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Tributes to 'princess' Ezmae

Tributes to 'princess' Ezmae

A seriously ill four-year-old who touched the hearts of people around the world has died.

New chief executive for trouble-hit ambulance service

New chief executive for trouble-hit ambulance service

A new chief executive has been appointed to lead Kent's ambulance service, after the previous boss left amid a scandal.

Couple's thanks to neighbours after fire destroys home

Couple's thanks to neighbours after fire destroys home

A couple who lost everything in a devastating house fire have thanked the community for rallying round in their time of need.

Family's freezing festive period

Family's freezing festive period

A family living in a council flat claim they were forced to spend Christmas in the cold with no heating as temperatures plummeted to below freezing.

Grandad runs for life to dodge falling power cables

Grandad runs for life to dodge falling power cables

A retired pub landlord has described the moment he was forced to scramble for his life as live 400-volt power cables crashed down around him.

Six more months of Southeastern

Six more months of Southeastern

Rail firm Southeastern looks set to secure a six-month extension to its franchise to run Kent's train services - despite regular criticism.

Delays after three car crash on motorway

Delays after three car crash on motorway

Drivers are warned of delays on a busy motorway after a three-car crash

Firefighters tackle roaring chimney blaze

Firefighters tackle roaring chimney blaze

Fire crews were called to a fire at a village pub where the flames were roaring out of the chimney.

George Michael fan won’t let the sun go down on idol

George Michael fan won’t let the sun go down on idol

Millions of music fans were shocked to hear the news of George Michael’s death on Christmas Day – but one was left more heartbroken than most.

'Hundreds' sent home for short skirts

'Hundreds' sent home for short skirts

A mum slammed her daughter's school after 'hundreds' of girls were sent home on the first day of the year - because their skirts were too short.

Man arrested over cocaine supply

Man arrested over cocaine supply

A London man has been charged after he was caught in a Kent town with a class A drug and obstructed a police officer on New Year's Eve.

Rugby player scarred after being stamped on at club

Rugby player scarred after being stamped on at club

A rugby player has been forced to grow a beard to hide scars after a thug threw him to the ground and stamped on his face in an unprovoked attack.

Tipper truck hits streetlight in town centre 'shared space'

Tipper truck hits streetlight in town centre 'shared space'

Emergency crews were called after a tipper truck smashed into a streetlight in a town centre's shared space.

Two Kent stars enter Big Brother house

Two Kent stars enter Big Brother house

Two Kent celebrities have entered this year's Celebrity Big Brother house.

Criminals forced to hand millions of pounds to police

Criminals forced to hand millions of pounds to police

Police seized more than £4 million from criminals in Kent last year - with the ill-gotten gains being spent on victims and fighting crime.

Thug slammed door on girlfriend in drunken attack

Thug slammed door on girlfriend in drunken attack

A drunken thug slammed a car door on his girlfriend and kicked her in the face after a romantic night at a hotel descended into violence.

Worker's terrifying ordeal as petrol station robbed

Worker's terrifying ordeal as petrol station robbed

Police are hunting masked robbers who forced their way into a Kent petrol station stealing a safe.

Race circuit will not close despite loss of biggest event

Race circuit will not close despite loss of biggest event

Owners of a Kent race circuit have dispelled fears it will close following the loss of its biggest event.

Ex-world boxing champ facing jail

Ex-world boxing champ facing jail

A former three-times world boxing champion is facing jail after admitting a drugs conspiracy offence.

Fisherman death inquest opens

Fisherman death inquest opens

The inquest of a fisherman who died after his boat capsized has opened this morning.

Kent prankster invades darts final stage

Kent prankster invades darts final stage

A Kent man disrupted the world darts final after rushing the stage and grabbing the trophy.

Boat race victors will celebrate with Kent bubbly

Boat race victors will celebrate with Kent bubbly

English sparkling wine will replace Bollinger Champagne as the sponsor of the 2017 Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.

Justin Edinburgh sacked from Gills

Justin Edinburgh sacked from Gills

Gills manager Justin Edinburgh has been sacked by Gillingham FC after a series of losses.

Pregnant mum 'pressured into choosing birth method'

Pregnant mum 'pressured into choosing birth method'

A grieving husband revealed his wife begged him to look after their boys as she was rushed into intensive care - the last time he saw her alive.

Passengers rail against train fares

Passengers rail against train fares

Commuters at Kent train stations are joining a nationwide protest against rail fare hikes today.

Traffic slow around M20 after crash

Traffic slow around M20 after crash

Traffic is extremely slow on roads around the M20 after police were called to deal with an accident his morning.

Charity set up in memory of girl who died

Charity set up in memory of girl who died

A new charity has been set up in memory of a seven-year-old girl who tragically lost her life.

Motorist admits dangerous driving after police chase

Motorist admits dangerous driving after police chase

A driver who led police on a seven-mile chase through Kent's streets on New Year's Day has admitted driving dangerously.

Spike in number of baby hedgehogs

Spike in number of baby hedgehogs

A hedgehog sanctuary is struggling to cope with a record number of babies this winter.

Teen actor appears in star-studded movie

Teen actor appears in star-studded movie

A 14-year-old Kent singer and actor is appearing in a major movie based on a popular video game series.

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