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Jewellery haul stolen in smash-and-grab raid

Jewellery haul stolen in smash-and-grab raid

Thieves have stolen women's jewellery worth thousands of pounds after forcing open shutters in a smash-and-grab raid.

Mystery surrounds death of cyclist

Mystery surrounds death of cyclist

A report is being prepared for the coroner after a cyclist died from head injuries on a quiet country lane.

Handyman molests care home resident, 88, in bed

Handyman molests care home resident, 88, in bed

A pervert was caught on secret camera after repeatedly molesting an elderly care home resident as she lay helpless in bed.

Winston facing eviction from Big Brother house

Winston facing eviction from Big Brother house

Kent's Big Brother star faces leaving the reality TV show after being nominated for eviction by fellow housemates.

Kent police drafted in to catch woman's murderer

Kent police drafted in to catch woman's murderer

Officers from Kent are now working on a major murder investigation after a woman was stabbed to death on her way to university.

Couple pocket £50k windfall... then claim thousands in benefits

Couple pocket £50k windfall... then claim thousands in benefits

A couple 'forgot' about a £50,000 windfall when they claimed £24,000 in benefits.

Girl attacked with knife at primary school

Girl attacked with knife at primary school

A nine-year-old girl has been left suffering nightmares after being attacked with a knife by a classmate at school.

Hospice boss jailed after stealing thousands from charity

Hospice boss jailed after stealing thousands from charity

A hospice boss who stole more than £12,500 from charity donations is starting a jail sentence.

Lorry and bus in crash

Lorry and bus in crash

A bus driver had to be treated at hospital for injuries after a crash between the bus and a lorry this morning.

NHS boss paid £14k a month... for as little as one day a week

NHS boss paid £14k a month... for as little as one day a week

The chairman of a failing hospital is paid more than £14,000 a month for as little as one day a week, while the chief executive earns £1,740 a day.

Car ploughs into house at accident blackspot

Car ploughs into house at accident blackspot

Highways engineers are refusing to investigate a notorious accident blackspot – despite a car ploughing into a house on the blighted one-way street.

Flight club faces eviction after 25 years

Flight club faces eviction after 25 years

Aviation club members are embroiled in a dogfight with aerodrome owners after they were slapped with an eviction notice.

Lifeboat crews race to capsized dinghy

Lifeboat crews race to capsized dinghy

Two people were rescued off the Kent coast after bystanders see them frantically waving for help.

Building Reece's beach hut dream...

Building Reece's beach hut dream...

An 11-year-old's final wish before his death is a step closer to reality... as donations for a £30,000 beach hut have doubled.

Farmer's shooting warning after sheep death

Farmer's shooting warning after sheep death

A farmer's threatened to shoot dogs off leads on sight after a sheep was savaged by a husky. WARNING: graphic image

Cigarette blamed for mobile home blaze

Cigarette blamed for mobile home blaze

Gas cylinders also discovered as four fire engines and a bulk water carrier rush to village fire.

Controversial Kent police commissioner comes under fire...from the prime minister

Controversial Kent police commissioner comes under fire...from the prime minister

David Cameron tells radio listeners Ann Barnes is not making a very good fist of her job

Motorhome on fire at petrol station

Motorhome on fire at petrol station

Three fire engines and a foam unit race to scene on major Kent road

UKIP leader denies he has his eye on a certain Kent seat

UKIP leader denies he has his eye on a certain Kent seat

Nigel Farage moves to dampen speculation about Folkestone and Hythe after speaking to a Tory councillor on a cruise ship.

Firefighters strike over government pension proposals

Firefighters strike over government pension proposals

Firefighters across Kent are striking again today in protest at what they say are "unfair" pension proposals by the government.

Gran's surgery ordeal after ferocious dog mauling

Gran's surgery ordeal after ferocious dog mauling

A woman has endured hours of surgery after an out-of-control dog targeted her and her beloved pet in a ferocious attack.

Patient choked to death on beef 'the size of a man's palm'

Patient choked to death on beef 'the size of a man's palm'

A man died in his nursing home while being fed a slice of beef "the size of a man's palm" by a carer who said he had cut it into manageable sizes.

Blaze breaks out at pub

Blaze breaks out at pub

Firefighters donned breathing apparatus after a fire broke out in a kitchen's ventilation system

Craving for a kebab proved too much for man who was over the limit

Craving for a kebab proved too much for man who was over the limit

A drink driver who ploughed his car into a charity shop was driving to a shop just 200 yards from his home

Dealer who travelled to Kent to ply his trade gets three years

Dealer who travelled to Kent to ply his trade gets three years

Police discovered cash, heroin and cocaine when they stopped the car of a 31-year-old dad.

Ex-Gills keeper arrives back in the UK

Ex-Gills keeper arrives back in the UK

George Howard is back in Britain and says it is good to be home

Woman who disappeared found safe and well

Woman who disappeared found safe and well

Police thank those who helped with search for vulnerable woman.

'You've hurt me - stay away from me': Murder trial hears of distress call

'You've hurt me - stay away from me': Murder trial hears of distress call

Murder trial jurors have heard how police were called to a suspect's home just days before he is alleged to have killed a love rival.

Man trapped between skip and lorry is flown to hospital

Man trapped between skip and lorry is flown to hospital

A man has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after being trapped between a skip and lorry in a crash.

Joke Facebook pictures of 'ornament' spark bomb scare

Joke Facebook pictures of 'ornament' spark bomb scare

Bomb disposal experts were called when a woman posted joke pictures on Facebook of an "ornamental" wartime shell in a baseball cap and sunglasses.

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