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More homes hit by flooding

More homes hit by flooding

Firefighters pump flood water away from six homes to prevent further damage.

Ex-police chief in aid mission to typhoon-hit Phillipines

Ex-police chief in aid mission to typhoon-hit Phillipines

A former police officer is hoping to bring vital support to those surviving in primitive conditions in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.

Family's battle after girl falls victim to rare brain disease

Family's battle after girl falls victim to rare brain disease

A family have spoken of their vigil after their daughter, four, was struck by a brain disease so rare it only affects four in a million people.

Oscars stars bring Hollywood to Kent

 Oscars stars bring Hollywood to Kent

Charles Dickens' stillborn baby and true grit in a Second World War jail... how Kent is shaping the blockbusters of 2014.

Crash victim airlifted to hospital

Crash victim airlifted to hospital

This is the scene in Ashford when a man badly injured in a crash was airlifted to hospital

Injured cyclist found in road

Injured cyclist found in road

A cyclist found lying in the road has been airlifted to hospital.

Man airlifted to hospital

Man airlifted to hospital

A man hit by a car close to a retail park has been airlifted to hospital.

Search and rescue

Search and rescue

A rescue mission was launched after a distress beacon was set off on the River Medway.

Bare-faced cheek as burglar discards clothes to flee police dog

Bare-faced cheek as burglar discards clothes to flee police dog

A burglar was left as red-faced as his shorts as he ditched nearly all his clothes in a bid to flee a chasing police dog.

Mother beaten by five men bravely speaks out

Mother beaten by five men bravely speaks out

A woman brutally beaten by five different men has pledged to help others as she builds her life back up.

'Stay vigilant' plea as rain set to batter Kent this weekend

'Stay vigilant' plea as rain set to batter Kent this weekend

Householders are being urged to take extra care this weekend, as more heavy rain is set to make rivers and coasts treacherous.

Tough times ahead for Kent police

Tough times ahead for Kent police

Kent's chief constable has warned of challenging times ahead as he steps down from a force that needs to make £20m in cuts.

'Forever in our hearts, prayers and dreams'

'Forever in our hearts, prayers and dreams'

A family have paid an emotion-charged tribute to the 'charismatic' 17-year-old schoolboy tragically killed in a crash on New Year's Day.

New flood warning as River Stour in danger of overflowing

New flood warning as River Stour in danger of overflowing

The River Stour was this afternoon put on a weather warning, meaning flooding is expected along its banks.

Firefighters walk out in latest strike over pensions

Firefighters walk out in latest strike over pensions

A two-hour walkout of firefighters is set to hit the county this morning.

Hundreds flock to buy homes under Help to Buy

Hundreds flock to buy homes under Help to Buy

Kent has hundreds more homeowners... thanks to a government scheme for new homes.

Kent town is top destination in South East for migrants

Kent town is top destination in South East for migrants

One Kent town has been revealed as the favourite destination for Bulgarian and Romanian migrants in the region.

Scally 'could scrap' controversial season ticket charge

Scally 'could scrap' controversial season ticket charge

A controversial charge if Gills fans want family or friends to use their tickets could be scrapped, chairman Paul Scally has hinted.

'We never got to say goodbye'

'We never got to say goodbye'

A grieving daughter has formally complained after her father suddenly died on a hospital ward shortly after a fall.

Woman mugged on doorstep

Woman mugged on doorstep

A woman had jewellery snatched from her throat when she opened the front door.

Of course he's beautiful... he's Adonis!

Of course he's beautiful... he's Adonis!

A baby named after the Greek god of beauty decided to make a grand entrance in an ambulance... to join his 'mythological' siblings.

'Killer' hats on sale in Kent

'Killer' hats on sale in Kent

These dangerous hats, which could strangle a youngster, have been found on sale in the county.

Teen, 17, killed in New Year's Day crash named

Teen, 17, killed in New Year's Day crash named

A boy who was killed as he walked home on New Year's Day has been named.

Armed police arrest man in gun alert

Armed police arrest man in gun alert

A 46-year-old man's been arrested after armed police swooped in a street amid reports a weapon was seen.

‘I was horrified. It’s the worst tattoo I’ve seen’

 ‘I was horrified. It’s the worst tattoo I’ve seen’

New guidelines have been brought in after this 'shoddy' tattoo was given to an under-age teenager.

Pensioner, 71, rejects 'filthy' home to live in trailer

Pensioner, 71, rejects 'filthy' home to live in trailer

A homeless pensioner says she'd rather live in her car and trailer than in a 'disgusting' caravan offered by the council.

Train tickets go up... but it could be worse

Train tickets go up... but it could be worse

Southeastern passengers today face a hike in fares... but the increase is less than the government suggested.

Coastguard warns of cliff falls due to wild weather

Coastguard warns of cliff falls due to wild weather

Experts have put out an urgent warning about the dangers of falling cliffs after several tons of chalk collapsed at a coastal beauty spot.

Inquest opens into woman's crossing death

Inquest opens into woman's crossing death

A 35-year-old who died after been struck by a train just before Christmas has been identified as a former pub manageress.

Pair left with face injuries after road rage attack

Pair left with face injuries after road rage attack

Three teenage women have been arrested after a vicious road rage attack left one victim fearing she was going to die.

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