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Football coach molested girl

Football coach molested girl

A football coach and gym instructor was an 'opportunistic' sex predator who twice molested a young girl.

'It penalises those who are unaware'

'It penalises those who are unaware'

A holidaymaker who fell foul of automatic charges crossing the Golden Gate Bridge fears unwary drivers could be caught out by DartCharge.

Court orders forfeit of hundreds of legal highs

Court orders forfeit of hundreds of legal highs

A huge operation cracking down on the sale of so-called legal highs has led to hundreds permanently being removed from Kent stores.

KCC: 'Manston unlikely to be an airport again'

KCC: 'Manston unlikely to be an airport again'

Kent County Council leader Cllr Paul Carter says the new owners of Manston have exciting plans to redevelop site - but not as an airport.

Boys as young as 12 held after car wrecking spree

Boys as young as 12 held after car wrecking spree

Two young boys have been arrested after nine cars were damaged in the spate of a few hours.

Child taken to hospital after crash

Child taken to hospital after crash

A 12-year-old boy suffered head and arm injuries after being hit by a car in a crash.

Chef 'dies in kinky clingfilm bondage game'

Chef 'dies in kinky clingfilm bondage game'

Two men are accused of killing a P&O head chef who died after being "mummified" in clingfilm in a kinky sex game which went wrong.

M20 delays due to overturned lorry

M20 delays due to overturned lorry

Motorists are suffering delays due to an overturned lorry closing three lanes of the M20.

Baby snatcher mounted 'vigilante' attack

Baby snatcher mounted 'vigilante' attack

A teenager elbowed a woman in the face, snatched the baby she was holding and ran off, a court heard.

Thousands at risk of losing their homes

Thousands at risk of losing their homes

Households across Kent risk becoming homeless according to new research.

Young mum dies days after giving birth

Young mum dies days after giving birth

A 25-year-old mother died in hospital just days after giving birth to her first child on Christmas Day, an inquest heard.

Second crash follows multi-vehicle accident

Second crash follows multi-vehicle accident

Emergency crews are at the scene of an accident near one of the county's busiest junctions, and a second crash is adding to motorists' woes.

Child sex images found in phishing scam probe

Child sex images found in phishing scam probe

A phishing scammer who obtained thousands of bank details has been jailed after police discovered indecent images of children on his computer.

'Chubby' sex attacker sought after pouncing on woman from behind

'Chubby' sex attacker sought after pouncing on woman from behind

Police have issued this image in the hunt for a sexual predator who grabbed a woman from behind before attacking her.

'Menace' driver guilty of killing games store boss in crash

'Menace' driver guilty of killing games store boss in crash

A driver who killed a popular games store boss while driving at more than twice the speed limit has been branded a menace on the road by a judge.

Body found near church

Body found near church

Police have launched an investigation after a body was found in a churchyard today.

Budget supermarket plans Kent expansion

Budget supermarket plans Kent expansion

Aldi has laid out its target sites across the county - which includes some of the most expensive towns to live in.

Four treated after A21 crash

Four treated after A21 crash

Two women, a man and a girl were taken to hospital after a serious crash on the A21.

Single mother being made homeless before Christmas

Single mother being made homeless before Christmas

A single mother-of-two, who suffers from “extreme anxiety”, is being made homeless from her rented accommodation just weeks before Christmas.

'The biggest roads investment in a generation'

'The biggest roads investment in a generation'

Roads and motorways in Kent have been earmarked for major improvements as part of an ambitious £15 billion nationwide plan by the government.

First rush hour at Dartford Crossing as it goes toll-free

First rush hour at Dartford Crossing as it goes toll-free

The Dartford Crossing faced its first big test toll-free this morning after the Dart Charge was introduced.

'My inspiring wife gave gift of life to others'

'My inspiring wife gave gift of life to others'

A devoted husband has paid tribute to his “inspiring” wife whose decision to donate her organs gave the gift of life to four people after her death.

Santa's calling...

Santa's calling...

A smartphone app developed by a Kent business allows children to receive a personalised phone message from Father Christmas.

Teenage entrepreneur creates smart light switch

Teenage entrepreneur creates smart light switch

A teenager entrepreneur who says he was suspended from Maidstone Grammar School 16 times has reinvented the light switch and plug socket.

TV stardom for gingerbread girl Blaise

TV stardom for gingerbread girl Blaise

A child actress is becoming a familiar face to millions after landing a plum role in the world of advertising.

Bodyguard killed in suicide bomb blast

Bodyguard killed in suicide bomb blast

A former soldier from Kent has been killed in a suicide bomb attack while working as a security guard in Afghanistan.

Man punched in the face repeatedly for defending girlfriend

Man punched in the face repeatedly for defending girlfriend

A teenager was put in a headlock and punched repeatedly by a group of men - after his girlfriend rejected their advances.

Pair in court charged with chef's 'clingfilm death'

Pair in court charged with chef's 'clingfilm death'

Two men have appeared in court charged with killing a chef who allegedly died after being wrapped up in clingfilm.

Three hunted after jaw broken in town centre assault

Three hunted after jaw broken in town centre assault

Police have released a string of images of people they want to talk to after a 23-year-old man was assaulted and left with a broken jaw.

Thug filmed assaulting McDonald's worker

Thug filmed assaulting McDonald's worker

A prankster who was filmed launching himself over the serving counter of a McDonald's before taunting a staff member has been convicted of assault.

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