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Leicester win pays off big time for Billy

Leicester win pays off big time for Billy

A lucky gambler who placed a £2 bet on Leicester City winning the Premiership League at odds of 5,000 to 1 has scooped more than £13,000.

Two-car crash sparks road closure

Two-car crash sparks road closure

A main road was closed this morning following a two-car crash.

Man in his 30s dies after being hit by train

Man in his 30s dies after being hit by train

Transport police have confirmed a person killed after being struck by a train near Dartford station was a man in his 30s.

Bride blackmailed on honeymoon by ex-partner

Bride blackmailed on honeymoon by ex-partner

A bride’s honeymoon was ruined when she received a blackmailing Facebook message from a Tic Tac-obsessed former partner.

Countdown begins to police chief election

Countdown begins to police chief election

All you need to know about the runners and riders in the Kent police commissioner elections.

Mum's warning after stranger tries to get into car

Mum's warning after stranger tries to get into car

A mum has posted a warning to other women on Facebook after a stranger tried to get into her car as she waited at traffic lights.

Parasite affecting children under five found in parts of Kent

Parasite affecting children under five found in parts of Kent

A parasitic disease causing sickness and diarrhoea which usually affects children under five has prompted a Public Health England warning for Kent.

15-year-old found

15-year-old found

Police appealing for the public’s help to find Chloe Carter, 15, who had been missing for almost two weeks have traced her.

Charity saddened by tragic death of 'nice lad'

Charity saddened by tragic death of 'nice lad'

The unexplained death of a homeless Polish man is "desperately sad", according to charity workers who tried to help him.

Headliners announced for Dreamland festival

Headliners announced for Dreamland festival

Welsh rock band Super Furry Animals have been announced as one of the headliners of the second By the Sea Festival at Dreamland.

Pupils 'on strike' over controversial exams

Pupils 'on strike' over controversial exams

Thousands of parents are expected to keep children home from school today in protest at new SATS exams which some say put too much pressure on pupils.

Road reopens after roundabout crashes

Road reopens after roundabout crashes

Drivers faced major delays after two crashes near a busy roundabout, which closed a dual carriageway in both directions throughout rush hour.

Woman jumps from third floor window

Woman jumps from third floor window

Emergency services rushed to a block of flats after a woman jumped from a third floor window onto a ledge.

Chip shop fined for maggot-infested bins

Chip shop fined for maggot-infested bins

A chip shop boss has been fined after admitting having maggot-infested bins overflowing with food waste.

£100k to help victims of child sex assault

£100k to help victims of child sex assault

Three charities supporting victims of child sexual assault have shared nearly £100,000 awarded by Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Ann Barnes.

Baby battle for menopause mum, 23

Baby battle for menopause mum, 23

A mum who's going through the menopause at just 23 is fighting to raise £8,000 to have a baby.

Pensioner jailed for ignoring order to stop begging

Pensioner jailed for ignoring order to stop begging

A pensioner has been jailed for swigging alcohol and begging for loose change

Veteran honoured by two countries for war service

Veteran honoured by two countries for war service

A former Royal Marine has been honoured by both France and Russia for his contribution during the Second World War.

Retrial of man convicted of murdering teacher in Qatar

Retrial of man convicted of murdering teacher in Qatar

The retrial of a man convicted of murdering a Kent school teacher in Qatar is due to begin today.

Email scam cost boss £20k

Email scam cost boss £20k

A company director has warned other businesses after becoming victim of an email scam which cost the firm £20,000.

Boy trapped in farm machinery 'badly injured'

Boy trapped in farm machinery 'badly injured'

Emergency services scrambled to save a 15-year-old boy on Saturday night who had become trapped in a tractor's rotavator.

Hats the way to do it for a royal banquet

Hats the way to do it for a royal banquet

You don’t have to go all the way to Buckingham Palace to be treated to a dining experience fit for Her Majesty.

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of teenage girl granted bail

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of teenage girl granted bail

A 21-year-old man arrested after the body of a teenage girl was discovered on the coastline has been bailed.

Man's body found at the bottom of cliffs

Man's body found at the bottom of cliffs

The police were called following the discovery of a body, with coastguard and RNLI crews joining the operation.

Party guests have something in common with the Queen

Party guests have something in common with the Queen

They may have a combined age of 1,980 but that didn’t stop a group of 90-year-olds from celebrating the Queen’s birthday.

Police and ambulances called to residential property

Police and ambulances called to residential property

Police and ambulances have been called out after concerns were raised about the welfare of a man.

Trains halted after horse found on rail track

Trains halted after horse found on rail track

Southeastern services have been delayed this afternoon following reports of a horse on a railway line.

Two lorries crash on motorway

Two lorries crash on motorway

Two HGVs have collided on a busy motorway, leaving two lanes closed to Bank Holiday traffic.

Palls of smoke at shopping centre

Palls of smoke at shopping centre

Fire crews have been tackling a blaze in a yard area at a major shopping complex.

Temporary lights cost £151,000

Temporary lights cost £151,000

A rail operator has paid a private contractor thousands of pounds to operate temporary lights at a level crossing.

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