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One-year-old baby covered in flour after fight

One-year-old baby covered in flour after fight

Schoolchildren have been thrown off a train after covering a one-year-old baby and other passengers in flour.

Stabbed mum 'lived for her three boys'

Stabbed mum 'lived for her three boys'

A woman suspected to have been murdered alongside her partner has been described by her family as a free spirit with an infectious personality.

Village shop named best in Britain

Village shop named best in Britain

A Kent convenience store has been named the best village shop in the country at a ceremony dubbed the Rural Oscars.

'Every day she came up with a new, crazy idea'

'Every day she came up with a new, crazy idea'

A musician has paid tribute to his “crazy” partner who collapsed and died in front of him at the home they shared.

Consultants can now check on you 'whereever' they are

Consultants can now check on you 'whereever' they are

A spelling mistake has been spotted in bold writing on a number of posters at a Kent hospital.

Four-vehicle crash closes road

Four-vehicle crash closes road

Police are at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash which has closed a section of busy road.

Student’s heartache after dead gran’s classic Mini stolen

Student’s heartache after dead gran’s classic Mini stolen

A Kent student has released a desperate plea for help after her Mini, which she inherited after her nan's death, was stolen.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

Who was subjected to 'a torrent of vile abuse' this week? Take the KentOnline News Quiz.

Sainsbury's store reopens after evacuation

Sainsbury's store reopens after evacuation

A Sainsbury's store has been evacuated amid rumours gas is leaking from a freezer inside.

This listener is £1,000 richer thanks to kmfm

This listener is £1,000 richer thanks to kmfm

Kmfm listener Jane Butler's bank holiday weekend has got off to an amazing start - she's £1,000 richer thanks to kmfm's Thousand Pound Friday.

£5m car park opens

£5m car park opens

A new multi-storey car park opens today, in time for thousands of visitors for this year's Sweeps Festival.

Fisherman subjects scouts to 'torrent of vile abuse'

Fisherman subjects scouts to 'torrent of vile abuse'

Sailing scouts say they were subjected to a volley of insults and foul language after upsetting a rude fisherman.

Inquest verdict: Dying mum in constant pain

Inquest verdict: Dying mum in constant pain

A mother of three who was admitted to hospital 50 times before her death died from natural causes, an inquest has found.

Sixpence from prince for a short back and sides

Sixpence from prince for a short back and sides

When HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh heard Terence Holmes was a dab hand with a pair of scissors, he popped in for a short back and sides.

Addict burglar begs judge for a final chance

Addict burglar begs judge for a final chance

A drug addict who burgled two homes pleaded to a judge that after almost 30 years of abusing heroin and cocaine he was ready to kick the habit.

Disabled ex-serviceman attacked by gang

Disabled ex-serviceman attacked by gang

The wife of a disabled former serviceman has described how her husband was repeatedly assaulted by a gang.

Election watchdog urges police to ask for more time to probe South Thanet election expenses claims

Election watchdog urges police to ask for more time to probe South Thanet election expenses claims

The Electoral Commission presses for more time to investigate allegations made about expenses recorded by Conservative party in South Thanet

Leaving the EU no silver bullet for tackling migration, says Home Secretary

Leaving the EU no silver bullet for tackling migration, says Home Secretary

Theresa May cautions against leaving the EU during visit to Maidstone

Mum and tot escape blaze

Mum and tot escape blaze

A mum and her baby daughter escaped from a house after her car caught fire on the driveway and flames began spreading.

Pervert driving instructor groped learner on lessons

Pervert driving instructor groped learner on lessons

A lecherous driving instructor who indecently assaulted a 17-year-old pupil while giving her lessons is facing justice 15 years on.

Dead harbour porpoise mauled by 'seals'

Dead harbour porpoise mauled by 'seals'

A dead porpoise which washed up on a beach today is thought to have been killed by seals. Warning: graphic image.

Petrol station worker assaulted in raid

Petrol station worker assaulted in raid

A petrol station worker was assaulted and left with head injuries when robbers demanded money from the till.

Vice principal 'groomed by girl' fails in bid to clear name

Vice principal 'groomed by girl' fails in bid to clear name

A Kent vice principal, who a judge said was 'groomed' by the girl he abused, has failed in a bid to clear his name.

Teen fighting for life after falling from moving car

Teen fighting for life after falling from moving car

A teenager is in a critical condition in hospital after falling from a moving car in a supermarket car park, as the driver is quizzed by police.

Man freed after town centre crash

Man freed after town centre crash

Firefighters freed a man trapped in an overturned car following a multi-vehicle crash this afternoon.

Murder detectives release image of 'person of interest'

Murder detectives release image of 'person of interest'

Police investigating the violent death of a pensioner during an apparent burglary gone wrong have released an image of a man they want to speak to.

'Casualties rescued after car crash'

'Casualties rescued after car crash'

Firefighters and paramedics joined forces for simulated crash exercise, where a driver and his passengers were trapped in a car.

Smuggled 'handbag' puppies rescued from van

Smuggled 'handbag' puppies rescued from van

A litter of "handbag" dogs that were smuggled into the UK in the back of a van has been seized by a Kent animal charity.

Student stabbed in robbery at flats

Student stabbed in robbery at flats

A student has been stabbed in a robbery in a university accommodation block.

Car wash boss denies ‘modern slavery’

Car wash boss denies ‘modern slavery’

A car wash boss has been accused of modern day slavery after the release of undercover footage of its workers.

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