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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.

Sailor airlifted from ship in rescue drama

Sailor airlifted from ship in rescue drama

A 72-year-old man was winched to safety and flown to hospital after becoming ill on a tug in the Thames Estuary.

Six hurt after leisure centre chemical leak

Six hurt after leisure centre chemical leak

A leisure centre was evacuated after an 'accidental chemical leak' that has seen six people taken to hospital.

Stabbing on drug-ridden housing estate

Stabbing on drug-ridden housing estate

A 21-year-old man has been arrested after a knifing on an estate plagued by drug dealers.

Three 'rescued' from Ferris wheel

Three 'rescued' from Ferris wheel

Firefighters used a turntable ladder to remove three people stuck at a height of more than 100ft on a big wheel - but it was not what it appeared.

Thug back in jail for knifepoint street robberies

Thug back in jail for knifepoint street robberies

A man who has spent most of his life in jail is back behind bars after robbing two vulnerable people at knifepoint on the same day.

Commuters face 1% fares hike

Commuters face 1% fares hike

Rail passengers using Southeastern will have to pay 1% extra next year - one of the lowest rises in recent years.

Groom rises to TV challenge

Groom rises to TV challenge

An outdoors-loving groom from Kent arranged a mountain-top wedding for his bride-to-be as part of a reality series.

Tragic death of man with a heart of gold

Tragic death of man with a heart of gold

A father who tried to help a little girl overcome cancer has died from the same disease, on his 35th birthday.

Woman charged with arson after house fire

Woman charged with arson after house fire

A woman has been charged with arson and intent to endanger life after police were called to a "disturbance" at a house where a fire broke out.

Dealer spared jail after 'taking cocaine for skin condition'

Dealer spared jail after 'taking cocaine for skin condition'

A drug dealer has been spared jail after claiming he used cannabis and cocaine to ease his painful skin condition.

Relief as sick Brit allowed home

Relief as sick Brit allowed home

A seriously ill cancer sufferer can finally come home from Cyprus after an insurance wrangle was settled.

Thug jailed after threatening toddler

Thug jailed after threatening toddler

A man who threatened a two-year-old girl and spat at a police officer in a drug-fuelled rampage has been jailed for eight months.

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