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Family's shock after missing patient died in police's care

Family's shock after missing patient died in police's care

The family of a schizophrenic man who died after being restrained by police believe he could be alive today if they had been told of his mental state.

Man flown to hospital after airport explosion

Man flown to hospital after airport explosion

Emergency services have been called to the Manston airport after a man was seriously injured in an explosion.

Watch as 'paranoid' driver tears wrong way up M25

Watch as 'paranoid' driver tears wrong way up M25

A reckless driver sped the wrong way on the hard shoulder of a motorway before crashing into the car of a mother and her young child on a slip road.

Manhunt after smash and grab raid at jewellers

Manhunt after smash and grab raid at jewellers

A jewellery shop has been robbed in a smash and grab raid, sparking a police manhunt.

Mum and son 'ran cannabis factory in loft'

Mum and son 'ran cannabis factory in loft'

A woman and her son have appeared in court after a raid on their home uncovered cannabis plants with a street value of up to £26,000.

Who let the dogs out?

Who let the dogs out?

A pair of courageous canines have been spotted clambering along roofs in Kent this morning.

Rare 'moon halo' spotted over Kent

Rare 'moon halo' spotted over Kent

Those looking up at the night sky over Kent were treated to a wonderful sight - a halo around the moon.

Hospitals need to improve, say inspectors

Hospitals need to improve, say inspectors

Two hospitals and the trust which runs them have been told they all need to improve by the Chief Inspector of Hospitals.

Complaints against police up 25%

Complaints against police up 25%

Rudeness, intolerance and failure to do their duty were among complaints levelled at Kent officers in the last 12 months.

Rail misery for commuters

Rail misery for commuters

Kent commuters have faced major delays getting to London this morning due to signalling problems at Faversham.

Roisin first in UK to receive life-saving treatment

Roisin first in UK to receive life-saving treatment

Pioneering patient Roisin Kelleher has become the first person in the UK to receive life-saving treatment for cystic fibrosis.

Gogglebox pair in own chat show

Gogglebox pair in own chat show

Gogglebox star Dom Parker may have fallen at the first hurdle on The Jump but it's not all bad as the posh couple are set to host their own chat show.

Life in prison for thug who brutally beat pensioner

Life in prison for thug who brutally beat pensioner

A man who brutally beat a pensioner with a potato masher in his own home and left him for dead has been sentenced to life in prison.

Parents protest as school faces closure threat

Parents protest as school faces closure threat

Pupils and parents at a school dating back 140 years have protested at plans to close it.

Fire crews in pigeon river rescue

Fire crews in pigeon river rescue

Firefighters were forced to wade through a river to rescue a pigeon caught up in netting this afternoon.

Killer sectioned after hammer attack

Killer sectioned after hammer attack

A man who killed his friend because "the spirits told me to" has been detained indefinitely at a secure unit - after confessing in handwritten notes.

TV presenter to leave homes behind for bike ride

TV presenter to leave homes behind for bike ride

Location, Location, Location presenter Phil Spencer will be choosing a Kent town as the location for a charity bike ride.

Stuck crossing leads to travel disruption

Stuck crossing leads to travel disruption

Drivers and rail users face two weeks of delays while a key bridge undergoes repairs after it became jammed in the up position.

Kent's top six miracle cat escapes

Kent's top six miracle cat escapes

They say cats have nine lives, so here's the county's top six death-defying moggies - who have escaped everything from clothes dryers to car engines.

Try to have a ball at work

Try to have a ball at work

Clear instructions and having a ball (pool) can boost your profits by keeping staff happy.

Airport's future discussed at Parliament

Airport's future discussed at Parliament

The Transport Select Committee heard evidence from Manston's new owners and those who want it to be kept open today.

Owner hurt and poodle savaged by pack of Staffs

Owner hurt and poodle savaged by pack of Staffs

A dog owner watched on helplessly as three Staffordshire bull terriers attacked one of his poodles, before dragging her away and mauling her to death.

Drivers and pedestrians 'risking lives' at level crossings

Drivers and pedestrians 'risking lives' at level crossings

Motorists and pedestrians are risking their lives for the sake of minutes by "routinely" ignoring basic safety at level crossings, say police.

Police employee hit pensioner with van

Police employee hit pensioner with van

It has been revealed the driver of a Royal Mail van that hit an 87-year-old man is an employee of Kent Police.

'I got a ticket while sitting in my car!'

'I got a ticket while sitting in my car!'

A driver is fighting a parking ticket – which was slapped on his car while he was sitting inside it.

Police restraint death inquest delayed

Police restraint death inquest delayed

An inquest into the death of a man who was restrained by police more than four years ago has been delayed because of problems forming a jury.

Restaurant toilet refusal shock for Crohn’s sufferer

Restaurant toilet refusal shock for Crohn’s sufferer

A Crohn’s disease sufferer has spoken of her dismay after she was refused access to a restaurant’s toilet.

Accident causes rush-hour delays near Dartford Crossing

Accident causes rush-hour delays near Dartford Crossing

One lane is closed on the approach to the river crossing, which will result in delays for motorists

Major delays after pile-up

Major delays after pile-up

There were major delays stretching back for miles on the A2 after a crash involving a lorry and several cars.

Man taken to hospital after car overturns

Man taken to hospital after car overturns

A man has been taken to hospital after a car overturned in a crash.

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