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Apprentice hopefuls battle it out

Apprentice hopefuls battle it out

Two Kent businessman have their second chance to impress Lord Alan Sugar's boardroom.

Cleaners called in after obscenities scrawled on HQ sign

Cleaners called in after obscenities scrawled on HQ sign

No site is sacred from graffiti vandals - after they scrawled obscenities on a sign for Kent's police headquarters.

McDonald's adds Kent mum's burger to menu

McDonald's adds Kent mum's burger to menu

A Kent mum's burger recipe will be added to McDonald's menus across the country this week.

Rapist sentencing delayed... after no-show by lawyer

Rapist sentencing delayed... after no-show by lawyer

A rapist facing a possible life sentence had his case adjourned... because his lawyer was at home miles away.

Jeremy Clarkson 'to be burned at the stake'

Jeremy Clarkson 'to be burned at the stake'

An effigy of Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has been dubbed the top pick to go up in flames this bonfire night.

Nervous wait for grammar school hopefuls

Nervous wait for grammar school hopefuls

Thousands of children will find out later if they've passed the Kent test - and secured a grammar school place.

Kent's dole queues fall again

Kent's dole queues fall again

The number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in the county has fallen again, latest figures released today reveal.

Second crash at same junction this week

Second crash at same junction this week

Motorists face more delays on the M20 coastbound this morning after a second crash at the same place as one earlier this week.

Duchess to visit Kent

Duchess to visit Kent

The Duchess of Cornwall is paying a visit to Kent today - to see her late brother's old school.

Three cars and lorry in motorway smash

Three cars and lorry in motorway smash

Delays are expected after a multi-vehicle pile-up on one of the county's busiest motorways during rush hour.

Mum's fears after children find asbestos in garden

Mum's fears after children find asbestos in garden

A mum of three is scared for the health of her family after discovering her kids playing with asbestos.

PM to make five visits to Rochester and Strood

PM to make five visits to Rochester and Strood

David Cameron is reported to be planning an unprecedented number of visits to Rochester and Strood during the forthcoming by-election campaign.

Prison 'a cross between Porridge and Cell Block H'

Prison 'a cross between Porridge and Cell Block H'

An ex-inmate of trouble-hit Swaleside prison has hit out at the 'terrible' jail - saying it had more drugs than Boots the Chemist.

Tory hustings tonight to decide who will face Reckless

Tory hustings tonight to decide who will face Reckless

Submit your questions to the Conservative's parliamentary hopefuls as they vie to become candidate for the Rochester and Strood by-election.

Sir Bob: I blame myself for Peaches' death

Sir Bob: I blame myself for Peaches' death

Sir Bob Geldof has opened his heart for the first time about the death of his daughter Peaches, revealing he blames himself for the tragedy.

Do you know an inspirational child?

Do you know an inspirational child?

The deadline is approaching to nominate exceptional youngsters and families to be recognised at the 12th annual Ward and Partners Children's Awards.

'Build new Thames crossing near bridge' - report

'Build new Thames crossing near bridge' - report

A think tank is calling for four new crossings to be built on the Thames, including near to the current bridge in Dartford.

Dust-up after 'rivalry erupts at boot fair'

Dust-up after 'rivalry erupts at boot fair'

Bargain hunters and stallholders watched on in horror after a row over a boot fair poster led to violence, a court heard.

Beggar steals hundreds of pounds from good Samaritan

Beggar steals hundreds of pounds from good Samaritan

A disabled woman’s faith in mankind has been destroyed after she fed and clothed a beggar who repaid her kindness by stealing her bank card.

Two hurt in crash outside village pub

Two hurt in crash outside village pub

Two women were injured in a hit and run crash last night.

At least two men injured in brawl

At least two men injured in brawl

One man is being treated for facial injuries following a fight in a residential street and at least one more has been hurt.

Assaults and serious injuries 'the norm' at youth jail

Assaults and serious injuries 'the norm' at youth jail

Rising violence, hidden weapons, and under-staffing were among a host of problems uncovered at a youth offenders' institution.

Cross-dressing hoarder amasses 10 tonnes of women's clothes

Cross-dressing hoarder amasses 10 tonnes of women's clothes

A hoarder who has collected 10 tonnes of women's clothes features on Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners tonight.

Man, 20, stabbed to death 'over drugs bust-up'

Man, 20, stabbed to death 'over drugs bust-up'

A 20-year-old man was allegedly stabbed seven times by a drug-dealer and his pal who then tried to hide the evidence, a murder trial has heard.

Man charged with two counts of kidnap

Man charged with two counts of kidnap

Police investigating an alleged bid to snatch two women have charged a man with two counts of kidnap.

New look for Dartford Crossing

New look for Dartford Crossing

New pictures showing how the Dartford Crossing will look after the introduction of the Dart Charge have been released today.

Weather warning as rain lashes parts of Kent

Weather warning as rain lashes parts of Kent

Accidents double on Kent's roads as rain and storms lash the county, prompting the Met Office to issue a weather warning.

Political showdown set for November 20

Political showdown set for November 20

A date has been announced for the crucial Rochester and Strood by-election - November 20 is polling day!

Cathedral to display priceless 12th century text

Cathedral to display priceless 12th century text

As part of the 800th anniversary commemorations of the Magna Carta, a valuable 12th century manuscript will be displayed in a Kent cathedral.

'Garden city' threatens ancient woodland

'Garden city' threatens ancient woodland

The Woodland Trust says plans for a garden city between Dartford and Gravesend could threaten 35 acres of ancient woodland.

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