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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.

Teen mums branded ‘sluts’ fight prejudice and abuse

 Teen mums branded ‘sluts’ fight prejudice and abuse

A teenage mum is speaking out against the bullying and stigma she faces after having at baby at 16.

Arrest after assault leaves man in hospital

Arrest after assault leaves man in hospital

About a dozen police officers were called to a house this evening following an assault which has left at least one man injured.

Coroner's action after hospital death

Coroner's action after hospital death

A coroner will write to a failing hospital trust after a woman's death revealed a worrying shortage of intensive care beds.

Intruder captured in Google Street View photo?

Intruder captured in Google Street View photo?

The mystery of a Google Street View image that appeared to show a burglar breaking into a house has been solved.

Tests 'inconclusive' after man dies in river

Tests 'inconclusive' after man dies in river

More tests will be carried out after a 38-year-old man died in the River Stour just hours after contact with the police.

Tesco worker's £92k car win after MOT fail

Tesco worker's £92k car win after MOT fail

A supermarket worker who had to sell his car when it failed its MOT is all revved up after winning a £92,000 vehicle.

Tory leader's dark secret as paedophile

Tory leader's dark secret as paedophile

An ex-Conservative branch chairman sexually assaulted three children and exchanged perverted child fantasies online.

Woman jailed for lying about lover's samurai sword death threat

Woman jailed for lying about lover's samurai sword death threat

A woman whose partner was arrested when she lied about him threatening to kill her with a samurai sword has been jailed.

Experienced pilot killed in helicopter crash off coast

Experienced pilot killed in helicopter crash off coast

The family of a Kent man who died when the helicopter he was flying crashed into the sea have paid tribute to "a fantastic dad and brilliant pilot".

Christmas venue bosses 'worse than Scrooge' over £65 tickets

Christmas venue bosses 'worse than Scrooge' over £65 tickets

Families have slammed a new Kent Christmas attraction for selling tickets at £65 per person - even for children.

Tragic air steward 'bullied' after horrific landing

Tragic air steward 'bullied' after horrific landing

A British Airways cabin crew member found dead on a Kent beach felt 'bullied' by the airline after being hurt in a horrific landing, an inquest heard.

Health warning as Kent pollution levels soar

Health warning as Kent pollution levels soar

People with health problems are being warned to take extra care as pollution levels across the county soar.

Health secretary visits troubled hospital

Health secretary visits troubled hospital

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt visited Medway Maritime Hospital today as it remains in special measures.

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