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Dog poisoning fears after chocolate thrown into garden

Dog poisoning fears after chocolate thrown into garden

A Jack Russell was sick after being "deliberately" given food that could have killed her on at least two occasions.

Plea to help family raise funds for kind Lizzy

Plea to help family raise funds for kind Lizzy

The family of a 13-year-old girl have been given the devastating news she has an inoperable brain tumour.

Raiders left home-alone boy screaming in fear

Raiders left home-alone boy screaming in fear

A pair of thugs have been jailed for a wrecking spree at a home, which left an 11-year-old boy screaming in terror.

Arrest after spate of vehicle break-ins

Arrest after spate of vehicle break-ins

A 22-year-old man is in custody after dozens of vehicles were targeted in a Kent village earlier this week.

Moped riders terrorise pedestrians with fire extinguishers

Moped riders terrorise pedestrians with fire extinguishers

Police are appealing for information after reports of youths spraying pedestrians and footpaths with fire extinguishers in drive-by attacks.

Ukip man confirms he will stand as an "anti housing" independent

Ukip man confirms he will stand as an "anti housing" independent

Election bid by councillor in Sittingbourne - - as party fails to nominate a candidate

Mum facing terrorism charge

Mum facing terrorism charge

A woman arrested in Kent has been accused of conspiring to commit murder in a plot allegedly concocted alongside her daughter.

Car overturns in village

Car overturns in village

A driver has escaped with minor injuries after their car ended up on its roof in a narrow lane.

Peston: No deal means 'queues for miles'

Peston: No deal means 'queues for miles'

Failing to get a trade agreement with the EU after Brexit would lead to “queues going back miles” from Kent’s ports, says ITV journalist Robert Peston

'Murder victim' feared violent clash with stepson: court

'Murder victim' feared violent clash with stepson: court

An ex-squash champion allegedly killed by his stepson had told police three days earlier he feared he would get into a fight with him, a court heard.

Speeding driver smashed into wall in police chase

Speeding driver smashed into wall in police chase

A young driver has admitted road and drug offences after driving at more than twice the speed limit and crashing into a wall during a police chase.

Health centre placed in special measures

Health centre placed in special measures

A health centre has been put into special measures following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Bomb disposal at fire damage home again

Bomb disposal at fire damage home again

Bomb disposal experts were again called out to a house after more firearms and ammunition was discovered inside following a fire.

Court date for pair after firearm charge

Court date for pair after firearm charge

Two men with the same surname, who were charged after reported sightings of a gun in a residential street, are likely to stand trial outside Kent.

Pale tattooed thug in robbery bid

Pale tattooed thug in robbery bid

Police are hunting a pale man with tattoos on his arms who tried to snatch a woman's handbag as she screamed.

Latest convictions from the county's courts

Latest convictions from the county's courts

The latest batch of criminals have been sentenced at Kent's magistrates courts.

Road reopened following serious crash

Road reopened following serious crash

A road has been reopened following a serious multi-vehicle crash.

Finalists revealed for Kent's top business awards

Finalists revealed for Kent's top business awards

The 50 finalists for KEiBA 2017 have been revealed after the most prestigious business awards in the county received a record number of entries.

Fine for school minibus driver caught on phone

Fine for school minibus driver caught on phone

A school minibus was pulled over after the driver was seen checking her phone.

Orphaned fox cubs' lucky reunion

Orphaned fox cubs' lucky reunion

Two orphaned fox cub siblings have been reunited with their lost brother.

Radio station under investigation by Ofcom

Radio station under investigation by Ofcom

A community radio station is now being investigated by broadcasting watchdog Ofcom after it stopped broadcasting live.

Extraordinary discovery in farmer's field worth a mint

Extraordinary discovery in farmer's field worth a mint

A metal detectorist thought he'd dug up a button - only to find it was an extremely rare 1,200 year-old coin valued at £12,000.

Arrest after reveller scarred for life at bar

Arrest after reveller scarred for life at bar

Police have released CCTV images after a man was permanently scarred in an attack at a popular nightspot.

Police join raid on caravan site

Police join raid on caravan site

Officers descended on a caravan park in a joint operation with the local council.

Mega moggy Milo reaches pet slimming competition final

Mega moggy Milo reaches pet slimming competition final

A Kent cat, who weighs double what he should, has reached the finals of the UK's largest pet slimming competition.

Man accused of intending to deal in crack cocaine and heroin

Man accused of intending to deal in crack cocaine and heroin

A man is due in court after being charged with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin.

Banksy artwork to sell for charity

Banksy artwork to sell for charity

A derelict building adorned with a huge Banksy is to be demolished - but not before the artwork is preserved and sold for charity.

Travellers leave town centre park

Travellers leave town centre park

A group of travellers with more than nine caravans have left a town centre park less than 24 hours after setting up.

Price squeeze hits income for farmers

Price squeeze hits income for farmers

The rural sector in Kent suffered a decline in turnover last year as supermarkets paid less to their suppliers.

Migrants, including 7-year-old, rescued from lorry

Migrants, including 7-year-old, rescued from lorry

Police have rescued a group of migrants, including a young child, from the back of a refrigerated lorry.

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