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VIDEO: Does Kent know why we celebrate Bonfire Night?

VIDEO: Does Kent know why we celebrate Bonfire Night?

Our reporter Ben Kennedy asked people if they knew why we celebrate firework night. The short answer? No.

Some people (in 4x4s) just can't wait...

Some people (in 4x4s) just can't wait...

Waiting in a queue of traffic can be frustrating... so this Mercedes 4x4 driver decided to take a short cut.

Cartoonist is cover star

Cartoonist is cover star

Messenger cartoonist Royston Robertson has had one of his creations published on the cover of the Private Eye annual.

Arrest after charity shop smashed up

Arrest after charity shop smashed up

A man has been arrested after a charity which helps homeless people was broken into, smashed up, and electrical equipment taken.

Busy Gills complete defender deal

Busy Gills complete defender deal

Gillingham wrap up a deal for Charlton defender Harry Lennon but are still pursuing an additional striker.

Driver taken to hospital

Driver taken to hospital

A van driver has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A228.

Gills VIP treat for injured fan

Gills VIP treat for injured fan

Teen gets star treatment after his first visit to the Gills with his friends ended up in an ambulance trip to Medway hospital.

Three passersby rescue woman from house blaze

Three passersby rescue woman from house blaze

Two women and man have been hailed heroes after rescuing a woman from a house blaze in Rochester.

The buses are back!

The buses are back!

Bus bosses bowed to pressure and are bringing back a Saturday service to Chatham town centre after a barrage of complaints from customers.

Waiting game for Gills

Waiting game for Gills

Gillingham are waiting for an answer from Charlton after requesting an extension to Harry Lennon’s loan deal.

Swimming... it's a ball!

Swimming... it's a ball!

The Medway Big Splash has launched and this year it's not just swimming - have a go at zorbing and an inflatable obstacle course as well.

Flesh-eating beetles in Kent

Flesh-eating beetles in Kent

Flesh-eating beetles are lurking at a university campus - and they are set to strip the carcasses of animals.

Boy who died after party named

Boy who died after party named

A teenager who died after falling ill at a party at a house has been identified.

Caught! Police arrest sex pest for stalking women

Caught! Police arrest sex pest for stalking women

This is the dramatic moment a pervert who cruised around in his car accosting women was brought to justice.

Hospital at forefront of new test for Down’s

Hospital at forefront of new test for Down’s

A breakthrough test for Down's syndrome is being trialled at a Kent hospital.

Prolific shoplifter spared jail

Prolific shoplifter spared jail

A prolific thief has been given a suspended sentence and ordered to carry out unpaid work after going out shoplifting again.

Sheringham to face Gills?

Sheringham to face Gills?

Stevenage boss Teddy Sheringham has registered himself as a player on the eve of their FA Cup game against the Gills.

We'll bounce back after late blow, says Gills striker

We'll bounce back after late blow, says Gills striker

Striker Rory Donnelly is determined to bounce back after a role reversal at Walsall.

Bridge lanes closed from tonight

Bridge lanes closed from tonight

Lanes will be closing over both Rochester bridges from tonight for maintenance work.

Man guilty of possessing Taser

Man guilty of possessing Taser

A man arrested during a murder investigation has admitted being in possession of a Taser gun and CS spray.

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