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Harrowing inquest hears of boy's tragic last moments

Harrowing inquest hears of boy's tragic last moments

An inquest has heard of a hero's frantic attempts to rescue a nine-year-old boy who couldn't swim... after he was swept out to sea.

RNLI save 13 lives and rescue hundreds over 12 months

RNLI save 13 lives and rescue hundreds over 12 months

Thirteen lives were saved and hundreds of people were rescued by the volunteer crews of the RNLI over the past year.

Southeastern second worst in Britain for passenger satisfaction

Southeastern second worst in Britain for passenger satisfaction

Beleaguered train company Southeastern has come second to last in a customer satisfaction survey on Britain's rail services.

DELAYS: Emergency train works and road crash

DELAYS: Emergency train works and road crash

Trains were blocked at Gravesend and replacement buses backed up after an accident on the A2 where a young girl got knocked down.

Reptile rescue in ‘Jurassic’ shed fire

Reptile rescue in ‘Jurassic’ shed fire

Endangered 6ft iguanas had a narrow escape after blaze caused by falling heater.

More than 2,000 homes without power

More than 2,000 homes without power

Thousands were affected by a power-cut this morning in a Kent town.

Girl, 12, serious in hospital after crash

Girl, 12, serious in hospital after crash

A girl who suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash is still serious in hospital today.

Man trapped in car as crash shuts busy road

Man trapped in car as crash shuts busy road

A driver has been rescued after his car overturned on a main road this morning.

Girl taken to hospital after being hit by a car

Girl taken to hospital after being hit by a car

A 12-year-old girl has been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car on a busy road.

Haulier shut down after driver caught without licence

Haulier shut down after driver caught without licence

Dangerous driving, insecure loads and one driver who didn't have a valid licence - just some of the reasons it's the end of the road for this haulier.

Lifeboat that rescued radio pirates up for sale

Lifeboat that rescued radio pirates up for sale

A vessel that saved hundreds of lives, including those of the Radio Caroline crew, is up for sale.

Storm Jonas lashes Kent

Storm Jonas lashes Kent

Ferries are being delayed and a road shut due to a fallen tree as the remnants of Storm Jonas lash the county.

It's a hard choice for Kent's best charity

It's a hard choice for Kent's best charity

The final batch of nominations for the Kent Charity Awards have been announced.

Lorry 'ploughs into electricity pole'

Lorry 'ploughs into electricity pole'

A major road is closed causing lengthy rush hour tailbacks due to a crash involving a lorry.

Parents of man killed in hit and run call for tougher sentencing

Parents of man killed in hit and run call for tougher sentencing

The parents of a Deal gardener killed in a hit and run in London have said their son’s death was “avoidable” and are calling for harsher sentences.

Police crackdown on anti-social youngsters

Police crackdown on anti-social youngsters

Police have been cracking down on anti-social behaviour around a train station in Kent.

Police descend on cul-de-sac after man stabbed

Police descend on cul-de-sac after man stabbed

Police were called to a cul-de-sac after a man was repeatedly knifed inside a house.

Bravery awards for Kent pair

Bravery awards for Kent pair

High Sheriff honours man and woman who helped victims of murder and violent attack.

Firefighters called after gas leak at office block

Firefighters called after gas leak at office block

Firefighters were called to a gas leak at a town centre office block this evening.

EXCLUSIVE: Firm revealed as town's cinema partner

EXCLUSIVE: Firm revealed as town's cinema partner

A national chain has been unveiled as the company which will operate an eight-screen cinema being built as part of a £57 million regeneration project.

EXCLUSIVE: Plans revealed to revamp sea forts

EXCLUSIVE: Plans revealed to revamp sea forts

Bold plans to transform sea forts off the Kent coast can today be revealed.

UPDATE: Parents praise public support following tragedy

UPDATE: Parents praise public support following tragedy

A teenager who died after falling onto tracks at a railway station was fit and well prior to the accident, an inquest has heard.

Two people hospitalised after crash

Two people hospitalised after crash

A two-car crash closed a busy main road this afternoon.

Appeal for missing boy, 13

Appeal for missing boy, 13

Police are appealing to find a teenager after he went missing from his home.

Car crashes into pub

Car crashes into pub

A pub landlady has started petition to improve road safety after a car crashed into her pub, leaving a trail of destruction.

OAP 'killed by own car'

OAP 'killed by own car'

A man in his 70s died in a 'tragic accident' after becoming trapped beneath his car on a sloping driveway.

Jamie-Lee will travel to USA for cancer treatment

Jamie-Lee will travel to USA for cancer treatment

Seven-year-old's family are delighted at news that his life-saving proton therapy could start in weeks, paid for by the NHS.

Final Highways plans for Thames tunnel revealed

Final Highways plans for Thames tunnel revealed

Highways England is opening a consultation for the Lower Thames Crossing - but only one option is being considered.

Young horse dies after being dumped

Young horse dies after being dumped

A young horse found suffering in an emaciated state after being dumped on the side of the road has died.

Delays clear after motorway crashes

Delays clear after motorway crashes

Rush hour drivers faced long queues after two separate crashes on the same stretch of the M2.

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