Kent

Academy chief leaves Kent

Kent Cricket high performance director Simon Willis is leaving the club after 23 years to take on the same role at Sri Lanka Cricket.

Debut the best present

Debut the best present

Imran Qayyum celebrates his 23rd birthday on Monday but says he has already received the best present he could have wished for.

World Rallycross heads to Kent this weekend

World Rallycross heads to Kent this weekend

Thousands of spectators are expected at Lydden Hill this weekend when the FIA World Rallycross Championship heads to Kent for its only British event.

Family unhappy as inquest rules on drink-rider’s crash

Family unhappy as inquest rules on drink-rider’s crash

The family of a biker killed in a crash left an inquest in disgust claiming “inconsistences” in police evidence remain unresolved.

Detectives in Blackman murder investigation search farm

Detectives in Blackman murder investigation search farm

Police officers and fire crews are searching a farm as part of investigation into the death of a pensioner killed at his home.

Homelessness charity reveals man shot dead was ex-soldier

Homelessness charity reveals man shot dead was ex-soldier

An ex-soldier who was refused a place on a council’s housing register was shot dead in his tent.

Spitfires fancy their T20 Blast chances

Spitfires fancy their T20 Blast chances

Jimmy Adams believes Kent’s performances in last season’s NatWest T20 Blast means they will play with even greater self belief this summer.

Brick hurled from bridge through lorry's windscreen

Brick hurled from bridge through lorry's windscreen

Police are hunting a yob who threw a brick through the windscreen of a lorry on a busy dual carriageway.

Teachers may strike over grammar's academy plan

Teachers may strike over grammar's academy plan

Teachers at a leading grammar school are considering strike action over controversial plans to convert to an academy.

Griffiths keen to repay county's faith

Griffiths keen to repay county's faith

David Griffiths says he is determined to repay Kent for all the faith they have shown him during two injury ravaged seasons with the county.

World Naked Bike Ride demo returns to city

World Naked Bike Ride demo returns to city

Shoppers told to avoid Canterbury if they are offended by the sight of naked bottoms - as riders gear up for cheeky protest

Rape arrest after police stop car

Rape arrest after police stop car

A 26-year-old is being questioned by police after his car was stopped following an allegation of sexual assault.

Murder suspect appears in court

Murder suspect appears in court

A trial date has been set for a man accused of murder after human remains were found in a tent.

City grammar's expansion plans roll on

City grammar's expansion plans roll on

An 'outstanding'-rated grammar has announced a bid to open a new secondary on the site of a former school next door.

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