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'We are all in a state of shock'

'We are all in a state of shock'

The brother of Michael Payne has today spoken of his family's utter grief following his younger sibling's death aged just 45.

Green future for Kent coalfield

Green future for Kent coalfield

A £40 million project has begun to turn a former Kent coal mine into an education and green energy park.

Man due in court accused of rough sleeper's murder bid

Man due in court accused of rough sleeper's murder bid

A trial date has been set after a rough sleeper was repeatedly stabbed at a popular park.

Plane 'minutes away' from being shot down over Kent

Plane 'minutes away' from being shot down over Kent

The chilling audio from an RAF fighter pilot to a foreign aircraft's crew was the final warning before shots were to be fired as they flew over Kent.

Ministers consider blanket ban on legal highs

Ministers consider blanket ban on legal highs

A general ban on all legal highs could be brought in after a government review recommended prosecuting dealers who "peddle misery".

Battle of Britain pilot's resting place threatened by housing

Battle of Britain pilot's resting place threatened by housing

Campaigners are fighting to recover the body of a Battle of Britain pilot before the spot where he crashed more than 70 years ago is built over.

Friends raise money after mum's shocking death

Friends raise money after mum's shocking death

A mum's sudden, shocking death has inspired a community to come together in support of her four children.

Heritage Quarter critics get their day in court

Heritage Quarter critics get their day in court

The future of a major town centre 'Heritage Quarter' redevelopment will be decided by judicial review starting today at the High Court.

Victim threatened with glass bottle

Victim threatened with glass bottle

A man was threatened with being glassed at a station - because he didn't have any cigarettes.

Air ambulance lands at school

Air ambulance lands at school

Kent Air Ambulance landed at a school following an accident this afternoon.

Woman cut free as crash shuts part of motorway

Woman cut free as crash shuts part of motorway

A woman was cut free after a crash which shut two lanes of the M20.

Police investigate after M25 crash

Police investigate after M25 crash

A crash on the M25 is being investigated by police after a car driver claimed they were in collision with a lorry that failed to stop.

Kent Apprentice allegedly starred in sex tape

Kent Apprentice allegedly starred in sex tape

As fans digest The Apprentice tonight, Kent contestant Solomon Akhtar faces questions over an alleged sex tape.

Porn-sponsored football shirts given the 'blue' card

Porn-sponsored football shirts given the 'blue' card

University chiefs have got hot under the collar after a team proudly boasted a sponsor on their shirts... a porn site!

Hague rejects 'El Dorado' immigration claims

Hague rejects 'El Dorado' immigration claims

A leading Tory politician has hit back at the Mayor of Calais... after she claimed the UK was a magnet for immigrants.

Flag burned in 'political statement'

Flag burned in 'political statement'

A union flag has been torn down and burned and a Kent councillor now fears it may have been a political statement.

Health bosses to trial seven-day GP plans

Health bosses to trial seven-day GP plans

An area in Kent is to trial ground-breaking access to GPs seven days a week from this weekend.

Failings highlighted in Kent's healthcare

Failings highlighted in Kent's healthcare

A report into health complaints in Kent has highlighted failings in treatment in a series of cases.

Brave first aider comforts dying biker

Brave first aider comforts dying biker

A first aider who shared the last moments of a fatally-injured biker wants his family to know he wasn't alone.

'Get on your knees and beg'

'Get on your knees and beg'

A cowardly gang member ordered a man protecting his partner to get on his knees and beg before launching an unprovoked attack.

Jail for taxi driver after 'appalling' assault on passenger

Jail for taxi driver after 'appalling' assault on passenger

A taxi driver who sexually assaulted a passenger in a terrifying attack has been jailed for six years.

Police probe attempted robbery

Police probe attempted robbery

Police have released a description of a suspect after a woman was injured when a man tried to grab her handbag.

Ukip deny Britain First link

Ukip deny Britain First link

Ukip has denied any association with the far-right group Britain First after a photograph has emerged of figures from both parties posing together.

Family pay tribute after father of Sarah Payne found dead at Kent home

Family pay tribute after father of Sarah Payne found dead at Kent home

Tributes have been paid to the father of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne, who has been found dead at his home in Kent aged just 45.

Giant solar park given green light

Giant solar park given green light

Plans for over 40,000 solar panels at a new solar park - being built on green belt land - have been given the go-ahead.

Calais mayor: Migrants regard UK as 'El Dorado'

Calais mayor: Migrants regard UK as 'El Dorado'

Migrants regard the UK as 'El Dorado' according to Mayor of Calais Natacha Bouchart.

Body discovered in house

Body discovered in house

Police have discovered the body of a man in a house following concerns over his welfare.

Woman hit by car

Woman hit by car

A woman has been injured after she was hit by a car.

Fraudster admits selling knock-off 'designer' scent

Fraudster admits selling knock-off 'designer' scent

Trading Standards officers smelt a rat when they looked into Patrick Morris's online 'designer' perfume business.

Don't get caught in last-minute squash for pumpkins

Don't get caught in last-minute squash for pumpkins

Halloween fans shouldn't be spooked... but grow your own pumpkins are selling at a scary rate!

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