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'Manston could solve capacity problems' - US buyers

'Manston could solve capacity problems' - US buyers

An American group which wants to buy Manston airport has told a Government-appointed commission the airfield could solve the UK's capacity problems.

Two hospitalised after car fire

Two hospitalised after car fire

Brave passers-by righted a blazing overturned car before putting out the flames in a serious three-car crash.

Man on rape bid charge 'could be in Thanet'

Man on rape bid charge 'could be in Thanet'

A man who disappeared from a crown court as he faced a charge of attempted rape is believed to be in the Thanet area.

Brother names baby after heroic soldier

Brother names baby after heroic soldier

The baby nephew of a soldier killed in Afghanistan has been named in his honour.

Motorists ignore injured mum

Motorists ignore injured mum

Callous motorists simply drove round a mum and her young son after they fell in the road on the way to a wedding.

The Voice finalist helps record tribute to tragic mum

The Voice finalist helps record tribute to tragic mum

Jamie Johnson has teamed up with the friend of a tragic mum, who died unexpectedly earlier this year, to record a song in her memory.

Diver dies despite rescue bid

Diver dies despite rescue bid

Paramedics failed to save the life of a diver who got into difficulties off the Kent coast.

UPDATE: Dozens of firefighters tackle blaze at flats

UPDATE: Dozens of firefighters tackle blaze at flats

Six fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at a second floor flat this morning.

'Five minutes of fame': New twist in ting tong row

'Five minutes of fame': New twist in ting tong row

UKIP's Janice Atkinson has further infuriated supporters Vince and Fa Munday by claiming they just want "five minutes of fame" after her racist slur.

E-fit released after woman assualted

E-fit released after woman assualted

A e-fit has been released after a woman walking home from work late at night was assaulted.

Air ambulance called to lorry crash

Air ambulance called to lorry crash

The air ambulance has been called to a driver and a pedestrian injured in a lorry crash this evening.

Man found dead in road

Man found dead in road

An investigation is under way into the unexplained death of a man found in a road.

Pair released without charge after murder bid arrest

Pair released without charge after murder bid arrest

Two men arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder a homeless man found stabbed in a park have been released without charge.

Car swerves off road and crashes into ditch

Car swerves off road and crashes into ditch

A driver was injured after a car swerved off the road at a busy roundabout and landed in a ditch.

Cleaner killed as 26ft rubbish pile falls on him

Cleaner killed as 26ft rubbish pile falls on him

An industrial cleaner has been killed after a pile of rubbish up to eight metres (26ft) high fell and suffocated him.

Arson arrest after third massive barn blaze

Arson arrest after third massive barn blaze

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a massive farm blaze destroyed three barns - in the third similar attack in weeks.

Woman sexually assaulted by man in tracksuit at park

Woman sexually assaulted by man in tracksuit at park

Witnesses are being sought after a woman was sexually assaulted by a man in a tracksuit as she walked along a park's riverbank.

Dementia sufferer 'not bathed in hospital for month'

Dementia sufferer 'not bathed in hospital for month'

A grieving son who claims his mother was not bathed in hospital for a month has drawn up a damning list of complaints after her death.

Young boy starts house blaze with mother's lighter

Young boy starts house blaze with mother's lighter

A mother has escaped a house fire with her five children after one of them started a blaze with her lighter.

Record year for cobnuts crop

Record year for cobnuts crop

The August Bank Holiday usually signals the beginning of Kentish cobnut season, but pickers are already out in force for a predicted record harvest.

Paedophile sweetshop owner jailed for historic sex abuse

Paedophile sweetshop owner jailed for historic sex abuse

An elderly sweetshop owner has been jailed after sexually assaulting young girls 40 years ago in the backroom of his shop.

Film fan boycotts cinema over seating nightmare

Film fan boycotts cinema over seating nightmare

A frustrated film fan has vowed never to use a cinema again over a new allocated seating policy that led to a nightmare visit.

Kent motorway among Britain's worst for middle lane hogs

Kent motorway among Britain's worst for middle lane hogs

A new study has found a section of a Kent motorway is among the worst in Britain for drivers hogging the middle lane.

There should be fewer of these about this bank holiday weekend

There should be fewer of these about this bank holiday weekend

Roadworks across the county are being lifted or completed in time for the bank holiday weekend, according to the Highways Agency.

Tributes after popular baker found dead in woods

Tributes after popular baker found dead in woods

The death of a 'generous and caring' baker whose body was discovered in woodland has sparked an outpouring of grief.

Is British jihadi who killed US journalist from Kent?

Is British jihadi who killed US journalist from Kent?

Experts analysing the speech patterns and accent of the jihadi who murdered American journalist James Foley say he could be from Kent.

Man guilty of raping woman he tied up and gagged

Man guilty of raping woman he tied up and gagged

A man is facing sentence after being convicted of brutally raping a woman he gagged and tied up in a horrific attack.

Grammar school drops plans to move to coast

Grammar school drops plans to move to coast

A grammar school has dropped its controversial plans to move to the coast.

Mass street brawl leaves man in hospital with head injuries

Mass street brawl leaves man in hospital with head injuries

A street fight involving more than 20 people has left a man in hospital with head injuries.

Tears and joy for GCSE students as exam results revealed

Tears and joy for GCSE students as exam results revealed

The wait is over for thousands of teenagers across the county who have picked up their GCSE results.

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