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Drink-drive arrest after charity shop crash

Drink-drive arrest after charity shop crash

A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car crashed into a charity shop, causing thousands of pounds of damage.

Couple are putting the fizz into farming

Couple are putting the fizz into farming

Instead of filling their land with solar panels, an entrepreneurial pair have opted to plant a vineyard

'It's scary... I nearly died'

'It's scary... I nearly died'

A courageous youngster has told her inspirational tale of survival... from a stroke at 20.

Wake up and smell the coffee, owner tells suing customer

Wake up and smell the coffee, owner tells suing customer

A restaurant customer has shocked bosses... after suing them for burning herself on a coffee.

Biker taken to hospital after smash with car

Biker taken to hospital after smash with car

Motorcyclist hurt in crash with car on country road popular with bikers.

Huge grass fire lights up night sky

Huge grass fire lights up night sky

Firefighters used a specialist all-terrain vehicle to tackle a blaze which threatened to spread across scrubland.

Wards take over at Oystermen

Wards take over at Oystermen

Whitstable town have moved swiftly to appoint a new management team with Jim and Danny Ward installed at the helm at The Belmont.

Shock as 'sad creatures' rescued from dog breeder

Shock as 'sad creatures' rescued from dog breeder

A new-born black puppy was among more than a dozen 'sad' dogs rescued from the cold, dark shed of a breeder.

'Suddenly I became his wife again'

'Suddenly I became his wife again'

A widow has given a heartbreaking account of how the threatened Pilgrims Hospice gave her family cherished last moments together.

Drowning couple mistaken for murder mystery players

Drowning couple mistaken for murder mystery players

A witness who saw a couple drowning in a hotel swimming pool thought they were 'actors' in a murder mystery game, an inquest's heard.

Police trace garden thieves

Police trace garden thieves

Investigators are hoping to return a 19th century garden urn which was stolen from a back garden in Canterbury.

Gay penguins cause a flap at wildlife park

Gay penguins cause a flap at wildlife park

Male penguins Jumbs and Kermit have shunned female company for family life with a new foster chick.

Woman in court accused of murder bids after blaze

Woman in court accused of murder bids after blaze

A woman has appeared in court charged with attempting to murder three people in an arson attack at her home.

Camping giant promises dozens of new jobs at superstore

Camping giant promises dozens of new jobs at superstore

A retailer is investing £1.5m in a new store aimed at people who love the outdoors

Massive record entry for World Rallycross

Massive record entry for World Rallycross

Lydden Hill will host a world championship event in two weeks' time - and a fantastic array of Supercars will be on show.

Orlando sets pulses racing with gym visit

Orlando sets pulses racing with gym visit

Hollywood heartthrob Orlando Bloom has stunned gym users by popping into a Kent gym for a workout on a visit to his home county.

No U-turn from hospice bosses despite fury over closure

No U-turn from hospice bosses despite fury over closure

Chief executive stands his ground as fears mount donations could plummet and thousands sign petition

Pub brawl leaves woman injured

Pub brawl leaves woman injured

Police are hunting a group of women who attacked another woman in a city centre pub.

Pair charged after armed police raid

Pair charged after armed police raid

Two have been charged and three bailed after armed officers were called to an estate... just hours after a serious attack at a caravan site.

Rain hits opening week of Kent Cricket League

Rain hits opening week of Kent Cricket League

The weather played a major role on the opening day of the Shepherd Neame Kent Cricket League Premier Division season.

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