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Woman on mobility scooter robbed of purse

Woman on mobility scooter robbed of purse

Police are hunting a robber who targeted a woman on a mobility scooter, stealing her purse.

Fire in cafe 'started by children'

Fire in cafe 'started by children'

Firefighters have warned people to keep out a derelict building after children are thought to have started a fire inside.

Man's body found in car park

Man's body found in car park

Officers cordoned off a leisure centre car park after a body was found underneath the building.

Repairs to arson-damaged store progressing well

Repairs to arson-damaged store progressing well

Contractors have now removed most of the tiles from the badly wrecked roof of a Tesco Express supermarket following a suspected arson attack.

Rogue apostrophes named and shamed

Rogue apostrophes named and shamed

A grammar vigilante who corrects erroneous apostrophes on signs has thrown the spotlight on mistakes in Kent.

Huge travellers' camp springs up next to family restaurant

Huge travellers' camp springs up next to family restaurant

About 20 caravans, six horses and numerous dogs appeared in a field between a popular restaurant and a supermarket as travellers moved in.

Mum molested by energy salesman in front of child

Mum molested by energy salesman in front of child

A door-to-door salesman for an energy company groped and kissed a young mum in front of her child after knocking on her door to tout for business.

Dog that savaged toddler was banned breed

Dog that savaged toddler was banned breed

A dog that mauled a toddler in front of horrified children in a play area, leaving her with serious head injuries, was a banned pit bull-type breed.

Firefighters rescue dog from river

Firefighters rescue dog from river

Emergency services were called after dog became trapped in the River Medway.

Paedo cop sacked over making child porn

Paedo cop sacked over making child porn

A Kent Police inspector with 25 years service has been sacked for gross misconduct after making and sharing child pornography.

Carer fled after stealing £18k from trusting OAP

Carer fled after stealing £18k from trusting OAP

A woman raided the bank account of an elderly woman and went on the run for three years.

Craig David announces extra Kent show

Craig David announces extra Kent show

Craig David will play a second Castle Concert following exceptional demand for tickets.

Firm cleared of blame over roofer's death

Firm cleared of blame over roofer's death

A building firm has been cleared of blame over the death of a workman who plunged eight metres from a roof at a country house.

Bizarre tree 'blossom' causes storm in a D-cup

Bizarre tree 'blossom' causes storm in a D-cup

Villagers have been left baffled by the mysterious appearance of a bizarre 'blossom' on the branches of a tree - six colourful bras!

Driver caught doing 122mph on motorway

Driver caught doing 122mph on motorway

A driver will appear in court after being caught hurtling down a Kent motorway at more than 50mph over the speed limit.

Caretaker 'murdered trying to stop teen stealing trailer'

Caretaker 'murdered trying to stop teen stealing trailer'

An elderly farm caretaker died after being hit by a gate as he tried to stop a teenager stealing a trailer, a court heard.

Mourners needed to attend widow's funeral

Mourners needed to attend widow's funeral

A vicar has appealed for help after a woman died leaving only one close relative to attend her funeral.

Hot air balloons could set new world record

Hot air balloons could set new world record

About a hundred hot air balloons have successfully crossed the Channel today in the hope of making history.

Bicycles seized in police crackdown

Bicycles seized in police crackdown

Cyclists causing anti-social behaviour are being targeted by additional patrols by officers.

Teen driver led police on chase

Teen driver led police on chase

A young man who had never taken a driving lesson 'panicked' when he saw blue flashing lights and accelerated away.

Warning after flu kills baby

Warning after flu kills baby

A mum who lost her one-year-old daughter is urging parents to vaccinate their children so they don't have to endure the same tragedy she has.

Westminster attack nurse gets royal praise

Westminster attack nurse gets royal praise

A Kent woman who treated people injured by a terrorist who went on the rampage in London has been thanked for her work by Prince Charles.

Man arrested following sexual offence probe

Man arrested following sexual offence probe

Detectives are continuing to investigate reports of a sex crime in a department store.

Tattoos to pay for baby’s funeral

Tattoos to pay for baby’s funeral

Tributes to a baby who died suddenly will be tattooed on people’s bodies in a bid to raise money for her funeral.

Homes left without power

Homes left without power

People living near a Kent village have had no electricity for more than eight hours.

Man arrested following police and helicopter search

Man arrested following police and helicopter search

A suspected vehicle thief was caught following a major police operation.

Officers hunt caravan thieves

Officers hunt caravan thieves

Police are appealing for witnesses after a mobile home was stolen overnight.

Child hit by car

Child hit by car

Emergency crews were called after a youngster was hit by a car near a seafront.

Man flown to hospital after industrial accident

Man flown to hospital after industrial accident

A man has suffered serious injuries after reportedly being run over at an industrial estate.

Tunnel closure causes major delays

Tunnel closure causes major delays

Traffic was held up for more than two hours after a vehicle broke down at the Dartford Tunnel in rush-hour.

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