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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

Murder accused appears in court

Murder accused appears in court

A man accused of murdering his father in a double stabbing has appeared at court for a hearing this morning.

Nightmare neighbours kicked out under new laws

Nightmare neighbours kicked out under new laws

Anti-social behaviour, drug abuse and disorder has led to the residents of a flat being turfed out under new powers available to police and councils.

Former mayor died after fall at home

Former mayor died after fall at home

A former mayor fell down stairs and hit her head after attending a Conservative Party fundraiser, an inquest heard.

Air ambulance celebrates silver jubilee

Air ambulance celebrates silver jubilee

Kent's life-saving air ambulance marks 25 years - and more than 25,000 call outs - today.

Girl, 15, taken to hospital after falling off bike

Girl, 15, taken to hospital after falling off bike

A teenager was taken to hospital after being involved in a cycling accident.

'My brain stopped me seeing the full horror of it all'

'My brain stopped me seeing the full horror of it all'

A man who discovered his friend beaten to death at a village church has spoken of his experience in the run up to a charity memorial ride.

FA Cup Final tickets drop from sky over Kent

FA Cup Final tickets drop from sky over Kent

A lucky footie fan has described getting his hands on a pair of FA Cup Final tickets after they fell to the ground from space.

Kitty touched hearts across the world

Kitty touched hearts across the world

The story of a little cat who suffered a badly broken jaw touched hearts across the world - with thousands of pounds raised to help get him better.

'Appalling, sudden and complete'

'Appalling, sudden and complete'

One hundred years to the day of the explosion on board HMS Princess Irene and the loss of 352 lives, mystery still surrounds the tragedy.

Cocktail of drugs blamed for rave death

Cocktail of drugs blamed for rave death

An all-night rave ended in tragedy for a group of friends when a young man died after taking as many as 20 pills.

Ambulance called following crash

Ambulance called following crash

Police and the ambulance service were called to the scene of a crash involving two vehicles.

Cocaine seized from cheese lorry

Cocaine seized from cheese lorry

About 40 kilos of cocaine with a potential street value of £1.6m have been seized from a cheese lorry at Dover's Eastern Docks.

Ice cream van at school whips up anger

Ice cream van at school whips up anger

An ice cream van allowed to park on a school playground because of 'road safety' has whipped up fury after obesity fears for youngsters.

Man dies at town hall

Man dies at town hall

A man in his 70s has died after being taken ill at Maidstone town hall.

Motorcyclist injured in car crash

Motorcyclist injured in car crash

A crash between a motorcycle and a car left a main road closed and a man in hospital.

'Nothing that medical science, or love, or care could do'

'Nothing that medical science, or love, or care could do'

A coroner says workers did all they could to save Gail Cordingley when she choked to death on a piece of burger at a care home.

Several cars involved in motorway crash

Several cars involved in motorway crash

All lanes of traffic on the M25 have reopened after a crash involving several vehicles near the Dartford Crossing was cleared.

Woman who lived in car with two dogs finds home at last

Woman who lived in car with two dogs finds home at last

A woman forced to live in her car for four months because she wouldn’t give up her two dogs has finally found a home.

Suspected explosive found in car boot

Suspected explosive found in car boot

A suspected explosive device has been discovered in the boot of a car in a quiet residential close.

'Drink drive' death crash victim named

'Drink drive' death crash victim named

The parents of a 19-year-old killed in a suspected drink-drive crash have today told how they will treasure every memory of him.

Drink-driver guilty after injuring pedestrian and dog

Drink-driver guilty after injuring pedestrian and dog

A man who seriously injured a woman and ran over her dog after crashing into the back of a taxi has been convicted.

E-fit released after reported sexual attack

E-fit released after reported sexual attack

Police investigating a reported attempted robbery and sexual assault are calling for information and have released an e-fit image of a suspect.

Beer taken in lorry theft

Beer taken in lorry theft

A lorry holding thousands of cans of beer has been stolen from an industrial estate.

Police probe after man 'slashed across face'

Police probe after man 'slashed across face'

Police remain at the scene of an alleged knife attack which left a man with a number of injuries including a deep cut to his face and a hip wound.

Ram-raid at train station

Ram-raid at train station

A cash machine outside a train station was ram-raided in the early hours of this morning.

Cervical cancer shock for young mum

Cervical cancer shock for young mum

A mum has started a campaign to lower the age of testing for cervical cancer after she was diagnosed with the disease at 25.

Teenage girl found dead at home

Teenage girl found dead at home

A teenage girl was found dead after police and ambulance crews were called to her home.

Driver so drunk she couldn’t find her way home

Driver so drunk she couldn’t find her way home

A persistent drink driver has been jailed after getting so drunk she couldn't find her way home.

Isn’t it a bit late for Christmas?

Isn’t it a bit late for Christmas?

Should Christmas lights be left up all year? Residents of one Kent town say leaving the decorations in place makes it look neglected in summer.

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