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'I was right not to rule out new airport'

'I was right not to rule out new airport'

The man leading a review into aviation capacity has defended his decision not to ditch plans for a four-runway hub airport in Kent.

Man dies after collapsing at Sainsbury's

Man dies after collapsing at Sainsbury's

Members of the public have been praised for battling to save the life of a man who suffered a fatal cardiac arrest in a supermarket last night.

Four released as missing man found

Four released as missing man found

A man missing for more than a week has been found and four people arrested in connection with his disappearance have been released without charge.

Lovers part of gang that used thousands of fake coins in casino scam

Lovers part of gang that used thousands of fake coins in casino scam

Two members of a gang that brought thousands of pounds of fake coins into Kent for a huge casino scam have been sentenced.

Man charged after UKIP leader assault

Man charged after UKIP leader assault

A 37-year-old man has been charged after UKIP party leader Nigel Farage was hit over the head with a placard as he met supporters.

A21 blocked after rush-hour crash in fog

A21 blocked after rush-hour crash in fog

Motorists have been facing delays this morning after a pile-up in which two people were injured in foggy conditions on the A21.

Hollywood star swaps LA... for Margate

Hollywood star swaps LA... for Margate

Find out why an actor famous for his role in Pirates of the Caribbean has arrived in Thanet for his latest project.

Kent's flood repairs will cost millions

Kent's flood repairs will cost millions

The man in charge of Kent's roads has revealed the bill to repair extensive flood damage across the county will run into millions of pounds.

Killer jailed for sick sex acts with girl of five in 'cowboy' game

Killer jailed for sick sex acts with girl of five in 'cowboy' game

A convicted killer is behind bars after committing "abhorrent" sex offences on a girl of five by telling her it was a game of "cowboys and cowgirls".

MPs fight for end to legal high misery

MPs fight for end to legal high misery

Legal highs could be far more dangerous than existing drugs, say MPs who are fighting to get them removed from shops' shelves.

Man critical after being 'crushed by lorry'

Man critical after being 'crushed by lorry'

A health and safety investigation is under way after a man was left critically ill after an industrial accident.

Jail for postal worker who stole packages

Jail for postal worker who stole packages

A thieving postal worker found with almost 40 missing mobile phones at his home has been locked up for three months.

Hunt for flasher who exposes himself to young schoolgirls

Hunt for flasher who exposes himself to young schoolgirls

Police have stepped up patrols after a string of reports a man is exposing himself to young girls in cases officers think could be linked.

Graffiti honouring Only Fools and Horses star Triggers police probe

Graffiti honouring Only Fools and Horses star Triggers police probe

A rail company has called in the police over a graffiti tribute to the late actor who played Trigger in Only Fools and Horses.

Convicted killer burgles children's charity

Convicted killer burgles children's charity

A man once jailed for killing his long-term partner has been spared prison after admitting stealing hundreds of pounds from a charity shop.

Dozens of drivers offered course to avoid court over Sheppey Crossing crash

Dozens of drivers offered course to avoid court over Sheppey Crossing crash

Police have decided there is evidence to prosecute 32 drivers involved in Kent's worst pile-up - but are offering them places on a course instead.

River hunt after person feared to have jumped from QEII Bridge

River hunt after person feared to have jumped from QEII Bridge

Rescue crews joined a river search yesterday after reports a person had been seen on the Dartford Crossing and was feared to have jumped.

Brave shop manager defeats robber in terrifying machete attack

Brave shop manager defeats robber in terrifying machete attack

A panic-stricken shopkeeper has told how he thwarted a machete-wielding robber by locking him inside as he waited for police to arrive.

Vocational college one step closer to reality

Vocational college one step closer to reality

Medway’s new University Technical College is set to be built at Chatham Docks after the government agreed to buy the site.

Driver trapped as two-car crash shuts M2

Driver trapped as two-car crash shuts M2

Firefighters have been working to free a woman from the wreckage of a car after a crash on the M2 this morning.

The spider bite that could have killed

The spider bite that could have killed

A housewife ended up in intensive care after being bitten by a false widow spider while she was in bed.

Crews rescue man trapped in mud

Crews rescue man trapped in mud

A man trapped up to his waist in mud has been rescued by fire crews.

Multi-million pound debt 'set to be written off' after ferry firm collapse

Multi-million pound debt 'set to be written off' after ferry firm collapse

A district council has no prospects of recovering a £3.4million debt it was owed after the collapse of a ferry firm, lawyers have warned.

Airman in desperate attempt to save himself from fatal rail fall

Airman in desperate attempt to save himself from fatal rail fall

The death of an American airman who fell onto train tracks in Kent was an accident, a coroner has ruled.

High time to crack down on legal highs

High time to crack down on legal highs

Children in Kent are turning to legal highs to get their 'safe' drugs fix. But, as we find out, the consequences could be deadly.

'Scared' mum backs campaign to crack down on legal highs

'Scared' mum backs campaign to crack down on legal highs

KentOnline is launching a campaign highlighting the dangers of legal highs - as one scared mother fears losing her children to them.

Warning after daughter's tragic death

Warning after daughter's tragic death

A father still grieving a year after his stunning daughter died in a freak snow accident has warned others to take care out at night.

From Bar maid... to B&B boss

From Bar maid... to B&B boss

An ex-barrister has moved from prosecuting child rapists in a courthouse... to serving breakfasts in a guest house.

Big cat sanctuary slammed over model's raunchy photos with cheetahs

Big cat sanctuary slammed over model's raunchy photos with cheetahs

An animal protection society has today criticised a Kent big cat sanctuary for allowing a model to pose for raunchy pictures with cheetahs.

Mum's heartache at losing stillborn baby

Mum's heartache at losing stillborn baby

A mother is taking legal action against a hospital after her daughter was born stillborn.

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