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Savage attack left man's intestines hanging out

Savage attack left man's intestines hanging out

A terrified man, who was stabbed and beaten by two men, has now left the county in fear after an attack in which he thought he would die.

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Cousin pays tribute to D-Day hero

Cousin pays tribute to D-Day hero

Today marks one of the most memorable moments in history but also a more personal one for this family.

D-Day veteran parachutes into Normandy

D-Day veteran parachutes into Normandy

A 95-year-old parachuted into Normandy 75 years after he did so during the Second World War.

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Just a regular hard-working guy, fighting the Germans at Caen

Just a regular hard-working guy, fighting the Germans at Caen

A Maidstone woman has been sharing her father's experiences during the invasion of Normandy in the Second World War.

Gold on debut

Gold on debut

Sam Noakes beat two Scottish fighters in their own backyard to win gold on his England debut.

Dad died after sudden collapse in custody

Dad died after sudden collapse in custody

A mum held back tears as she described her son as "creative and with an abundance of imagination" at an inquest into his death after being arrested.

Nathan's tragic 20-year mental health struggle

Nathan's tragic 20-year mental health struggle

A beloved son, brother and friend took his life after struggling with a number of different mental health problems.

Vulnerable people left without heating or water

Vulnerable people left without heating or water

A number of elderly residents have been left without water or heating for longer than 24 hours.

Eyes on the sky today for D-Day flights

Eyes on the sky today for D-Day flights

Almost every surviving Dakota in the world, and quite a few Spitfires, are heading to France today ahead of tomorrow's 75th D-Day celebrations.

Long-serving radiographer retires

Long-serving radiographer retires

A radiographer, recognised for her service to cancer patients in Kent over nearly five decades by Prince Charles, has retired.

Warning amid spike in cash scams

Warning amid spike in cash scams

Police say vulnerable people have been targeted four times by scammers in part of Kent.

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New events venue awaits licence decision

New events venue awaits licence decision

A new multi-storey events centre could open its doors at a vacant town centre warehouse.

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The Mayor goes swan-upping - thanks to King James

The Mayor goes swan-upping - thanks to King James

The Mayor has celebrated 400 years of tradition with a day on the River Medway.

Where you can see the D-day flypast over Kent

Where you can see the D-day flypast over Kent

Keep your eyes on the sky this afternoon and you may be rewarded with the rare sight of 34 wartime Dakotas flying over.

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Football club seals land deal for stadium expansion

Football club seals land deal for stadium expansion

A football club's plans for stadium expansion have taken a step forward after it bought a small, but crucial, piece of land from the council.

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Homeless man attacked and robbed

Homeless man attacked and robbed

A group of teenagers assaulted a homeless man after demanding cigarettes and alcohol.

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Ice rink coming to town this Christmas

Ice rink coming to town this Christmas

An ice rink and other winter-themed activities will be coming to a major Kent venue this Christmas.

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Councillors under investigation after secret housing talks leak

Councillors under investigation after secret housing talks leak

A probe to seek out loose-lipped councillors is underway after secret housing discussions, which may affect a village, were made public.

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Village blighted by lorry load of issues

Village blighted by lorry load of issues

Only 12 tickets were issued to lorry drivers clogging up a village in the last year.

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Fun fair leaves after caravan attacked

Fun fair leaves after caravan attacked

Families helping to run a fun fair have left after their homes were attacked last night.

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