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The last sunrise of 2014 over Kent

The last sunrise of 2014 over Kent

This beautiful image captures the crispness and beauty of Kent's last sunrise of the year.

'Mad, crazy and stunningly beautiful'

'Mad, crazy and stunningly beautiful'

A grieving mother has paid tribute to her "beautiful" 22-year-old daughter - who died days after a crash.

Project launched to honour blast victims

Project launched to honour blast victims

Blue Town Heritage Centre is appealing for information on workers killed in a dockyard explosion to mark the 100th anniversary of the tragedy.

'My last hours with missing Pat'

'My last hours with missing Pat'

A pal who shared missing Pat Lamb's last known hours on a night out has recounted events in the run-up to his disappearance.

D-day for City Link staff

D-day for City Link staff

Scores of City Link staff in Kent are expected to hear today if they stand to lose their jobs.

Shock footage as man swears 165 times in rant at bouncers

Shock footage as man swears 165 times in rant at bouncers

A foul-mouthed reveller swore once every four seconds in a furious 10-minute rant at doormen after he was refused entry to a nightclub.

Thieves steal church's path

Thieves steal church's path

Senseless thieves swiped an entire path leading to a church - with each slab weighing more than 50lbs.

Ukip infighting as councillor snubs general election hopeful

Ukip infighting as councillor snubs general election hopeful

A Ukip county councillor is refusing to back his party’s general election candidate because of controversial "ting tong" remarks.

Antarctic explorer honoured by Queen

Antarctic explorer honoured by Queen

Explorer Felicity Aston - who became the first woman to ski solo across Antarctica - is among those Kent folk awarded a new year honour.

Firefighters smash door to rescue man in blaze

Firefighters smash door to rescue man in blaze

A man in his 40s was rescued from his blazing flat by firefighters, who smashed a hole in his door.

Police charge 100 in drink-drive crackdown

Police charge 100 in drink-drive crackdown

The 100th motorist in Kent has been charged with drink-driving in a seasonal blitz by police.

Defences to help thousands of homes on floodplain

Defences to help thousands of homes on floodplain

New flood defences are available to thousands of homeowners facing the risk of their properties being deluged.

Fracking 'threatens water supplies'

Fracking 'threatens water supplies'

A detailed report on the potential dangers of fracking in Kent has highlighted the threats of contamination to our water supplies.

Motorist fighting for life after late night crash

Motorist fighting for life after late night crash

A woman was seriously injured after crashing her car into a roundabout last night.

TV show contestant is hoping to leave one lucky lady spellbound

TV show contestant is hoping to leave one lucky lady spellbound

A Kent performer will show whether he can “pull” using magic when he appears on Take Me Out this week.

Hundreds of thousands of crossing journeys remain unpaid

Hundreds of thousands of crossing journeys remain unpaid

Of the two million crossings at the Dartford Crossing since Dart Charge was introduced, it's estimated 15% of journeys remain unpaid.

Patients 'freezing' as hospital heating fails

Patients 'freezing' as hospital heating fails

A second hospital has suffered heating failure just days after patients being looked after by the same NHS trust were left struggling to keep warm.

Teen in court after stabbing

Teen in court after stabbing

A teenage boy has appeared in court after a 15-year-old was hospitalised with serious injuries in what's thought to have been a stabbing.

Tribute to war veteran, 95, killed in crash

Tribute to war veteran, 95, killed in crash

A grieving family have today paid tribute to a much-loved war veteran, who died in a crash.

Bomb squad called after metal detector finds unexploded shell

Bomb squad called after metal detector finds unexploded shell

A Christmas gift certainly went down a bomb for one metal detector.

Image released after burglar flees with thousands

Image released after burglar flees with thousands

This clear image has been released of a suspect wanted after a burglary at an industrial unit in which thousands of pounds were stolen.

Campaigners line up for fight against Waterside Park

Campaigners line up for fight against Waterside Park

A conservation group is determined to defeat plans for an industrial park near a busy motorway junction.

Father-of-three dies suddenly on Christmas Day

Father-of-three dies suddenly on Christmas Day

Tributes have poured in to a young father-of-three, butcher David 'Dazy' Saunders, who died suddenly at his home on Christmas Day.

Abuser jailed after handing himself in to police

Abuser jailed after handing himself in to police

A paedophile who gave himself in to police to stop his behaviour and even tried to take his own life has been jailed.

'Our little miracle'

'Our little miracle'

A couple are looking forward to spending their first new year together as a family - after a routine trip to France led to a new arrival.

Suffering from Christmas excess? Try dry January

Suffering from Christmas excess? Try dry January

If you've overdone it this Christmas, you might feel like joining the thousands who've decided to give up the booze - at least for a month.

MPs slam handling of City Link administration

MPs slam handling of City Link administration

Two Kent MPs have branded the treatment of City Link employees at the county's depots 'appalling'.

Over 70 City Link jobs at risk

Over 70 City Link jobs at risk

More than 70 staff are at risk of losing their jobs at City Link's two Kent depots.

Woman attacked by would-be robber

Woman attacked by would-be robber

A vicious would-be robber is being hunted after he shoved a woman to the ground as he tried to steal cash.

People told to stay away from A&E

People told to stay away from A&E

Emergency health services are struggling to cope with a high number of patients across Kent.

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