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Readers back our campaign to clean up Kent

Readers back our campaign to clean up Kent

Our readers have had enough of litter in lay-bys and rubbish-strewn verges.

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Friday News Quiz

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Man hospitalised after accident

Man hospitalised after accident

An air ambulance was called to help a man suffering from multiple injuries after a crash.

Cathedral chief finally leaves luxury home

Cathedral chief finally leaves luxury home

The removal van outside a cathedral's deanery signalled the end of the drawn-out departure of the Dean.

Ramraiders smash front of newsagents

Ramraiders smash front of newsagents

A witness has described watching in horror as ramraiders smashed a 4x4 repeatedly into a newsagents.

Police given extension to quiz terror suspects

Police given extension to quiz terror suspects

Three men from Birmingham are still being questioned by police on suspicion of Syria related terrorism offences after being arrested in Dover.

Toxic smog threatens Kent

Toxic smog threatens Kent

Saharan dust and local and continental pollution could be causing sore eyes and throats across the county today.

Are carnival queens outdated?

Are carnival queens outdated?

A carnival chairman has hit back at claims queens and princesses are old fashioned and present the wrong image of girls.

Diabetic dad died after visit to hospital for insulin

Diabetic dad died after visit to hospital for insulin

A young father suffering from a diabetic episode discharged himself from Kent and Canterbury Hospital and died hours later, an inquest heard.

Firebug released despite court order

Firebug released despite court order

A prison governor will have to explain to a judge why a firebug with mental health problems was allowed out of jail.

Body of pensioner found after 'disturbance'

Body of pensioner found after 'disturbance'

Police discovered the body of a man in his 70s after a 'disturbance' at a private address.

Police hunting sex pest

Police hunting sex pest

A woman was repeatedly grabbed as she walked alone through a car park.

Lorry driver charged after fatal crash

Lorry driver charged after fatal crash

Police have charged a lorry driver with causing death by dangerous driving after a crash last year.

Second person charged in connection with post office raid

Second person charged in connection with post office raid

A 17-year-old youth has now also been charged with robbery after two men escaped from a post office with a bag of cash.

Vicar leapt to death from Kent cliffs after arrest

Vicar leapt to death from Kent cliffs after arrest

A vicar arrested for possessing indecent images of children expressed his remorse before jumping to his death at a Kent bay.

Jailed fraudster will only pay back 12% of stolen cash

Jailed fraudster will only pay back 12% of stolen cash

A dishonest employee who stole almost £250,000 and spent it on a lavish lifestyle has been ordered to pay back just over £30,000.

Head leaves school after a year for 'personal reasons'

Head leaves school after a year for 'personal reasons'

Grammar school head will not return, education bosses confirm.

Crews tackle house fire blaze

Crews tackle house fire blaze

An elderly woman is being treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire this morning.

School to bring in 'sniffer dogs'

School to bring in 'sniffer dogs'

A school in Kent claims it will be introducing sniffer dogs to tackle the risk of drugs and legal highs.

Man suffers broken jaw in train station attack

Man suffers broken jaw in train station attack

A 46-year-old man has had to have several teeth removed and a metal plate fitted to his jawbone following a seemingly unprovoked attack.

Man 'has throat slashed by gay lover'

Man 'has throat slashed by gay lover'

A man had his throat cut after a night of passion with a lover he met on a gay dating website, a court heard.

Baby assessed by paramedics after electrical fire

Baby assessed by paramedics after electrical fire

A six-week-old baby suffered minor smoke inhalation after an electrical fire at a home.

Exercise more, eat less?

Exercise more, eat less?

As the latest figures reveal one in five people in parts of Kent are obese, we look at the complex reasons behind the county's obesity crisis.

‘Influence can’t be bought... it comes over a long period’

‘Influence can’t be bought... it comes over a long period’

Brewery boss Jonathan Neame says taking a long-term view has earned him respect after being named Kent’s most influential business person.

‘Nasty’ raiders steal from mobility scooter

‘Nasty’ raiders steal from mobility scooter

Thieves have stolen batteries from a pensioner's mobility scooter.

Video: Police probe 'druggie's' van takeover

Video: Police probe 'druggie's' van takeover

An investigation has been launched after a man was caught on CCTV apparently taking drugs in a victim's van.

Body of man found at house

Body of man found at house

Police were called to a town centre home after reports that a man had been found dead.

Friends and relatives say goodbye to their little princess

Friends and relatives say goodbye to their little princess

People dressed in pink gathered to pay tribute to the life of Stacey Mowle.

Gift shop trashed by burglars

Gift shop trashed by burglars

A harbour business has suffered a "substantial amount of damage" after burglars ransacked it.

Hooded would-be robber attacks boy, 12

Hooded would-be robber attacks boy, 12

A terrified 12-year-old had to fight to free himself from a hooded scar-faced attacker who tried to rob him.

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