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Police open beach after bomb scare

Police open beach after bomb scare

A section of Margate main sands has been reopened after a suspicious package was found in the sand.

Taxi driver fell 30ft to his death

Taxi driver fell 30ft to his death

A stepdad-of-four who had 'a heart of gold' sent a heartbreaking text message to his ex-partner before he died.

Thirteen could be lucky number for Ward Children's Awards nominees

Thirteen could be lucky number for Ward Children's Awards nominees

Thirteen might be an unlucky number for some but for nominees attending the 13th Ward and Partners Children’s Awards, it could prove lucky.

Whisky and chocolate thieves get 27 years

Whisky and chocolate thieves get 27 years

Six thieves - including a Kent man - have been sentenced to more than 27 years in jail for stealing lorries and their hauls of whisky and chocolate.

Young woman's crash death was 'dreadful accident'

Young woman's crash death was 'dreadful accident'

A popular 22-year-old from Kent died in a "dreadful accident" after losing control of her car on a damp country lane, an inquest heard.

Teenager found safe and well

Teenager found safe and well

Police have confirmed an 18-year-old from Tonbridge, missing since Friday, has now been found.

Hotel doors open

Hotel doors open

After months of building work a new 80-bedroom hotel has opened its doors.

12 challenges in 12 months

12 challenges in 12 months

Andy Gray has gone over it, under it and through it as he continues his year-long mission to raise money for charity.

Kent's Penshurst Place featured in Armada drama

Kent's Penshurst Place featured in Armada drama

Historic Penshurst Place featured in BBC2's docudrama, Armada, the first part of which was screened last night.

Russians reward gunner’s courage

Russians reward gunner’s courage

A Royal Marine has been awarded a special medal at the Russian Embassy for his service on the Arctic convoys during the Second World War.

White van man was my knight in shining armour

White van man was my knight in shining armour

When Linda Nelson crashed her car, provoking anger from other motorists, a white van man came to her rescue.

Crash leaves car on its roof

Crash leaves car on its roof

A car has overturned in a town centre following a collision with another vehicle.

Four cars involved in M2 crash

Four cars involved in M2 crash

Drivers have been warned to expect long delays on the M2 this afternoon after an accident between Gillingham and Sittingbourne.

Gun spotted in terraced street

Gun spotted in terraced street

A man and woman have been arrested after armed police were deployed to a residential street to reports a gun had been seen.

Scooter crash leaves boy, 13, with life-changing injuries

Scooter crash leaves boy, 13, with life-changing injuries

A mother has warned children to stay safe on the roads after her young son was knocked off his scooter and suffered serious injuries.

Flan-flinging contest will have international flavour

Flan-flinging contest will have international flavour

A high-profile Japanese team are to fly in to Maidstone to take part in this year's World Custard Pie Championships.

Family reunited with life-saving passer-by

Family reunited with life-saving passer-by

A family saved from a fire by a stranger who spotted flames coming from the side of their home have been reunited with their "guardian angel".

Owners call for law change after dog attack

Owners call for law change after dog attack

A couple have launched a petition calling for a change in the law after their dog was viciously attacked by a mastiff let off the lead.

War couple reach their platinum anniversary

War couple reach their platinum anniversary

A couple who met during the Second World War and married just after VE Day are celebrating their platinum wedding anniversary.

Police boss Barnes 'axes youth tsar post'

Police boss Barnes 'axes youth tsar post'

Kent police commissioner Ann Barnes is set to scrap her controversial youth tsar post after two disastrous appointments.

Ukip councillor investigated over social media posts

Ukip councillor investigated over social media posts

Ukip is investigating a Thanet councillor for posting 'potentially offensive material' on social media.

Repeat burglar jailed for break-ins

Repeat burglar jailed for break-ins

Burglar John Vidler has been jailed after using a garden ornament to break into an Edenbridge home.

A missing Kent man has been found

A missing Kent man has been found

A 51-year-old man missing from his Staplehurst home has been found safe.

Brave Phoebe gets her Disney dream

Brave Phoebe gets her Disney dream

A little girl’s wish has been granted by a national charity which works to make sick children’s dreams come true.

Student burnt in horrific steam explosion

Student burnt in horrific steam explosion

A student suffered burns when a plastic cup full of boiling water exploded in his face - prompting his family to call for the town's A&E to stay open.

Woman on phone hears friend hit and killed by car

Woman on phone hears friend hit and killed by car

A woman has described the moment her friend was hit and killed by a car while she was talking to her on the phone.

Drug dealers jailed after police sting

Drug dealers jailed after police sting

Two Thanet drug dealers have been jailed after another investigation into the supply of drugs in the area.

Ferry firm's place in Dover is confirmed

Ferry firm's place in Dover is confirmed

An order to ban Dover ferry company MyFerryLink from operating has been formally quashed.

Lifeboat launched to search for suicidal man

Lifeboat launched to search for suicidal man

HM Coastguard and lifeboat crews were called out in the early hours to search for a missing man, thought to be suicidal.

Long queues into Dover on A20

Long queues into Dover on A20

Traffic was yesterday at a standstill on the A20 approach to Dover because of speed restrictions and traffic lights.

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