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Farmer loses 36 ewes and lambs in bloodbath after double dog attack

Farmer loses 36 ewes and lambs in bloodbath after double dog attack

A devastated farmer has lost dozens of animals after they were mauled by dogs in two horrific attacks in just days.

Pint glass thrown at drinker as football rivalry boils over into violence at pub

Pint glass thrown at drinker as football rivalry boils over into violence at pub

A football fan was left with a four-inch gash to his head after a pint glass was hurled at him when violence broke out at a pub during a match.

Teenage sportsman died hours after starring on the pitch

Teenage sportsman died hours after starring on the pitch

A talented student died when he was hit by a lorry hours after a man-of-the-match performance in a university football game, an inquest heard.

Jobs threat for 150 workers at Dartford Crossing tolls

Jobs threat for 150 workers at Dartford Crossing tolls

As many as 150 Dartford Crossing toll workers are facing redundancy under a new barrier-less payment system, it has emerged.

Long delays after woman cut free from car in crash that causes oil spill

Long delays after woman cut free from car in crash that causes oil spill

Commuters have been facing long delays this morning after a smash between a car and lorry led to a woman being trapped and an oil spill.

Big drop in pregnant Kent teenagers

Big drop in pregnant Kent teenagers

The number of teenage conceptions across Kent has fallen by almost a third over the last five years, new figures reveal.

Thieving manager spared jail as he will soon be wheelchair-bound

Thieving manager spared jail as he will soon be wheelchair-bound

A fraudster who stole more than £9,000 from a housing organisation has avoided jail after a judge heard he will soon be confined to a wheelchair.

Apprentice to meet Prime Minister

Apprentice to meet Prime Minister

The KM Group's editorial apprentice is heading to Downing Street today to meet David Cameron for a reception to mark National Apprenticeship Week.

Jail for respected Scout leader after child sex shame revealed

Jail for respected Scout leader after child sex shame revealed

A Scout leader highly respected by countless boys and girls is behind bars after his vile collection of 2,500 child abuse images was discovered.

Schoolboy's explosive discovery... again!

Schoolboy's explosive discovery... again!

An adventurous boy has discovered a wartime shell on only the second time he has used his metal detector - just weeks after finding rocket heads.

Dog seriously hurt after savage attack in arms of owner

Dog seriously hurt after savage attack in arms of owner

A small dog and its owner have been hurt after a terrifying attack on a recreation ground.

Woman seriously injured in pile-up

Woman seriously injured in pile-up

A driver has been seriously injured in a three-car crash on the A249 this afternoon that has left others hurt.

Young woman hurt in M2 crash

Young woman hurt in M2 crash

A woman in her 20s has been injured after a crash on the M2 this afternoon.

Death row dogs win reprieve after deadly attack on alpacas

Death row dogs win reprieve after deadly attack on alpacas

Two Staffordshire bull terriers that killed alpacas have won a reprieve after a court ruled they should not be put down. Warning: Graphic image.

Schoolboy 'grabbed' by stranger in car

Schoolboy 'grabbed' by stranger in car

Police are investigating claims an 11-year-old boy was grabbed by a stranger in a parked car.

Man denies preventing burial of woman found dead in shop basement

Man denies preventing burial of woman found dead in shop basement

A man will stand trial with three others over the death of a pensioner found dead in a shop - after today denying he prevented her lawful burial.

Policemen in court accused of CCTV lies over shoplifter's arrest

Policemen in court accused of CCTV lies over shoplifter's arrest

Three policemen have appeared in court today charged with conspiring to pervert the course of justice over the existence of CCTV footage of an arrest.

Family's heartbreak after man's grave churned up by digger

Family's heartbreak after man's grave churned up by digger

A family have been left devastated after council contractors drove a digger over a man's grave - leaving it churned up and covered in tyre marks.

Pictured: Moment war-time shells found at beach before being blown up

Pictured: Moment war-time shells found at beach before being blown up

Bomb disposal experts have carried out a controlled explosion after four war-time shells washed up on mudflats this morning.

Thieves steal jewellery in early-hours raid

Thieves steal jewellery in early-hours raid

Police are investigating a burglary at a town centre jeweller's early this morning.

Man hunted after girl grabbed in alley

Man hunted after girl grabbed in alley

A man is being sought by detectives today after a 16-year-old girl fought off an attacker who grabbed her in an alley.

Twisted pervert took secret pictures of young children at school

Twisted pervert took secret pictures of young children at school

A wannabe teacher with a sick haul of 7,000 disgusting sex abuse images wormed his way into school placements to secretly take pictures of youngsters.

Flipping 'eck! Dog's face in pancake

Flipping 'eck! Dog's face in pancake

A man was stunned to discover more than a ruff image of a dog when he flipped a pancake last night.

Patients wait 11 hours in filthy conditions at troubled hospital

Patients wait 11 hours in filthy conditions at troubled hospital

Kent's largest hospital has been slammed in a damning report after inspectors found A&E patients waiting more than 11 hours in filthy conditions.

Salesman admits stealing £2k from vulnerable woman of 90

Salesman admits stealing £2k from vulnerable woman of 90

A door-to-door salesman who took advantage of a kindly 90-year-old Alzheimer's sufferer by stealing £2,000 has been spared jail.

Sky without limits for teen as one of Britain's youngest helicopter pilots

Sky without limits for teen as one of Britain's youngest helicopter pilots

A teenager's feet are still in the clouds after becoming one of Britain's youngest helicopter pilots - and qualified to teach others to fly.

Ex-school lab technician jailed for trying to lure boy of 14 for sex

Ex-school lab technician jailed for trying to lure boy of 14 for sex

A perverted former school lab technician who met a young boy on an internet chatroom before trying to entice him to his home for sex has been jailed.

Man in intenstive care after pond rescue

Man in intenstive care after pond rescue

A man flown to hospital after being rescued from a pond today is in intensive care.

Drunken thugs attack innocent ferry passengers 'like animals'

Drunken thugs attack innocent ferry passengers 'like animals'

Yobs behaved "like animals" when they launched a vicious attack on a family enjoying a ferry crossing - including punching a boy in the face.

Four-legged guest of honour at funeral

Four-legged guest of honour at funeral

The beloved horse of a woman who lost her battle with cancer joined mourners at the side of her grave today.

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