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Man arrested after gang confronts paedophile suspect

Man arrested after gang confronts paedophile suspect

Police have warned against vigilante behaviour after a man was confronted amid claims he was a child groomer.

Driver jailed after woman dies in crash

Driver jailed after woman dies in crash

A young driver has been jailed for killing a woman while driving - after it was claimed he may have been texting at the time.

Tributes at funeral of mum at centre of double murder probe

Tributes at funeral of mum at centre of double murder probe

Family and friends paid their last respects to Natasha Sadler today as her funeral cortege travelled through a town.

Witness appeal after teen hit by bus

Witness appeal after teen hit by bus

Officers are appealing for people who witnessed an accident in which a teenage boy was hit by a bus.

Youngsters who show us life is for living

Youngsters who show us life is for living

Nominations are now open to find an extra special group of courageous Kent youngsters

Actor apologises for 'implied threats' to cinema owners

Actor apologises for 'implied threats' to cinema owners

A Kent actor has apologised for emailing implied threats to the owners of the dilapidated Regent Cinema.

'Mum and dad are my lifesavers'

'Mum and dad are my lifesavers'

Becky Smith has a particular reason to be grateful to her parents - after both of them donated a kidney to her.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

What unusual sea creature was spotted in the shallows off Herne Bay this week? Take the Friday News Quiz.

Appeal for witnesses after armed robbery

Appeal for witnesses after armed robbery

A man reportedly used a weapon to threaten shop staff and stole a quantity of cash, before fleeing and evading police.

Peacemaker 'punched by stranger'

Peacemaker 'punched by stranger'

A young man received a broken nose and fractured cheekbone after trying to stop a fight and being set on himself, it has been reported.

Plain packaging laws come into force today

Plain packaging laws come into force today

Uniform drab green packaging will start to replace familiar branding from today as new plain packaging laws come into force.

Homelessness charity reveals man shot dead was ex-soldier

Homelessness charity reveals man shot dead was ex-soldier

An ex-soldier who was refused a place on a council’s housing register was shot dead in his tent.

Michael Stone's sister calls for fresh DNA tests

Michael Stone's sister calls for fresh DNA tests

Advances in DNA technology could prove Michael Stone's innocence according to his sister, who 20 years on is still fighting to clear his name.

Mum bitten on bottom by dog

Mum bitten on bottom by dog

A mum who was bitten on the buttocks by a rottweiler is calling for the dog to be put down.

£13,000 vets bill after algae-deaths

£13,000 vets bill after algae-deaths

A woman is facing a shocking vet bill after letting 10 dogs swim in a seemingly harmless lake, which turned out to be toxic.

Main road reopens after incident

Main road reopens after incident

Police have re-opened London Road in Deal after an incident where there were concerns for the welfare of a man.

Shopkeeper 'scared to return to work' after armed robbery

Shopkeeper 'scared to return to work' after armed robbery

A shopkeeper says he has been 'scared to come back to work' after being forced to hand over hundreds of pounds by an armed robber.

Search launched after concern for woman's welfare

Search launched after concern for woman's welfare

Police and Kent Search and Rescue are scouring parts of Sheppey this evening after concerns were raised over the welfare of a woman.

E-fit released after boiling water poured over elderly couple

E-fit released after boiling water poured over elderly couple

An image of a man wanted in connection with a brutal burglary where two pensioners were left with life-changing injuries has been released.

Driver arrested after five hurt in crash

Driver arrested after five hurt in crash

Five ambulances were called and a driver arrested on suspicion of drink driving after five people were injured in a crash.

Pensioner to appear in court for fatal Costa crash

Pensioner to appear in court for fatal Costa crash

An 86-year-old driver has been summonsed to court for causing death by dangerous driving after a car crashed into a busy coffee shop.

Brick hurled from bridge through lorry's windscreen

Brick hurled from bridge through lorry's windscreen

Police are hunting a yob who threw a brick through the windscreen of a lorry on a busy dual carriageway.

Man suffers burns as e-cig catches fire

Man suffers burns as e-cig catches fire

A man in his mid-30s has been treated for burn injuries after an e-cigarette burst into flames when he put the battery in the wrong way round.

Millions pledged for major town centre development

Millions pledged for major town centre development

An area's biggest town centre development, set to add a cinema and restaurants, will have £53.25m injected into it by an outside firm.

Family search for driver who killed puppy

Family search for driver who killed puppy

A little boy has been left heartbroken after a speeding motorist hit and killed his puppy before driving off.

Heartbreaking message from missing man's family

Heartbreaking message from missing man's family

The family of missing man Nigel Knights have thanked people for their support after a body was found in the River Medway.

Drunk attacks stranger with samurai sword at wife's birthday

Drunk attacks stranger with samurai sword at wife's birthday

A heated text message exchange led to drunk Dean Tolputt attacking a stranger with a samurai sword at his wife's birthday.

'I can't get no job satisfaction'

'I can't get no job satisfaction'

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger almost had another career path mapped out... but for a 'cruel' twist of fate.

Kent's best ever year for Blue Flags - here's the full list

Kent's best ever year for Blue Flags - here's the full list

Two more Kent beaches have been awarded a Blue Flag bringing the total this year to 11 - does your local bathing spot make the grade?

Teachers may strike over grammar's academy plan

Teachers may strike over grammar's academy plan

Teachers at a leading grammar school are considering strike action over controversial plans to convert to an academy.

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