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Ex-MP Brazier hits out at Labour's 'false prospectus'

Ex-MP Brazier hits out at Labour's 'false prospectus'

Former MP Julian Brazier has attacked Labour's student debts promise - after it was revealed it was really only "an ambition".

Man arrested on suspicion of rape

Man arrested on suspicion of rape

A man has been quizzed on suspicion of rape after a media appeal.

Smuggler of nine million cigarettes jailed

Smuggler of nine million cigarettes jailed

A lorry driver is now in prison for trying to smuggle cigarettes in air filters.

Bogus policemen trick woman into handing over cash

Bogus policemen trick woman into handing over cash

Two men posing as police stole cash from an elderly woman after convincing her that her husband had been arrested.

Super sand sculptures liven up Kent beach

Super sand sculptures liven up Kent beach

Dragons, sea creatures and entire villages were sculpted in sand and it was all in aid of a worthy cause.

Tunnel closure causes massive delays

Tunnel closure causes massive delays

Motorists were stuck in huge tailbacks after the west bore of the Dartford Tunnel was temporarily shut due to a broken down lorry.

Lorry smashes into railway bridge

Lorry smashes into railway bridge

A lorry transporting heavy machinery has crashed into a railway bridge causing delays for train passengers.

World famous £2.5m artwork coming to Kent

World famous £2.5m artwork coming to Kent

Tracey Emin's controversial art installation My Bed will be displayed in one of the county's galleries.

Thunderstorms and downpours heading our way

Thunderstorms and downpours heading our way

Kent could see flooding, thunderstorms and heavy downpours after weather experts slapped a severe weather warning on the county.

The ghost that gives you the chillis...

The ghost that gives you the chillis...

A faceless ghoul in medieval garb is said to stalk the corridors of a restaurant, hiding ornaments, keys, and even whispering his name.

Officer faces disciplinary after groping woman in club

Officer faces disciplinary after groping woman in club

A police officer who admitted groping a woman in a nightclub faces a disciplinary hearing this week.

Travellers on community recreation ground

Travellers on community recreation ground

Caravans have been spotted on a community recreation ground.

Parks earmarked for huge amount of National Lottery cash

Parks earmarked for huge amount of National Lottery cash

Two popular parks in the county have been picked to receive more than £3m extra cash from the National Lottery.

'He should die in prison'

'He should die in prison'

The father of a 21-year-old killed in a road rage attack by Kenneth Noye has called for the government to block his move to an open prison.

Slaves go back to where it all began

Slaves go back to where it all began

Kent punk band Slaves are staging a fifth anniversary gig to mark their first release back where they recorded it in the county.

A28 widening project put under microscope

A28 widening project put under microscope

Further details on a £32m road widening scheme go on show this week.

Bullies tell teenager to 'slit her wrists'

Bullies tell teenager to 'slit her wrists'

Police were called after a 16-year-old girl had her face superimposed onto film posters for a movie about suicide by boys in her school.

Deal close for £15m car park makeover

Deal close for £15m car park makeover

Bosses behind a multi-million pound town centre regeneration say they are close to agreeing a deal to build a four-storey hotel on a car park.

Dottie becomes life-saving watchdog

Dottie becomes life-saving watchdog

A Labrador that sniffs out low blood sugar has become a life-saver for her 10-year-old owner.

Kent striker Mike Thalassitis booted from Love Island

Kent striker Mike Thalassitis booted from Love Island

Evicted Love Island contestant Mike Thalassitis won a reprieve on the TV reality show, but has again been dumped from the villa.

Work starts on town's £75 million revamp

Work starts on town's £75 million revamp

Construction is underway on a 58-bedroom hotel that will form a key part of a town's regeneration.

KM Group scoop top awards

KM Group scoop top awards

Teams at the KM Media Group are celebrating after clearing up at an annual press awards event.

Motorway closes after car and lorry collide

Motorway closes after car and lorry collide

A busy motorway has just reopened following a two-vehicle crash, which left traffic at a standstill.

Two charged after 30-mile police chase

Two charged after 30-mile police chase

Two men have been charged with burglary following a long pursuit involving two police forces and a helicopter.

Fireworks and cannons at castle proms

Fireworks and cannons at castle proms

Music played and flags waved as a night at the proms marked the finale of a series of concerts.

Woman 'slaps abusive child to the floor'

Woman 'slaps abusive child to the floor'

Reports of a woman slapping an 'abusive' teenager in the face, knocking her off her feet, have received a mixed reaction.

REVIEW: Two Berries rock tiny Kent theatre

REVIEW: Two Berries rock tiny Kent theatre

Veteran sixties singers Mike and Dave Berry turned up for a double-bill at a 90-seat Kent theatre.

Concern at death of kidney patient

Concern at death of kidney patient

Questions need to be answered after a seriously ill man was left without treatment for three days, says a coroner.

Students 'bragged of voting twice'

Students 'bragged of voting twice'

A Kent council has admitted it is possible some people voted twice in a Kent constituency that produced a shock general election result.

Thugs’ sentences are too light, says security boss

Thugs’ sentences are too light, says security boss

A security firm boss has slammed light court sentences handed down to thugs and drunks.

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