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Nightclub owner's daughter to appear on TV show

Nightclub owner's daughter to appear on TV show

A 19-year-old from Kent will appear on MTV's reality show Ex on the Beach tonight.

Dead dog found in tied-up bag dumped in brook

Dead dog found in tied-up bag dumped in brook

A Jack Russell terrier has been found dead after being tied up in a bag and dumped in a brook - possibly while alive. Warning: distressing images.

What shall we do with the drunken sailor?

What shall we do with the drunken sailor?

The age old question has finally been answered... after a 'sozzled skipper' found himself all at sea before a judge.

Police identify body found in pond

Police identify body found in pond

Police have established the identity of a man found dead in a pond.

Ex-Ukip candidate cleared of expenses fraud claims

Ex-Ukip candidate cleared of expenses fraud claims

Former Ukip parliamentary candidate and European MP Janice Atkinson has been cleared by police in relation to an alleged expenses bungle last year.

Mum’s appeal to help baby son on life support

Mum’s appeal to help baby son on life support

A mum is appealing for help as one of her premature twins fights for his life in hospital.

Debt-hit hospital hires new finance chief

Debt-hit hospital hires new finance chief

The new head of finance at a Kent hospital was in charge of the purse strings at scandal-hit Mid Staffs when its debt more than trebled.

Dexter lucky to be alive after eating Frisbee

Dexter lucky to be alive after eating Frisbee

After catching his new frisbee a few times, Dexter obviously decided he liked the taste...

The video that could save your baby's life

The video that could save your baby's life

A mum has described the moment her baby turned blue as she choked on food - and how she saved her life thanks to a St John Ambulance CPR video.

Wedding dress party to remember Milly Moo

Wedding dress party to remember Milly Moo

A wedding-themed charity event will see brides dusting off their old dresses to raise money and remember brave Milly Moo.

Anger after school links right wing views with Hitler

Anger after school links right wing views with Hitler

An MP has hit out at lesson materials given to pupils in Kent which define being right wing as being selfish and like Hitler.

Staff attacked in Co-op robbery

Staff attacked in Co-op robbery

Witnesses reported seeing men in balaclavas flee after staff were assaulted and cash was stolen during a robbery at a Co-op store.

Prisoner jailed after biting on guard's thumb

Prisoner jailed after biting on guard's thumb

A prison officer has told how she heard the sound of teeth grinding on metal as a man in handcuffs attacked her.

Burglar left DNA on spades

Burglar left DNA on spades

A man has been jailed for two years after he stole thousands of pounds worth of goods and left his DNA at the crime scene.

Ex-camp site boss denies abusing children

Ex-camp site boss denies abusing children

The former boss of a camp site has denied abusing children in his care there more than three decades ago.

'I brought my family up to always ask, even for a drink of water'

'I brought my family up to always ask, even for a drink of water'

A woman whose son is on trial accused of murdering his father told a jury her children, both in their 30s, had to ask permission even for water.

Animal park mourns gorilla's death

Animal park mourns gorilla's death

A 54-year-old gorilla popular with visitors to Howletts zoo has died from a suspected stroke.

Firm faces six-figure fine after worker's roof fall

Firm faces six-figure fine after worker's roof fall

A solar panel company is set to be be slapped with a fine of at least £100,000 after a worker plummeted through a roof.

Compensation to be sought from NHS after mum's death

Compensation to be sought from NHS after mum's death

The family of a teacher who died following a caesarean section are expected to sue the NHS Trust that treated her.

Teen charged over seafront stand-off

Teen charged over seafront stand-off

A teenager is to appear in court after a seafront was closed off during a stand-off.

Yob threatened dad with gun in front of baby

Yob threatened dad with gun in front of baby

A drunken thug who threatened a father with an air pistol as he returned home with his partner and eight-week-old baby has been locked up.

New Thames crossing charges 'government policy'

New Thames crossing charges 'government policy'

Highways England has indicated road users will be charged to use a new tunnel under the Thames – but stalled on revealing the width of roads.

Firm in talks for industrial estate river ferry service

Firm in talks for industrial estate river ferry service

Ready for your week's commute? This entrepreneur is hoping to ease the traffic misery for one estate's workers - by setting up a ferry service.

Young boys facing £22k arson charges walk free

Young boys facing £22k arson charges walk free

Three youths accused of wrecking thousands of pounds of equipment in an alleged arson attack have walked free after a witness failed to attend court.

New life for farming attraction

New life for farming attraction

Popular farming attraction, Kent Life, has reopened its gates to visitors, with new management.

Man cleared in murder investigation

Man cleared in murder investigation

A man arrested on suspicion of murdering his next-door neighbour has been released without charge.

Man jailed after publican finds abuse images on phone

Man jailed after publican finds abuse images on phone

When a rowdy pubgoer was thrown out of a pub for hitting the landlord, little did the publican expect to find child abuse images on his phone.

Nurse struck off after attempt to hide patient overdose

Nurse struck off after attempt to hide patient overdose

A series of failings at a care home for people with learning disabilities has led to a dishonest nurse being struck off.

Helicopter hunts suspect who 'fled from police'

Helicopter hunts suspect who 'fled from police'

The police helicopter is helping to search for a driver who allegedly failed to stop for officers after reportedly crashing a car.

Man found safe after lake search

Man found safe after lake search

Rescue crews searching a lake for a missing 54-year-old man have found him safe and well.

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