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Rapist who paid victim for sex jailed

Rapist who paid victim for sex jailed

A rapist who exploited a vulnerable girl by forcing himself on her and then paying her has been jailed for 10 years.

Smoke-logged bomb shelter

Smoke-logged bomb shelter

Firefighters were called to a wartime air raid shelter after a fire, believed to have been started by a person sleeping rough.

Hitler moustaches drawn on Tory and Ukip signs

Hitler moustaches drawn on Tory and Ukip signs

Vandals have targeted dozens of Conservative and Ukip election campaign posters.

More parents secure first choice primary place

More parents secure first choice primary place

More Kent parents secured a place at their preferred primary school this year after 86% got their first choice.

Four fire engines called to outbuilding blaze

Four fire engines called to outbuilding blaze

Crews in four fire engines tackled a blaze in a manufacturing unit in Bearsted.

Missing woman found after police search

Missing woman found after police search

There was a large police presence including the helicopter and officers with dogs after concerns were raised for the welfare of an elderly woman.

Mum charged with murder after son, 5, dies in car fire

Mum charged with murder after son, 5, dies in car fire

A Kent mum has been charged with murder after her five-year-old son died from injuries suffered in a car fire.

'Murder' arrests followed lorry driver's death

'Murder' arrests followed lorry driver's death

Fellow truckers were arrested over the death of a drunken Polish driver killed by a lorry at a service station, an inquest heard.

Second pile-up closes M2

Second pile-up closes M2

A multi-vehicle crash partially closed the M2 just two hours after it reopened following an earlier accident - the road is now fully re-open again.

Service for couple who died in plane crash

Service for couple who died in plane crash

A couple on their way to spend Easter with loved ones died when their plane crashed, and a service has been held for mourners to pay their respects.

Theresa May on campaign trail in Kent

Theresa May on campaign trail in Kent

The Home Secretary Theresa May has been on the campaign trail in Kent today as polls continue to show there is no frontrunner in the battle for votes.

Kent's best sunny pubs

Kent's best sunny pubs

Fancy catching a few rays - and a cheeky pint - at one of Kent's finest pubs with gardens? Here's our round-up of some of the best.

Man jailed for slashing lover's throat during sex session

Man jailed for slashing lover's throat during sex session

A man has been jailed for 12 years for wounding with intent after slashing the throat of a lover he met through a gay dating app.

Care worker guilty of honey trap killing

Care worker guilty of honey trap killing

A care worker has been found guilty of manslaughter after luring a father-of-three to his death.

Airline fly to the rescue for young golf star

Airline fly to the rescue for young golf star

A youngster barely in primary school is set to take the world of golf by storm - by playing in an international tournament in the USA.

Kent's best pub gardens: The White Horse,Rochester

Kent's best pub gardens: The White Horse,Rochester

With the days getting warmer, don't miss our pick of the best spots for sun-soaked supping.

Ukip denies it has 'conceded defeat' in Kent seat

Ukip denies it has 'conceded defeat' in Kent seat

Ukip denies leader Nigel Farage has conceded defeat in attempts to win an earlier target seat after a damaging scandal rocked their campaign.

'Katy Perry' left out of pocket after Aldi payment fiasco

'Katy Perry' left out of pocket after Aldi payment fiasco

A tribute act is among hundreds of shoppers who were stung by bank fines when a supermarket debited their accounts for three weeks of shopping.

Delays after eight-car motorway pile-up

Delays after eight-car motorway pile-up

Police are at the scene of a crash reportedly involving up to eight cars on the coast-bound stretch of the M2 this afternoon.

Pair deny trying to kill delivery driver in botched robbery

Pair deny trying to kill delivery driver in botched robbery

A pizza delivery driver was left fighting for his life after being stalked by two men and then stabbed six times, a court heard.

Woman dragged from car seconds before it burst into flames

Woman dragged from car seconds before it burst into flames

A man who rushed to the aid of a woman trapped in her car, and pulled her to safety seconds before it became engulfed in flames, has been honoured.

Serious damage to hand after councillor savaged by dog

Serious damage to hand after councillor savaged by dog

A politician has vowed to return to campaigning as soon as she recovers from a dog attack which severely damaged two of her fingers

Child porn probe of hanged prison officer

Child porn probe of hanged prison officer

Suicide letters were found at the home of a prison officer under suspicion of possessing indecent chid images, an inquest has heard.

Kent the hottest place in the country AGAIN

Kent the hottest place in the country AGAIN

Today's temperatures have exceeded yesterday's, making it the warmest day of the year so far - and one Kent town was the hottest place in the country.

Majority of Kent voters want grammar ban lifted

Majority of Kent voters want grammar ban lifted

Three out of four voters in Kent want to see the ban on selective schools lifted according to the KM Group's exclusive election poll.

Crash victim was more than twice legal limit

Crash victim was more than twice legal limit

A young driver who died when his car smashed with another vehicle had been drinking and was more than twice the legal limit, an inquest heard.

Firefighters release 'police boy' from handcuffs

Firefighters release 'police boy' from handcuffs

A five-year-old wearing a policeman onesie had to be rescued by firefighters - after he cuffed his ankles together.

Man rushed to hospital after school chemical spill

Man rushed to hospital after school chemical spill

A man in his 40s was rushed to hospital with breathing difficulties after accidentally inhaling a substance following a chemical spill at a school.

Man suffers burns in M26 van fire

Man suffers burns in M26 van fire

A man has suffered burns after a Transit van caught alight on the M26.

Pub Landlord writes party manifesto - on fag packet!

Pub Landlord writes party manifesto - on fag packet!

Al Murray's Free United Kingdom Party has released its general election manifesto...on the back of a cigarette packet!

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