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Gang guilty of UK's biggest-ever cannabis plot

Gang guilty of UK's biggest-ever cannabis plot

Gangsters who ran the UK’s largest plot to grow cannabis have been convicted after almost 16,500 plants worth £26 million were found.

Model accused of rape faces further charges

Model accused of rape faces further charges

An aspiring model and actor charged with raping a woman in woodland has now been accused of further sex offences.

History brought to life in awareness month

History brought to life in awareness month

History buffs can relive the Battle of Britain in a major new experience at Leeds Castle - one of a number of special events.

Travellers moved on by council

Travellers moved on by council

Caravans pitched up in a Kent car park yesterday sparking fear they could disrupt a local election count

Dog found dumped with claws 'forcibly removed'

Dog found dumped with claws 'forcibly removed'

The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a dog was cruelly dumped in a bush "like rubbish" with its claws pulled off.

District council by-election results in

District council by-election results in

The first new councillor decided at the district council by-election has been announced as Nathaniel Richards for the Buckland ward

Shops unable to open as power cable falls onto road

Shops unable to open as power cable falls onto road

Many shops and homes were without power this morning after a power cable fell across a busy road.

Confrontation as travellers set up camp

Confrontation as travellers set up camp

Tempers flared as leisure centre staff were forced to block off their site - as travellers tried to get onto their land and stop customers leaving.

£50 million lorry distribution depot could cause traffic chaos

£50 million lorry distribution depot could cause traffic chaos

Councillors are seeking a showdown with supermarket bosses to avoid a "gridlock nightmare."

Council at fault over pool norovirus outbreak

Council at fault over pool norovirus outbreak

Standard pool operating procedures were not followed an investigation has concluded, when a norovirus outbreak led to 120 people falling ill.

Five birds stolen by teen gang

Five birds stolen by teen gang

Detectives are appealing for information after three cockerels and two chickens were stolen from a school by a teenage gang.

Portable cabin stolen

Portable cabin stolen

Brazen thieves have stolen a portable cabin and a few other items... including the kitchen sink!

Poorer children 'should get extra 11 Plus marks'

Poorer children 'should get extra 11 Plus marks'

Extra 11 Plus marks should be awarded to children who get free school meals to improve their chances of going to grammar school, a report has said.

Counting under way in KCC election

Counting under way in KCC election

The votes have been cast - now counting is under way for the county council election as almost 400 candidates vye for 81 seats.

Kent investors 'richer than McCartney'

Kent investors 'richer than McCartney'

The Sunday Times rich list for 2017 ranks these Kent businessmen as richer than Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney.

Learner driver walks free after 111mph police chase

Learner driver walks free after 111mph police chase

A learner driver who led police on a 111mph chase along the A2 has walked free from court after a "catalogue of gross inefficiencies" by prosecutors.

VIDEO: Nurse recalls emotional moment of pair's parting

VIDEO: Nurse recalls emotional moment of pair's parting

A nurse has described how she fought back tears as she watched a devoted couple hold hands one last time - before both died just hours later.

Drivers cut free after serious crash

Drivers cut free after serious crash

A major road was shut for several hours and people were cut free from cars by firefighters following a serious crash.

Elderly man pushed to his knees during robbery

Elderly man pushed to his knees during robbery

An attacker stole a wallet from the 87-year-old victim's trouser pocket after pushing him to the ground in a violent robbery.

KCC election results are in

KCC election results are in

The Conservatives have regained control of Kent County Council. Here's how the results came in...

Travellers move on to park

Travellers move on to park

A group of travellers in caravans have set up camp on a green.

Farage attacker jailed for riot violence

Farage attacker jailed for riot violence

A protester described by friends as "a gentle person" has been jailed for involvement in riot violence - three years after hitting Nigel Farage.

Police given more time to quiz terror suspects

Police given more time to quiz terror suspects

Officers have been granted more time to question six women - including one arrested in Kent following a counter-terrorism swoop.

'It’s horrible to know that person is still driving around'

'It’s horrible to know that person is still driving around'

An 11-year-old boy has been left housebound by groin surgery after he was knocked off his bike in a hit and run crash.

Teen cleared of murder bid after metal bar attack

Teen cleared of murder bid after metal bar attack

A teenager has been cleared of trying to murder a man who was brutally beaten with metal bars as he walked along a road at night.

The Princess Royal visits town

The Princess Royal visits town

Princess Anne met with charity shop volunteers and dignitaries on a visit to a Kent town today.

VIDEO: Car centre ram raided

VIDEO: Car centre ram raided

Thugs rammed a Nissan Micra into the front of a car firm’s building before ransacking it, causing a fire, and making off in two high value motors.

Car park 'murderers' bid to have charge thrown out

Car park 'murderers' bid to have charge thrown out

Two men accused of murdering a homeless man in a multi-storey car park on his first night sleeping rough have applied for the charge to be dismissed.

Gurkhas exposed to deadly asbestos

Gurkhas exposed to deadly asbestos

Hundreds of workers were exposed to deadly dust at a building site resembling a 'war zone' - but the company responsible has avoided a £750k fine.

End of an era as steel mill bites the dust

End of an era as steel mill bites the dust

Demolition crews are ripping down one of Kent's industrial landmarks.

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