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Violent on-the-run prisoner spotted in Kent

Violent on-the-run prisoner spotted in Kent

A violent criminal who walked out of an open prison is believed to be in Kent after sightings.

Couple in 90s going on first overseas holiday... to Benidorm

Couple in 90s going on first overseas holiday... to Benidorm

An elderly couple in their 90s who have never been on a foreign holiday are packing their bags... to head to Benidorm.

Man accused of murder bid over faulty car sale

Man accused of murder bid over faulty car sale

Two mechanics suffered gun wounds in a revenge shooting over the sale of a faulty car, a court heard.

Happy mum turned to hate with jihadi mission in Syria

Happy mum turned to hate with jihadi mission in Syria

A picture has emerged of a mother cradling her newborn son - 10 years before she joined Islamic State with her new jihadi husband.

Arson charge after farm blaze destroys five stables

Arson charge after farm blaze destroys five stables

A man has been charged with arson after a fire destroyed five stables and 10 tonnes of hay at a farm.

Bus driver caught 'stopping for wee' on street

Bus driver caught 'stopping for wee' on street

A bus driver has been caught apparently stopping to urinate outside his vehicle by a Google Street View car.

Revealed: Why pranksters wrapped car in plastic bags

Revealed: Why pranksters wrapped car in plastic bags

Find out why pranksters encased a vehicle in Sports Direct carrier bags in an elaborate car park stunt.

Driver's miracle escape after car overturns in crash

Driver's miracle escape after car overturns in crash

A driver miraculously escaped with only minor injuries when a car overturned onto its roof in a dramatic crash.

Late honeymoon for winners of kmfm's Jamaican holiday

Late honeymoon for winners of kmfm's Jamaican holiday

A couple who missed out on their honeymoon after getting married six years ago can at last enjoy a romantic getaway thanks to kmfm.

New chapter as KCC set to hand over libraries to trust

New chapter as KCC set to hand over libraries to trust

Kent County Council is poised to become the latest authority to consider putting libraries in the hands of a charitable trust.

Unhappy Flume artist hits back at plan to rip it out

Unhappy Flume artist hits back at plan to rip it out

The designer who created Ashford's controversial £100,000 pavement artwork has criticised a call for it to be ripped out.

Veteran actor Sir Donald Sinden dies at Kent home

Veteran actor Sir Donald Sinden dies at Kent home

The bright lights of the West End will dim this evening as a tribute to actor Sir Donald Sinden, who has died at his Kent home after a long illness.

Bakers attacked by drunk teens in the dead of night

Bakers attacked by drunk teens in the dead of night

Two bakery workers were left in hospital after being set upon by a gang of drunken youths who raided the business in the middle of the night.

Beach hut up for grabs – with six-figure asking fee

Beach hut up for grabs – with six-figure asking fee

A seafront beach shack has gone up for sale with an eye-watering price tag... despite the fact it can only be used during daytime.

Bouncer knocks down knifeman in pub row

Bouncer knocks down knifeman in pub row

A burly bouncer fought off a drunk thug with a single punch when he tried to stab him with a kitchen knife.

Six strange sights spotted on Kent roads

Six strange sights spotted on Kent roads

Giraffes, naked cyclists and giant trains are just some of the odd things seen on the county's motorways.

Driver escapes serious injury after car flips

Driver escapes serious injury after car flips

A lucky motorist has walked away from a crash in which a car flipped on its roof in a residential street.

Parts of Kent on flood alert

Parts of Kent on flood alert

High tides of up to 4.6 metres were expected to flood parts of coastal Kent today with alerts issued for many areas.

Woman stabbed in back in riverside horror

Woman stabbed in back in riverside horror

A teenager has been arrested after a woman suffered two stab wounds in an attack as she walked along a picturesque riverside.

Seven 'illegal immigrants' found in back of lorry

Seven 'illegal immigrants' found in back of lorry

Police have detained a group of suspected illegal immigrants found them in the back of a lorry.

Appeal to stop popular barman being deported

Appeal to stop popular barman being deported

An urgent appeal is under way to stop the deportation of a popular barman who has spent almost half his life in Kent.

Lorry park plans in the wrong place, says council chief

Lorry park plans in the wrong place, says council chief

'Kent County Council has ignored us over lorry park plan', says council leader.

Shock as metal nut found in KFC chicken burger

Shock as metal nut found in KFC chicken burger

A mother was stunned to discover a metal nut in a KFC chicken burger - moments after her young daughter had taken a bite.

Children flee school bus moments before it bursts into flames

Children flee school bus moments before it bursts into flames

Dozens of school pupils fled a coach when the driver noticed a fault... just moments before it erupted into a fireball.

'I had sex with married policeman in patrol car'

'I had sex with married policeman in patrol car'

A married police officer had sex with a betting shop worker in a marked patrol car while he was on duty, a court heard.

Manhunt after woman 'sexually assaulted' in quiet road

Manhunt after woman 'sexually assaulted' in quiet road

A man is being hunted after claims a woman was sexually assaulted in an early-hours attack in a quiet road.

Gran's joy as she is reunited with WW1 medals

Gran's joy as she is reunited with WW1 medals

A pensioner is overjoyed after an appeal in the Kentish Express reunited her with the First World War medals she lost while shopping.

Van erupts into fireball near Dartford Crossing

Van erupts into fireball near Dartford Crossing

Smoke billowed into the sky when a van burst into flames in a dramatic fire near the Dartford Crossing.

Southeastern's new deal for Kent despite chequered past

Southeastern's new deal for Kent despite chequered past

Southeastern has won a deal to run trains in Kent until 2018 - despite ministers admitting passengers have not always had the service they deserve.

'Flasher' targets passers-by

'Flasher' targets passers-by

A man said to have exposed himself to passers-by while sitting on an outbuilding is being hunted by police.

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