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Vandalism 'victims' admit making it up

Vandalism 'victims' admit making it up

A couple who alleged they were the victims of vandalism at the hands of their neighbours have admitted making false claims.

'Britain's biggest spider'... this time it's in the bedroom

'Britain's biggest spider'... this time it's in the bedroom

Following the discovery of Britain's largest species of spider in a Kent garden, another has been spotted... this time in a bedroom.

Council leader to be quizzed over Manston decision

Council leader to be quizzed over Manston decision

The Ukip leader of Thanet council is to be grilled over the decision not to pursue a compulsory purchase order for the airport.

Gills boss on a heartfelt mission to save children

Gills boss on a heartfelt mission to save children

Paul Scally is a driving force behind a medical squad dedicated to saving children in Sri Lanka - the same medics who battled to save his own son.

More people line up for unemployment benefits

More people line up for unemployment benefits

The number of people on the dole increased in Kent last month, although unemployment across the region has fallen.

Bar's armed forces party night branded disrespectful

Bar's armed forces party night branded disrespectful

A student who launched a conscientious objection to a bar's military fancy dress event has found himself blocked from the event's Facebook page.

Burglar caught in the act - twice

Burglar caught in the act - twice

A burglar who targeted two Gravesend homes only to be caught in the act by both victims has been jailed.

'I’ve been blown up, shot and died three times'

'I’ve been blown up, shot and died three times'

A former soldier who overcame horrendous injuries and rediscovered happiness through motorsport has gained backing from Coldplay's Chris Martin.

Mum in tears after recording nurse hurling insults

Mum in tears after recording nurse hurling insults

A mum was left in tears after secretly recording a nurse and a patient calling her 'horrendous' and 'nasty' behind her back while she was in hospital.

'People say time is a healer, but it's not'

'People say time is a healer, but it's not'

A mum has made a desperate plea for information about her missing son, after her husband became seriously ill.

A little off course... Stolen buggy left stuck in mud

A little off course... Stolen buggy left stuck in mud

Police are calling for witnesses after a stolen golf buggy was left stuck in the mud on a beach.

Beauty treatment 'caused nurse to have a stroke'

Beauty treatment 'caused nurse to have a stroke'

A nurse who blamed a botched beauty treatment after being left disabled by a stroke has settled a £1.2m damages claim.

Boss sorry after shopping centre forgets two-minute silence

Boss sorry after shopping centre forgets two-minute silence

A town shopping centre manager said he was "gutted" to find out that his staff had forgotten to honour a two-minute silence on Remembrance Day.

Mum of newborn dies in public toilets

Mum of newborn dies in public toilets

A drug addict mum had her newborn baby taken into care just months before she died from heroin overdose in public toilets, an inquest heard.

Mystery death in city centre

Mystery death in city centre

A man has been found dead in a city centre after police were called to "concerns for his welfare".

Road reopens after lorry hits bridge

Road reopens after lorry hits bridge

A busy road has re-opened a day after a lorry hit a railway bridge and became wedged underneath.

Rugby player from New Zealand arrested hours after world cup win

Rugby player from New Zealand arrested hours after world cup win

A New Zealand rugby player has been banned from driving after failing a breath test hours after the All Blacks won at Twickenham.

Skip fire halts traffic in town centre

Skip fire halts traffic in town centre

A fire caused congestion in a busy town centre.

Teenage schoolboy stabbed in face on bus

Teenage schoolboy stabbed in face on bus

Children as young as 11 looked on in horror as a 15-year-old was attacked by a man with a knife.

Teen injured after fall from flat window

Teen injured after fall from flat window

A 16-year-old has been taken to hospital after injuring herself when falling into a busy high street.

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Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Crash closes lane of M2

Crash closes lane of M2

A crash involving a lorry and three cars closed one lane of the M2 this evening.

Drug supply ring jailed for total of more than 140 years

Drug supply ring jailed for total of more than 140 years

Members of a drug supply ring which centred around west Kent have been jailed for a total of more than 140 years.

Man flown to hospital after quarry fall

Man flown to hospital after quarry fall

A man has been airlifted to hospital with leg injuries after reportedly falling down a chalk quarry.

Four charged after five-month vandalism spree

Four charged after five-month vandalism spree

Four teenagers will appear in court accused of squirting paint on cars in a relentless campaign of criminal damage.

Care home manager stole thousands from residents

Care home manager stole thousands from residents

The boss of a care home for people with learning difficulties has admitted stealing £4,000 from two residents.

Macca backs rocking horse charity bid

Macca backs rocking horse charity bid

Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney has joined with a Kent rocking horse firm to raise money for charity.

How to get lifesaving flood warnings straight to your mobile

How to get lifesaving flood warnings straight to your mobile

People at risk of flooding can sign up to have potentially life-saving warnings sent straight to their mobile phone thanks to a new project.

Man admits killing dad-of-one

Man admits killing dad-of-one

A man has admitted killing dad-of-one Michael Tierney who was found lying seriously injured in a street.

Why this band will never suffer musical differences

Why this band will never suffer musical differences

A new Kent boyband has found an ingenious way of avoiding creative differences, walk-outs and ego clashes.

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