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Man in court on murder charge after body found

Man in court on murder charge after body found

A man has appeared in court charged with murder after a body was discovered in a block of flats.

Predator groomed and sexually assaulted girl, 14

Predator groomed and sexually assaulted girl, 14

A registered sex offender who groomed a 14-year-old girl and repeatedly sexually assaulted her has been locked up.

'Serial pervert prowling country lanes'

'Serial pervert prowling country lanes'

Detectives are investigating links between four reports of a man indecently exposing himself to female dog walkers.

Teenager with with learning difficulties takes a ride back to the future!

Teenager with with learning difficulties takes a ride back to the future!

The mother of a Deal teenager with learning difficulties says a surprise visit from a Back to the Future DeLorean has made her daughter’s decade

WATCH: Drone captures restaurant blaze

WATCH: Drone captures restaurant blaze

More than 30 firefighters were called to a blaze in a popular high street restaurant today.

'Wrong-way driver' charged with causing serious crash

'Wrong-way driver' charged with causing serious crash

A man has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving after allegedly travelling the wrong way down a motorway.

Suspected migrants found inside lorry

Suspected migrants found inside lorry

Nearly 20 migrants have been found inside the back of a lorry.

Man detained after police called to station

Man detained after police called to station

Emergency services were called following concern for the welfare of a man at a busy commuter station.

Thug left partner with internal injuries after brutal attack

Thug left partner with internal injuries after brutal attack

A violent thug left his partner needing emergency surgery for a collapsed lung and torn spleen after a brutal attack - because he was in a "bad mood".

Driver bailed after woman dies in road horror

Driver bailed after woman dies in road horror

Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses after an 88-year-old woman died when she was struck by a car.

VIDEO: Dad and son's Sinatra sing-a-long goes viral

VIDEO: Dad and son's Sinatra sing-a-long goes viral

Footage of a father and his six-year-old son singing along to Frank Sinatra has attracted tens of thousands of views.

Drink-driver forgiven by death crash victim's family

Drink-driver forgiven by death crash victim's family

A speeding driver who killed his close friend in a crash after a night of drinking has been forgiven by the tragic teenager's "merciful" family.

Lifeboat crews take on two missions at once

Lifeboat crews take on two missions at once

Searches for a vulnerable missing person and eight people cut off by the tide were launched after police called rescue teams for help.

Delays after landslip blocks railway line

Delays after landslip blocks railway line

Commuters are warned of disruption due to a number of problems on the rail network, including a landslip.

Grammars 'should do more' to help poorer children get in

Grammars 'should do more' to help poorer children get in

County councillors say KCC and grammars have a moral obligation to help encourage disadvantaged children to access selective schools.

Mental health trust failings lead to three deaths

Mental health trust failings lead to three deaths

A mental health trust has been ordered to improve following the death of three patients last year.

One week to go to register for EU vote

One week to go to register for EU vote

With the deadline approaching for registration, Kent voters are being encouraged to make sure they are eligible to take part in the EU referendum.

Student drug dealer goes from exam hall to prison

Student drug dealer goes from exam hall to prison

A judge delayed sending an LSD-dealing university student to prison so the bright youngster could complete his final exams.

Trolls target women MPs with vile messages of hate

Trolls target women MPs with vile messages of hate

MP Tracey Crouch has revealed the extent of online abuse including one troll who said they hoped something happened to her unborn child.

Academy Trust boss suspended

Academy Trust boss suspended

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust, which runs seven Medway schools, has confirmed the suspension of chief executive Denise Shepherd.

'A gorilla would not attack a small child'

'A gorilla would not attack a small child'

A Kent animal park owner who famously let his own toddler play with gorillas has spoken about the shooting of a silverback at an American zoo.

Ambulance boss steps down in wake of controversy

Ambulance boss steps down in wake of controversy

The chief executive of South East Coast Ambulance Service has left the trust, months after controversy over a new helpline pilot scheme.

Council will not reissue 'biased' EU vote guides

Council will not reissue 'biased' EU vote guides

Vote Leave campaigners have hit out after guidelines sent to more than 14,000 people featured a graphic showing them how to vote to remain.

Delays on roads as wet and windy weather hits Kent

Delays on roads as wet and windy weather hits Kent

Kent has been hit with wet and windy weather, causing problems on the county's roads and rails.

Prison worker admits 'inappropriate relationship' with inmate

Prison worker admits 'inappropriate relationship' with inmate

A prison worker has admitted having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate and communicating with him on a smuggled mobile phone.

Businessman's shock as birthday party booking turns out to be Nazi group

Businessman's shock as birthday party booking turns out to be Nazi group

A businessman has spoken of his disgust after being duped into taking a booking for a Nazi event

Woman trapped after car crashes into a field

Woman trapped after car crashes into a field

Fire crews release a woman trapped in her car after it left a road and ended up in a field

Congestion building at Dartford Crossing after accident

Congestion building at Dartford Crossing after accident

More misery for drivers using the Dartford Crossing after an accident causes lane closure and tailbacks

Teacher cleared of £25k school equipment theft

Teacher cleared of £25k school equipment theft

A PE teacher and former professional footballer has spoken of his relief after being cleared of stealing £25,000 of equipment from a Maidstone school.

College principal to leave as merger sparks jobs threat

College principal to leave as merger sparks jobs threat

Staff at two colleges in Kent face job cuts in a planned merger revealed today alongside the retirement plans of a long-standing principal.

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