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Dying woman describes bizarre Peter Andre vision

Dying woman describes bizarre Peter Andre vision

A woman on the brink of death says she experienced vivid hallucinations of Mysterious Girl singer Peter Andre at the pearly gates of heaven.

Patient rescued after scaling hospital rooftop

Patient rescued after scaling hospital rooftop

Emergency services were called to rescue a woman who had climbed on to a hospital roof and had been spotted "running around".

Policeman awarded after saving boy's life on bus

Policeman awarded after saving boy's life on bus

A policeman on his way to work resuscitated an 11-year-old boy after he became unconscious on a bus.

Rush hour train delays after signal problems

Rush hour train delays after signal problems

Delays are expected into the evening after signalling problems affecting trains into London.

Row over 'homophobic' street name

Row over 'homophobic' street name

A street named Bangays Way could be renamed following a complaint claiming its original was homophobic.

Broken down lorry causes delays

Broken down lorry causes delays

Drivers warned to expect delays on Blue Bell Hill.

A25 cleared after multi-vehicle accident

A25 cleared after multi-vehicle accident

A busy road has finally been cleared hours after a multi-vehicle accident which blocked traffic in both directions.

'My seasickness hell... three years on'

'My seasickness hell... three years on'

A woman caught up in a bad storm on her first cruise three years ago is still feeling 'seasick'.

Blind dog found dumped

Blind dog found dumped

A springer spaniel with cataracts in both eyes was found tied to a pallet of bricks with no food or water by the RSPCA.

Mystery still surrounds M26 fatal crash

Mystery still surrounds M26 fatal crash

Mystery still surrounds the cause of an accident on the M26 involving a car and lorry, which killed a 30-year-old man.

Schools chief resigns after abuse of trust claim

Schools chief resigns after abuse of trust claim

The executive principal of two Kent academies - who was suspended from his duties - has quit amid a police investigation.

Search on for Kent's inspiring youngsters

Search on for Kent's inspiring youngsters

We're on the lookout for an extra special group of determined and courageous Kent youngsters - to be nominated for the 2015 Children's Awards.

Man 'playing dead' had taken fatal overdose

Man 'playing dead' had taken fatal overdose

A man - who was believed to be "playing dead" when was found unresponsive - died after taking a fatal morphine overdose, an inquest heard.

Police tell off woman seen running on motorway

Police tell off woman seen running on motorway

Police were called to reports that a woman in her 60s had run across a busy carriageway, sparking concern from drivers.

Fire at a derelict pub

Fire at a derelict pub

A fire at an abandoned pub, saw emergency services cordon off a road for more than an hour last night

Borat lookalike lifeguard guilty of sex assault

Borat lookalike lifeguard guilty of sex assault

A leisure centre lifeguard known for his resemblance to comedy character Borat has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.

Council orders work to stop on suspected gypsy site

Council orders work to stop on suspected gypsy site

A council has ordered a landowner to stop bulldozing an idyllic countryside plot over fears it is being turned into a gypsy site.

Amy film 'misleading' claim family

Amy film 'misleading' claim family

Relatives of star singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse have lashed out at filmmakers for carrying "untruths" in a documentary to celebrate her life.

Appeal after trio attack woman in street

Appeal after trio attack woman in street

Police have launched an appeal after a woman was reportedly attacked by two men and a woman, leaving her with an arm injury.

Fire crews tackle blaze at Dreamland

Fire crews tackle blaze at Dreamland

Firefighters were called to deal with a fire at Dreamland today - which is due to reopen as a heritage amusement park next month.

Fury over double-charging at crossing

Fury over double-charging at crossing

Motorists have complained after a computer glitch meant they were charged twice for one trip across the Dartford Crossing.

Hackers target pre-school website

Hackers target pre-school website

A Kent pre-school has been targeted by online hackers claiming to be the "voice of Palestine".

'Our house is falling down'

'Our house is falling down'

A family hauled before the courts for failing to pay rent say they will not cough up until their subsiding house is fixed.

Police confirm man hit by train lived locally

Police confirm man hit by train lived locally

Police have confirmed a man who died after being hit by a train was a 67-year-old from the local area.

Serial burglar jailed for string of break-ins

Serial burglar jailed for string of break-ins

A prolific burglar with more than 62 convictions for thefts and break-ins has been jailed for targeting businesses across Kent.

Young foxes frolic in back yard

Young foxes frolic in back yard

These cute creatures enjoyed a brush with each other when they had fun and games in a Kent garden.

'Zero votes? But I voted for myself!'

'Zero votes? But I voted for myself!'

A candidate was shocked to receive zero votes in the council elections after voting for himself - and says 30 others claim to have done so too.

Villagers save £160k in bid to buy local

Villagers save £160k in bid to buy local

Villagers have saved more than £160,000 in an effort to buy their local.

Woman’s lucky escape as lorry hits broken-down car

Woman’s lucky escape as lorry hits broken-down car

An 84-year-old dementia sufferer had a "miraculous" escape when a lorry ploughed into a broken-down car.

Pioneering patient set for 2nd round of 'miracle' treatment

Pioneering patient set for 2nd round of 'miracle' treatment

A young woman who was the first person in the UK to receive stem cell treatment for cystic fibrosis is fundraising again for life-saving surgery.

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