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GCSE hopes for boy who's had a long way to go

GCSE hopes for boy who's had a long way to go

A boy who came early into this world and overcame a number of challenges is preparing to celebrate expected GCSE success this morning.

Haulage group calls for payouts over Op Stack

Haulage group calls for payouts over Op Stack

A haulage group is calling for lorry drivers caught up in the chaos caused by Operation Stack to be compensated for their losses.

Hospital a 'disgrace' as man on end-of-life care survives

Hospital a 'disgrace' as man on end-of-life care survives

A woman has branded hospital staff "a disgrace" after they said her father was dying and put him on an end-of-life pathway - and he survived.

Thousands of teenagers collect their GCSE results

Thousands of teenagers collect their GCSE results

It's the day thousands of teenagers across the county have been looking forward to - or dreading - as they pick up their all-important GCSE results.

Warning after dog's 'poisoning' death

Warning after dog's 'poisoning' death

Dog owners have been warned after a pet died in a suspected poisoning a day after a walk.

Anger over 'terrorist mermaid' mural

Anger over 'terrorist mermaid' mural

A mural depicting a grumpy-looking mermaid with her hand on a detonator has been condemned with one critic describing the fishy female as a terrorist.

Funeral announced for mum after rail tragedy

Funeral announced for mum after rail tragedy

The family of a mum-of-three who died after being hit by a train has announced details of her funeral.

Life in jail for nurse who raped and molested patients

Life in jail for nurse who raped and molested patients

A mental health nurse has been jailed for life after being found guilty of raping and molesting six women - including patients at their homes.

Man found dead on common

Man found dead on common

Police say the death of a man whose body was found on a common is not being treated as suspicious.

Man suffers broken nose and memory loss after attack

Man suffers broken nose and memory loss after attack

Police are appealing for information after a 22-year-old man was seriously assaulted in a town centre.

Political tensions grow over meeting about airport site

Political tensions grow over meeting about airport site

Town councillors are being discouraged from attending a briefing by an American firm hoping to return Manston to being an airport.

Schools withhold results until exams are re-marked

Schools withhold results until exams are re-marked

Two Kent schools have been unable to reveal their GCSE results after a number of exam papers had to be sent back to be re-marked.

Woodland sealed off after body found

Woodland sealed off after body found

Police, forensics and ambulance crews swarmed a residential street and taped off an area of woodland after the body of a man in his 30s was found.

Stars descend to film The Royals at Kent castle

Stars descend to film The Royals at Kent castle

High profile actors, including Joan Collins and Elizabeth Hurley, have been filming for a new series at a Kent castle.

Man accused of causing 94-year-old's death

Man accused of causing 94-year-old's death

A man accused of causing the death of a 94-year-old woman who was hit by a car has appeared in court.

Thug guilty of trying to kill man in daylight stabbing

Thug guilty of trying to kill man in daylight stabbing

A thug said to have ambushed a man in a "sustained and premeditated knife attack" has been convicted of trying to kill him.

Baboon sedated after dramatic escape at animal reserve

Baboon sedated after dramatic escape at animal reserve

A baboon broke through an electric fence to escape his enclosure and was on the loose around a busy zoo today, but has now been caught and sedated.

Queen guitarist WON'T be king of the 'castle'

Queen guitarist WON'T be king of the 'castle'

A manor house touted as a future home for Queen guitarist Brian May looks set to become a hotel instead.

Dart Charge signs confuse millions of motorists

Dart Charge signs confuse millions of motorists

Three out of every five drivers are confused by the “C” symbol on road signs informing people of the Dart Charge payment system, according to the AA.

High Definition music festival cancelled

High Definition music festival cancelled

A high profile dance festival has been pulled weeks before it was due to go ahead.

Bus driver 'abused me and nearly ran me over'

Bus driver 'abused me and nearly ran me over'

This incredible picture shows the moment a bus driver allegedly 'went berserk' at a cyclist.

Dream realised as animal lover opens own zoo

Dream realised as animal lover opens own zoo

An animal lover who kept reptiles in his bedroom as a youngster has finally realised his life-long dream after opening his own zoo.

Failings highlighted in ombudsman report

Failings highlighted in ombudsman report

A catalogue of healthcare failings has been highlighted in a damning ombudsman's report published today.

Cat shot in the eye sparks appeal

Cat shot in the eye sparks appeal

This cat was left with gruesome injuries after it was shot at close range in the eye.

Major delays after tunnel crash

Major delays after tunnel crash

There were long delays for drivers after a pile-up involving three vehicles in the Dartford Tunnel.

Man bailed after double stabbing in town centre

Man bailed after double stabbing in town centre

A man has been released on bail after three people were taken to hospital following a stabbing which left a trail of blood on the pavement.

Plaque-isfaction for rocker Keith

Plaque-isfaction for rocker Keith

A blue plaque is on display outside the former home of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards to promote the release a new solo album.

Prisoner jailed for killing inmate with single punch

Prisoner jailed for killing inmate with single punch

A prisoner who killed a fellow inmate with a single punch, which caused him to fall and hit his head, has been jailed for four years.

'Revenge is a dish best served cold'

'Revenge is a dish best served cold'

The owners of a Maidstone fish and chip shop found their business had been barricaded by a wall of fridges.

Robber who grabbed 13-year-old by the throat jailed

Robber who grabbed 13-year-old by the throat jailed

A robber who attacked two teenagers - including grabbing a youngster by the throat - has been jailed after a victim saw his photo in the Thanet Extra.

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