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Jury in grandfather murder case fails to reach verdict

Jury in grandfather murder case fails to reach verdict

A man accused of murdering a vulnerable grandfather is facing a possible re-trial after a jury failed to reach a verdict.

Power problem causes flickering lights

Power problem causes flickering lights

If your lights have been flickering tonight, this is the reason why.

Teddy bear stranger scare 'had innocent explanation'

Teddy bear stranger scare 'had innocent explanation'

An incident involving an apparent stranger waving a teddy bear outside a nursery was a misunderstanding, it has emerged.

Train refurbishments on track

Train refurbishments on track

The project to refurbish a third of Southeastern’s entire rail fleet has hit a major milestone this month.

VIDEO: Snow and flooding causes travel chaos

VIDEO: Snow and flooding causes travel chaos

Snow and flooding has lead to chaotic scenes across Kent tonight.

Roadworks continue on major route

Roadworks continue on major route

Maintenance work blamed for causing huge delays on the A2 are scheduled to continue tonight and tomorrow.

Anti-fur protest in Kent town

Anti-fur protest in Kent town

Protesters stood outside shops in a Kent town today where they believe clothing featuring real fur is being sold.

Judge brands serial rapist 'monstrous'

Judge brands serial rapist 'monstrous'

An abusive and violent rapist who throttled, punched and kicked his victim and launched a series of sex attacks has been dubbed a near monster.

Heroin dealer pleads guilty

Heroin dealer pleads guilty

A heroin dealer will be sentenced next month after pleading guilty to supplying drugs.

George Michael was our baby hero

George Michael was our baby hero

A woman given a once-in-a-lifetime chance at IVF has revealed George Michael paid for the treatment.

Man named after Christmas Eve 'hit and run'

Man named after Christmas Eve 'hit and run'

A man killed in a tragic crash just before Christmas has been named - after being hit on a pedestrian crossing.

Teen arrested after spate of vandalism

Teen arrested after spate of vandalism

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after vandals smashed windows and slashed car tyres in one Kent town.

Villagers oppose housing scheme ahead of decision

Villagers oppose housing scheme ahead of decision

A property developer has defended his application to build 104 homes in Ash, amid a campaign by residents who oppose the scheme

Police investigate drugs use at posh school

Police investigate drugs use at posh school

Police are looking into allegations of drug use at a prestigious school - amid claims nine pupils have been suspended.

Cliff death victims died of multiple injuries: inquest

Cliff death victims died of multiple injuries: inquest

A pair of twins and a former soldier who all died in a cliff tragedy on New Years' Day suffered multiple injuries, a coroner has heard.

Lorry park plans threatened by roadside parkers

Lorry park plans threatened by roadside parkers

Plans for a series of lorry parks in Kent are dependent on the government outlawing HGVs parking in laybys, county transport chiefs have said.

Whoops! Unlucky criminal drops stash of drugs

Whoops! Unlucky criminal drops stash of drugs

A dopey drug user's plans of having a joint appear to have gone up in smoke... after their stash fell into the hands of a special constable!

Trains delayed after vehicle hits bridge

Trains delayed after vehicle hits bridge

Train services are set to be delayed or altered this morning after a vehicle hit a low bridge.

Woman cut free after crash

Woman cut free after crash

A woman in her 30s was cut free from her car after a crash.

Firefighters battle chimney blaze

Firefighters battle chimney blaze

Firefighters were called to a chimney blaze in a rural village last night.

Flood alerts issued across Kent

Flood alerts issued across Kent

Strong winds have put more than a dozen areas at risk of flooding.

'Gunman' arrested and now bailed after armed incident

'Gunman' arrested and now bailed after armed incident

A man has been arrested an bailed after armed police surrounded a house for several hours following reports of a gunman.

'Paedo hunter' locked up for viewing indecent images

'Paedo hunter' locked up for viewing indecent images

A pervert who once claimed he viewed indecent images of children in an attempt to trap others has been jailed after he committed similar offences.

Remembering the 1987 whiteout

Remembering the 1987 whiteout

We look back to January 1987 when the county came to a standstill as half a metre fell in a few days.

Robbers threaten to behead man

Robbers threaten to behead man

Two masked men armed with a machete forced their way into man's home during a late-night raid.

Council delay potential Millwall move decision

Council delay potential Millwall move decision

A key meeting over plans that could force Millwall to seek a new home in north Kent has been postponed.

Delays ease on A2 after works overrun

Delays ease on A2 after works overrun

Delays have now cleared after overrunning roadworks led to miles of queues on the A2.

Fire crews tackle huge pub blaze

Fire crews tackle huge pub blaze

Fire crews tackled a huge blaze at a pub which completely destroyed its ground floor.

Man stabbed as burglars barge into family home

Man stabbed as burglars barge into family home

A man is in a serious condition in hospital after three burglars barged their way into his family home and stabbed him.

Mum spends final Christmas with family and friends

Mum spends final Christmas with family and friends

A mother suffering from terminal breast cancer was able to fulfil her last wish – to spend a final Christmas with family and friends.

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