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Kent on flood alert after heavy downpours

Kent on flood alert after heavy downpours

The Environment Agency has issued flood alerts for several rivers in parts of Kent today after heavy rain.

Long delays on trains through east Kent

Long delays on trains through east Kent

Commuters have been facing cancellations and long delays on trains through east Kent this morning because of over-running engineering works.

Awesome dude – but no Ninja...

Awesome dude – but no Ninja...

Police are more used to mobile phones and lost wallets being handed in at reception... until this fella came along.

Dad's anger as murderer of young mum could soon be released

Dad's anger as murderer of young mum could soon be released

A taxi driver jailed for life for the murder of a mother is preparing to be released... still protesting his innocence.

Demands for improvements to trouble-hit new hospital transport service

Demands for improvements to trouble-hit new hospital transport service

Bosses of a trouble-hit hospital transport service have been told to make urgent improvements after complaints about delays and missed appointments.

Taylor confirmed as 'interim' Gills manager

Taylor confirmed as 'interim' Gills manager

Favourite Peter Taylor has been confirmed as the manager to succeed Martin Allen at Gillingham.

Gills boss Allen sensationally sacked

Gills boss Allen sensationally sacked

Gillingham have today sacked manager Martin Allen after the team's defeat against Shrewsbury... in a move that will shock fans.

Student Tamera, 16, 'has X factor'

Student Tamera, 16, 'has X factor'

A Kent college student who is the bookies' favourite to win The X Factor has wowed the judges on the first live show.

Backlash as pub tells customers: 'Don’t bring your dog’

Backlash as pub tells customers: 'Don’t bring your dog’

The landlord of a pub called The Black Dog has angered customers after telling dog owners not to bring their pets during busy times.

Man 'who praised mass murderer' avoids jail for refugee threats

Man 'who praised mass murderer' avoids jail for refugee threats

A man once arrested after allegedly praising a mass murderer on Facebook has been spared prison for threatening two Afghan refugees in a row.

Mum's hell as intruders caught on CCTV

Mum's hell as intruders caught on CCTV

A woman has told of her terror after intruders broke into her home and were only disturbed when they tripped a new alarm system.

Outcry over 'shocking' stress buster doll

Outcry over 'shocking' stress buster doll

A department store has been criticised for selling a controversial stress reliever doll people are encouraged to slam against a wall to let off steam.

'Close beach' call as more asbestos washes up

'Close beach' call as more asbestos washes up

More asbestos cement has been found washed up on a popular beach, leading to a call for it to be closed.

Nerves grow for Kent's X Factor hopefuls

Nerves grow for Kent's X Factor hopefuls

Tonight's the night as two Kent singers prepare to do battle on the live shows of the X Factor.

School technician caught after leaving USB stick in staff room

School technician caught after leaving USB stick in staff room

A lab technician was caught out when he left a memory stick containing sick child images in a school staff room.

Wedding day joy for flesh-eating bug survivor

Wedding day joy for flesh-eating bug survivor

A man who missed his big day when he was fighting for his life with a flesh-eating bug is finally getting hitched today.

Man tries to shake judge's hand after being cleared of rape

Man tries to shake judge's hand after being cleared of rape

A man cleared of raping a woman he met just hours earlier at a party attempted to shake hands with a judge after his acquittal today.

Pecs appeal... without breaking a sweat

Pecs appeal... without breaking a sweat

Two entrepreneurs have come up with a way of getting a flat stomach, broader shoulders and bulging biceps - without ever visiting a gym.

Woman left disabled in horror crash: 'Driver's ruined my life'

Woman left disabled in horror crash: 'Driver's ruined my life'

A grandmother left disabled when a young driver ploughed into her car in a head-on crash has told how he has ruined her life.

'Catholic church ignored my claims about child rapist priest'

'Catholic church ignored my claims about child rapist priest'

The former secretary of a pervert priest jailed for raping and molesting young boys has revealed she first alerted the authorities nine years ago.

Flood warning amid heavy downpours

Flood warning amid heavy downpours

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for heavy rain and possible flooding in Kent as downpours left part of a motorway closed.

Woman, 22, injured in minibus crash

Woman, 22, injured in minibus crash

A young woman has been flown to hospital after being rescued from a crash between a car and minibus this morning.

Shop sells knife to boy aged eight

Shop sells knife to boy aged eight

Police have visited a shop after staff sold a bottle opener with a knife attached to an eight-year-old boy.

Media company in the spotlight at the Turner

Media company in the spotlight at the Turner

KM Group chairman Geraldine Allinson hosts reception at Margate's Turner Contemporary.

Hospital director quits £130k role

 Hospital director quits £130k role

A top director has left a major hospital in the wake of a damning report.

Multi-million pounds town centre scheme revealed

Multi-million pounds town centre scheme revealed

Plans for a new cinema, leisure centre and supermarket are unveiled at a public exhibition today.

Bar owner caught out over ‘shameless’ £57k card scam

Bar owner caught out over ‘shameless’ £57k card scam

The owner of a plush riverside restaurant has admitted using 65 different credit cards to pay off council debts in a £57,000 fraud.

Prolific burglar drove off in £31k car

Prolific burglar drove off in £31k car

A serial burglar who targeted expensive homes - stealing jewellery, a Rolex watch and a high-value Audi car - has been locked up.

Struck-off nurse who forged documents still teaching college youngsters

Struck-off nurse who forged documents still teaching college youngsters

A children's nurse who failed to properly treat a cancer sufferer and labelled a computer file 'spastics' is teaching the next generation of nurses.

Hunted fraudster returned to prison

Hunted fraudster returned to prison

A former prisoner being hunted after allegedly breaching his licence terms has been arrested and returned to a Kent prison.

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