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Body found in park identified

Body found in park identified

Police now know the identity of a man who was found dead in a town garden.

Honorary degree for ex-boxing champ

Honorary degree for ex-boxing champ

Barry McGuigan is one of several major names receiving honorary degrees from a Kent university.

Kent set to get its first Taco Bell

Kent set to get its first Taco Bell

There are only 17 Taco Bell restaurants across the country, compared to almost 6,000 in the US, but the 18th is set to open right here.

Teen arrested after stabbing at tennis courts

Teen arrested after stabbing at tennis courts

A 16-year-old boy is being questioned by police after a teenager was flown to hospital with a stab wound to the chest.

Child cyclist seriously hurt in crash

Child cyclist seriously hurt in crash

Police need witnesses after an 11-year-old girl was injured in a crash with a car.

Man 'jumped in river after hammer rampage'

Man 'jumped in river after hammer rampage'

Search and rescue teams were called after a man reportedly jumped into a river to escape police following a town centre hammer rampage.

'I danced with Justin Bieber - but didn’t tell my friends!'

'I danced with Justin Bieber - but didn’t tell my friends!'

Ellie Rose Eames lived the dream when she danced on stage with Justin Bieber at the O2 arena - but the modest 11-year-old didn't boast to friends.

Kent event organisers step up security

Kent event organisers step up security

The person in charge of organising one of the county's biggest summer events says there will be extra security checks in light of national events.

Man killed in jetski tragedy to be given 'best send-off'

Man killed in jetski tragedy to be given 'best send-off'

The family of a man killed in a jetski accident say they have been 'blown away' by the generosity of well-wishers who donated to his funeral fund.

Teacher faces fresh claims after sex abuse conviction

Teacher faces fresh claims after sex abuse conviction

Former pupils at a Kent school have contacted police with claims they were sexually abused by a teacher in the 1980s.

Gills cash in on Dack

Gills cash in on Dack

Bradley Dack signs a three-year deal with Gillingham's League 1 rivals Blackburn Rovers.

Medical emergency at gym

Medical emergency at gym

An air ambulance crew was scrambled to a busy gym after a person suffered a suspected heart attack.

Paramedics called to help head injury boy

Paramedics called to help head injury boy

The air ambulance was sent to a wooded area after a teenager suffered a serious head injury after falling from a makeshift rope swing.

Crossing delays after break down

Crossing delays after break down

Motorists suffered delays on a busy dual carriageway after a lorry broke down.

Woman in her 80s challenges burglar

Woman in her 80s challenges burglar

Police have released an e-fit after a pensioner confronted a burglar who claimed to be a decorator.

Bee swarm outside pub

Bee swarm outside pub

A huge bee swarm was spotted on a picnic bench outside a pub.

Major delays near M2

Major delays near M2

Motorists were stuck in traffic for 70 minutes after a crash caused 'a substantial diesel spill' on a major road.

Singer-songwriter Shawn features Kent bay in latest video

Singer-songwriter Shawn features Kent bay in latest video

There was nothing holding Canadian star Shawn Mendes back from using one popular bay as a backdrop in his latest video.

Toddler death drug supplier escapes jail

Toddler death drug supplier escapes jail

A gran who sold methadone to a friend whose daughter later died after mistakenly drinking it has been given a second chance by a judge.

Alleged verbal abuse sparks police appeal

Alleged verbal abuse sparks police appeal

Officers are keen to speak to a group of school pupils who witnessed the incident.

Cold-calling conman targets man in 90s

Cold-calling conman targets man in 90s

A cold-caller conned his way inside a pensioner's home before rifling through his things in search of cash.

Cab driver comes across bleeding man lying in road

Cab driver comes across bleeding man lying in road

Police and paramedics were called to the scene in the early hours of the morning.

Police shut road after car engulfed in flames

Police shut road after car engulfed in flames

A car fire caused traffic problems as emergency services closed a busy road.

Man fights for life after being bitten by cobra

Man fights for life after being bitten by cobra

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being bitten by one of his 16 pet snakes.

Skull-masked rioter jailed

Skull-masked rioter jailed

A thug who wore a skull mask during a town riot has been imprisoned.

Council to carry out urgent building safety tests

Council to carry out urgent building safety tests

Kent County Council says it will carry out urgent tests on 155 buildings it's responsible for that have cladding after the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Two charged after police search drama

Two charged after police search drama

Two men arrested on suspicion of assault following an extensive police search involving dogs and a helicopter have been charged.

Travellers 'threaten people' and leave rubbish over field

Travellers 'threaten people' and leave rubbish over field

A sports field continues to be occupied by travellers and one local councillor says 'enough is enough'.

Hunt for man who pushed woman into river

Hunt for man who pushed woman into river

Police have issued an image of a man they want to find after a woman was shoved into a river.

Travellers take over sports ground

Travellers take over sports ground

Around eight caravans have parked up on a football team's ground.

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