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Be the star of World Book Day

Be the star of World Book Day

Check out pictures sent in for World Book Day! Could your child star on our special page?

Be the star of World Book Day today

Be the star of World Book Day today

Schoolchildren - and teachers - across the county will be heading to school in costume today for World Book Day - and we want your pictures.

Concern as alleyway sex attackers remain at large

Concern as alleyway sex attackers remain at large

Workers say they are walking home in groups to keep safe after a woman in her 20s was grabbed and sexually assaulted in an alleyway.

Mum dies waiting for treatment

Mum dies waiting for treatment

A family have paid tribute to a 'devoted' mother-of-three who needed to raise £120,000 for pay for life-saving treatment.

Pervert caught with life-size schoolgirl doll

Pervert caught with life-size schoolgirl doll

Police found seven pairs of children's knickers stashed in the home of a man in his 60s.

Syrian refugees describe 'amazing' support

Syrian refugees describe 'amazing' support

One of 10 families relocated to Kent from their war-torn country have spoken of their relief at having somewhere safe to raise their children.

Three arrested in cannabis raid

Three arrested in cannabis raid

Three people have been arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis after more than 200 plants were found in a police raid.

Gridlock threat to Kent's roads

Gridlock threat to Kent's roads

Business leaders and transport experts have issued a stark warning about the lack of decision surrounding the Lower Thames Crossing proposal.

Trapped woman rescued after prison van crash

Trapped woman rescued after prison van crash

Fire crews had to cut the roof off a car to free a driver injured during a crash which involved a prison van.

Lorry overturns on M20

Lorry overturns on M20

There were lengthy delays on one of Kent's busiest motorways following a dangerous crash.

Missing girl found

Missing girl found

Officers say a missing teenager who may have been heading to Gillingham, has been found safe and well.

Lorry and car crash on M2

Lorry and car crash on M2

Rush hour commuters were held while emergency services dealt with an accident.

Road closed while accident vehicle is recovered

Road closed while accident vehicle is recovered

There is a temporary road closure on Manston Road.

Could you be the next singing sensation?

Could you be the next singing sensation?

This Kent town is hosting the first round of open auditions for The X Factor.

Family devastated at grave mess

Family devastated at grave mess

A council has apologised after a plot at a town cemetery was left covered in mud.

Father and son jailed for pub ‘mayhem’

Father and son jailed for pub ‘mayhem’

Three thugs have been jailed after a brawl at a bar with a "no travellers" policy left a doorman with serious injuries.

'Horrendous' horse crisis as dozens found dumped

'Horrendous' horse crisis as dozens found dumped

A charity is warning of a "horrendous" equine crisis after dozens of dead or dying horses were found dumped over the winter. Warning: graphic images.

Romance scam victim sacked

Romance scam victim sacked

A teaching assistant has been sacked from her job after campaigning for changes in online dating laws.

Crossing reopens after car breakdown

Crossing reopens after car breakdown

A broken down car caused a bridge to be shut by police this afternoon.

Delays after crash closes lane

Delays after crash closes lane

One lane of a dual carriageway has been shut after a car crash.

Road blocked after crash

Road blocked after crash

Police were called to the scene of a crash that blocked a busy road in a Kent town this afternoon.

Brothers caught on camera stripping vehicles

Brothers caught on camera stripping vehicles

Three brothers who were caught on camera dismantling high-value stolen vehicles for parts at a travellers' site have been jailed.

Driver admits failing to stop in crash which injured cyclist

Driver admits failing to stop in crash which injured cyclist

A motorist has admitted failing to stop following a hit and run crash which left a teenage cyclist injured.

Man trapped after car crash

Man trapped after car crash

A driver had to be freed with hydraulic equipment after his car collided with another vehicle at a busy roundabout.

Flowers left at scene of fatal crash

Flowers left at scene of fatal crash

Floral tributes have been left at the scene of a crash which claimed the life of a 45-year-old man named only as 'Lee'.

Fresh air for sale - for a breathtaking £200 a jar

Fresh air for sale - for a breathtaking £200 a jar

A barmy businessman is flogging jars of fresh mountain air from Switzerland... for £200 a pop.

Police to use spit hoods

Police to use spit hoods

Police in Kent are to be given spit hoods to protect them when dealing with violent criminals - who are increasingly biting and spitting at officers.

Deal poised for printing firm

Deal poised for printing firm

Troubled printing firm Headley Brothers is understood to be close to announce a sale - but its old signage has been removed.

Huge water leak spotted on bridge

Huge water leak spotted on bridge

Water can be seen gushing from a burst main which supplies the Isle of Sheppey.

Public meeting on hospital shake-up

Public meeting on hospital shake-up

People are being invited to have their say on plans to reorganise health and social care in Kent.

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