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Post office to reopen after ram raid bid

Post office to reopen after ram raid bid

A village business forced to close after it was trashed by thieves, has defied the ramraiders and is set to reopen.

Suspects appear in court charged with terror offences

Suspects appear in court charged with terror offences

Three men arrested at the Port of Dover on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences have appeared in court today.

Ferris wheel back for another spin - at £35k a month

Ferris wheel back for another spin - at £35k a month

A controversial attraction at Kent University is set to return this summer - but with a £35,000 price tag.

Friday News Quiz

Friday News Quiz

Why did people leave a Tinie Tempah gig in a bad mood? Which Kent celebrity enjoyed their birthday this week? Test yourself with our Friday news quiz.

Shops vow to stop selling energy drinks to children

Shops vow to stop selling energy drinks to children

Parents have supported a newsagent's decision to stop selling energy drinks to children.

Man cut free from car after crash

Man cut free from car after crash

A main road has been shut in both directions and a man cut free after a two-car crash.

Police called to sudden death of man in his 30s

Police called to sudden death of man in his 30s

Police and ambulance crews were called to a house after a man in his 30s was found dead.

Ukip likened to BNP in row triggered by Labour letter

Ukip likened to BNP in row triggered by Labour letter

A letter from Labour has sparked a row after it likened Ukip to the BNP.

We can win in Maidstone, says former Lib Dem leader

We can win in Maidstone, says former Lib Dem leader

Lord Paddy Ashdown predicts a coup for the Lib Dems in Maidstone

Woman instructs lawyers to investigate holiday illness

Woman instructs lawyers to investigate holiday illness

A holidaymaker is considering legal action after suffering suspected food poisoning during a week-long trip at a four-star resort in Turkey.

Couple under fire after asking for taxpayer cash to wed

Couple under fire after asking for taxpayer cash to wed

A couple on benefits have asked for hundreds of pounds from the government to help them get hitched.

Eurostar hit in the pocket by Paris terror attacks

Eurostar hit in the pocket by Paris terror attacks

Cross-channel rail operator Eurostar says its revenues dropped by £12m in the first quarter of 2015 in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris.

Dad called 'Paybody' convicted of running brothel

Dad called 'Paybody' convicted of running brothel

A father called Richard Paybody has narrowly avoided jail after police raided his house and uncovered a brothel.

Mum describes helping to save head-on crash victim

Mum describes helping to save head-on crash victim

A woman who helped a biker seriously hurt in a head-on crash with a car has described how she saved his life - as his dad thanks well-wishers.

Man in court for grandmother's 'murder'

Man in court for grandmother's 'murder'

The trial of a man accused of murdering a Kent grandmother has been pushed back as a result of "psychiatric matters".

Plans unveiled for new-look remembrance site

Plans unveiled for new-look remembrance site

Proposals have been submitted for a £100,000 memorial wall to honour those killed in conflicts over the past 100 years.

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.

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