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Man jailed for frenzied knife attack on rough sleeper

Man jailed for frenzied knife attack on rough sleeper

A man who stabbed a rough sleeper 15 times in a frenzied knife attack, leaving him fighting for his life, has been jailed for more than 11 years.

More rain on the way as severe weather warning issued

More rain on the way as severe weather warning issued

Kent is facing another deluge today as a severe weather warning is issued for heavy rain.

Passengers forced to wait 5.5 hours at Eurotunnel

Passengers forced to wait 5.5 hours at Eurotunnel

Travellers heading to France are having to queue for up to five-and-a-half hours to use the Eurotunnel - after an "incident".

Seven charged in 'UK's largest weapons haul'

Seven charged in 'UK's largest weapons haul'

Seven people have appeared in court today charged with importing one of the largest hauls of firearms ever discovered in the UK.

Woman dies in lorry crash

Woman dies in lorry crash

A 50-year-old woman has died and two other people have been injured after a car collided with a lorry.

Guilty: Insurance official stole £300k viola

Guilty: Insurance official stole £300k viola

An insurance worker's future is in the balance after he was convicted of stealing a £300,000 viola belonging to a London Symphony Orchestra player.

Man left in 'excruciating pain' after boiling water torture

Man left in 'excruciating pain' after boiling water torture

A father was stripped naked and had boiling water poured over him in a "sadistic" attack over drugs.

Raccoon travels in style on scooter

Raccoon travels in style on scooter

A random raccoon has been spotted traveling around parts of Kent on a stylish scooter.

New Kent search and rescue base set to open

New Kent search and rescue base set to open

A helicopter search and rescue base is due to take its first missions in Kent from tomorrow.

Tributes to 'much-loved' woman killed in house fire

Tributes to 'much-loved' woman killed in house fire

Church leaders have paid tribute to an 87-year-old woman who died in a blaze at a house.

Binmen quit route after 'extreme level of intimidation'

Binmen quit route after 'extreme level of intimidation'

Binmen were forced to abandon a collection after being chased and shouted at by residents - in a row over recyclable waste.

Teacher told 'women should stay at home' wins tribunal

Teacher told 'women should stay at home' wins tribunal

A Kent physics technician who claims she was told "women should stay at home in the kitchen" has won an employment tribunal.

Tears of joy and shouts of triumph

Tears of joy and shouts of triumph

The miserable weather didn't dampen any spirits this morning as pupils discovered the A-level results.

Firefighters bakes way into third week

Firefighters bakes way into third week

So it was a tricky week for bakers in the Great British Bake Off kitchen this week... see how our Kent firefighter tackled the heat.

Pensioner lucky to be alive after contracting Legionnaires'

Pensioner lucky to be alive after contracting Legionnaires'

An 84-year-old man who contracted Legionnaires' disease spent five months in hospital has received a five-figure settlement from cruise bosses.

Two charged after objects thrown from bridge

Two charged after objects thrown from bridge

Two men are due in court charged with a raft of offences - after objects were hurled from a bridge in a one-day crimewave.

'Help our homes from falling off a cliff'

'Help our homes from falling off a cliff'

Neighbours fear "horrendous" erosion is threatening to plunge more than a dozen homes into the sea.

The wait is over! A-level results released

The wait is over! A-level results released

Today thousands of pupils across Kent get their A-level results, with many facing important decisions about their future in an uncertain job market.

Witness describes brutal knife attack

Witness describes brutal knife attack

A witness has told jury how he helplessly watched a knife attack unfold at bus stop.

Homes flooded and struck by lightning as storms hit

Homes flooded and struck by lightning as storms hit

Two houses have been hit by lightning and flash floods are causing road and rail chaos as the Met Office issues an amber warning for torrential rain.

LIVE: A-level results day 2015

LIVE: A-level results day 2015

The wait is finally over for thousands of pupils who are ripping open their all-important A-level results this morning. Follow our live coverage here.

Man fighting for life after 'hit and run'

Man fighting for life after 'hit and run'

A man remains in a critical condition after being knocked down by an alleged drink-driver who is accused of failing to stop at the scene.

'I can't carry on anymore'

'I can't carry on anymore'

A man found hanging in a national park left heart-wrenching notes for his parents and daughter, an inquest heard.

Freedom for Cougar after rescue mission

Freedom for Cougar after rescue mission

An elderly moggy is tasting freedom today - after being trapped for around 24 hours in his owner's ceiling.

Family of dad who died in alley slam mental health service

Family of dad who died in alley slam mental health service

The family of a young father who was found dead in an alleyway by a schoolgirl say if mental health services were better, he would still be alive.

Man wanted in connection with robbery

Man wanted in connection with robbery

Police have released a picture of a man wanted in connection with a robbery at a shop in Maidstone.

Parents' anger over school's plan to set homework

Parents' anger over school's plan to set homework

Hundreds of parents have signed a petition against a school's plans to set homework for pupils - with some threatening to pull their children out.

Judge slams bouncers who watched vicious assault

Judge slams bouncers who watched vicious assault

A judge has slammed doormen who stood by and watched a thug attack another man - before shaking his hand and letting him back into a nightclub.

Viola theft suspect: 'I had no intention of keeping it'

Viola theft suspect: 'I had no intention of keeping it'

A commuter accused of stealing a viola worth £300,000 and two bows worth £35,000 each from a train has told a court he intended to give them back.

Unemployment grows

Unemployment grows

The number of people out of work and claiming benefits in Kent has increased.

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