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Pokemon Go played no part in young man's 'murder'

Pokemon Go played no part in young man's 'murder'

The girlfriend of a man allegedly murdered at a shopping centre has described how he died in her arms - as a rumoured link to Pokemon Go is rubbished.

VIDEO: Chip shop owner counts cost after fire

VIDEO: Chip shop owner counts cost after fire

Firefighters were called to a takeaway this lunchtime after flames started coming from a fryer.

VIDEO: Crews battle large field fire

VIDEO: Crews battle large field fire

Three fire engines were sent to fight a large blaze this evening in fields near a major residential area.

Woman injured after car crashes into tree

Woman injured after car crashes into tree

A woman has been treated by paramedics after her car crashed into a tree.

Sledgehammer used in Tesco break-in

Sledgehammer used in Tesco break-in

Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves broke into two supermarkets and stole cash and spirits.

WATCH: Lorry ploughs into queue of traffic

WATCH: Lorry ploughs into queue of traffic

This shocking crash, when a truck laden with steel ploughed into a queue of traffic, has seen lorry driver Vygantas Stanulis jailed for 12 months.

'Serial killer drugged and killed men he met on Grindr'

'Serial killer drugged and killed men he met on Grindr'

A gay serial killer poisoned a string of young men he met on dating website Grindr so he could rape them before dumping their bodies, a court heard.

Bags of white powder found on path cause alarm

Bags of white powder found on path cause alarm

Bags of white powder found on a dog walking route sparked fears someone was leaving drugs or poison - but the reality was much less sinister...

Rail firm calls for removal of posters after campaign backfired

Rail firm calls for removal of posters after campaign backfired

Southern Rail has called for posters printed in line with a failed Twitter campaign to be "removed and destroyed".

Anger as shop CCTV captures gang stealing

Anger as shop CCTV captures gang stealing

CCTV released by an independent business owner shows a group distracting staff before stealing an expensive tablet from a shop.

Staff in shock as shopping outlet closes down

Staff in shock as shopping outlet closes down

A Kent shopping outlet has closed its doors with staff reportedly being told they will not receive their last month's wages.

'Dust relocation technician' and other wacky titles

'Dust relocation technician' and other wacky titles

When is a cleaner not a cleaner? When they're a dust relocation technician! And that's not the only unusual job title...

Fire at Indian takeaway

Fire at Indian takeaway

A quick-thinking member of staff averted disaster when a fire broke out in the kitchen of a takeaway shop.

Schoolboy honoured after averting serious blaze

Schoolboy honoured after averting serious blaze

A schoolboy whose quick thinking averted a serious blaze has been honoured by the fire service.

Tributes after family holiday ends in tragedy

Tributes after family holiday ends in tragedy

The widow of a man who died of a suspected heart attack after being pulled from the sea while on holiday has described him as a wonderful family man.

Burst water main still flooding road

Burst water main still flooding road

A road was closed after a pipe burst and caused a flood.

Councillor resigns over 'snortgate' row

Councillor resigns over 'snortgate' row

A councillor has resigned in the latest fallout over his mayor being filmed sniffing white powder in a toilet cubicle.

Crash near tunnel

Crash near tunnel

Drivers faced long delays on the approach to the Dartford Crossing after a crash involving a motorcycle in the tunnel.

Double murder trial jury sworn in

Double murder trial jury sworn in

A jury sworn in for the case of a man accused of murdering two people in a knife attack has been told to expect a "tough trial".

Drugs trio charged over tonne of cannabis

Drugs trio charged over tonne of cannabis

Three men have appeared in court after the National Crime Agency swooped on a warehouse.

Girl left 'crying and shaken' after bus stop kidnap bid

Girl left 'crying and shaken' after bus stop kidnap bid

A mother has told how her teenage daughter was left crying and shaken after a woman tried to coax her into her car.

Helping school staff shortages and raising morale in education

Helping school staff shortages and raising morale in education

The Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards this week highlights a business which supports education.

He's back - Farage steps back in to leader's role on temporary basis

He's back - Farage steps back in to leader's role on temporary basis

Nigel Farage has agreed to be interim party leader after shock resignation of Diane James

Macmillan's biggest coffee morning

Macmillan's biggest coffee morning

Macmillan held its World’s Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday - don't miss the pictures of your fundraising efforts.

Man knocked unconscious in street robbery

Man knocked unconscious in street robbery

A man was hit over the head and knocked unconscious by robbers, who stole his watch and cash while he lay helpless on the ground.

'Our key fob unlocked the wrong car!'

'Our key fob unlocked the wrong car!'

Imagine going shopping, unlocking your car and dropping off your bags – only to discover your car keys have opened the wrong car, identical to yours!

Tributes to man 'murdered' at shopping centre

Tributes to man 'murdered' at shopping centre

Tributes are pouring in for a young man found dead at a shopping centre - as police continue to quiz two men on suspicion of his murder.

Two 15-year-olds arrested after man assaulted and robbed

Two 15-year-olds arrested after man assaulted and robbed

Two 15-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a young man reported his bag and watch was taken

Grounded! Plans to reopen Manston airport scrapped

Grounded! Plans to reopen Manston airport scrapped

The fight to reopen Manston as an airport has been dealt a devastating blow after industry experts concluded it would take decades to make any money.

Warm and loving wife loses fight against cancer

Warm and loving wife loses fight against cancer

Family and friends have paid tribute to globe-trotting Julie O’Farrell from Gravesend, who died after retiring to Florida with the love of her life.

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