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Pressure group attacks council over wet fish stall

Pressure group attacks council over wet fish stall

A pressure group has attacked councils for holding 'non-essential' assets including a wet fish stall and model railway.

Boy, 9, hurt in roof fall

Boy, 9, hurt in roof fall

A child was taken to hospital after plunging through a roof of an empty property.

Family's tribute to 'one in a million' Danny

Family's tribute to 'one in a million' Danny

Relatives of Danny Wallis have released a loving tribute in memory of the 29-year-old after he was allegedly murdered at his flat.

Hapless thieves cause £10k damage to ticket machine

Hapless thieves cause £10k damage to ticket machine

Police have issued images of two men they want to speak to after "considerable" damage was caused to a railway ticket machine.

Head teacher under fire for banning skinny trousers

Head teacher under fire for banning skinny trousers

Teachers have been slammed for turning away dozens of "incorrectly dressed" pupils - including one youngster wearing skinny trousers.

Kent is the dog-napping capital of the country

Kent is the dog-napping capital of the country

An investigation has revealed more dogs are stolen in Kent than anywhere else in the country - and the majority are never reunited with their owners.

Murder suspect still held after body found

Murder suspect still held after body found

A 23-year-old man is still in custody on suspicion of murder - while a woman's been released and a man bailed after a body was found.

Nice weather for ducks!

Nice weather for ducks!

Kent is being battered by strong winds and heavy rain - but this rubber duck in full Archbishop regalia seems to be enjoying the unseasonable weather.

Prison officer jailed for selling stories to journalist

Prison officer jailed for selling stories to journalist

A Kent prison guard has been jailed after being found guilty of misconduct for selling stories about inmates to a tabloid newspaper.

Southeastern train crashes into tree

Southeastern train crashes into tree

Services continue after a train crashed into a tree that had fallen onto the line.

Woman, 32, hit and killed by train

Woman, 32, hit and killed by train

A woman hit and killed by a Eurostar train was 32 and from Chatham, police have confirmed

Turned over trailer partially blocks Sheppey Crossing

Turned over trailer partially blocks Sheppey Crossing

A crash involving a high-sided trailer just after the Sheppey Crossing has partially blocked the road.

Is Jack UK's biggest baby?

Is Jack UK's biggest baby?

Baby Jack grew to the size of a one-year-old in just ten weeks.

Air ambulance called to housing estate

Air ambulance called to housing estate

Police, paramedics and an air ambulance have been called out following fears for a man's welfare this afternoon.

Police accused of 'excessive force' on teen girl

Police accused of 'excessive force' on teen girl

Police have defended the actions of an officer who restrained a teenage girl accused of kicking him in the groin as he tried to stop an attack.

Search continues for the county’s brave and inspirational youngsters

Search continues for the county’s brave and inspirational youngsters

Don't miss the chance to nominate that someone special for the annual Ward and Partners Children’s Awards

Fancy a holiday... in North Korea?

Fancy a holiday... in North Korea?

It may not be everyone's choice of destination, but this Kent man makes his living from guiding tourists in search of a different type of holiday.

Man charged after being tasered by police

Man charged after being tasered by police

A man who was filmed being taken down with a taser by police has been charged with threatening a person with a blade.

Kent-wide hygiene rating system for tattoo shops

Kent-wide hygiene rating system for tattoo shops

A scores on the doors-style rating system for tattooists is being introduced in Kent.

Killer attacked guards over health and safety rules

Killer attacked guards over health and safety rules

A convicted killer attacked two prison officers after he was told he could not eat his lunch in a vest – because of health and safety reasons.

Third of drivers still use phone behind the wheel

Third of drivers still use phone behind the wheel

A worrying one in three drivers still make calls, text and use social media behind the wheel, a new Kent study has found.

Five arrested after attempted child kidnapping

Five arrested after attempted child kidnapping

Five men have been arrested following an attempt to kidnap a child at a railway station.

Road re-opens following serious crash

Road re-opens following serious crash

A busy road has re-opened after it was shut following a serious crash involving a car and a motorbike this afternoon.

Stabbing victims not found for up to 24 hours

Stabbing victims not found for up to 24 hours

Two pensioners who suffered stab wounds may have lain injured for up to 24 hours, according to neighbours.

Woman, 18, knocked down by car

Woman, 18, knocked down by car

A teenager has been taken to hospital with serious head injuries after being knocked over by a car this morning.

Review: Elton John's open air Kent gig

Review: Elton John's open air Kent gig

Elton John took to the stage of the Kent Event Centre for one of his biggest outdoor concerts in years.

Elton John goes down a storm - but fans face more traffic misery

Elton John goes down a storm - but fans face more traffic misery

Elton John went down a storm at his first Kent concert in nine years tonight ... but fans leaving the show are again facing huge traffic problems.

Two hurt as car overturns outside police station

Two hurt as car overturns outside police station

Police gave first aid to two men in a car on its roof following a crash outside their station.

Revealed: the man giving away his art for a smile

Revealed: the man giving away his art for a smile

An artist is putting smiles on strangers faces by leaving his artwork around town for people to enjoy and take home.

The oddest animals spotted in Kent

The oddest animals spotted in Kent

A rare albino squirrel has been photographed at a pre-school, and plenty of other strange animals have been spotted in Kent.

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