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Drunk driver's wrecking spree with beer in hand

Drunk driver's wrecking spree with beer in hand

A drink driver couldn't even put his pint down before getting into his car, driving off and ramming cars - as a brave woman tried to stop him.

Fatal fall house fetches £82,000 at auction

Fatal fall house fetches £82,000 at auction

The house whose former owner died when the floor collapsed beneath him has fetched £82,000 at auction, despite a guide price of just £25,000.

Pupils sit 11-plus exams

Pupils sit 11-plus exams

Thousands of children are battling nerves today to take the Medway Test - which decides their secondary school.

City's local paper to represent Fleet Street on Monopoly board

City's local paper to represent Fleet Street on Monopoly board

On the scene since 1717, Canterbury's Kentish Gazette has been chosen for a top spot on a property-developer board game.

Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

A 28-year-old man missing since yesterday has been found.

Armed robber hit travel agents in make-up and ginger wig

Armed robber hit travel agents in make-up and ginger wig

An armed robber is facing a lengthy jail sentence after carrying out a string of raids in a bizarre disguise.

'Real cause for concern' in budget squeeze

'Real cause for concern' in budget squeeze

A multi-million pounds overspend on vulnerable people has left a council facing "painful decisions" on services.

Immigrant discovered tied beneath motorhome

Immigrant discovered tied beneath motorhome

The driver of a motorhome got a shock when a suspected illegal immigrant crawled from beneath the vehicle as she was unloading.

Grief at death of rugby-loving salesman in crash

Grief at death of rugby-loving salesman in crash

Relatives of a salesman killed in a crash have told how his death has led to an outpouring of grief as they remember his 'terrific sense of humour'.

Arrest after bid 'to kidnap' woman

Arrest after bid 'to kidnap' woman

A man has been arrested after a woman was allegedly grabbed in a terrifying daylight kidnap attempt.

Fears as loner armed with gun circles Southcliffe pub

Fears as loner armed with gun circles Southcliffe pub

A couple locked themselves in the pub where gritty crime drama Southcliffe was filmed when a gunman circled in what they feared was a copycat attack.

Hundreds of jobs at risk as Phones 4U plunged into administration

Hundreds of jobs at risk as Phones 4U plunged into administration

Kent's Phones 4U stores have been closed as the firm is plunged into administration, leaving hundreds of county jobs under threat.

Town in mourning at loss of big-hearted barber in bike tragedy

Town in mourning at loss of big-hearted barber in bike tragedy

The shock death of a popular barber described as 'tough on the outside, but a big softy underneath' has stunned a community.

Young cyclist dies in rush-hour crash with car

Young cyclist dies in rush-hour crash with car

The cyclist killed in a crash with a car this morning was a 26-year-old woman, police have revealed.

Two-hour delays for Kent commuters in M25 gridlock

Two-hour delays for Kent commuters in M25 gridlock

Drivers have been suffering two-hour delays on the M25 after a crash blocked a stretch of the motorway.

Ex-Manston boss takes over at rival Kent airport

Ex-Manston boss takes over at rival Kent airport

The former chief executive of the recently-closed Manston airport has been hired to take over the running of rival Lydd.

'Give me a council house or I’ll shoot myself'

'Give me a council house or I’ll shoot myself'

A desperate man threatened to shoot himself and 'cut up' council staff if he was not given a house.

Taped message leads to joyful reunion with mum after 27 years

Taped message leads to joyful reunion with mum after 27 years

A woman has been reunited with her long-lost mother after a 25-year search - sparked by a simple recording of her voice.

Work begins to restore historic rollercoaster to former glory

Work begins to restore historic rollercoaster to former glory

Work to restore Britain's oldest surviving rollercoaster - the scenic railway in Margate - is getting under way.

Windsurfer mistaken for illegal immigrant

Windsurfer mistaken for illegal immigrant

A London windsurfer sparked a major rescue mission and Border Force investigation when he tried to surf to France from Dover.

Woman in 80s punches attacker in face

Woman in 80s punches attacker in face

A pensioner fought off a man who grabbed her this morning near a cycle path hit by a string of recent sex attacks.

Detective to donate kidney to man he met on holiday

Detective to donate kidney to man he met on holiday

When his friend's one kidney failed, a detective made a remarkable decision to help.

Halfords workers steal bikes to sell on eBay

Halfords workers steal bikes to sell on eBay

Two Halfords workers stole expensive bikes to sell one on eBay - before one had the nerve to brink one back for a refund.

Brave teenager overcomes two life-threatening illnesses

Brave teenager overcomes two life-threatening illnesses

Kai Shersby has spent two years of his life in hospital, undergone 30 operations, a bone marrow transplant and chemo - but you would never know.

Archbishop pays tribute to Protestant leader

Archbishop pays tribute to Protestant leader

The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to Protestant leader Ian Paisley and described him as a passionate and courageous man.

'Gunfire' expected as port runs emergency drill

'Gunfire' expected as port runs emergency drill

Residents near a Kent port may hear sounds of gunfire and explosions as emergency services simulate a major attack.

Taxi firm employs bouncers after vicious assault

Taxi firm employs bouncers after vicious assault

Door staff will keep order outside a taxi firm office after an assault left two men unconscious.

Jilted father took air gun to scare love rival

Jilted father took air gun to scare love rival

When he discovered his ex-girlfriend was having an affair father Mark Irwin decided to frighten his love rival with a gun.

Desperate thieves swipe portable toilet

Desperate thieves swipe portable toilet

A portable toilet worth about £1,000 has been stolen from a building site.

Jailed: PC who had sex on duty with secret mistress

Jailed: PC who had sex on duty with secret mistress

A policeman who had sex on duty in a patrol car with a secret mistress has today been locked up for three years.

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