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Jump fears man talked down from roof

Jump fears man talked down from roof

A police negotiator has talked down a man who it was feared could jump from a town centre building this afternoon after more than four hours.

Ram raid on shop... days after opening

Ram raid on shop... days after opening

Two men have been arrested after ram-raiders targeted a supermarket early today - just four days after it opened its doors.

'We are devastated' - school's tribute to tragic student

'We are devastated' - school's tribute to tragic student

A school has paid a touching tribute to a 'caring' pupil who wanted to study medicine - after she was tragically killed in a crash.

The Modfather confirms Kent date

The Modfather confirms Kent date

Veteran rocker Paul Weller is to perform in Kent this summer as part of a series of open-air gigs.

Drug-fuelled bully jailed after tugging out girlfriend's hair

Drug-fuelled bully jailed after tugging out girlfriend's hair

A jealous boyfriend was high on cocaine when he pulled out his girlfriend's hair in front of her children, leaving a bald patch.

Grammar school teacher kissed former pupil on cinema date

Grammar school teacher kissed former pupil on cinema date

A school hired a religious studies teacher while he faced a conduct hearing for dating and kissing a female pupil he had previously taught.

Life's a hoot with Haru the owl who thinks he’s human

Life's a hoot with Haru the owl who thinks he’s human

A young woman's taken on the role of mum to an owl who loves nothing better than to watch Top Gear and Star Wars.

A249 re-opens as two people taken to hospital

A249 re-opens as two people taken to hospital

Two motorists have been taken away by ambulance following a series of accidents on one of the county's busiest roads.

Cancer girl's pal silenced by Twitter

Cancer girl's pal silenced by Twitter

A friend of a terminally ill mum was banned from Twitter... for asking celebrities to support her dying pal.

Finding £800k you didn't know you had...priceless!

Finding £800k you didn't know you had...priceless!

A parish council's Freedom of Information request has revealed it is owed a fortune.

Poptastic! Book marks golden years of TV hit show

Poptastic! Book marks golden years of TV hit show

Tantrums, miming... and those dancers! It's 50 years since Top of the Pops hit our screens, and one Kent author is hoping for a new record.

Two councillors to keep seats... despite living 150 miles away

Two councillors to keep seats... despite living 150 miles away

Two married councillors have been cleared of wrongdoing, following a complaint when they moved to Lincolnshire but stayed on the council.

Parts stolen from blood delivery bike

Parts stolen from blood delivery bike

Thieves stole and completely stripped a motorbike used to deliver blood to people needing urgent medical attention.

Coffee chain giant removes 'offensive' image from all cafes after complaint

Coffee chain giant removes 'offensive' image from all cafes after complaint

This picture in a coffee house was deemed so offensive it's to be removed. Find out why...

Weight loss a heart beat away... after mum-to-be's shock

Weight loss a heart beat away... after mum-to-be's shock

A mum-to-be was shocked into losing weight after hearing she was so overweight medics couldn't hear her baby's heartbeat.

Air Ambulance lands after man injured on road in Biddenden

Air Ambulance lands after man injured on road in Biddenden

A 65 year old man has been rushed to hospital in London after being hit by a car in Biddenden.

Firefighters remove car roof to rescue man and woman

Firefighters remove car roof to rescue man and woman

A man suffered neck and spinal injuries after a crash in Sittingbourne.

Pensioner hit by car

Pensioner hit by car

Police have sealed off a section of central Faversham after a pensioner was hit by a car near a zebra crossing.

Teen injured in M20 smash

Teen injured in M20 smash

A teenager has been rushed to hospital after a serious accident on the M20.

Two women cut free after van hits tree in Whitstable

Two women cut free after van hits tree in Whitstable

Firefighters had to rescue two women after a van came off a road and hit a tree in Whitstable.

Family's shock after boy brings home rocket heads

Family's shock after boy brings home rocket heads

Bomb disposal experts were called in after a young boy out with a metal detector came home with some rocket heads.

Man due in court after serious assault

Man due in court after serious assault

A man's been charged after a 55-year-old was left with fractured eye sockets, a swollen face and bleeding on the brain following an attack.

Robber facing jail over bookies raid

Robber facing jail over bookies raid

A robber who terrified staff with an imitation gun in a raid on a betting shop has been warned he faces a "substantial" prison sentence.

Man dies after being hit by train

Man dies after being hit by train

Services are now getting back to normal after a man was hit and killed by a train this afternoon.

Half-ester: Restaurant apology after half its menu not available

Half-ester: Restaurant apology after half its menu not available

A popular restaurant has been getting a roasting from customers - after half its menu was unavailable.

Big rise in claims of abuse against elderly

Big rise in claims of abuse against elderly

Kent has seen another big rise in claims of abuse made to social services, with more than a third relating to vulnerable people aged over 85.

Blind man in hospital with 'stab wound'

Blind man in hospital with 'stab wound'

A blind man reportedly suffered a stab wound at his home and remains in hospital.

Car damaged in crash with ambulance

Car damaged in crash with ambulance

A car bonnet has been left crumpled after a crash with an ambulance in a town centre today.

Council PR chief earning £96k is axed

Council PR chief earning £96k is axed

Kent County Council's communications chief has left his £96,000-a-year post ahead of his role being officially scrapped in this year's budget.

Motorcyclist hurt in crash with taxi

Motorcyclist hurt in crash with taxi

A biker in his 40s has been taken to hospital with multiple injuries after a crash with a taxi this morning.

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