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Boss tells workers how to vote on EU

Boss tells workers how to vote on EU

A company boss has been accused of scaremongering after trying to persuade his staff to vote to stay in the EU.

Boy born with brain damage to get millions

Boy born with brain damage to get millions

A boy badly brain-damaged at birth has won a multimillion-pounds damages package at the High Court.

Celebrating our dads

Celebrating our dads

It's Father's Day on Sunday... but did you know the celebration was invented by a woman - and it's the fifth-largest card sending day?

Stranded sailor meets men who saved him after boat fall

Stranded sailor meets men who saved him after boat fall

A father-of-four left clinging to a buoy for two hours in pitch black after falling out of his boat has met the men who saved his life.

Catch the match at work

Catch the match at work

Bosses hoping to watch England v Wales can keep an eye on their emails by working at free office space where the game will be shown.

Dozens of floral tributes left to roof fall teen

Dozens of floral tributes left to roof fall teen

The girl in her mid-teens who died after she fell from a supermarket roof, has been named locally.

Driver crashes after heart attack

Driver crashes after heart attack

A man was taken to hospital after suffering a suspected heart attack and crashing his car into a lamppost.

Lesbian couple 'nervous' as they travel to Orlando

Lesbian couple 'nervous' as they travel to Orlando

A lesbian couple from Kent who got married in Florida say they are nervous to visit Orlando today, following the mass shootings.

More chances for locals to play on stage

More chances for locals to play on stage

Local musicians have been auditioning to play at the Dartford Festival and the response has been so good two further heats have been added.

Nothing gets in their way

Nothing gets in their way

Thousands of people had a huge amount of fun completing the country’s biggest obstacle course when it came to Brands Hatch.

Orlando shooting: 'A reminder we must celebrate our differences'

Orlando shooting: 'A reminder we must celebrate our differences'

America's worst mass shooting in history tragically coincided with a successful LGBT Pride parade which drew thousands of supporters.

Second man charged after armed police search

Second man charged after armed police search

A second man has appeared in court accused of robbery following an armed police search in Northfleet.

Pair arrested for 'failing to stop'

Pair arrested for 'failing to stop'

A man and woman whose car allegedly failed to stop for police have been charged with several offences between them.

AA slams soft sentence for serial roads culprit

AA slams soft sentence for serial roads culprit

Motoring chiefs have criticised the sentence after a teen driver walked free despite repeatedly driving without a full licence and insurance.

Girl, 4, victim of vicious seagull attack

Girl, 4, victim of vicious seagull attack

A mother and a good samaritan had to beat off a seagull with a walking stick after it swooped to attack a five-year-old girl.

US TV debut for father and son duo

US TV debut for father and son duo

A father and his young son have appeared on US TV after a video of them singing their hearts out to Frank Sinatra went viral.

Businesses bid to turn £50 into much more for hospice

Businesses bid to turn £50 into much more for hospice

Business brains are being challenged to turn £50 into much more to help a charity supporting people will terminal and life-limiting illnesses.

Firefighters rush to village pub

Firefighters rush to village pub

Two fire engines were called to a rural pub last night after flames were spotted in the grounds.

Happy birthday Ma'am

Happy birthday Ma'am

Kent is having a right royal knees up for the Queen's official 90th birthday. Here are some of the events planned to mark the monarch's milestone.

Pensioner's driveway sinks after contractors fit meter

Pensioner's driveway sinks after contractors fit meter

A 72-year-old was shocked to find a small sinkhole appear on his driveway after South East Water installed a new meter.

Spectacular Pride parade hits the streets

Spectacular Pride parade hits the streets

Hundreds of people will take to the streets today to celebrate Pride with television personalities and local performers set to join the fun.

Betty found by sisters she didn't know she had

Betty found by sisters she didn't know she had

Four sisters have finally been reunited after more than seven decades apart.

Health minister warns over funding crisis for NHS if UK leaves the EU

Health minister warns over funding crisis for NHS if UK leaves the EU

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt says there would be pressures on frontline services if UK leaves EU

Kent Pride: thousands join LGBT celebrations

Kent Pride: thousands join LGBT celebrations

Festival organisers say the county's LGBT community has "done us proud" as their colourful parade hit the streets.

Motorcyclist flown to hospital after crash

Motorcyclist flown to hospital after crash

A motorcyclist has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after a crash this morning .

Refreshing village race for runners

Refreshing village race for runners

They came from far and wide for the running – as well as the cake and the beer.

Road shut after hand grenade discovery

Road shut after hand grenade discovery

The army's bomb disposal unit was in Rochester this morning after a member of the public found what is thought to be a hand grenade.

Kent recognised in Queen's birthday honours list

Kent recognised in Queen's birthday honours list

As part of her 90th birthday celebrations, the Queen's honours list has been announced - and there is plenty to celebrate across the county.

Queen's 90th: Kent celebrates

Queen's 90th: Kent celebrates

Thousands of people from across the county are taking part in celebrations to mark the Queen's 90th this weekend. Here's how you can get involved.

A much-loved councillor has passed away

A much-loved councillor has passed away

Cllr Jane Cribbon has died after a short battle with a terminal illness.

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