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Grandson of VC hero jailed for stealing medals

Grandson of VC hero jailed for stealing medals

The grandson of an alleged Victoria Cross hero has been jailed...for stealing shotguns and First and Second World War medals.

Woman punched in the face in robbery

Woman punched in the face in robbery

Police have released an e-fit image after a woman in her 60s was punched in the face and robbed of her purse by a man near a parade of shops.

Body of missing man discovered below cliffs

Body of missing man discovered below cliffs

The body of a missing man has been discovered at the bottom of cliffs.

Delays after person hit by train

Delays after person hit by train

Rail services have been delayed or cancelled after a person was hit by a train.

Failed learner driver jailed after imposter takes test

Failed learner driver jailed after imposter takes test

An asylum seeker who failed the driving theory exam seven times has been jailed for fraud, after getting someone else to take his eighth test.

'Saucy speech' MP joins Brand and Farage on Question Time

'Saucy speech' MP joins Brand and Farage on Question Time

An MP at the centre of a row over a 'rude' parliamentary speech has joined a high-profile panel for an edition of Question Time being filmed in Kent

Woman screams at terrified child in 10-minute tirade

Woman screams at terrified child in 10-minute tirade

A pregnant woman was recorded screaming at a sobbing child in a foul-mouthed onslaught described by a judge as "shocking".

Community wardens set to be saved from axe

Community wardens set to be saved from axe

A controversial move to slash the number of community wardens in half is likely to be scrapped after a campaign.

Sex attacker found hiding under victim's bed

Sex attacker found hiding under victim's bed

A predator who followed his young victim home and sexually assaulted her repeatedly was arrested after he was found hiding under her bed.

VIDEO: Police hire 'pickpocket' - to put stuff IN people's bags

VIDEO: Police hire 'pickpocket' - to put stuff IN people's bags

Police used a novel tactic to highlight the dangers of pickpockets - by hiring a magician to target unsuspecting 'victims'.

Family's tribute to 'kind and loving' woman found dead in flat

Family's tribute to 'kind and loving' woman found dead in flat

A family have spoken of their loss after a "kind, loving" woman was found dead in a flat - as a 62-year-old man faces a murder charge.

Family led to safety in electric fire

Family led to safety in electric fire

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus led two children and two adults to safety after an electrical fire smokelogged their home.

Shamed ex-journalist has rape sentence increased

Shamed ex-journalist has rape sentence increased

An award-winning journalist who helped expose the MPs' expenses scandal has had his sentence increased for a "monstrous" rape.

Ex-EastEnders actress Danniella forced out of home

Ex-EastEnders actress Danniella forced out of home

Former EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook has thanked well-wishers after revealing she has lost her home and is living in temporary accommodation.

Man exposes himself to girl, 17,

Man exposes himself to girl, 17,

Police are hunting a man who flashed at a teenage girl on a busy road.

Cancer victim gypsy allowed to stay

Cancer victim gypsy allowed to stay

Travellers occupying a car park in Medway have been ordered to move again - but the head of the family, who has cancer, will be allowed to stay.

Film featuring Snoop Dogg and Branson in line for Oscar

Film featuring Snoop Dogg and Branson in line for Oscar

A Kent producer could become the town’s first Academy Award winner after a documentary he worked on was long-listed for an Oscar.

Firefighters strike starts today

Firefighters strike starts today

Kent firefighters will take part in another round of strike action today as the government takes steps to implement unpopular pension arrangements.

Golly! Controversial dolls on sale at fair

Golly! Controversial dolls on sale at fair

Festival organisers have defended the sale of "traditional" golly dolls at a family event, as opponents brand them inappropriate.

New lease of life for Charles Dickens' local?

New lease of life for Charles Dickens' local?

The pub where Charles Dickens drew inspiration for his finely drawn characters could be restored to its former glory.

Boy, 15, arrested for drink driving

Boy, 15, arrested for drink driving

A boy two years younger than the legal driving age was one of 32 arrested in the first week of a drink-drive campaign - and he was out at 4.10am!

Clingfilm death accused lied to police

Clingfilm death accused lied to police

A man accused of killing a chef by wrapping him in clingfilm in a kinky game that went wrong has admitted lying to police after his body was found.

Delivery man forced from car in attempted robbery

Delivery man forced from car in attempted robbery

A delivery man was forced from his car in broad daylight during a brazen attempted robbery.

Do you have Kent's best festive display?

Do you have Kent's best festive display?

It's that time of year again when we adorn our homes with tinsel and fairy lights - but whose house has the best Christmas decorations in the county?

Man dies in Morrisons

Man dies in Morrisons

Paramedics were unable to save the life of a man who died in a Morrisons toilets.

Lorry driver caught smuggling two tonnes of hash

Lorry driver caught smuggling two tonnes of hash

A lorry driver has been jailed for five years after attempting to smuggle two tonnes of cannabis resin into the UK.

Exploding e-cig damages family home

Exploding e-cig damages family home

A charging e-cigarette blew up and started a fire that and seriously damaged a family's home and destroyed presents bought for Christmas.

Forklift punctures tanker carrying 800 litres of diesel

Forklift punctures tanker carrying 800 litres of diesel

It was all hands to the tank when a Dutch oil carrier began to spill litres of its load after being punctured by the arms of a forklift.

Council accused of writing 'misleading' report

Council accused of writing 'misleading' report

Official recommendations for councillors to abandon plans to buy Manston airport have been slammed by a group which wants to reopen the runway.

Delays during ferry strike

Delays during ferry strike

Ferry services were cancelled or delayed as a strike in France disrupted crossings.

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