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Youngsters help dig up rich village heritage

Youngsters help dig up rich village heritage

Cricket memorabilia from the 1800s is among the treasures found by archaeologists of all ages.

Burglary trial halted due to illness

Burglary trial halted due to illness

The trial of three men and a woman accused of an armed raid on a home has been halted after one of the defendants fell ill at court.

Appeal to find missing teen

Appeal to find missing teen

Police are appealing for help in finding a teenage girl, last seen at a train station 11 days ago.

Driver in custody after cop car crash

Driver in custody after cop car crash

A 23-year-old has been charged with six driving offences after a vehicle failed to stop then smashed into a police car.

Man charged with robbery and assault

Man charged with robbery and assault

A 31-year-old is due in court today charged with a number of driving offences as well as robbery and assault.

'You'll envision someone walking along the road 100 years ago'

'You'll envision someone walking along the road 100 years ago'

Heritage trails are being created to guide people around historically significant spots in these towns and organisers want your tales and memories.

'I’ve never lost interest in life'

'I’ve never lost interest in life'

The little girl in this picture has just turned 106 and she still loves walking and going on holiday and tries to go to church twice a week.

Abuse victim in police protest

Abuse victim in police protest

A woman who suffered drug and sex abuse as a teenager at a children’s home says her data protection has been breached.

Cocaine dealer jailed

Cocaine dealer jailed

Drugs, cash and two mobile phones were seized by police before a man was jailed for supplying cocaine in a Kent town.

Bollywood romantic comedy comes to Kent

Bollywood romantic comedy comes to Kent

Wedding scenes for a film starring Anil Kapoor are being shot at an iconic place of worship.

Investigation into gym blaze

Investigation into gym blaze

Police are at a leisure centre this morning after a suspicious blaze in the early hours.

Fire in scout hut

Fire in scout hut

Crews were called to a blaze at a derelict scout hut.

Cook wants direct route

Cook wants direct route

Fleet midfielder Anthony Cook doesn’t want to go through the play-offs again.

Pupils bridge the skills gap

Pupils bridge the skills gap

Teenagers showed off their problem-solving and construction skills during a competition between Kent schools.

Four charged in historic drive-by shooting case

Four charged in historic drive-by shooting case

Four men have been charged in connection with a cold-case murder.

Panto cast revealed

Panto cast revealed

Former glamour model Linda Lusardi will take on the role of the Wicked Fairy in this year’s show in Gravesend.

Fleet boss impressed with midfield duo

Fleet boss impressed with midfield duo

Ebbsfleet manager Daryl McMahon has praised the adaptability of two of his attacking players.

'Inadequate' care firm placed in special measures

'Inadequate' care firm placed in special measures

The owner has promised major improvements after the health watchdog's damning report.

Take your partners by the hand

Take your partners by the hand

Ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing were on the agenda when one Active Retirement group took part in a village tea dance.

Strictly star sweeps mayor off feet

Strictly star sweeps mayor off feet

WATCH: It's not every day you find yourself in the arms of a celebrity but that's where a borough mayor and grandmother ended up today.

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