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Police chief defends £14k PR bill

Police chief defends £14k PR bill

Kent's police commissioner Ann Barnes has defended spending £14,000 on PR consultants and a further £2,400 on media training for her youth tsar.

Robbers threaten shop staff and steal scratchcards

Robbers threaten shop staff and steal scratchcards

Police have released a CCTV image of two men who allegedly threatened staff and stole £100 worth of scratchcards from a newsagents.

Speeding drivers clock up 146mph in Kent

Speeding drivers clock up 146mph in Kent

Britain's two worst speeders were recorded doing 146mph on the M25 in Kent, a safety charity has revealed.

Three taken to hospital after crash

Three taken to hospital after crash

Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash involving two cars on a busy stretch of road this morning.

Man arrested in connection with river death released

Man arrested in connection with river death released

A 38-year-old man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a man was found dead in the River Medway has been released without charge.

'Our lives will never be the same again'

'Our lives will never be the same again'

The heartbroken family of a schoolgirl who was hit and killed by a train have released a heartfelt tribute to an "amazing daughter".

Mock The Week's invite to fire family

Mock The Week's invite to fire family

Victims of a house blaze have been asked to attend a recording of the popular BBC show which saved their lives.

VIDEO: Gentle giant Spartan hounded by foxy Ruby

VIDEO: Gentle giant Spartan hounded by foxy Ruby

A pet rottweiler has had a brush with the wild, becoming so close to a rescued fox it even grooms its face.

Farage's misplaced enthusiasm for Magna Carta

Farage's misplaced enthusiasm for Magna Carta

Ukip leader Nigel Farage has been accused of being one Sandwich short of a picnic... after a tweet of his placed the town in Thanet!

Scaffolding swiped in early morning raid

Scaffolding swiped in early morning raid

Police have launched an investigation after thousands of pounds worth of scaffolding were stolen from a building undergoing renovations.

14-year-old girl 'targeted within a day of coming to UK'

14-year-old girl 'targeted within a day of coming to UK'

A teenage Slovakian girl has told a trial into sexual exploitation how she was targeted within a day of coming to the UK.

Anger at health centre sign turning away gay men

Anger at health centre sign turning away gay men

An NHS trust has apologised after a health centre displayed an "offensive" notice turning away gay men.

Reckless vs Tories in court

Reckless vs Tories in court

MP Mark Reckless could be facing his former Tory colleagues in court as the party attempts to claw back the cost of election campaign material.

Back in band! Kent rocker rejoins AC/DC

Back in band! Kent rocker rejoins AC/DC

A Kent resident and ex-AC/DC drummer has rejoined one of the worlds biggest hard rock bands - and kicked off the reunion with a gig at the Grammys.

Laser pen seized after drivers dazzled on M20

Laser pen seized after drivers dazzled on M20

Police have confiscated a green laser pen from a passenger who was shining the light into cars on the M20.

Mum's horror as man stabbed in front of children

Mum's horror as man stabbed in front of children

A mother was waiting for a bus with her two sons when a man was kicked, punched and "knifed" by two other men in broad daylight.

Partner of Kent student facing murder charge

Partner of Kent student facing murder charge

The partner of an ex-Kent student is due to go on trial for murder after a man facing child pornography charges 'took photographs of his children'.

Woman, 89, targeted in 'courier scam'

Woman, 89, targeted in 'courier scam'

An 89-year-old woman had £300 taken from her bank account after she was told by man claiming to be a policeman that she was a victim of fraud.

Woman 'woke to find footballer on top of her'

Woman 'woke to find footballer on top of her'

A woman who claims she was raped by ex-Gills footballer Nathan Nyafli has described waking up from a deep sleep to find him "on top" of her.

Couple break family's 200-year baby boy run

Couple break family's 200-year baby boy run

There hadn't been a baby girl born in the Lawrie family for 200 years - until the arrival of baby Myla to Kent couple Hannah and Mark.

Cameron tells businesses to increase pay

Cameron tells businesses to increase pay

The Prime Minister has defended his call for firms to give their staff a pay rise, and insists there's no cost of living crisis.

Road shut after car flips on roundabout

Road shut after car flips on roundabout

A car has overturned on a roundabout this afternoon, forcing police to close one lane of a busy road.

Thousands raised for seriously ill girl

Thousands raised for seriously ill girl

Thousands have been raised to help the family of a child with a life-limiting condition make their dream of a trip to Disneyland Paris come true.

Man jailed after trashing his cell and exposing himself

Man jailed after trashing his cell and exposing himself

A man who trashed a police cell and performed a sex act while looking at a CCTV camera has been jailed.

Thieves trash indoor play area

Thieves trash indoor play area

A children's indoor play area has been left counting the cost after vandals trashed it overnight.

Victory for cancer victims

Victory for cancer victims

Campaigners have hailed a breakthrough for people suffering with an asbestos-related cancer and their families - as they are to get full compensation.

Ex-Gills player denies rape

Ex-Gills player denies rape

A former Gillingham player has denied raping a woman he met at a club - after she allegedly had sex with fellow player Bradley Dack.

Lorry careers off motorway

Lorry careers off motorway

A lorry is being dragged from a ditch this morning after careering off the coastbound carriageway of the M20.

Murder trial begins today

Murder trial begins today

A Kent woman who has denied murdering a father-of-three is due to stand trial at the Old Bailey today.

Bomb squad called to police station

Bomb squad called to police station

Ministry of Defence officials raced to a Kent town amid reports of a suspicious package at a police station.

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