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Want fries with that? Doughnut bacon cheeseburger arrives in Kent

Want fries with that? Doughnut bacon cheeseburger arrives in Kent

A bizarre deep-fried doughnut bacon cheeseburger with more than 1,500 calories has arrived at a Kent cafe.

Man wakes up to find bed on fire

Man wakes up to find bed on fire

A man suffered burns after a candle sparked a blaze in his bed.

Flood warning as Kent braced for washout weekend

Flood warning as Kent braced for washout weekend

The Met Office has issued a weather alert for Kent as heavy downpours across the county could lead to flooding.

Toddler crushed by speaker that fell 30ft from balcony

Toddler crushed by speaker that fell 30ft from balcony

A three-year-old boy was left fighting for his life when a heavy music speaker crashed down on him in a freak accident while on holiday.

Iconic arch to mark WW1

Iconic arch to mark WW1

A new memorial arch to mark the centenary of the First World War has been completed before a visit by Prince Harry.

Mass murderer's father: 'We had no idea he was violent'

Mass murderer's father: 'We had no idea he was violent'

The Kent father of a spurned virgin who went on a horrific killing spree has spoken for the first time about his family's ordeal.

Eurotunnel to exit ferry market

Eurotunnel to exit ferry market

Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel has today been given six months to stop MyFerryLink services from Dover to Calais or sell them.

Positive diagnosis as medical kit maker cleans up at KEiBAs

Positive diagnosis as medical kit maker cleans up at KEiBAs

A high-tech manufacturer has taken home two gongs at the Kent Excellence in Business Awards, celebrating economic success across the county.

Cats killed as dogs run wild on housing estate

Cats killed as dogs run wild on housing estate

Shocking video has emerged of three killer dogs stalking down a residential road before launching a ferocious attack on a small cat.

Driver smoked cannabis before fatal M20 car crash

Driver smoked cannabis before fatal M20 car crash

Smoking cannabis before he got behind the wheel might have affected a driver killed while swerving to avoid a crash on the M20, an inquest heard.

Every little helps... as Tesco removes 'anti-homeless' spikes

Every little helps... as Tesco removes 'anti-homeless' spikes

People power has triumphed after supermarket giant Tesco agreed to remove controversial spikes from outside a store.

Manston airport closure injunction bid returns to High Court

Manston airport closure injunction bid returns to High Court

A flight training business is resuming its case to force the owners of the recently-closed airport to allow them to use the runway.

Shove your fine where the sun don't shine

Shove your fine where the sun don't shine

I've never been there says furious motorist who was given a parking ticket when his car was 500 miles away in Kent.

Body on track identified

Body on track identified

Police have released the name of a 31-year-old man who died on the railway tracks before he was hit by a train.

Three to stand trial after medals theft

Three to stand trial after medals theft

Three men are due in court charged with a burglary conspiracy, after a 100-year-old veteran had his war medals stolen.

Roundabout shock as woman pulls boy into traffic again

Roundabout shock as woman pulls boy into traffic again

A mystery woman branded 'irresponsible and dangerous' for dragging a child across a busy roundabout is believed to have been caught on camera again.

Arrest after jewellery stolen in smash-and-grab raid

Arrest after jewellery stolen in smash-and-grab raid

A man has been arrested in connection with a £6,000 smash-and-grab raid on a jewellers.

Church closed amid fears of spiritualist activity

Church closed amid fears of spiritualist activity

A church has been locked up after concerns of "unauthorised and inappropriate" spiritualist activity.

Vigil for tragic teenager killed in gas explosion

Vigil for tragic teenager killed in gas explosion

Friends of a young father killed in a gas explosion have gathered to honour him at the spot where he died.

'Paperweight starts house fire'

'Paperweight starts house fire'

A paperweight left in direct sunlight is believed to be responsible for a blaze that broke out in the bedroom of a terraced house.

Man found dead in prison cell

Man found dead in prison cell

A man who was being held in prison awaiting trial has been found dead in his cell.

Woman cut free from crashed car

Woman cut free from crashed car

A woman in her 50s was taken to hospital after her car crashed into a post.

New fast train joy for Kent commuters to London

New fast train joy for Kent commuters to London

A new rail service to whisk Kent commuters to the capital is being considered by ministers, it can be revealed.

Man fighting for life after city centre 'attack'

Man fighting for life after city centre 'attack'

A man in his 30s has suffered life-threatening injuries in a suspected city centre attack - as police hold a man on suspicion of assault.

Chunnel drugs arrest 'UK first'

Chunnel drugs arrest 'UK first'

A man has been arrested in Kent just hours after a substance was officially made a class C drug.

Theatre teacher suspended in college investigation

Theatre teacher suspended in college investigation

A teacher at a theatre school that helped set Bond girl Gemma Arterton on the road to stardom has been "relieved of duties" amid an investigation.

Twisted shop owner abused girls after they 'stole' sweets

Twisted shop owner abused girls after they 'stole' sweets

A pervert who lured children into his shop to steal sweets so he could sexually abuse them has been convicted.

Air ambulance lands after schoolgirl hit by car

Air ambulance lands after schoolgirl hit by car

Emergency crews including the air ambulance were called to help a 12-year-old girl, who was hit by a car while leaving school this afternoon.

Three ex-teachers deny abusing 22 schoolboys

Three ex-teachers deny abusing 22 schoolboys

Three former teachers have appeared in court to deny abusing 22 boys at a Kent school in alleged offences dating back 50 years.

Pair jailed for knocking out man in vicious attack outside pub

Pair jailed for knocking out man in vicious attack outside pub

Two drunken thugs have been locked up for a vicious assault in which a man was kicked unconscious after being lured outside a bar.

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