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Sex pest faces jail... two years after walking free

Sex pest faces jail... two years after walking free

A plumber who avoided jail for a vile sex attack two years ago now faces prison - after being convicted of eight more offences.

Driver's miracle escape as car flips

Driver's miracle escape as car flips

A driver in her 20s had to be rescued from the wreckage of her hatchback after the car overturned.

Paramount buys up land

Paramount buys up land

The developers of a theme park and hotels in Kent have bought land they will need to build their entertainment resort.

Teen arrested in 'hit and run' incident

Teen arrested in 'hit and run' incident

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop after a man suffered life-threatening injuries when he was hit by a car.

Family distraught over cat covered in car engine oil

Family distraught over cat covered in car engine oil

A pet owner suspects her beloved cat may have been deliberately covered in engine oil.

'My life was in danger only for one case of beer'

'My life was in danger only for one case of beer'

A terrified shopkeeper has described the moment he was robbed at knifepoint by two teenagers.

At the next stop... model trains

At the next stop... model trains

Hornby, the replica train maker, will allow its customers to pick up their orders from real life stations after overhauling its delivery systems.

Dad describes family's dramatic dinghy rescue

Dad describes family's dramatic dinghy rescue

A dad has told of the terrifying moment his young family - including his seven-month-old baby - were swept out to sea.

No jail for 'AIDS infected' man who spat at policeman

No jail for 'AIDS infected' man who spat at policeman

A man who shouted he had AIDS then spat at a police officer - leaving him with a six-month wait to find out if he is infected -has avoided jail.

Man taken to hospital after 'disturbance'

Man taken to hospital after 'disturbance'

Around 20 police cars were said to have been called out to a big disturbance, which saw a man taken to hospital with a head injury.

County show welcomes thousands of visitors

County show welcomes thousands of visitors

The Kent County Show welcomed thousands of visitors to a packed programme of events to celebrate country life.

Missing boy, 9, found after intensive search

Missing boy, 9, found after intensive search

Specialist search and rescue teams used thermal imaging in a five-hour search to find a missing boy.

Defunct school could reopen in future

Defunct school could reopen in future

KCC bosses admit a school controversially closed due to falling numbers could be resurrected.

Chemo unit closure means patients face gruelling journey

Chemo unit closure means patients face gruelling journey

More seriously ill patients will face an arduous journey to receive life-saving treatment following the closure of a chemotherapy unit.

'Jail ordeal lost me my business'

'Jail ordeal lost me my business'

A businessman arrested for harassment claims he has lost his business and thousands of pounds - despite being acquitted.

Boy flown to hospital

Boy flown to hospital

A 14-year-old boy has been airlifted to hospital with head injuries after being hit by a car.

Man dies in bus shelter

Man dies in bus shelter

Police and ambulance crews were called, but were unable to save a man who died at a seafront bus shelter.

Shock as man dies at busy harbour

Shock as man dies at busy harbour

Onlookers watched in shock as a man died near a busy seafront.

Investigation into fire at flats

Investigation into fire at flats

An investigation is under way into the cause of a fire which spread to the ground floor of flats.

Mum's supermarket safety plea

Mum's supermarket safety plea

A mother's launched an online plea to get a budget supermarket to fit child restraints in its trolleys.

Kent house DJ reaches top of charts

Kent house DJ reaches top of charts

A talented dance DJ from Kent has become the first musician to land the number one spot in the newly-relaunched UK pop charts.

Op Stack stood down

Op Stack stood down

Operation Stack is no longer in place - as the M20 is reopened ahead of a busy weekend for events.

Plan for offshore wind farm as tall as London Eye

Plan for offshore wind farm as tall as London Eye

A company is seeking permission to build two turbines that could be up to 135m tall.

Delays after diesel spill on M20 roundabout

Delays after diesel spill on M20 roundabout

There were delays for drivers on the M20 following a large spillage of diesel.

Woman and child taken to hospital after crash

Woman and child taken to hospital after crash

Crews were called to rescue a woman and child trapped in their vehicle after a two-car crash.

Woman rescued from cliff

Woman rescued from cliff

An injured woman has been rescued from a cliff by firefighters this evening.

MP demands answers over devastating fire

MP demands answers over devastating fire

A concerned MP has urged the UK's biggest building inspector to review the construction of timber-framed homes following a huge city centre fire.

Have you heard of the Battle of Britain?

Have you heard of the Battle of Britain?

As the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain is marked, shocking statistics reveal that four out of 10 people haven't heard of the air battle.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

Why did police arrest a peacock this week? It's the Friday News Quiz...

Two released without charge after flat death

Two released without charge after flat death

Two people who were arrested after a man was found dead in a block of Tunbridge Wells flats have been released without charge.

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