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'I have got cancer but I certainly don’t need sympathy’

'I have got cancer but I certainly don’t need sympathy’

A former Premier League referee - who famously showed Paolo Di Canio the red card - has spoken of his battle with cancer.

Hospital fails to spot gran's broken back

Hospital fails to spot gran's broken back

A grandmother who suffered a bad fall down stairs was sent home from A&E in agony after doctors failed to notice she had fractured her spine.

Maternity care move 'will hit poorer mums-to-be'

Maternity care move 'will hit poorer mums-to-be'

Vulnerable mums-to-be will be forced to travel up to 20 miles as maternity services are downgraded at a Kent hospital.

Dumbledore drops in for World Book Day

Dumbledore drops in for World Book Day

Thousands of children dressed as Harry Potter characters - but this school went one better with a visit from one of the stars of the films.

VIDEO: 'Disabled' £150k benefits fraudster caught dancing

VIDEO: 'Disabled' £150k benefits fraudster caught dancing

Surveillance footage has captured a woman who claimed to be disabled singing and dancing to a Mariah Carey song.

Inspector charged in voyeurism probe

Inspector charged in voyeurism probe

A police inspector is due to appear in court accused of voyeurism and sending indecent images.

Lorry driver charged over death crash

Lorry driver charged over death crash

A man has been accused of causing the death of a woman after his lorry crashed into a stationary car.

Arrests following fatal fire

Arrests following fatal fire

Police carrying out a murder investigation into an arson attack which killed a father-of-three have arrested two men.

Kent's flytipping shame

Kent's flytipping shame

Flytipping figures show councils are dealing with more cases of dumped rubbish - with almost 20,000 reported incidents in the past year alone.

Vigilantes forced man to jump from 20ft bridge

Vigilantes forced man to jump from 20ft bridge

A terrified man suffered a head injury and broken bones when he was forced to jump from a 20ft bridge by two callous vigilantes.

Boxer settled row over wage cut by punching his boss

Boxer settled row over wage cut by punching his boss

A boxer who lost his temper and floored his boss in a dispute over wages has been spared a jail sentence.

Kent chef to judge Bake Off rival

Kent chef to judge Bake Off rival

A Kent chef will be judging families' cooking skills on a new TV show set to rival The Great British Bake Off.

Double decker bus gutted by arsonists

Double decker bus gutted by arsonists

A double decker bus has been completely destroyed in an arson attack on a country estate.

Delays clear after motorway crash

Delays clear after motorway crash

All lanes of the M2 are now open after a car crash on an exit sliproad.

Boy's sight dream is looking good

Boy's sight dream is looking good

Well-wishers have donated £25,000 so a two-year-old can go abroad for treatment that could change his life.

Children's home investigation after complaints

Children's home investigation after complaints

Troubled youngsters have thrown stones at windows, shouted abuse at neighbours, threatened people, and set off smoke alarms, according to residents.

Hospital ship's 100-year wait over

Hospital ship's 100-year wait over

An important vessel sunk off the coast of Kent during the First World War has been legally recognised as war grave.

Partying Monty star riles Cathedral guests

Partying Monty star riles Cathedral guests

Police were called when an ex-EastEnders actor reportedly refused to leave a posh hotel and was caught breaking a no-smoking rule in his room.

Hitler pictures to be auctioned

Hitler pictures to be auctioned

Unseen photographs of the Fuhrer in "Charlie Chaplin-esque" poses will go under the auctioneer's hammer in Kent

Man stabbed in early morning attack

Man stabbed in early morning attack

Police are appealing for information after a stabbing in the early hours.

VIDEO: Burst water main erupts

VIDEO: Burst water main erupts

More than a dozen homes were temporarily cut off after a water main burst causing water to gush into the sky.

Traffic clears after Bluewater crash

Traffic clears after Bluewater crash

Motorists faced lengthy delays thanks to an accident on the A2.

Dartford tunnel hit by delays

Dartford tunnel hit by delays

Motorists suffered tailbacks on a key part of the M25 tonight.

Massive fire destroys grassland

Massive fire destroys grassland

Four fire crews were called when a huge blaze broke out on marshland destroying an area the size of six football pitches.

End for historic brand following sale

End for historic brand following sale

One of Kent’s historic printing brands is set to disappear after more than a century after being sold out of administration, rescuing 113 jobs.

Financial fears for troubled hospital Trust

Financial fears for troubled hospital Trust

East Kent's troubled hospital trust has been partially lifted out of special measures but bosses still have serious financial concerns.

'It's like you've lost half your own body'

'It's like you've lost half your own body'

The mother of a man found dead in a park has spoken of how tributes to her son on social media have helped her deal with the grief of losing him.

Thieves go to ground after coffee raid

Thieves go to ground after coffee raid

Thirteen pallets of coffee have been stolen from a lorry parked on an industrial estate.

Just an ordinary house – with a cannabis factory inside

Just an ordinary house – with a cannabis factory inside

When police raided a house, they found an illegal immigrant "gardener" tending to 300 cannabis plants.

Couple toast EuroMillions victory

Couple toast EuroMillions victory

A couple are celebrating after a shock £247,000 win on the EuroMillions.

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