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Loud 'danger' sirens blast across Kent

Loud 'danger' sirens blast across Kent

North Kent was blasted by a loud siren - built to warn of a major explosion, fire or other huge incident at a gas import terminal.

Whatever Europe has to offer, Kent can match it...

Whatever Europe has to offer, Kent can match it...

Kent may have come first in the European holiday destinations, but why stop there? The rest of the top ten have nothing on the garden of England.

Attempted rapist jailed after 'terrifying assault'

Attempted rapist jailed after 'terrifying assault'

A sex attacker is behind bars after his quick-thinking teenage victim stored his phone number during the terrifying assault.

Brother of crash victim 'overwhelmed' by support

Brother of crash victim 'overwhelmed' by support

More than 100 people have paid their respects to a man who tragically lost his life in a two-car crash.

Child suffers head injuries in accident

Child suffers head injuries in accident

The air ambulance has taken a schoolgirl to hospital following an accident this afternoon.

Disgraced politician hides child sex secret

Disgraced politician hides child sex secret

A former council Sheriff hid his conviction for sex offences against children when he attempted to join a group for retired businessmen.

Family's pride as man dies saving friend from tracks

Family's pride as man dies saving friend from tracks

The family of a heroic pensioner who laid down his life to save a friend have spoken of their pride - and devastation - following the rail tragedy.

School's stranger danger warning over 'suspicious' cyclist

School's stranger danger warning over 'suspicious' cyclist

A village primary school has sent out letters after concerns were raised about a mystery cyclist lurking around the site.

Young girl hit by car at roundabout

Young girl hit by car at roundabout

A young girl has been taken to hospital after she was hit by a car at a roundabout this afternoon.

Father and son's day of Dynasty

Father and son's day of Dynasty

A father and son fishing trip took a strange turn when they discovered a suitcase containing thousands of pictures stolen from Stephanie Beacham.

Man left with serious injuries after nightclub glass attack

Man left with serious injuries after nightclub glass attack

A man suffered a broken nose and multiple wounds after he was repeatedly punched by a clubber holding broken glass during a night out.

Stable severely damaged after suspected arson

Stable severely damaged after suspected arson

Police are investigating a fire that ripped through a stable in Wrotham last night.

Tributes paid after driver dies in crash

Tributes paid after driver dies in crash

A 26-year-old killed in a crash on a Kent main road has been named locally as Jim King.

'Dad died because of Tory election victory’, jokes son

'Dad died because of Tory election victory’, jokes son

The father of a former Kent MP died just two days after the election- because he couldn't face another Tory government.

'There's a way out, and not just in a body bag'

'There's a way out, and not just in a body bag'

The sister of a man who died of a suspected heroin overdose in public toilets has spoken out to warn others.

Appeal after man hit over head with walking stick

Appeal after man hit over head with walking stick

Police have launched an appeal after a man was hit over the head with a walking stick at a beauty spot.

'Be prepared to scream'

'Be prepared to scream'

A crazy new ride - dubbed 'not for the faint-hearted' - has been announced for thrill seekers visiting Dreamland this Friday.

Council chief who quit job in line for huge settlement

Council chief who quit job in line for huge settlement

Thanet councillors are poised to agree to a rumoured six-figure settlement with the authority’s former chief executive at a confidential meeting.

Drugs factory found at scene of house explosion

Drugs factory found at scene of house explosion

Police say they found a suspected cannabis factory at the scene of a series of gas explosions that destroyed several homes.

Ex-Ukip Atkinson allies with National Front leader

Ex-Ukip Atkinson allies with National Front leader

Expelled former Ukip candidate Janice Atkinson has formed a new anti-EU group with a leader from the far-right group, National Front.

Police interview volunteer fighter

Police interview volunteer fighter

A Kent man who fought in Syria alongside Kurdish forces against Islamic State militants hopes to avoid prosecution after he was interviewed by police.

Woman appears in court charged with murder

Woman appears in court charged with murder

A 48-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with the murder of a man as tests continue to determine how he died.

Missing 14-year-old found

Missing 14-year-old found

A major search was carried out this evening for a 14-year-old boy who ran away from a caravan park.

Video: Raving driver banned from the roads

Video: Raving driver banned from the roads

Footage shows a raving driver who parked his car on a roundabout before dancing in front of police as music blared out of his vehicle.

Awards will be emotional for new mum Charlotte

Awards will be emotional for new mum Charlotte

Life has changed dramatically for Good Morning Britain’s Charlotte Hawkins since she presented last year’s Children’s Awards.

Father son duo jailed over drugs

Father son duo jailed over drugs

The double-act have been given prison sentences for producing £200,000 worth of cannabis at a house in Cliffe.

Video: Knifeman's cry to Taser police: 'do it, do it'

Video: Knifeman's cry to Taser police: 'do it, do it'

A man wielding several knives tried to goad police into shooting him dead, a court heard.

Are you a Daddy Cool?

Are you a Daddy Cool?

Father's Day is upon us this weekend... but how well do you know these celebrity dads? Take our quiz!

Holidaymaker rescued twice after drifting out to sea

Holidaymaker rescued twice after drifting out to sea

An Albanian tourist staying in Kent on holiday was rescued TWICE in two days after drifting out to sea on his airbed.

Death crash driver 'too obese for jail'

Death crash driver 'too obese for jail'

A morbidly obese driver who ran a red light and killed a jogger is "too overweight" for prison, says her barrister.

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