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Body identified as missing man

Body identified as missing man

A body found in the River Medway is that of David Leavey, who went missing before Christmas, police confirm.

Hedge fund fraudster jailed for 13 years

Hedge fund fraudster jailed for 13 years

A hedge fund boss has been handed a hefty prison sentence after his crimes left investors £377million out of pocket.

Jail for journalist who abused disabled woman

Jail for journalist who abused disabled woman

An investigative journalist has been jailed for taking sexual advantage of a woman with Down's syndrome.

Poorly pup needs £2k for lifesaving surgery

Poorly pup needs £2k for lifesaving surgery

An eight-week-old puppy - which has already baffled vets by living past a week - needs £2,000 to pay for emergency surgery for a rare condition.

Bus station fines top £1m

Bus station fines top £1m

Medway Council has earned more than £1.2 million from drivers caught by cameras at Chatham Bus Station.

Hundreds turn out for funeral of popular butcher

Hundreds turn out for funeral of popular butcher

Huge crowds have turned out for the funeral of father-of-three David 'Dazy' Saunders, who was found dead at his home on Christmas Day aged 34.

Six puppies dumped in field in 'terrible condition'

Six puppies dumped in field in 'terrible condition'

A litter of abandoned Lurcher cross pups were in a "dreadful" condition when they were found says the animal sanctuary owner now caring for them.

Update: Mum of boy, 2, who wandered from home says: I'm not a bad parent

Update: Mum of boy, 2, who wandered from home says: I'm not a bad parent

The mother of a boy who strayed from his home into the road wearing just a vest as she slept insists she's not a bad parent and has given up drinking.

At last! Operation Stack lifted

At last! Operation Stack lifted

Police announced this evening that junctions 8-9 of the M20 between Maidstone and Ashford had reopened to all traffic.

Grieving mum's shock at grave cross in garden

Grieving mum's shock at grave cross in garden

A mother says she is too scared to leave her home after the cross from her daughter’s grave was dumped upside down in her garden.

Ferry row over Operation Stack

Ferry row over Operation Stack

MyFerryLink owners Eurotunnel and rivals P&O Ferries at loggerheads as the misery of Operation Stack stretches into the weekend.

Gambler defies the odds to win £30k

Gambler defies the odds to win £30k

A retired man who won £30,000 predicting football results can thank a decision to take an afternoon stroll and a Dutch footballer for his big win.

'I was victim of convent beatings'

'I was victim of convent beatings'

A woman who claims she suffered beatings during her five years at a convent has vowed to seek justice.

'My mother died in agony'

'My mother died in agony'

A son claims his mother died in unnecessary pain and anguish because of poor hospital care.

School cancels Paris trip in wake of terrorist attacks

School cancels Paris trip in wake of terrorist attacks

A Kent school has pulled out of a day trip to Paris and is considering future visits following the terrorist attacks in France.

Reunion? Sorry there's nothing left

Reunion? Sorry there's nothing left

A group of women were devastated when they turned up at their former school for a reunion – only to find it had been demolished.

All you ever needed to know about Operation Stack

All you ever needed to know about Operation Stack

It is the bane of drivers' lives, but Operation Stack was part of the M20 landscape for more than three decades. Here's how it started...

Bitter taste as lorry spills orange peel load

Bitter taste as lorry spills orange peel load

Police and highways crews were called this morning after a lorry shed its load.

Teen biker must learn to walk again after 'hit-and run'

Teen biker must learn to walk again after 'hit-and run'

A 16-year-old motorcyclist is facing months of grueling rehabilitation following a crash with a car, whose driver allegedly did not stop.

Women tell of mobility scooter ordeal

Women tell of mobility scooter ordeal

Two elderly women who were injured when they were rammed into by a "plump" mobility scooter rider wearing a bobble hat have described their ordeal.

Sick pensioner jailed 30 years after sex crimes

Sick pensioner jailed 30 years after sex crimes

An elderly man faces dying in prison after being jailed for 14 years - more than 30 years after a devastating string of sex attacks on a young girl.

Workers have eye on ferry company take-over

Workers have eye on ferry company take-over

The co-operative which runs troubled MyFerryLink could make an offer for the firm, which was put up for sale by owners Eurotunnel.

Kent jail sees most inmate suicides in country

Kent jail sees most inmate suicides in country

More inmates have committed suicide at a Kent jail than almost any other prison in England and Wales, according to figures released today.

Sandy Balls Holiday Park is at the heart of The New Forest

Sandy Balls Holiday Park is at the heart of The New Forest

A log cabin at Sandy Balls Holiday Park in The New Forest is a perfect place to stay while exploring the area.

Vomiting virus hits children's hospice

Vomiting virus hits children's hospice

A children's charity was forced to cut short care for some of its youngsters with life-limiting illnesses due to a virus.

Arrest after teen biker seriously hurt in 'hit and run'

Arrest after teen biker seriously hurt in 'hit and run'

A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and failing to stop after a teenage motorcyclist was seriously hurt in a crash with a car.

Fake perfume ploy leads pair to jail

Fake perfume ploy leads pair to jail

Rogue traders have been jailed for selling bogus fragrances, pocketing £120,000 and conning big name brands out of £360,000

Meet the amazing human buoy

Meet the amazing human buoy

A swimming teacher has revealed her rare ability to float in water standing up and motionless.

Naturists petition council to keep caravans

Naturists petition council to keep caravans

A naturist social club is fighting to keep its caravans after objections from a parish council.

Women rescued from burning house

Women rescued from burning house

Two women were carried to safety and another three people escaped a property after a tumble dryer caught fire.

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