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Severe weather warning issued for Kent

Severe weather warning issued for Kent

People are being warned to expect lightning strikes and surface water flooding as a severe weather warning is issued.

'I want to ask why he did it'

'I want to ask why he did it'

A woman forced to rebuild her life after a drug dealing driver crashed into her has told how she can't hate him.

Muzzle warning after cat savaged by greyhounds

Muzzle warning after cat savaged by greyhounds

A devastated cat owner is calling for nearby dogs to be muzzled at all times after her cat was mauled to death in their garden.

Why TV star is now carving out new living in our county

Why TV star is now carving out new living in our county

Remember this actor? He was the toast of the TV comedy scene... who's now found a novel way of making a living in Kent.

Couple return home to burning house

Couple return home to burning house

A horrified couple found their house near Folkestone on fire after a day out

Pensioner charged £300k for work worth £1,599

Pensioner charged £300k for work worth £1,599

Heartless rogue builders billed a vulnerable pensioner nearly twice the value of his home for work worth less than £2,000.

Police recapture attempted rape suspect who fled court

Police recapture attempted rape suspect who fled court

An attempted rape suspect who has been on the run for nearly five weeks has been rearrested.

Efit released in hunt for teen attacker

Efit released in hunt for teen attacker

Police are hoping this image will help catch a man who stalked and stabbed a woman in the back along a riverside.

Teen charged with cyclist's death crash

Teen charged with cyclist's death crash

An 18-year-old driver has been charged with causing the death of a popular cyclist taking part in a charity ride.

'Where's Voldemort when I need him?'

'Where's Voldemort when I need him?'

A Harry Potter actor has told of his spell-binding seven-year battle with planning bosses... over a garden shed.

Dodgy claim? The dog ate my form!

Dodgy claim? The dog ate my form!

Some of the most bizarre excuses for defrauding a Kent office out of benefits have been revealed... and you couldn't make them up!

Council 'acted unlawfully' in removing head teacher from post

Council 'acted unlawfully' in removing head teacher from post

A council's been accused of acting unlawfully when it removed a head teacher from his post after a failed inspection.

Manhunt launched after balaclava-clad robbers strike

Manhunt launched after balaclava-clad robbers strike

Three men wearing balaclavas threatened staff in a dawn raid on a convenience store.

Hundreds queue for new iPhone at Bluewater

Hundreds queue for new iPhone at Bluewater

About 400 people were in the queue at Bluewater overnight to get their hands on the latest iPhone.

Teen charged after high-speed police chase ends in crash

Teen charged after high-speed police chase ends in crash

A teenager has been charged with a string of driving offences after a high-speed police chase ended in a dramatic crash.

Delay to barrier-free Dartford Crossing

Delay to barrier-free Dartford Crossing

The new barrier-free Dartford Crossing will now come into effect in late November, the Highways Agency announced today.

Prison officer facing jail for smuggling in mobiles

Prison officer facing jail for smuggling in mobiles

A guard who smuggled mobile phones into a prison and had an 'inappropriate' relationship with an inmate is facing jail.

Cliff Richard tribute act pulled in wake of sex abuse claims

Cliff Richard tribute act pulled in wake of sex abuse claims

Producers have axed a Cliff Richard impersonator from a musical in the wake of sex abuse allegations against the star.

Horse ran in front of lorry to save foal from crash

Horse ran in front of lorry to save foal from crash

A lorry driver has told how a horse had a miraculous escape when it ran in front of his truck after a foal strayed onto the road.

Panto leaps into life

Panto leaps into life

It may only be September but the Leas Cliff Hall is excitedly preparing for this year's pantomime, which launches this week.

Cyclist dies after crash

Cyclist dies after crash

A man has died in hospital after coming off his bike in a crash that closed a bridge.

Downward spiral led to tragic mum's death

Downward spiral led to tragic mum's death

A family have paid a heartfelt tribute to a young mum who was starting to turn her life around when she fell ill in police custody and later died.

Former Millwall midfielder spared jail for benefit fraud

Former Millwall midfielder spared jail for benefit fraud

A midfielder who played for Millwall and Leyton Orient has been found guilty of benefit fraud

Lightning starts house blaze

Lightning starts house blaze

A bolt of lightning hit an electricity pylon and sparked a blaze that blew a phone off the wall.

Right to light fight taken to County Hall

Right to light fight taken to County Hall

Street lights across the county will remain off during the early hours, despite a call for council chiefs to switch them back ion.

Kent MPs welcome 'fantastic' Scottish referendum result

Kent MPs welcome 'fantastic' Scottish referendum result

County MPs have hailed the Scottish referendum result as a 'fantastic' outcome after voters rejected independence.

Commuter chaos on trains after lightning strike

Commuter chaos on trains after lightning strike

Train commuters have been enduring long delays after a lightning strike damaged signalling equipment.

Convicted fraudster's pledge after wheelchair burnt out

Convicted fraudster's pledge after wheelchair burnt out

Wellwishers who donated cash after a woman's wheelchair was stolen will get their donations back... after it was revealed she was a fraudster.

Five reasons Scotland is closer than you think

Five reasons Scotland is closer than you think

From James Bond to deep friend Mars Bars, Kent is connected to Scotland in some surprising ways.

Run around a field to cure obesity, says councillor

Run around a field to cure obesity, says councillor

A Tory councillor has provoked outrage by suggesting overweight people should run around a field to lose weight.

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