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Safe stolen from 'murdered' pensioner's house still missing

Safe stolen from 'murdered' pensioner's house still missing

A heavy-duty safe stolen during a violent raid on a bungalow which left a pensioner dead remains outstanding following a search.

Delays after crash on busy road

Delays after crash on busy road

Traffic delays built up after a crash on a main route.

Woman cut free from car as crash closes crossing

Woman cut free from car as crash closes crossing

A woman was cut free from her car following a multi-vehicle crash which closed the Queen Elizabeth Bridge tonight.

Becket relic dating back eight centuries 'returns home'

Becket relic dating back eight centuries 'returns home'

A bone - thought to be from Thomas Becket's arm - is returning to the place where the "troublesome priest" was murdered 800 years ago.

Kent's road network clogged

Kent's road network clogged

Over-running works at a tunnel and severe congestion on one of Kent's major road arteries led to long queues.

Happy ending for Boris - the dog with no ears

Happy ending for Boris - the dog with no ears

A severely neglected St Bernard dog's finally found love and a new home - after having both ears amputated.

'I'll never forget her'

'I'll never forget her'

A pensioner has paid tribute to his 'soulmate' - who died in a skiing accident.

Shoelace row in double murder case

Shoelace row in double murder case

A key piece of evidence which supporters of a convicted killer claim could prove his innocence is at the centre of a legal dispute.

World speed record breaker ready to race again

World speed record breaker ready to race again

After a 25-year-restoration project a 1920s world speed record breaker is preparing to take to the track once more.

Gran who stole friend's life savings told to repay just £3k

Gran who stole friend's life savings told to repay just £3k

A greedy pensioner who used her friend's life savings to pay for holidays, hotel stays and new cars has been told to pay back just £3,000.

Man accused of aiming laser pen at planes

Man accused of aiming laser pen at planes

A 45-year-old has appeared before magistrates charged with endangering aircraft over Kent.

Police hunt protest suspects

Police hunt protest suspects

Police have released seven more images of people they want to speak to in connection with violent demonstrations in Dover.

Rail disruption after suspect package found

Rail disruption after suspect package found

Train services were suspended in part of Kent following the discovery of a suspect package.

Right-wing thug beat photographer with flagpole

Right-wing thug beat photographer with flagpole

A far-right demonstrator who seriously injured a photographer when he beat him with a flagpole until it snapped in two has been locked up.

Road reopens after serious A2 crash

Road reopens after serious A2 crash

Motorists are stuck in jams again after a serious accident on the A2, which left the carriageway partially blocked for hours.

Terror suspects arrested in Kent

Terror suspects arrested in Kent

Two men have been arrested in Kent on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences.

Why Ciara loves the ellenor team

Why Ciara loves the ellenor team

Children's Hospice Week: A little girl with a rare, incurable condition endures hours of pain every week to wrap her in bandages to keep her safe.

Big win for flagship title

Big win for flagship title

The Kent Messenger newspaper team were celebrating today after scooping a top award.

Woman in stable condition after search

Woman in stable condition after search

A woman who went missing yesterday sparking a police search is in a stable condition in hospital.

Two taken to hospital after flat fire

Two taken to hospital after flat fire

Two men were treated for breathing in smoke after a fire ripped through a flat.

‘I’ll show role can be force for good’

‘I’ll show role can be force for good’

Matthew Scott is quickly getting to grips with his new role as Britain's youngest police and crime commissioner.

Family unhappy as inquest rules on drink-rider’s crash

Family unhappy as inquest rules on drink-rider’s crash

The family of a biker killed in a crash left an inquest in disgust claiming “inconsistences” in police evidence remain unresolved.

Safety worker crashed after taking depression pills

Safety worker crashed after taking depression pills

A driver was caught out by his own dashcam footage - crashing into another car after taking depression medication.

Trespassers find confidential patient records in derelict hospital

Trespassers find confidential patient records in derelict hospital

Private patient records left strewn over desks in a derelict hospital have been discovered and posted online by trespassers.

Bus crashes into house

Bus crashes into house

Firefighters used hydraulic rescue equipment to free a bus driver after the vehicle smashed into a house - damaging two cars and a garden wall.

Dartford's oldest woman has died

Dartford's oldest woman has died

She was born before the First World War and while the Titanic was still being built. But now Elsie Garlinge has died, aged 104.

Lib Dems face "long struggle" in Kent, says former election candidate

Lib Dems face "long struggle" in Kent, says former election candidate

After gains in the recent council elections, are the Liberal Democrats back on track in Kent?

Teenagers charged after village brawl

Teenagers charged after village brawl

Three 16-year-olds have been charged with affray after a fight in Staplehurst in February.

Man dies after fall from bridge

Man dies after fall from bridge

A man has died after falling from a motorway bridge into a river this morning, it has been confirmed.

Back garden rum shack could be toast of TV show

Back garden rum shack could be toast of TV show

This back garden bar has been entered into a Channel 4 competition.

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