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Food firm fined thousands after worker hurt

Food firm fined thousands after worker hurt

A food firm has been hit with a big fine following safety failings which led to a worker being injured.

Court drama as 'deranged' thug locked up over vicious attack

Court drama as 'deranged' thug locked up over vicious attack

An emotional witness screamed at a judge as she sentenced a thug for a ­brutal assault in which he rammed an electric heater in his victim's face.

Garden city in focus for Budget

Garden city in focus for Budget

Kent will be a big feature in Chancellor George Osborne's budget speech as he confirms plans to invest £200m on building 15,000 homes in the county.

We've struck oil... in the Weald

We've struck oil... in the Weald

A picturesque part of Kent is set to become the target of energy firms as an upcoming report outlines huge oil reserves discovered in the area.

Postman rushed to hospital with head injuries

Postman rushed to hospital with head injuries

A postman was rushed to hospital after hitting his head on a brick wall during his afternoon round.

'The more I wriggled, the worse it got'

'The more I wriggled, the worse it got'

A woman has today told of the terrifying moment she was submerged up to her thighs as she helplessly sank in mud.

Grandmother 'left to die' in shop basement for up to six hours

Grandmother 'left to die' in shop basement for up to six hours

A widow found dead under a shop's floorboards was thrown through a hatch alive and bled to death for up to six hours, a court has heard.

Motorcycle tragedy victim's friends stunned at death

Motorcycle tragedy victim's friends stunned at death

A motorcycle enthusiast who died in an accident while out with fellow riders has been named locally.

Ex-goalkeeper sent to jail after stealing £10k of tools

Ex-goalkeeper sent to jail after stealing £10k of tools

Former goalkeeper Danny Twyman has been jailed for breaching a court order.

Chat show host O'Grady spends thousands on dog's 'cure'

Chat show host O'Grady spends thousands on dog's 'cure'

Kent-based comic Paul O'Grady has shelled out £8,000 for vital life-saving chemotherapy for his pet dog.

Biker taken to hospital after crash

Biker taken to hospital after crash

A young motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash.

Woman charged with drink driving after crash

Woman charged with drink driving after crash

A driver faces court charged with drink driving after a car crashed through some railings on a busy road.

Body found in river believed to be missing Kieron

Body found in river believed to be missing Kieron

A body removed from the River Medway earlier today is believed to be that of a man missing since March 1.

Speeding car clue to blaze at derelict pub

Speeding car clue to blaze at derelict pub

A car heard speeding from the site of a pub fire in Ashford has led police to conclude that arsonists may have been responsible for setting the blaze.

Ebbsflood? Warning over garden city plans

Ebbsflood? Warning over garden city plans

Parts of an area earmarked for a multi-million pounds garden city could be at risk of flooding, it's been revealed.

Murder trial due to start after grandmother found dead in shop

Murder trial due to start after grandmother found dead in shop

Four men are in court today after a pensioner's body was found in a shop days after she was reported missing.

Probation workers 'should do more to protect public from offenders'

Probation workers 'should do more to protect public from offenders'

Criminals posed a potential risk to the public because probation workers failed to carry out thorough enough checks, a report out today has revealed.

Pair trapped as car crashes into house

Pair trapped as car crashes into house

Emergency crews helped to free a couple from a car - including a 98-year-old woman - after it crashed into a house today.

Road painter's spelling blunder

Road painter's spelling blunder

Drivers in one town were left scratching their heads... after a disabled parking bay was incorrectly written as 'dicabied'.

Killer drops appeal on eve of TV drama

 Killer drops appeal on eve of TV drama

A TV drama has developed a real-life twist... after a murderer dropped his sentence appeal days before the show was aired.

Jagger 'devastated' over girlfriend's death

Jagger 'devastated' over girlfriend's death

Dartford-born Mick Jagger is said to be 'completely shocked' after his girlfriend was found dead in her New York apartment.

Outrage as school pupils set to share unisex toilets

Outrage as school pupils set to share unisex toilets

An idea for school pupils to share unisex toilets has been slammed by children's campaigner Esther Rantzen.

Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall to visit Yalding

Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall to visit Yalding

The Prince of Wales and his wife Camilla are to visit one of the worst flood blackspots in Kent on Wednesday.

Sobering offer to town centre drunks

Sobering offer to town centre drunks

Revellers found drunk and disorderly in a town centre are being given the chance to help volunteers instead of face prosecution.

Exclusive: Alcohol still on sale at Superdrug despite company's claim

Exclusive: Alcohol still on sale at Superdrug despite company's claim

Alcohol can still be bought at Superdrug in Chatham after the health and beauty chain claimed it had taken it off sale.

Cannabis cafe supporter challenges Barnes to public debate

Cannabis cafe supporter challenges Barnes to public debate

A former drug-taking councillor wants a debate with Ann Barnes about his Amsterdam-style cafe plan after a public meeting on the project.

Widow's disgust after church leader bungles man's funeral

Widow's disgust after church leader bungles man's funeral

A woman has spoken of her anger after a lay preacher arrived late for her husband's funeral - and had forgotten both the eulogy and order of service.

Developers welcome garden city plans

Developers welcome garden city plans

The company behind proposals for a £2bn theme park in Kent have backed the Chancellor's plans to create a new city in the county.

Man dies after bike crash on bend

Man dies after bike crash on bend

A pensioner travelling with a group of Triumph riders has died after coming off his motorbike on a bend and being hit by a car.

Police investigate child standing through sunroof at 40mph

Police investigate child standing through sunroof at 40mph

A police investigation is under way after shocking footage emerged of a child standing through the sunroof of a fast-moving car.

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