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Mystery drawings found in former mental health unit

Mystery drawings found in former mental health unit

Haunting wartime images have been discovered painted on the walls of a room at a former mental health unit.

Unique racing tandem bike stolen

Unique racing tandem bike stolen

A rare tandem racing bike - worth thousands - has been stolen in a raid.

Pollution warning as temperatures rise

Pollution warning as temperatures rise

There are fears 'agricultural smog' could hit Kent on what is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far.

Investigation continues after court fire

Investigation continues after court fire

An investigation's been launched after a man was supposedly seen pouring liquid into a crown court's letterboxes.

Missing man found safe and well

Missing man found safe and well

Police say a man reported missing from his home has been found in London.

Project is a step nearer to starting

Project is a step nearer to starting

Plans to reinvigorate Gravesend are still steaming ahead, if only behind the scenes, developers have assured.

Anniversary of massive explosion that killed 109

Anniversary of massive explosion that killed 109

On April 2, 1916, an explosion at Uplees Gunpowder works killed 109 men and boys - the grandson of one of the victims still has unanswered questions.

Little girl injured on uneven path

Little girl injured on uneven path

Calls have been made for an alleyway to be flattened after a little girl tripped and injured her forehead.

'Our cheeky, caring boy'

'Our cheeky, caring boy'

The family of a football-mad nine-year-old have told how his death has left them heartbroken.

Rugby player represents UK in international beauty pageant

Rugby player represents UK in international beauty pageant

A rugby player has swapped boots for high heels as she competes at an international beauty pageant.

Police think I’m a crook because of my designer clothes

Police think I’m a crook because of my designer clothes

A man hit by a police van on his way home says he has been stopped several times because his smart clothes make him look “like a drug dealer."

Road closed due to multi-vehicle crash

Road closed due to multi-vehicle crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a pile-up on a busy dual carriageway.

Armed police storm train in search for 'man with gun'

Armed police storm train in search for 'man with gun'

Officers stormed a packed commuter train as part of a search for a man thought to be carrying a gun.

Double murder accused appears in court

Double murder accused appears in court

A mechanic charged with the murder of a man and woman has appeared before magistrates today.

Fire crews called to bush blaze at supermarket

Fire crews called to bush blaze at supermarket

Emergency services are responding to reports of a fire at a busy town centre supermarket.

Prison staff sent home 'overcome with drug fumes'

Prison staff sent home 'overcome with drug fumes'

Around four prison officers were sent home after falling ill from the fumes given off by a dangerous drug used by inmates.

Tunnel walker WILL face trial

Tunnel walker WILL face trial

A Sudanese man granted asylum in Britain will face trial after allegedly walking through the Channel Tunnel from France.

Caravan destroyed by fire while family slept inside

Caravan destroyed by fire while family slept inside

Father taken to hospital after fighting fire which destroyed a caravan where his family were sleeping.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

Who has been blamed for inverting three crosses on the Isle of Sheppey? And what was found in a portion of fish and chips?

Marathon ride for fundraiser Jonjo

Marathon ride for fundraiser Jonjo

Prolific teenage fundraiser Jonjo Heuerman is setting off on his latest money-making effort today.

School’s numbers will be doubled in seven years

School’s numbers will be doubled in seven years

A school will double the number of pupils as part of a drive to increase places across the borough to cope with new homes being built.

Firefighters tackle blazing rubbish

Firefighters tackle blazing rubbish

Fire crews were called to tackle this rubbish blaze, which was well alight near a row of shops.

Autistic boy tied to post at school

Autistic boy tied to post at school

An autistic boy was tied to a post at a Kent school, and his guardian is angry that more has not been done to punish those responsible.

Dad dies in son's arms after being crushed by tree

Dad dies in son's arms after being crushed by tree

A devoted dad-of-four died in his son’s arms after he was crushed by a tree he was cutting down.

Loyal Marnie stayed with dead owner for four days

Loyal Marnie stayed with dead owner for four days

A loyal dog stayed with her dead owner for four days before she was found - now she is looking for a new home.

M20 to become UK's largest double decker motorway

M20 to become UK's largest double decker motorway

Did you spot our April fool?

Kent could reap rewards of super councils

Kent could reap rewards of super councils

The Conservative leader of Medway Council says the existing arrangements could survive intact despite talks of creating new super councils.

Murder probe latest: further charge

Murder probe latest: further charge

Detectives investigating a double murder have charged a 35-year-old with assisting an offender.

Video: Racers plough into roundabout

Video: Racers plough into roundabout

Footage has revealed the moment when two cars sped down a dual carriageway and careered into a roundabout

Armed police board train in ongoing manhunt

Armed police board train in ongoing manhunt

An eyewitness has described the moment armed police boarded a train this evening in an ongoing hunt for a "suspicious man".

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