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Have you got the X Factor?

Have you got the X Factor?

The X Factor's search for the next singing superstar is coming to Kent.

Police chase ends with car crashing into house

Police chase ends with car crashing into house

A suspect is still on the run after a pursuit in the early hours of this morning, involving a police helicopter, led to a car crashing into a house.

Puppy power - spring debut for wild dogs

Puppy power - spring debut for wild dogs

Ten new African painted dog pups at Port Lympne animal park.

Robber strikes at town amusement arcade

Robber strikes at town amusement arcade

A thief fled with cash after targeting an amusement arcade in the early hours of today.

Sex offender Robin Cheesewright dies in prison

Sex offender Robin Cheesewright dies in prison

A pervert who was jailed for “monstrous” child sex crimes, has died in a Kent prison.

Vic: 'Save our post office'

Vic: 'Save our post office'

Comedian Vic Reeves and model Nancy Sorrell were among the scores of protesters out in force to support a Kent village post office.

'Wrong-way driver' arrested after serious M20 crash

'Wrong-way driver' arrested after serious M20 crash

A man has been arrested and a woman taken to hospital in a serious condition after a crash allegedly caused by a car driving the wrong way on the M20.

Bullied boy, 14, brings 'tactical claw knife' to school

Bullied boy, 14, brings 'tactical claw knife' to school

A 14-year-old feared a gang of older boys were going to attack him so armed himself with a bladed ring.

Concern for missing teenager

Concern for missing teenager

An appeal has been launched to find a missing teenager who has not been seen since the weekend.

Crossing shut after two-vehicle smash

Crossing shut after two-vehicle smash

Police shut off the Sheppey Crossing after a crash involving two vehicles.

Police Taser dog guarding dead owner

Police Taser dog guarding dead owner

An Alsatian dog had to be Tasered - twice - as it stood guard over its owner, who had collapsed and died.

A proper, old-fashioned play

A proper, old-fashioned play

Wartime setting, nostalgia and some honest acting without all the gimmicks and the special effects.

Charity calls for government action after abuse at college

Charity calls for government action after abuse at college

After shocking abuse was uncovered at a college for deaf people, a charity is calling on the government to ensure it never happens again.

Train crash 'could have been avoided'

Train crash 'could have been avoided'

A train carrying 70 people crashed into a herd of cows despite warnings about a fence in poor condition, an investigation's revealed.

Convicted speeder guilty of killing pensioner in crash

Convicted speeder guilty of killing pensioner in crash

A man previously convicted of speeding is now facing jail for causing the death of a pensioner in a crash while travelling at twice the speed limit.

Disgust at leaflet using image of murdered soldier

Disgust at leaflet using image of murdered soldier

Leaflets using the image of murdered British Army soldier Lee Rigby have caused outrage after being delivered to homes.

Dog owners could face hefty fines

Dog owners could face hefty fines

A new law has come into play today, meaning it's compulsory for all dogs in Kent to be microchipped.

Emergency care only as junior doctors strike

Emergency care only as junior doctors strike

A number of non-emergency operations have been cancelled across Kent as junior doctors mount a fourth strike over the new contract.

More power station blasts

More power station blasts

More large buildings have been blown up at Kingsnorth Power Station this morning as the demolition of the site continues.

The secret’s out... BBC captures the beauty of marshes

The secret’s out... BBC captures the beauty of marshes

One of Kent's hidden beauty spots will be featured on the second episode of television series Secret Britain tonight.

Don’t worry – my donkey is fine

Don’t worry – my donkey is fine

A woman who rehomed a neglected donkey has set the record straight after she was reported to the RSPCA for giving it insufficient shelter.

Fears for policeman who vanished after hotel meeting

Fears for policeman who vanished after hotel meeting

The family of a serving police officer who disappeared after an appointment at a luxury hotel are appealing for help to find him.

Man traps hand in machinery

Man traps hand in machinery

A man has been taken to hospital after injuring his hand in an industrial accident.

Thieves target John Lewis store

Thieves target John Lewis store

Would-be thieves attempted to smash their way into a homeware store through a window late at night.

Police search Stour in connection with murder investigation

Police search Stour in connection with murder investigation

Police spent much of the afternoon searching the River Stour today after a man was charged with double murder.

Drunk man's savage attack on barmaid

Drunk man's savage attack on barmaid

A man who launched a violent attack on a barmaid - which left her needing specialist surgery - has been jailed.

Van driver 'thief' sparks chase across town

Van driver 'thief' sparks chase across town

A van driver who allegedly left a garage without paying for work sparked a chase across a town centre.

Man flown to hospital after collapsing in gym

Man flown to hospital after collapsing in gym

A man was resuscitated by gym staff and flown to hospital after suffering a suspected heart problem while working out at a leisure centre.

Millions of pounds of cocaine found at docks

Millions of pounds of cocaine found at docks

More than 100kg of cocaine has been seized at a Kent docks after it was found in a refrigerated container of fruit.

'I made police force stronger' - outgoing crime commissioner

'I made police force stronger' - outgoing crime commissioner

As she reaches the end of her term, Kent's first crime commissioner says she is leaving the force in a stronger position - despite a series of gaffes.

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