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Hundreds of 'killer' children's hot water bottles seized

Hundreds of 'killer' children's hot water bottles seized

More than 1,200 potentially lethal hot water bottles - designed for children - have been seized at Dover and destroyed.

Road closed after van crashes into tree

Road closed after van crashes into tree

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious accident which closed the A21 near Lamberhurst.

Dad jailed after daughter's drug death

Dad jailed after daughter's drug death

A father has been jailed for manslaughter after admitting supplying illegal drugs which killed his teenage daughter.

Another 10 years of nuclear power

Another 10 years of nuclear power

Kent's nuclear power station will continue running until at least 2028, it has been announced today.

Next to expand flagship store

Next to expand flagship store

After a strong Christmas, the fashion retailer is growing its Bluewater outfit, which will also incorporate its Lipsy brand.

Snow hits Kent

Snow hits Kent

Kent has seen a covering of snow as flurries hit parts of the county.

Jury reaches a verdict at inquest into human cannonball

Jury reaches a verdict at inquest into human cannonball

The jury at an inquest into the death of human cannonball Matthew Cranch has reached their conclusion.

Conman jailed after 'selling' non-existent goods

Conman jailed after 'selling' non-existent goods

A fraudster who targeted dozens of victims in an online scam selling imaginary goods has been jailed.

Boxer fighting fit after shedding stones

Boxer fighting fit after shedding stones

A heavyweight boxer dog has given up his breakfast of Weetabix with goats’ milk and honey to be crowned one of the nation’s top pet slimmers.

Man defends victim from knife wielding thug

Man defends victim from knife wielding thug

A brave 'Good Samaritan' - who stood between an armed robber and his terrified victim - has won the praise of a judge.

Mr Stones battles to lose stones for TV show

Mr Stones battles to lose stones for TV show

A former policeman will attempt to shift the weight on a new TV show for Channel 4 hosted by Dr Christian Jessen.

Navy called out to detonate bombs

Navy called out to detonate bombs

A specialist bomb unit has been called out to a remote Kent spot to explode a number of shells.

Family escape flat fire

Family escape flat fire

Firefighters were called to a blaze at a young family's home this evening.

Van driver dies after crash

Van driver dies after crash

A man in his 30s has died after a crash with a lorry on the M26 yesterday.

Hoax charity callers play deaf to steal iPhones

Hoax charity callers play deaf to steal iPhones

Thieves are pretending to be deaf to steal smart phones from shops across Kent.

Businessman jailed after fake goods racket 'on industrial scale'

Businessman jailed after fake goods racket 'on industrial scale'

A gang behind an internet fake goods scam pocketed more than £100,000 after trading in counterfeit Jimmy Choos and Ralph Lauren goods.

Two arrests following fight

Two arrests following fight

Two men were arrested after a fight broke out in a shop in a town centre.

Case halted of nurse accused of patient sex assaults

Case halted of nurse accused of patient sex assaults

A community psychiatric nurse accused of sex attacks on women is facing a retrial after his lawyer was taken ill.

Shock after rough sleeper found dead

Shock after rough sleeper found dead

Partner of a father of two sleeping rough who died last week has paid tribute as hundreds join a campaign to improve support for the homeless.

Paloma Faith will headline Forest Live 2015

Paloma Faith will headline Forest Live 2015

Soul singer is the second act to be announced for Forest Commission gig, after Tom Odell

Teenager hurt in ambulance crash

Teenager hurt in ambulance crash

A 19-year-old car driver was injured in an accident involving an ambulance.

Cause of Pat Lamb's death revealed

Cause of Pat Lamb's death revealed

An inquest into the death of Pat Lamb, whose body was discovered in the River Medway a month after he disappeared, has opened.

Brain tumour teen home after US proton treatment

Brain tumour teen home after US proton treatment

A 14-year-old Kent girl is back home after life-saving proton therapy in the US - the same treatment received by Ashya King whose parents fled the UK.

Depression drug prescriptions shoot up

Depression drug prescriptions shoot up

The number of antidepressants being prescribed to people in Kent has risen dramatically over the last seven years, a KentOnline investigation reveals.

'I thought my time was up' says stab victim

'I thought my time was up' says stab victim

A man who was stabbed after squatters were allegedly attacked by a 30-strong mob has described his ordeal after being discharged from hospital.

The humble hero who has saved countless lives

The humble hero who has saved countless lives

A woman who set herself on fire, a heart attack victim and a suicidal teenager would not be here today if it wasn't for humble hero PC Paul Donovan.

Couple targeted by man with tattooed face

Couple targeted by man with tattooed face

An elderly couple have been targeted in their own home by a man with a distinctive tattoo on his face.

Delays continue after Channel Tunnel lorry fire

Delays continue after Channel Tunnel lorry fire

Passengers are facing a third day of delays today following a lorry fire in the Channel Tunnel over the weekend.

Firefighters tackle 'suspicious' flat fire

Firefighters tackle 'suspicious' flat fire

Firefighters are investigating the cause of a "potentially suspicious" flat fire which left a man needing medical treatment for breathing in smoke.

Pub Landlord Al Murray shares his 'common sense solutions'

Pub Landlord Al Murray shares his 'common sense solutions'

The comedian answers our questions on his Free United Kingdom Party campaign for the Thanet South election.

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