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Retired firefighter hit and killed by train

Retired firefighter hit and killed by train

A father-of-two who served as a firefighter for 21 years has been named as the victim of a rail tragedy.

'It may be laughing gas but it's no laughing matter'

'It may be laughing gas but it's no laughing matter'

Concerns have been raised after young people were seen throwing pressurised canisters containing laughing gas into a fire they had started.

Deodorant factory faces trial over 'sickly' smell

Deodorant factory faces trial over 'sickly' smell

A factory, which has been at the centre of debate for 20 years due to a sickly sweet smell it emits, is due to appear in court.

'I’m so proud to have been her mum'

'I’m so proud to have been her mum'

A popular young activist who campaigned against racism has died suddenly at home aged just 18.

'Not quite' the usual Waitrose customer...

'Not quite' the usual Waitrose customer...

Waitrose staff described a woman on trial as 'not quite' the standard customer, a court heard.

Shotgun victim had £64k stash but claimed benefit

Shotgun victim had £64k stash but claimed benefit

A man who was blasted by a shotgun when his brother was murdered has been spared a jail sentence for benefit fraud.

Missing girl, 16, found safe

Missing girl, 16, found safe

A 16-year-old girl, missing from her home since Sunday, has been found safe.

New law banning deadly 'legal highs' welcomed

New law banning deadly 'legal highs' welcomed

The mother of a man who died after taking so-called legal highs has welcomed a new law banning them - even though it came too late for her son.

Warning issued as strong winds hit Kent

Warning issued as strong winds hit Kent

The Met Office issued a weather warning as Kent was battered by heavy rain and strong winds of up to 60mph.

Woman who drowned in canal named

Woman who drowned in canal named

A young woman pulled dead from a canal after drowning has been named.

Jobs at risk as Eurotunnel walks away from ferry firm

Jobs at risk as Eurotunnel walks away from ferry firm

Eurotunnel has today announced it is walking away from MyFerryLink putting 600 jobs at risk.

Man hit by lorry on A2

Man hit by lorry on A2

A man has been seriously injured after being hit by a lorry on the A2 this afternoon.

Cannabis plants seized after raid uncovers factory

Cannabis plants seized after raid uncovers factory

Police discovered a cannabis factory in a house when they raided the property following neighbour concerns.

'What shall I do with this bomb in my car boot?'

'What shall I do with this bomb in my car boot?'

A security guard drove a Second World War explosive to his friend's door after forgetting the device was in his boot for six months.

First photos of Dreamland

First photos of Dreamland

With just weeks to go until Dreamland opens, we've been given a sneak peek of the amusement park as work continues to have it ready on time.

Idiot biker 'planks' on dual-carriageway

Idiot biker 'planks' on dual-carriageway

A motorcyclist has been pictured planking on his bike as he travelled along a 70mph road.

Assault leaves teen with head wound

Assault leaves teen with head wound

Police have arrested a man following reports of an assault which left a man with a serious facial injury.

Teenager forced off the road and assaulted

Teenager forced off the road and assaulted

A young van driver was forced off the road and assaulted by four people after crashing into a wall.

Beloved pet saved by blood transfusion from friend’s dog

Beloved pet saved by blood transfusion from friend’s dog

A dog's life has been saved by a blood transfusion from a fellow canine.

Carswell denies rift with Farage over Ukip leadership

Carswell denies rift with Farage over Ukip leadership

Ukip failed by not focusing on local issues, says their only MP, shortly before his appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Any Questions in Kent.

‘Metal nails in slice of bread could have killed my baby’

‘Metal nails in slice of bread could have killed my baby’

An angry grandmother says nails she found embedded in a loaf of Kingsmill could have killed her grandson.

Elton John's Kent show - all you need to know

Elton John's Kent show - all you need to know

Thousands of people will be heading to the county's biggest outdoor concert in years when Elton John plays the Kent Showground on Sunday.

Kent's most idiotic road users

Kent's most idiotic road users

From a race circuit gatecrasher to high-speed wheelies, Kent has its fair share of reckless road users. Here, we look at the most shocking examples.

Much-loved railway man died in cocaine tragedy

Much-loved railway man died in cocaine tragedy

A popular man railway worker found unresponsive in his bed died after overdosing on cocaine, an inquest has now revealed.

School bus pass cost to rise by £50

School bus pass cost to rise by £50

Families will have to pay 25% more for bus travel for children after Kent County Council announced plans to increase the cost from £200 to £250.

Children waiting up to a year for mental health services

Children waiting up to a year for mental health services

Young people suffering from mental health problems are waiting up to a year for treatment in parts of the county.

Huge hole as subsidence cause looked into

Huge hole as subsidence cause looked into

Subsidence in a main road is being looked into by highway engineers as a huge hole was dug to carry out investigations.

Tributes to 'courageous and loyal' soldier hit by van

Tributes to 'courageous and loyal' soldier hit by van

Heartfelt tributes are pouring in for a "courageous and loyal" soldier killed in a tragic accident as police renew their appeal for information.

£4,000 stolen from charity shop

£4,000 stolen from charity shop

A burglar has been caught on CCTV stealing £4,000 from two separate safes in a charity which helps homeless people get into work.

Sea fort hotel plans unveiled

Sea fort hotel plans unveiled

Plans to convert the Red Sands sea forts into a new luxury hotel complex and museum have been unveiled

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