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'Bully' robber who kissed victim is jailed

'Bully' robber who kissed victim is jailed

A robber who kissed his victim before launching an unprovoked volley of punches against her has been jailed for five years.

Statue relisted to mark 400th anniversary

Statue relisted to mark 400th anniversary

The listing for a life-size bronze statue of Native American princess Pocahontas has been updated to mark the 400th anniversary of her death.

Teenage double cancer survivor sets up campaign for others

Teenage double cancer survivor sets up campaign for others

A teenage double cancer survivor tells of her battle and about a campaign for ill children to have their wishes granted after her own dream came true.

Conservatives fined £70k over election overspend

Conservatives fined £70k over election overspend

The Conservatives have been fined a record £70,000 for irregularities in the party's election expenses - including the fight for South Thanet.

Craig David to headline Castle Concerts

Craig David to headline Castle Concerts

Brit Award nominee Craig David will headline this year’s Castle Concert series we can reveal this morning.

Family rallies after second tragedy claims dad's life

Family rallies after second tragedy claims dad's life

A 13-year-old girl has lost her devoted dad in a car crash just a year after her mum died following a battle with cancer.

School's loo crackdown 'not convenient' for pupils

School's loo crackdown 'not convenient' for pupils

A school has become the centre of a social media storm after it allegedly prevented students from going to the toilet during class.

Boxing gym damaged by car fire

Boxing gym damaged by car fire

A boxing academy is in need of repair after a car fire caused damage in a suspected arson attack.

Van alight in service yard

Van alight in service yard

Firefighters were called to a service yard where a van is alight.

Delays clear after four-vehicle crash

Delays clear after four-vehicle crash

Traffic has now cleared after a four-vehicle pile-up on the M20.

Missing teen found

Missing teen found

A teenage boy who had been missing for more than a week, has been found.

15 things to do on St Patrick's Day in Kent

15 things to do on St Patrick's Day in Kent

With St Patrick's Day falling on a Friday, it's even more of a cause for celebration. To help you enjoy the festivities, we put some ideas together.

Appeal after family heirlooms taken

Appeal after family heirlooms taken

An antiques enthusiast is appealing for help after some of her most treasured possessions were taken.

Apple boss backs tech start-up

Apple boss backs tech start-up

The co-founder of Apple wasted no time endorsing a live video editing app designed by an exciting technology company.

Baby rushed to hospital day after parents' wedding

Baby rushed to hospital day after parents' wedding

A 10-month-old girl battling cancer remains in good spirits despite having a tumour the size of two tennis balls.

Council acting like 'Scrooge' over social care

Council acting like 'Scrooge' over social care

Plans have been announced to charge people receiving care in their own homes more - in spite of a £26 million government cash injection.

Man becomes one of oldest people in Kent

Man becomes one of oldest people in Kent

A former legal eagle celebrated his 105th birthday surrounded by friends and family.

New Aldi store opening

New Aldi store opening

Olympic gold medal-winning rower Tom Ransley is due to launch the supermarket giant's latest outlet during a special ceremony.

Popular fun fair at risk due to new clause

Popular fun fair at risk due to new clause

Owners of the two-week fun-fair on Walmer Green, which has run for 70 years, are refusing to sign a change in the terms and conditions of the event.

Blaze destroys stable block

Blaze destroys stable block

Fire fighters rushed to a stable block, which is now completely destroyed in a blaze.

Driver bailed after woman dies in car crash

Driver bailed after woman dies in car crash

A woman has died after a car she was in crashed into a telegraph pole and flipped over.

Kent celeb will be new Blind Date host

Kent celeb will be new Blind Date host

Comedian and presenter Paul O'Grady will be the new match-maker on Blind Date - a role made famous by his friend, the late singer Cilla Black.

Man arrested after three-car crash

Man arrested after three-car crash

A suspected drink-driver has been arrested after three people were injuried in a crash involving three vehicles outside an Indian restaurant.

Mum fights for truth over son's holiday death

Mum fights for truth over son's holiday death

Four years after the public helped raise £7,000 to bring home a man injured in a balcony fall, he was found dead while on another holiday.

End of train strikes as deal agreed with union?

End of train strikes as deal agreed with union?

A long-running dispute between a train company and a union could be over, after an agreement was reached.

Warning after rise in rural thefts

Warning after rise in rural thefts

Police have told farmers to secure valuable equipment after a rise in tractor and trailer thefts.

Teen who jumped in front of train felt 'hopeless'

Teen who jumped in front of train felt 'hopeless'

A teenager who was hit and killed by a train after telling his family he was taking the dog for a walk took his own life, a coroner has ruled.

Delays after motorway crash

Delays after motorway crash

Traffic came to a standstill following a rush-hour collision between three cars.

Fire in industrial building

Fire in industrial building

Firefighters were called to an industrial estate where a smoke was seen coming from a ventilation unit.

Hitler snaps found in bunker sold for double guide price

Hitler snaps found in bunker sold for double guide price

Previously unseen pictures of Adolf Hitler relaxing at home and posing with crowds went under the hammer and sold for more than £34,000.

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