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Ex-Labour MP: 'Iraq harm still being felt'

Ex-Labour MP: 'Iraq harm still being felt'

A former Kent Labour MP who opposed the Iraq war has said he doesn't know why Blair backed President Bush.

Train firm condemned for 'havoc' to services

Train firm condemned for 'havoc' to services

A firm which plans to axe hundreds of train services has been condemned by transport chiefs.

Man to go on trial accused of teen's murder

Man to go on trial accused of teen's murder

A 21-year-old man is to stand trial accused of murdering a teenage girl recovered from the sea off the Kent coast.

Oscar-winning director chats with school live from Hollywood

Oscar-winning director chats with school live from Hollywood

A group of primary school students had the chance to quiz an Oscar-winning director live from his LA home.

Air ambulance called to accident

Air ambulance called to accident

Crews from Kent Air Ambulance have landed in a field following reports of an accidental injury this afternoon.

'Lucky' the cat ripped apart by greyhounds

'Lucky' the cat ripped apart by greyhounds

A cat, nicknamed Lucky by schoolchildren who stroked him before exams, has died after being ripped apart by two greyhounds.

Huge Op Stack lorry park site confirmed

Huge Op Stack lorry park site confirmed

The government has confirmed where a huge lorry park will be built to alleviate chaos caused by Operation Stack when freight cannot cross the Channel.

Football fan wanted after disorder at match

Football fan wanted after disorder at match

Officers are still looking for one fan after releasing images of nine men following disorder at a Gills match.

Man cut from car after crashing into wall

Man cut from car after crashing into wall

A man in his 30s whose car hit a wall in the early hours of this morning has been taken to hospital.

Name that tuna...

Name that tuna...

There was sensational news at the Gravesend Sole Challenge on Sunday when a rare tuna was brought to the weigh-in.

Swarm of bees leaves woman trapped in home

Swarm of bees leaves woman trapped in home

A gardener has said she is frightened to leave her house since a swarm of bees descended on her garden.

Blag yourself Welsh...

Blag yourself Welsh...

With just hours before Wales's biggest footy game ever... here's our handy guide to becoming Welsh for the day!

Schoolgirl visiting dad held at airport for 12 hours

Schoolgirl visiting dad held at airport for 12 hours

A child visiting for the school holidays was held at Gatwick Airport for 12 hours as her dad desperately pleaded with officials to let her go.

Train 'harasser' barred from railways

Train 'harasser' barred from railways

A tanning salon worker will stand trial after allegedly subjecting three women to campaigns of harassment.

VIDEO: Naked man cavorts outside historic church

VIDEO: Naked man cavorts outside historic church

Footage has captured the extraordinary early-morning antics of exhibitionist who pranced around in the road in the nude.

£20,000 container stolen from building site

£20,000 container stolen from building site

Bosses and police are trying to trace a container worth £20,000 believed to have been stolen from a building site.

Chilcot report finds Iraq invasion was 'not last resort'

Chilcot report finds Iraq invasion was 'not last resort'

The families of 179 servicemen and women killed in the Iraq War, including from Kent, have finally heard the damning findings of the Chilcot Inquiry.

Police called after concerns for man on pier

Police called after concerns for man on pier

A man has been detained after police and lifeboat crews were called following concerns for his welfare after he was spotted on a pier.

Seven vehicles involved in two collisions on the M25

Seven vehicles involved in two collisions on the M25

Firefighters, paramedics, police and highways officers were called after two-collisions in the same location.

Skip lorry catches fire

Skip lorry catches fire

Firefighters were called to Princes Road in Dartford this morning after a skip lorry caught fire.

Wonky Wanda casts spell on TV show

Wonky Wanda casts spell on TV show

Wanda, a cocker spaniel who was born with twisted forelegs, stole the hearts of the nation when she appeared on TV.

Man will stand trial over 'performing sex act in traffic'

Man will stand trial over 'performing sex act in traffic'

A man has denied performing a sex act in the middle of traffic after being clipped by a car while crossing the road.

Donation of new bike delights girl

Donation of new bike delights girl

A kind stranger has crowdfunded a new bike for a little girl after hers was stolen.

Neighbours quick-thinking after eggs explode

Neighbours quick-thinking after eggs explode

Firefighters have praised neighbours for preventing a house fire after a pan was left on the stove, causing eggs to explode.

19 teens arrested over 'temple attack'

19 teens arrested over 'temple attack'

Several teens have been arrested and bailed after a film emerged apparently showing people causing damage in the former temple.

College to axe its IT department

College to axe its IT department

A beleaguered city college has sensationally announced it is closing its computing academy with staff facing redundancy.

Towns unite for spectacular carnival

Towns unite for spectacular carnival

The towns burst into life and colour as the carnival procession wound through the streets.

Day off for pupils as teachers go on strike

Day off for pupils as teachers go on strike

Several schools across Kent are closed today as teachers stage a walkout in a row over funding and contracts.

Drugs baron must sell homes to repay ill-gotten gains

Drugs baron must sell homes to repay ill-gotten gains

A drugs baron who made almost half a million pounds from illegal deals will have to sell two homes and his collection of shotguns to pay it back.

Woman who begged to die starts treatment in US

Woman who begged to die starts treatment in US

A young woman with a mystery illness that left her begging to die has finally started treatment after well-wishers donated £55k to end her suffering.

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