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Challenge is on to raise £70k for village hall roof

Challenge is on to raise £70k for village hall roof

A group is on a mission to raise £70,000 to repair the deteriorating roof of a village hall – but a helping hand is just as appreciated.

It’s a step towards fundraising goal

It’s a step towards fundraising goal

It’s a long slog to £70,000 but bit by bit a young man who lost his leg is getting there.

Latest jailing for Dover riot

Latest jailing for Dover riot

A man's been jailed for kicking and punching in violent far right and anti-fascist demonstrations earlier this year.

Mum denies killing toddler who took heroin substitute

Mum denies killing toddler who took heroin substitute

A mother has appeared in court to deny killing her two-year-old daughter, who died after swallowing the heroin substitute, methadone.

Murder case suspect may have sailed from Dover

Murder case suspect may have sailed from Dover

Police investigating a pensioner's murder believe that he has left the country via Dover.

One of UK's worst paedophiles given 23 life sentences

One of UK's worst paedophiles given 23 life sentences

One of the country's most prolific paedophiles, who abused babies and raped children as young as three, has been jailed for life.

Restaurant burgled twice hours after devastating fire

Restaurant burgled twice hours after devastating fire

Heartless thieves targeted an Indian restaurant TWICE just hours after crippling fire.

Two arrested in town centre fight

Two arrested in town centre fight

Emergency services were called after a brawl erupted in a busy town centre.

Yobs delay rail passengers for hours

Yobs delay rail passengers for hours

Hundreds of passengers were delayed, some by two-and-a-half hours, after vandals threw a pushchair and bicycle onto railway tracks.

Police called to crash

Police called to crash

Police were called to a crash on a busy road.

Custard's last stand as new champions crowned

Custard's last stand as new champions crowned

The 49th annual World Custard Pie Championship took place yesterday with one team travelling from Japan to defend their title.

Man suffers head injuries in service station fight

Man suffers head injuries in service station fight

A man has been taken to hospital with head injuries after a fight broke out among four people at a service station in the early hours.

Police probe huge barn blaze

Police probe huge barn blaze

Police are investigating the cause of a huge fire which ripped through an industrial unit on a farm.

Car on roof after smash

Car on roof after smash

Residents awoke to a loud bang during the early hours of this morning after a car ended up on its roof outside their homes.

Desperate mum can’t sleep due to mysterious noise

 Desperate mum can’t sleep due to mysterious noise

A mum says that a low humming noise has been keeping her awake since October, and is making life at home unbearable.

Retrial of man accused of teacher's murder adjourned

Retrial of man accused of teacher's murder adjourned

The retrial of a man accused of murdering Kent teacher Lauren Patterson in Qatar has been hit by yet another set back.

Bags of energy down at the park

Bags of energy down at the park

New keep fit equipment has made Bean’s park a place for everyone to enjoy.

Boy, 15, held on suspicion of rape at boarding school

Boy, 15, held on suspicion of rape at boarding school

Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in connection with allegations of sexual assault at a military boarding school.

Crash involving car and motorbike

Crash involving car and motorbike

A road was shut by police after a crash involving a car and a motorbike.

Man arrested after rooftop stand-off

Man arrested after rooftop stand-off

A man has been talked down from a rooftop and arrested after a stand-off with police.

Man fights for life after stabbing at house party

Man fights for life after stabbing at house party

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being "stabbed with a bread knife" at a house party in a quiet cul-de-sac.

Pensioner knocked to ground in struggle with wallet thief

Pensioner knocked to ground in struggle with wallet thief

An elderly man fell to the floor during a tussle with a thief who stole his wallet in a late-night street robbery.

Royal Navy set to patrol Kent coast

Royal Navy set to patrol Kent coast

Reports suggest Royal Navy warships will patrol the channel - as fishermen say people smugglers are targeting them to ship migrants into Kent.

Steph wears heart on her sleeve as she wins award

Steph wears heart on her sleeve as she wins award

Cute Chloe Bennett has not just inspired her mum to raise thousands for charity, she has made her a winner, too.

"We can answer questions on our election expenses" - Prime Minister on visit to Kent

"We can answer questions on our election expenses" - Prime Minister on visit to Kent

Prime Minister downplays concerns over allegations about party spending in election battle for South Thanet

REVEALED: 465 missing from mental health trust's care

REVEALED: 465 missing from mental health trust's care

In the last year 465 mentally ill patients have absconded from hospital while in the care of Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.

Driver's lucky M2 crash escape

Driver's lucky M2 crash escape

A motorist had a lucky escape after a lorry pulled out in front of him causing his vehicle to swerve and crash into a barrier.

Man with back problems took too many painkillers

Man with back problems took too many painkillers

A young man who suffered back injuries in a car accident was found dead in a caravan after taking too much morphine, an inquest heard.

Thousands enjoy Dickens Festival

Thousands enjoy Dickens Festival

Thousands of people flock to Rochester to enjoy last day of the summer Dickens Festival.

Vandals trash £110,000 play park weeks after its opening

Vandals trash £110,000 play park weeks after its opening

A play area has been vandalised after being opened just over three weeks ago.

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