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School on alert after pupils followed

School on alert after pupils followed

A school has sent out a warning after two young girls were reportedly followed yesterday by a suspicious man.

Shop owner chases 'overweight' would-be thief

Shop owner chases 'overweight' would-be thief

The owner of a tackle and gun store ran after a man who attempted to steal two coats worth more than £700 from his shop today.

Failing hospital trust wins customer service award

Failing hospital trust wins customer service award

A hospital's under fire NHS trust has been praised for its "customer service" - despite remaining in special measures.

PM urged to use lorry charge to fund Op Stack solution

PM urged to use lorry charge to fund Op Stack solution

The Prime Minister has not ruled out government funding to solve problems caused by Operation Stack, after being quizzed by a Kent MP in Parliament.

Parents prepare to say goodbye to their little fighter

Parents prepare to say goodbye to their little fighter

The parents of a poorly toddler are facing the heartbreaking prospect of saying goodbye after they met with doctors to discuss her end-of-life plan.

Disabled next for KCC's competitive bidding process?

Disabled next for KCC's competitive bidding process?

Disabled people and those with learning difficulties could be be subject to KCC's competitive bidding process, according to an industry insider.

Mother left traumatised after pervert hid sordid past

Mother left traumatised after pervert hid sordid past

A convicted sex offender began a relationship with a mother of young children – but kept his vile past a secret.

Owner's horror as poodle is savaged by pack of dogs

Owner's horror as poodle is savaged by pack of dogs

A dog owner has been left devastated after seeing a pack of Staffordshire bull terriers drag away and kill his beloved pet in a vicious attack.

'Abuse of power' claims over police at debate

'Abuse of power' claims over police at debate

Kent Police has been accused of abusing its power by planting plain-clothes police officers at a public meeting about fracking.

A joke too far? Sheppey is much-maligned

A joke too far? Sheppey is much-maligned

To residents it is full of character and community spirit...but to others, Sheppey remains the butt of jokes. Here's our round-up of regular jibes.

Bus passenger hurt after concrete smashes window

Bus passenger hurt after concrete smashes window

A woman was left with glass fragments in her eye and needed hospital treatment after a concrete lump was hurled through the window of a bus.

Man taken to hospital after bridge fall

Man taken to hospital after bridge fall

A man has been taken to hospital after falling off a footbridge and landing near railway tracks.

Missing fishing boat wreckage found

Missing fishing boat wreckage found

A fishing vessel that disappeared off the Kent coast a week ago has been found, as divers continue to look for the bodies of two crew members.

Vet guilty of failing to treat dying dog

Vet guilty of failing to treat dying dog

A vet has been found guilty of disgraceful professional conduct after he failed to adequately treat a dog dying of heatstroke.

Video: Animal rights group exposes abattoir cruelty

Video: Animal rights group exposes abattoir cruelty

A Kent-based animal charity has released footage showing workers at a halal slaughterhouse battering and taunting sheep.

Woman punched in alleyway robbery

Woman punched in alleyway robbery

Police are hunting two robbers who hurled abuse at a lone woman before attacking her in an alleyway and stealing her money.

Pub Landlord: 'There are too many jokers in politics'

Pub Landlord: 'There are too many jokers in politics'

Al Murray's Pub Landlord officially launched his election campaign in Thanet today, where he paid 1p for a pint.

Government cuts will send Kent policing into 'meltdown'

Government cuts will send Kent policing into 'meltdown'

Policing in Kent could go into 'meltdown', able only to deal with emergencies if £46.5m of government cuts to the force are implemented.

'Cruel' rapist jailed for sex abuse

'Cruel' rapist jailed for sex abuse

A cruel, controlling and manipulative pervert has been jailed for 14 years for raping a woman and sexually abusing two girls.

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.

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