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Centre defends 'starved' reindeer

Centre defends 'starved' reindeer

Leisure centre bosses have hit back after an apparently emaciated reindeer was spotted at an event.

Beer-swigging driver locked up

Beer-swigging driver locked up

A tearaway driver had a simple explanation for swerving as he led police on a 29-mile chase - he was knocking back a beer.

Call for river to be made safer

Call for river to be made safer

A petition has been set up calling for measures to improve safety on the River Medway, following the disappearance of teenager Ben Savage.

Drive to reduce sudden infant death syndrome

Drive to reduce sudden infant death syndrome

Sudden infant death syndrome devastates families, but a new campaign aims to reduce the number of children - and parents - who suffer such tragedy.

Pair bailed for teen's 'attempted murder'

Pair bailed for teen's 'attempted murder'

Two suspects arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a 16-year-old have been bailed pending further inquiries.

Pervert used iPhone tech knowledge to hide his tracks

Pervert used iPhone tech knowledge to hide his tracks

A devious horse riding instructor set up his victim's iPhone so he could remotely delete incriminating evidence and track her movements.

This council has 'bought' a new town centre

This council has 'bought' a new town centre

A Kent council could own a cinema, restaurants, a hotel and several shops under controversial plans to borrow £28 million to build a new town centre.

Twelve Christmas stars

Twelve Christmas stars

WATCH: Christmas comes early for one teenager thanks to a charity which supports seriously ill children and young people.

Abandoned cats saved from death

Abandoned cats saved from death

Two young Persian cats have been rescued after they were found just days from death.

Bridge speed limit to return to 70mph

Bridge speed limit to return to 70mph

New safety measures will be introduced at the Sheppey Crossing after a 17-month review found a lower speed limit resulted in MORE accidents.

Child cancer charity needs help to survive

Child cancer charity needs help to survive

A desperate parent is appealing for help to save the charity she set up after her daughter was diagnosed with cancer from closing.

Drivers targeted by car thieves and vandals

Drivers targeted by car thieves and vandals

Police are warning motorists to take their valuables indoors after a spate of reports of vandalism and theft.

Ex-Gills man accused of charity fraud

Ex-Gills man accused of charity fraud

A former Gills player and his three brothers have appeared in court accused of charity fraud.

Hospital sets the pace

Hospital sets the pace

Christmas came early for one hospital patient after he became the first person in the country to receive a state-of-the-art new type of pacemaker.

In court: the latest results

In court: the latest results

A cheese thief, a pub raider and several drink-drivers are among the latest criminals to face justice in Kent's magistrates courts.

'Kind and generous' mum killed in bike crash

'Kind and generous' mum killed in bike crash

The family of a motorcyclist who died in a crash with two other vehicles have launched a fundraising appeal to help pay for the mum-of-two's funeral.

PM wants murder suspects brought to justice

PM wants murder suspects brought to justice

Prime Minister Theresa May has called for the two suspects wanted for the murder of a Kent holidaymaker in Cyprus to be brought to justice.

School's touching tribute to 16-year-old Joe

School's touching tribute to 16-year-old Joe

A head teacher has paid tribute to a "popular, conscientious and capable student" who was struck by a train.

Store worker attacked by shoplifter

Store worker attacked by shoplifter

Police are hunting a violent shoplifter who attacked a member of staff when he tried to stop him stealing from a store.

Woman dies after emergency crews called to Asda

Woman dies after emergency crews called to Asda

A woman has died after emergency services were called to a supermarket.

'The rivers in Kent are extremely dangerous'

'The rivers in Kent are extremely dangerous'

Kent Search and Rescue has thanked family and friends of Ben Savage for their efforts to find the missing teenager, and issued a stark warning.

Missing Ben's family accept he probably fell in river

Missing Ben's family accept he probably fell in river

Friends of a missing teenager will hold a candle-lit vigil tomorrow night after his family come to terms with the likelihood he fell in the river.

Teenager admits causing pensioner's death in pile-up

Teenager admits causing pensioner's death in pile-up

A 19-year-old driver could be facing jail after admitting causing the death of an elderly woman in a multi-vehicle motorway crash.

Teen hit and killed by train named

Teen hit and killed by train named

A 16-year-old who died after being struck by a train has been described as a "gentle, kind, giving and caring person".

VIDEO: Road reopens after car hits sea wall

VIDEO: Road reopens after car hits sea wall

Emergency services were called to an accident near a school, where a vehicle has hit a wall.

Spilling the beans as truck ends up in ditch

Spilling the beans as truck ends up in ditch

A 44-tonne articulated truck veered into a ditch and ended up on its side spilling a cargo of green beans.

Car smashes into showroom forecourt

Car smashes into showroom forecourt

Four new cars were damaged when a driver careered off the road and ploughed into a showroom forecourt in the early hours of this morning.

Fed up commuters try to charter train

Fed up commuters try to charter train

Passengers of problem-hit railway firm Southern decided to take matters into their own hands and charter a train.

Accountants' window shot at by gang

Accountants' window shot at by gang

An accountancy firm's window was smashed after reportedly being shot at with an air rifle by a gang of youths.

Epic battle over seafront plot reaches High Court

Epic battle over seafront plot reaches High Court

A top judge has been told a Kent council sold off a piece of land for a fraction of its true value.

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