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Faster by steam

Faster by steam

Train journeys from London to this Kent village were faster 65 years ago than today, a commuter group has revealed.

'We’ve lost everything, but at least we’re alive'

'We’ve lost everything, but at least we’re alive'

A mum has spoken of her horror after being told that in a matter of seconds her family could have perished in a fire that swept through their home.

Historic hotel 'owned by Krays' closes for final time

Historic hotel 'owned by Krays' closes for final time

A hotel thought to have once been owned by the notorious Kray twins has closed its doors to make way for housing.

Man suffers facial injuries after assault

Man suffers facial injuries after assault

These are the horrific injuries a Kent man suffered after he was assaulted by a gang of five thugs on Monday.

Police chief's battle bus given to charity

Police chief's battle bus given to charity

Police commissioner Ann Barnes has donated her controversial battle bus - dubbed Ann Force 1 - to the Kent Search and Rescue charity.

Staff threatened at knifepoint by masked robber

Staff threatened at knifepoint by masked robber

A masked robber subjected staff at a bookmakers to a "terrifying ordeal" when he threatened them at knifepoint and forced them to hand over cash.

Windows smashed in suspected shooting

Windows smashed in suspected shooting

Neighbours reported hearing two loud bangs as police rushed to a house following reports of a shooting, which left two windows smashed.

Government pledges help to see Manston reopened

Government pledges help to see Manston reopened

A minister has told investment firm RiverOak the government "would leave no stone unturned" in order to help find a way to "rescue Manston airport."

Op Stack 'action plan' to be presented to government

Op Stack 'action plan' to be presented to government

Proposed solutions to Operation Stack will be presented to the government in April following a summit at the House of Commons.

For sale - Churchill's blood

For sale - Churchill's blood

A few drops of blood taken from Sir Winston Churchill as he lay in hospital are to be put up for sale.

Furniture store to close

Furniture store to close

A well-known furniture store has announced it is set to close because of a crowded marketplace and to make way for a supermarket.

'Calculated' fraudster steals £1.3m from employer

'Calculated' fraudster steals £1.3m from employer

A Kent woman has been convicted of stealing more than £1 million from an oil and gas company while working as its payroll officer.

Pensioner fighting for life after crash

Pensioner fighting for life after crash

A 70-year-old man was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition after his car veered off the road and hit an electrical sub station.

Archbishop 'embarrassed' by Cathedral pay blunder

Archbishop 'embarrassed' by Cathedral pay blunder

Archbishop Justin Welby has been left red-faced after learning Canterbury Cathedral is offering staff less money than the living wage he has demanded.

Pink trainers clue in 'race hate' fire attack

Pink trainers clue in 'race hate' fire attack

CCTV images released of three men being hunted by police after woman's hair set alight in McDonald's in "nasty and extremely dangerous" assault.

Burglar trapped by DNA

Burglar trapped by DNA

A bungling burglar was caught after cutting himself at the scene of his crime, leaving behind his blood which police used to track him down.

Ex-teacher guilty of indecently assaulting boy

Ex-teacher guilty of indecently assaulting boy

A former school teacher has been found guilty of indecently assaulting a teenage boy after he plied him with alcohol and cigarettes.

'Make stem cell treatment available in UK'

'Make stem cell treatment available in UK'

Roisin Kelleher, the first person in the UK to get stem cell therapy for cystic fibrosis, launches a petition to make the treatment available here.

Parents told head teacher left after 21-month absence

Parents told head teacher left after 21-month absence

Parents and pupils at a primary school have been told the head teacher is not returning almost two years after she was last seen on the premises.

Four in hospital after serious crashes and car fire

Four in hospital after serious crashes and car fire

The Sheppey Crossing has now re-opened following two crashes and a car fire, which left the Island cut off from the mainland and four in hospital.

Reality star celebrates birthday at Maidstone nightspot

Reality star celebrates birthday at Maidstone nightspot

Mario Falcone, from The Only Way is Essex, celebrated his birthday at Gallery, in Maidstone, with other reality TV stars.

Ukip dogged by fallout of ex-councillor's race comments

Ukip dogged by fallout of ex-councillor's race comments

The fallout from "racist" comments made by an ex-Ukip councillor are continuing to dog the party as it prepares to host a key conference in Kent.

Kent beach inspiration for holiday pop classic

Kent beach inspiration for holiday pop classic

It might be the best song ever written about a cheap and cheerful trip to an English seaside town - and it's based on this Kent beach.

Pets to be cremated at dedicated council building

Pets to be cremated at dedicated council building

Owners will soon be able to say farewell to their pets at a cremation site used for humans, it's been revealed.

'Junkies have left us too scared to walk the woods'

'Junkies have left us too scared to walk the woods'

Families say they're living in fear of drug users who gather in woods near their homes - making them no-go zones.

Revealed: Sacked Ukip councillor's full shocking race comments

Revealed: Sacked Ukip councillor's full shocking race comments

The full extent of 'jaw-dropping' comments made by a former Ukip councillor can be revealed for the first time.

On the run prisoner arrested

On the run prisoner arrested

A man who's been on the run from an open prison for six months has been arrested.

Cricket club plays it safe for Madness gig

Cricket club plays it safe for Madness gig

Kent Cricket Club bosses say a decision to host ska legends Madness at its Canterbury ground this autumn will not put its finances at risk.

Let’s go clubbing, mummy!

Let’s go clubbing, mummy!

A Kent mum has launched a raving revolution with a daytime clubbing event… for babies.

Missing teens found after police appeal

Missing teens found after police appeal

A missing 13-year-old girl and a 17-year-old Kent boy have been found.

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