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This year's First World War anniversary celebrations 2014 in Kent

This year's First World War anniversary celebrations 2014 in Kent

Events marking the 100th anniversary of the Great War are running throughout the county all year. Find out what's happening near you...

What was your first tweet?

What was your first tweet?

As Twitter allows people to look back at their first tweet, we have rounded up the shaky opening messages from some of Kent's leading users.

Drink-drive arrest after dramatic smash

Drink-drive arrest after dramatic smash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car was badly damaged when it smashed through a concrete wall.

Man hurt after falling from van roof

Man hurt after falling from van roof

A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital after falling from the top of a van when he was reportedly trying to get a ladder.

Murder trial jury visit store where 'woman's body dumped'

Murder trial jury visit store where 'woman's body dumped'

The jury in a murder trial have seen the spot where a woman was allegedly dumped and left for dead in a store's basement.

Teen tries to kill himself after two-year cyber bullying ordeal

Teen tries to kill himself after two-year cyber bullying ordeal

A teenager has revealed how a campaign of harassment by Facebook trolls caused him to spiral into depression and attempt suicide.

Prince Charles lets train take the strain

Prince Charles lets train take the strain

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall put their faith in public transport ahead of their visit to Kent, it has been revealed.

Lorry driver leaves victim 'prisoner in own home' after parking row attack

Lorry driver leaves victim 'prisoner in own home' after parking row attack

A trucker has left a pensioner scared to go out after launching a savage attack with a wheel brace in a row over a parking space.

Outbreak of scarlet fever at school

Outbreak of scarlet fever at school

Two pupils have contracted scarlet fever and another is suspected to have the infection after an outbreak at a Kent school.

Tragedy of dying man sent home from hospital with 'muscular injury'

Tragedy of dying man sent home from hospital with 'muscular injury'

A grandad died when he suffered three heart attacks - two days after doctors told him chest pains were from a 'muscular injury'.

MP prepares for fight after 'disappointing' airport closure announcement

MP prepares for fight after 'disappointing' airport closure announcement

A Thanet MP has promised to fight for the future of the area and its workers... after the shock closure announcement of Manston airport.

Armed police called to 'gun-toting' man

Armed police called to 'gun-toting' man

A property was surrounded by armed police and a road shut off last night after reports a man was seen wielding a gun.

Crews tackle blaze at barn

Crews tackle blaze at barn

A blaze swept through a barn overnight which, at its height, saw more than 20 firefighters tackling the flames.

Road closed after man 'threatens to jump from bridge'

Road closed after man 'threatens to jump from bridge'

A major road was closed off this morning after a man is believed to have threatened to jump off a bridge.

Drug addict jailed for firebomb attack on woman's home

Drug addict jailed for firebomb attack on woman's home

A yob and his friend attacked a woman before throwing a Molotov cocktail at another home in a 'day of madness'.

Solicitor struck off for spending £100k of clients' cash

Solicitor struck off for spending £100k of clients' cash

A lawyer who spent thousands of pounds of his clients' money - including to re-pay a personal loan - has been struck off.

‘Waste of money’ as white lines painted into potholes

‘Waste of money’ as white lines painted into potholes

A council has been accused of wasting taxpayers' money after workers painted new white lines on a potholed road - then covered them over.

Owner of 'cancer-ridden' cat banned from keeping animals

Owner of 'cancer-ridden' cat banned from keeping animals

A woman has been banned from keeping animals for five years after her cat was found with a severely cancerous ear.

Delays after man killed by train

Delays after man killed by train

Commuters are facing disruption to their journeys home after a man was hit and killed by a train in Kent this afternoon.

'I thought someone had shot a gun': Women's car crashes into bushes

'I thought someone had shot a gun': Women's car crashes into bushes

A witness has told how he thought a gun had been shot when a car careered off a road and ploughed into a bush, narrowly missing his vehicle.

Homeless man in hospital after thugs set him alight

Homeless man in hospital after thugs set him alight

Police are hunting two men said to have set a homeless man alight - leaving him with serious burns.

Pervert who filmed up girls' skirts admits sex abuse

Pervert who filmed up girls' skirts admits sex abuse

A man who has admitted filming up schoolgirls' skirts in supermarkets has now confessed to abusing girls.

Source of fowl pong revealed

Source of fowl pong revealed

The cause of a disgusting smell plaguing the air in a Kent town today has been revealed...

Police fined £100k for 'damaging' security gaffe

Police fined £100k for 'damaging' security gaffe

Kent Police has been fined after documents and tapes containing 'extremely sensitive and confidential information' were left in a disused station.

Teen's selfie with Prince Charles

Teen's selfie with Prince Charles

A cheeky teen won a dare today when he persuaded Prince Charles to pose for a selfie on a visit to Kent.

Scores of jobs at risk under Manston Airport closure plans

Scores of jobs at risk under Manston Airport closure plans

As many as 150 jobs are at risk under shock proposals to close Manston Airport after new owners decided it does not have a long-term future.

Man charged with abducting tot

Man charged with abducting tot

A man is to appear in court charged with abducting a 14-month-old boy as police continue to look for the youngster's father.

River discovery not par for the course

River discovery not par for the course

A golf buggy has been dumped in a river after being taken from a club by three men celebrating St Patrick's Day.

Driver due in court over cyclist's death

Driver due in court over cyclist's death

A van driver is set to appear before magistrates after allegedly causing the death of a popular teenage cyclist by dangerous driving.

The job that cost man his life

The job that cost man his life

This man worked for the council as a painter and decorator for 14 years… but little did he know his job would cost him his life.

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