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Forty evacuated during electrical fire in flats

Forty evacuated during electrical fire in flats

Red Cross teams were called in as families with young babies were evacuated and left without power.

More high speed and new services... but pain ahead for commuters

More high speed and new services... but pain ahead for commuters

Southeastern's published its timetable early - to cope with upheaval for commuters as part of a £6.5bn investment.

Emin bed snapped up for £2.2m

Emin bed snapped up for £2.2m

One of Margate artist Tracey Emin's most controversial works has sold at auction today for £2.2m.

Fingerprint gaffe nails armed robber 15 years on

Fingerprint gaffe nails armed robber 15 years on

Justice finally caught up with a crane driver who raided six stores at knifepoint after he left his fingerprints on a copy of the Daily Star.

Man jailed after entering station naked from waist down

Man jailed after entering station naked from waist down

A man who was found at an underground station naked from the waist down and covered in excrement has been jailed.

Shock as lawyer dies in courtroom

Shock as lawyer dies in courtroom

A minute's silence was held at Medway Magistrates' this morning after a lawyer collapsed and died in the courtroom.

Trial to start of ex-national journalist accused of rapes

Trial to start of ex-national journalist accused of rapes

A Cambridge-educated award-winning journalist is to stand trial today on three charges of raping a woman.

Former UKIP man could be Conservative candidate for battleground seat

Former UKIP man could be Conservative candidate for battleground seat

Craig Mackinlay, Medway councillor and former UKIP member on three-strong Conservative shortlist for Thanet South seat

Lollipop man hit by car during school run

Lollipop man hit by car during school run

A lollipop man was taken to hospital after he was knocked down by a car while guiding children across the road outside a school.

Man arrested following roof protest

Man arrested following roof protest

A man wearing no shoes or shirt has been brought down from a roof protest by a cherry picker.

Man suffers cardiac arrest after fall from lorry

Man suffers cardiac arrest after fall from lorry

Strangers rushed to the aid of a man who went into cardiac arrest after falling from the back of a lorry in a busy shopping street.

Sex assault victim was 'woman in 50s'

Sex assault victim was 'woman in 50s'

More details have emerged after a woman claimed she was sexually assaulted in a busy car park.

Pair walk free after running brothel called Pussycats

Pair walk free after running brothel called Pussycats

Two brothel keepers - who claimed they ran a massage parlour - were found with a whip and handcuffs when police raided.

Man, 21, charged with rape and assaults

Man, 21, charged with rape and assaults

A 21-year-old man is due before magistrates after being charged with rape and a string of assaults.

Meet the moth-er of all insects!

Meet the moth-er of all insects!

This mammoth moth, measuring 10cms in length, had a family puzzling... until they turned to sleuths on Facebook.

Two inmates flee Kent jail

Two inmates flee Kent jail

Two prisoners are on the run after fleeing jails in Kent, it's been revealed.

Ex-council boss faces jail over sex abuse

Ex-council boss faces jail over sex abuse

An ex-scoutmaster and former council chairman who abused two teenage boys faces jail.

Jury retires in 11-week Leotta murder trial

Jury retires in 11-week Leotta murder trial

A jury is considering its verdicts after four Lithuanian men were accused of murdering a young Italian waiter.

Car's DIY parking solution?

Car's DIY parking solution?

A video of a hapless driver who became stranded after 'beaching' their car on a store's traffic island has had thousands of views.

Backlash sparked over 'Asian priority' housing

Backlash sparked over 'Asian priority' housing

A housing association has been accused of discrimination... because it gives priority to those from Asian communities at a block of flats.

Hornby to close historic warehouse in Kent

Hornby to close historic warehouse in Kent

Model manufacturer Hornby is set to move from its historic headquarters after continuous problems leaving it with £4.5m losses.

Child abduction probe after 999 call

Child abduction probe after 999 call

A police investigation was launched after a child reported being concerned about a car seen near a primary school.

From helping the community... to helping herself

From helping the community... to helping herself

A mother has admitted stealing thousands from a community project she helped set up.

Kittens dumped in country lane

Kittens dumped in country lane

A litter of kittens was found dumped in a ditch in a quiet country lane.

Latest: Bus crash driver facing disciplinary action

Latest: Bus crash driver facing disciplinary action

The driver of a bus which crashed into a railway bridge with 60 school children on board is to face disciplinary action.

Man dies at courthouse

Man dies at courthouse

Police are investigating after a man is said to have died at a court building.

Royal Mail launches Dog Awareness Week

Royal Mail launches Dog Awareness Week

Dog owners: Can you be sure your dog won't ever bite a postman or woman when they are delivering your mail? That's the message from Royal Mail today.

Woman suffering heart failure told she was having panic attack

Woman suffering heart failure told she was having panic attack

A grandmother believes she was wrongly diagnosed with having a panic attack... as her heart was failing.

Hospital bosses' astronomical pay revealed

Hospital bosses' astronomical pay revealed

An investigation has revealed a hospital trust paid six-figure salaries to more than 30 interim managers in recent months.

Man charged with exposing himself in public

Man charged with exposing himself in public

A 50-year-old is to appear in court after being arrested by officers investigating reports of a man flashing to strangers.

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