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'Someone needs a kidney more than I need two'

'Someone needs a kidney more than I need two'

A Kent man has told why he selflessly donated one of his kidneys to someone he had never met.

Spain to Spurs and back in 24 hours for Gills game

Spain to Spurs and back in 24 hours for Gills game

Almost 3,000 fans are heading to White Hart Lane as Gills take on Spurs - including one who is flying from Spain and back in 24 hours for the match.

Boy missing for two weeks found

Boy missing for two weeks found

A 13-year-old boy who had not been seen for more than two weeks has been found safe and well.

Chelsea, 19, in shock at £278k Lottery win

Chelsea, 19, in shock at £278k Lottery win

A teenager has scooped thousands on the lottery - but can't even remember buying the ticket.

Concern for woman's safety on motorway footbridge

Concern for woman's safety on motorway footbridge

Officers were called to a footbridge over a busy motorway due to concerns for the safety of a woman.

Deadly palm oil found on Kent beach

Deadly palm oil found on Kent beach

Dog walkers are being warned after a substance which can be toxic to animals and even cause death was discovered along the shoreline.

Don't drop your 'Arisings?'

Don't drop your 'Arisings?'

A resident has been left baffled by "ludicrous language" used on new Biffa bin bags.

Large blaze in town centre

Large blaze in town centre

Shoppers were evacuated after a blaze appeared to spread to a Tesco supermarket this afternoon.

Road reopens after three-vehicle crash

Road reopens after three-vehicle crash

Traffic delays have eased after police reopened a road following a crash involving three vehicles.

Teen missing for three weeks

Teen missing for three weeks

A 14-year-old girl has not been seen in her hometown for three weeks, prompting a charity to appeal for her to get in touch.

Three held on suspicion of rape

Three held on suspicion of rape

Detectives investigating an alleged early-morning rape have arrested three men.

Traffic slowed by crash on dual carriageway

Traffic slowed by crash on dual carriageway

Police and ambulance are dealing with a rush-hour accident on a busy section of road.

Ukip deputy mayor could be forced to resign over anti-Muslim jibe

Ukip deputy mayor could be forced to resign over anti-Muslim jibe

A Ukip councillor has been told to publicly apologise for airing her views about Muslims during the London mayoral election race.

Vandals attack iconic Dreamland building

Vandals attack iconic Dreamland building

An Art Deco tower undergoing restoration at the Dreamland amusement park has been targeted by graffiti vandals.

VIDEO: Huge response to DIY SOS appeal

VIDEO: Huge response to DIY SOS appeal

Producers of a hit BBC TV show say they have been blown away after more than 130 firms volunteered to help a Kent family build a new home.

VIDEO: The new kid in class...is a dog!

VIDEO: The new kid in class...is a dog!

Primary school teachers are hoping they can teach a young dog new tricks after an 18-week-old cockapoo joined pupils for lessons.

Woman fighting for life in hospital after three-vehicle crash

Woman fighting for life in hospital after three-vehicle crash

Police are appealing for information as a woman recovers in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a serious accident.

Thug knocked victim unconscious before robbing him

Thug knocked victim unconscious before robbing him

Two thugs robbed a man of his mobile phone and wallet after rendering him unconscious with one punch.

Cowboy builder charged £54k for £2k job

Cowboy builder charged £54k for £2k job

A rogue trader who ripped off a pensioner by charging him a whopping £54,100 for work that should have cost just £2,600 has been jailed.

Surge in smokers - with third lighting up in one town

Surge in smokers - with third lighting up in one town

As people stub out for good or turn to e-cigarettes, smoking in Kent has generally dropped - but some areas have seen a surprising rise in the habit.

Controversial RNLI lifeboat station plans axed

Controversial RNLI lifeboat station plans axed

The RNLI's bid to build a two-storey lifeboat station and boathouse on a town's beach has been withdrawn after a swell of opposition.

'We're set for ANOTHER heatwave!'

'We're set for ANOTHER heatwave!'

Temperatures are set to rise yet again - pushing September even further into the record books.

DNA of murder suspect found on victim's bath taps: Court

DNA of murder suspect found on victim's bath taps: Court

A murder suspect left his DNA on the bath taps in the home where a pensioner was bludgeoned to death, a court heard.

Man jailed for dealing hard drugs

Man jailed for dealing hard drugs

A man became a crack cocaine and heroin dealer to pay off his girlfriend's drugs debt, a court heard.

£500 reward to catch mindless vandals

£500 reward to catch mindless vandals

Yobs have targeted a leisure centre four times in as many weeks, causing around £1,000 worth of damage.

Policeman sacked after crashing car while drunk

Policeman sacked after crashing car while drunk

A police officer from Kent has been dismissed after crashing his car while more than double the drink drive limit.

Road cleared after two-car crash

Road cleared after two-car crash

A car is thought to have gone into a ditch after a crash which blocked off a key road.

Seven held after up to 100 schoolchildren fight

Seven held after up to 100 schoolchildren fight

Two people have been taken to hospital after a mass brawl broke out among around 100 children - some in uniform.

Rail fares to London dearer than in reverse

Rail fares to London dearer than in reverse

Kent commuters face significantly higher fares for return journeys into London than passengers doing exactly the same trip in reverse, it's revealed.

B&B blings it up with £60k crystal bath

B&B blings it up with £60k crystal bath

A boutique bed and breakfast has amped up the bling by installing a £60,000 Swarovski crystal-encrusted bath tub to one of its luxury suites.

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