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Police investigate sexual assault at country park

Police investigate sexual assault at country park

Witnesses are being sought after a girl was groped by a man who rode off on a bicycle.

Thieves steal shed from children's garden

Thieves steal shed from children's garden

Pupils preparing to create an eco garden were left upset and disappointed when they arrived at school and discovered everything was gone.

Man filmed falling off back of truck

Man filmed falling off back of truck

Video of a man falling off the back of truck has become a Facebook sensation.

Starving dog found collapsed in road

Starving dog found collapsed in road

The RSPCA is investigating after an emaciated dog was found collapsed in a busy road last week.

Police swoop on gun plot suspects

Police swoop on gun plot suspects

Two men have been charged with firearms offences after armed police from a specialist team tackling gang violence chased vehicles on the M2.

In court: the latest results

In court: the latest results

Find out who has been named and shamed in Kent's courts in the past week.

'Armed gang terrorised travellers' site'

'Armed gang terrorised travellers' site'

A group of more than 20 masked thugs stormed a caravan site armed with guns and other weapons intent on robbing large sums of money, a court heard.

Bumbling burglars jailed after pharmacy break-in

Bumbling burglars jailed after pharmacy break-in

A pair of blundering burglars found hiding in a hedge and cupboard after crashing through the roof of a pharmacy during a raid have been jailed.

Chance encounter is lovely jubbly

Chance encounter is lovely jubbly

An artist has spoken about how he met Sir David Jason on the same day as he finished a painting of him.

1,000 extra tickets released for The Beast

1,000 extra tickets released for The Beast

An extra 1,000 tickets for the world’s largest inflatable obstacle course will be released later this week.

Jury out in author murder trial

Jury out in author murder trial

The jury has retired to consider its verdicts in the murder trial of children's author Helen Bailey.

M&S Foodhall opens today

M&S Foodhall opens today

An M&S superstore will be the first shop to open at a new retail park.

Here's where one hour's parking will more than double

Here's where one hour's parking will more than double

A council has announced their latest price hike proposals for a number of car parks.

Burglar just out of jail strikes again

Burglar just out of jail strikes again

A serial burglar who broke into a home as the family slept just four days after being released from jail is back behind bars.

Woman in hospital after brutal attack in car park

Woman in hospital after brutal attack in car park

Two people have been arrested after a woman was savagely assaulted and left with a broken breastbone and spinal fractures.

Two hurt in early-morning crash

Two hurt in early-morning crash

A driver in his 60s and a female passenger had to be taken to hospital after their car crashed into parked vehicles.

M&S planned for new shops

M&S planned for new shops

A Marks & Spencer Foodhall is to move into new shop units at a retail park.

Debate on barracks closures

Debate on barracks closures

Plans to close a barracks in a Kent town were discussed in the House of Commons this morning.

Neighbours evacuated over explosion risk

Neighbours evacuated over explosion risk

People were evacuated from their homes after fire destroyed a building and threatened a compressed gas canister.

Man in hospital after 'assault'

Man in hospital after 'assault'

A man was left with cuts and bruises on his face after an alleged assault in the early hours.

300 luxury holiday houses aimed at wealthy tourists

300 luxury holiday houses aimed at wealthy tourists

Plans have been unveiled for a luxurious holiday home development alongside a new £4 million base for a rugby club.

Driver attacked by carjacker at traffic lights

Driver attacked by carjacker at traffic lights

A desperate appeal for witnesses has been launched after a driver suffered a black eye and facial fractures when he was attacked in his car.

Body found in public park

Body found in public park

Police were called to a beauty spot after the discovery of a body.

'Vital lifeline' taken away for mother

'Vital lifeline' taken away for mother

The mum of a disabled three-year-old is campaigning after her key worker, who provided support, was made redundant.

Ellie aims for new heights with bid to climb Kilimanjaro

Ellie aims for new heights with bid to climb Kilimanjaro

A student who has never been hiking or camping before is preparing to trek up one of the world's tallest mountains.

Families to have more say in patients' care

Families to have more say in patients' care

A pioneering treatment model aims to improve people's recovery times, reduce the need for medication and cut hospital admissions.

Hard work pays off as takeaway reopens

Hard work pays off as takeaway reopens

Owners of a town centre takeaway have reopened their business little more than a year after it was destroyed by a fire.

Inquest delays causing 'huge distress'

Inquest delays causing 'huge distress'

People living in parts of Kent have to wait more than nine months for answers after the unexpected death of a loved one due to a delay in inquests.

The Great British Fake Off

The Great British Fake Off

A fraudster who shares her name with a famous TV baker tried to buy perfume using homemade coupons.

Football star sends message to ill fan

Football star sends message to ill fan

Former Newcastle and England striker Alan Shearer has sent his best wishes to a man with Motor Neurone Disease.

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