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Marina is jewel in crown of dramatic beach plan

Marina is jewel in crown of dramatic beach plan

Radical plans to dramatically transform a seafront have been revealed - and they include a £5 million marina for 150 boats.

Firefighters free victim from smashed car

Firefighters free victim from smashed car

An elderly man was taken to hospital after a collision with a van on a city ring road.

Imogen strikes - in pictures

Imogen strikes - in pictures

Storm Imogen is battering Kent - with ferry services disrupted, buildings damaged, bridges closed and drivers being urged to take extra care.

Notorious serial killer taken to hospital

Notorious serial killer taken to hospital

A murderer who buried two of his victims in a Kent garden has been found collapsed in his cell.

Police investigate spree of car windows being smashed

Police investigate spree of car windows being smashed

Nine cars have been damaged in spate of vandalism leaving owners with hefty bills for repairs

Prime Minister triggers row after claims an EU exit would lead to migrant camps in Kent

Prime Minister triggers row after claims an EU exit would lead to migrant camps in Kent

BLOG: David Cameron gets his retaliation in first over migrant camps coming to UK

Senior councillor quits cabinet role over Thames Crossing

Senior councillor quits cabinet role over Thames Crossing

A long-standing county councillor has quit his cabinet post to campaign against the proposed Lower Thames Crossing.

Huge housing estate scheme branded 'misguided'

Huge housing estate scheme branded 'misguided'

Hundreds of homes planned for a huge estate have been met with opposition from residents.

Army veteran 'snubbed' by top brass over remembrance parade

Army veteran 'snubbed' by top brass over remembrance parade

For nearly 20 years James “Blue” Cooper proudly led the parade in honour of fallen comrades, but says he's been ousted in favour of former officers.

'Doctor said Samuel would have been dead within days'

'Doctor said Samuel would have been dead within days'

A five-year-old boy owes his life to a family friend who spotted deadly brain tumour symptoms just in time.

Donations pour in after woman refuses to give up dogs

Donations pour in after woman refuses to give up dogs

More than £1,000 has been raised for a woman who decided to live in her car rather than give up her beloved bull mastiffs.

Video link saves frail residents from doctor's visit

Video link saves frail residents from doctor's visit

Simply getting to the doctor's can be hard for elderly and infirm people - but a new video link means help could be just around the corner.

Kent gets set for Storm Imogen

Kent gets set for Storm Imogen

Drivers are warned to prepare for strong winds tomorrow as Storm Imogen heads for Kent.

Murder suspect in hospital with self-inflicted injuries

Murder suspect in hospital with self-inflicted injuries

The highly-educated husband arrested on suspicion of murdering his wife is being treated for suspected self-inflicted injuries.

Wonky veg family box trial begins in Kent

Wonky veg family box trial begins in Kent

Supermarket encourages shoppers to try imperfect veg with experiment across Kent stores to avoid waste.

Percy's a happy camper

Percy's a happy camper

Percy the puss is happy to be home after taking an eight-day 'holiday' - trapped in camper van.

Pupils get to build bomb carrier

Pupils get to build bomb carrier

Here's why pupils were asked to build a vehicle to transport 200 petrol bombs.

Woman rescued by Housing Enforcer Matt

Woman rescued by Housing Enforcer Matt

TV presenter Matt Allwright has a new fan - after he saved her from 'a black hole' and gave her a new bathroom.

Kent battered by wind and rain

Kent battered by wind and rain

Kent was battered by high winds and heavy rain this afternoon as the Met Office issued a yellow flood warning.

VIDEO: Theft of phone caught on camera

VIDEO: Theft of phone caught on camera

The owner of a second-hand electrical goods store in Dover has released CCTV of a man suspected of stealing a phone

School issues prowler warning after pupil approached

School issues prowler warning after pupil approached

A school has warned pupils after a second youngster was approached by a man.

Businessman torched ex-wife's nightclub in jealous rage

Businessman torched ex-wife's nightclub in jealous rage

A businessman who doused his ex-wife's nightclub in whiskey and set fire to it in a fit of jealousy has been jailed for six years.

VIDEO: 'Rat' spotted in Subway branch

VIDEO: 'Rat' spotted in Subway branch

A rodent was filmed apparently scuttling through a town centre branch of a sandwich shop.

Man charged after police chase

Man charged after police chase

A man has been charged with four driving offences after a police chase in Chatham.

Killer addict 'racked with guilt' took fatal overdose

Killer addict 'racked with guilt' took fatal overdose

An addict racked with guilt after killing a man by injecting him with a fatal dose of heroin died after doing the same to herself, an inquest heard.

Beast who raped woman at knifepoint faces life

Beast who raped woman at knifepoint faces life

A rapist who tried to gag a woman before raping her in her own home has been warned he could be jailed for life.

Murder probe: Man arrested after woman found dead

Murder probe: Man arrested after woman found dead

Police have launched a murder inquiry after a man was arrested following the death of a mother-of-four.

Police cars damaged in chase

Police cars damaged in chase

Bus passengers were delayed when a police chase ended with a crash in a country lane.

End to family's '10 years of hell' as firm admits guilt

End to family's '10 years of hell' as firm admits guilt

The mother of a tyre fitter killed in a horrific accident at work has spoken of her family's "10 years of hell" after his firm finally admitted guilt.

Justice at last for scout centre abuse victim

Justice at last for scout centre abuse victim

One of the victims of a man who ran activities at a scout centre has spoken out about his living hell as his abuser is finally brought to justice.

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