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Jury retires in school sex abuse trial

Jury retires in school sex abuse trial

A jury in the trial of three former members of staff at a school for boys accused of "sexual abuse" has retired to consider its verdict.

Former teacher guilty of downloading child sex images

Former teacher guilty of downloading child sex images

A former English teacher at a Kent grammar school has admitted seven charges of making indecent images of children.

Thug jailed for slashing victim across face

Thug jailed for slashing victim across face

A thug who launched a vicious knife attack on his sister's boyfriend, leaving him needing 12 stitches in his face, has been locked up.

Questions still surround Pat Lamb's death

Questions still surround Pat Lamb's death

A coroner looking into Pat Lamb's death has recorded an open conclusion because she could not be completely certain it was an accident.

'Do not give up hope'

'Do not give up hope'

The mum of a man who survived the Nepal disaster has told relatives of the missing not to give up hope - as her son stays on Everest to help victims.

Transport chief backtracks over 'Gestapo' comments

Transport chief backtracks over 'Gestapo' comments

A transport boss has apologised to the boss of Southeastern, after he claimed the firm was 'sh**', and compared ticket inspectors to the Gestapo.

'Better' Father Christmas World revealed

'Better' Father Christmas World revealed

A controversial Christmas attraction is hoping to reopen again this year - as plans are revealed for this year's 'better' event.

Man in court charged with Kent student's murder

Man in court charged with Kent student's murder

A 31-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a Kent student - found with multiple head wounds under a railway arch.

New Tunbridge Wells Poundland plans labelled a 'joke'

New Tunbridge Wells Poundland plans labelled a 'joke'

Residents have expressed mixed views about a new Poundland store due to open this summer, with some calling it 'a joke'.

Six officers arrest OAP accused of lampooning politicians

Six officers arrest OAP accused of lampooning politicians

A former Monty Python cameraman was arrested in his dressing gown after allegedly harassing town councillors with satirical posters.

Blaze hits roof of office building

Blaze hits roof of office building

A second floor annexe of an office building was destroyed in a fire last night.

Driver arrested after fatal crash

Driver arrested after fatal crash

A man has died, and a van driver arrested, after a crash on a rural road.

Parts of Kent among UK's least-affordable

Parts of Kent among UK's least-affordable

Several Kent districts have fewer affordable family homes then almost anywhere else in the UK.

Police link spate of arson attacks on cars

Police link spate of arson attacks on cars

An arsonist is being hunted by police after five cars were torched in separate locations overnight.

Positive reaction to Paramount Park

Positive reaction to Paramount Park

New plans for London Paramount Park have enjoyed a positive reaction as many hope the complex will boost the economy and provide jobs.

Body of man in his 40s found in home

Body of man in his 40s found in home

Police officers discovered the body of a man in his 40s when they were called to a residential street.

Family's desperation as Kent man still missing in Nepal

Family's desperation as Kent man still missing in Nepal

The family of a Kent man missing in Nepal are still waiting to hear if he is safe.

Police admit undercover detective did attend debate

Police admit undercover detective did attend debate

Police have finally admitted they planted a Special Branch detective inside a public meeting about fracking - sparking outrage from campaigners.

Police and government to keep £70k found in car

Police and government to keep £70k found in car

The police and government will equally share more than £70,000 in cash found stuffed in a hold-all in a car, after the owner failed to claim it.

Shopper's knife threat in front of young girls

Shopper's knife threat in front of young girls

Police are investigating reports a knife-wielding robber with two young girls in tow threatened a supermarket employee.

Three taken to hospital after smash

Three taken to hospital after smash

A busy road has been re-opened after an accident involving three cars.

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash

A road was closed following a serious crash involving a motorcyclist this evening.

Masked robbers tie up man and escape with £100k

Masked robbers tie up man and escape with £100k

Masked robbers tied up and badly beat a man in his own home before escaping with more than £100,000 worth of silver and other valuable items.

Chancellor keeps his cool in Kent

Chancellor keeps his cool in Kent

George Osborne landed the plum political visit today... a trip to an ice cream parlour.

Bob Geldof 'marries partner'

Bob Geldof 'marries partner'

Kent singer Bob Geldof is reported to have married his long-term partner at a ceremony in France.

Lib Dem under fire after 'population control' comment

Lib Dem under fire after 'population control' comment

A Liberal Democrat candidate has defended comments made in a political debate in which he appeared to call for population controls.

Nepalese community appeal for donations to relief effort

Nepalese community appeal for donations to relief effort

A Kent town's large Nepalese community is appealing to the public for donations to be sent to victims of the earthquake as the death toll rises.

Train death victim named

Train death victim named

A 24-year-old woman hit and killed by a train at a station has been identified.

Kent Gurkhas fly to quake-hit Nepal

Kent Gurkhas fly to quake-hit Nepal

Kent Gurkha engineers are heading to Nepal to help with relief efforts in the wake of the worst earthquake to hit the region in decades.

'White Van Dan' backing Tories

'White Van Dan' backing Tories

A father thrust into the spotlight after Emily Thornberry's picture of St George's flags and a white van outside his home is voting blue.

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