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Stolen pedigree dogs are smuggled over to Europe

Stolen pedigree dogs are smuggled over to Europe

Kent has been hit by a surge in the number of highly-valuable pedigree dogs stolen by rural gangs and smuggled over to Europe.

Swimmers' anger at changes to child-free pool session

Swimmers' anger at changes to child-free pool session

Swimmers who joined a sports centre for its adult-only sessions after work were angry to find the pool awash with children.

Stephanie’s on a mission unstoppable

 Stephanie’s on a mission unstoppable

An extraordinary 10-year-old has raised more than £3,000 for charity.

Teen charged with drug offences

Teen charged with drug offences

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with possessing cannabis with intent to supply.

Man arrested after police chase

Man arrested after police chase

A man is in custody after a chase this afternoon involving the police helicopter.

Cars wrecked in late night smash

Cars wrecked in late night smash

Up to six vehicles were damaged after a driver reportedly lost control at speed and crashed into them.

Girl, 14, 'so drunk she could not speak'

Girl, 14, 'so drunk she could not speak'

A 14-year-old girl has been referred to an alcohol support programme after police found her wandering the streets so drunk she couldn't speak.

Want to use the garden? Climb out of the window!

Want to use the garden? Climb out of the window!

A family of three have to climb through a window every time they want to use the garden after a landlord nailed the door shut five months ago.

Yew Tree caravan park name change ‘not linked to Savile’

Yew Tree caravan park name change ‘not linked to Savile’

The name change of a caravan park called Yew Tree is not linked to the police sex crimes investigation of the same name, owners insist.

Man jailed for violent attack

Man jailed for violent attack

A thug has been locked up for three years after subjecting a woman to a terrifying beating, in which she was punched and dragged across the floor.

Police appeal after sex assault

Police appeal after sex assault

Detectives investigating a sexual assault have released an e-fit image of a man they believe can help with their enquiries.

Couple find buried beach treasure

Couple find buried beach treasure

A romantic trip is on the cards for a Kent couple after they found one of the pieces of buried gold in a beach dig last night.

Horse injured in motorway accident

Horse injured in motorway accident

The M20 has reopened after an accident this morning in which a horse was injured.

Boy, 7, dies in multiple injury crash

Boy, 7, dies in multiple injury crash

Four members of the same family remain in a serious condition in hospital this afternoon after a crash that left a boy, seven, dead.

Ay caramba! Festival has a Mexican twist

Ay caramba! Festival has a Mexican twist

A Google blunder has seen the venue for the Faversham Hop Festival - which gets under way this weekend - listed as Mexico.

Man's 30-year hate campaign against council staff

Man's 30-year hate campaign against council staff

A man waged a 30-year harassment campaign against council staff that cost thousands of pounds.

Schoolgirl mum defies bullies to build a new life

Schoolgirl mum defies bullies to build a new life

A girl targeted by school bullies when she fell pregnant at 13 is taking the next step towards a career after shrugging off abuse.

Hospital food amongst worst in country

Hospital food amongst worst in country

Department of health figures reveal food provided by the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is amongst England's poorest in quality.

Police on hunt for road rage suspect

Police on hunt for road rage suspect

Police have released a computer generated image of a road rage suspect accused of attacking two cyclists.

Shopping centre evacuated

Shopping centre evacuated

A busy shopping centre had to be evacuated after a small fire started in staff toilets.

Policeman accused of having sex on duty

Policeman accused of having sex on duty

A police officer accused of having sex with a member of the public while at work has been removed from frontline duties.

Traffic finally easing after Dartford Crossing misery

Traffic finally easing after Dartford Crossing misery

Traffic has finally started to ease around the Dartford Crossing following hours of chaos.

Gold! One bar found tonight in beach dig

Gold! One bar found tonight in beach dig

At least one group of amateur prospectors struck gold this evening as the digging continued until high tide on Folkestone beach.

Woman killed by train is named

Woman killed by train is named

A woman hit and killed by a Southeastern train has been named as an inquest into her death opens.

Mum breaks nose of girl, 15

Mum breaks nose of girl, 15

A spat between two girls ended in a mother breaking a 15-year-old's nose... with the words "this is how you throw a punch".

Woman punched in face by masked mugger

Woman punched in face by masked mugger

A masked mugger who punched a woman in the face before stealing her handbag in a daylight attack is being hunted.

Gold coins worth £30k stolen in terrifying raid on home

Gold coins worth £30k stolen in terrifying raid on home

A man has been hit with a metal pole by robbers who stole rare gold coins worth £30,000 in a terrifying raid.

Horror as guide dog puppy mauled by Staffie

Horror as guide dog puppy mauled by Staffie

A terrified guide dog puppy was injured when a Staffordshire bull terrier held by a little girl attacked him outside a busy supermarket.

Man due in court after 'machete' stand-off with police

Man due in court after 'machete' stand-off with police

A 41-year-old has been charged after police were in an eight-hour stand-off with a man said to be wielding a machete.

Woman's ban on keeping horses lifted

Woman's ban on keeping horses lifted

A ban on a woman who kept an underweight horse that later died has been lifted.

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