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Tragedy as mum dies on way to collect children from school

Tragedy as mum dies on way to collect children from school

A family have been left devastated after a mother-of-two collapsed and died during the school run.

Addict found weeks after death

Addict found weeks after death

The badly decomposed body of a loner was found slumped on his sofa seven weeks after he was last seen alive, an inquest heard.

Playing stupid: Teens get stuck in swings at children's playground

Playing stupid: Teens get stuck in swings at children's playground

Firefighters were called to rescue two giggling girls who had squeezed themselves into playground swings designed for young children.

Fans gather for victory parade to honour gold medal winner Lizzy

Fans gather for victory parade to honour gold medal winner Lizzy

Olympic medallist Lizzy Yarnold is being given a victory parade around Kent's streets today - after clinching gold in the skeleton event.

Boy flown to hospital after being knocked down by car

Boy flown to hospital after being knocked down by car

A young boy has been flown to hospital this morning after being knocked down by a car.

Widow's grief at death of biker on first ride with motorcycle club

Widow's grief at death of biker on first ride with motorcycle club

The wife of a motorcyclist killed on his first ride out with a club has revealed she warned him his powerful new bike might be too heavy for him.

Closure threat again for ferry operator

Closure threat again for ferry operator

The future of MyFerryLink is once again uncertain after the Competition Commission announced owners Eurotunnel may have broken merger-control rules.

'No more deaths' - minister's legal highs plea

'No more deaths' - minister's legal highs plea

A minister has vowed to fight to stop deaths from legal highs - as he accepted our campaign dossier.

Flight bookings 'stopped' at stricken airport

Flight bookings 'stopped' at stricken airport

Fears have increased for the future of Manston as KLM flights after April 8 are no longer available.

Man treated for hypothermia after boat rescue

Man treated for hypothermia after boat rescue

Lifeboat, coastguard teams and a rescue helicopter were scrambled after reports a boat with two people on board was in difficulties.

Cover-up allegation over soldier 'assault with pair of garden shears'

Cover-up allegation over soldier 'assault with pair of garden shears'

The Army has been accused of hushing up a serious attack on a Kent soldier alleged to have been badly injured with a pair of garden shears.

Kent's war archive goes public

Kent's war archive goes public

Readers can now access historic newspapers covering Kent's role in the First World War online.

'Crazy' welcome for our new golden girl

'Crazy' welcome for our new golden girl

Gold medallist Charlotte Evans is back home in Kent after her triumph guiding skier Kelly Gallagher at the Winter Paralympics in Sochi.

Missing boy, nine, found safe close to home

Missing boy, nine, found safe close to home

Missing nine-year-old boy found safe half a mile from his home

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.

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