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Terror of post office owner held up by masked raider with gun

Terror of post office owner held up by masked raider with gun

A post office owner has today told of the moment he pleaded with an armed robber when he pointed a gun at him in a terrifying raid.

Pensioner faces jail over gay sex images

Pensioner faces jail over gay sex images

A Kent man is to go on trial accused of "trafficking obscene publications" after police in Uganda found photos of him having gay sex.

We will be back: Family's vow after huge blaze destroys shop

We will be back: Family's vow after huge blaze destroys shop

The owners of a shop destroyed by a massive high street blaze have vowed to rise from the ashes as the cause of the fire is still investigated.

Burglar does deal with judge to avoid electronic tagging

Burglar does deal with judge to avoid electronic tagging

A burglar who stole a 10-year-old boy's television bargained with a judge to avoid being punished with an electronic tag.

'Dear Queen... could you buy dad's pub?'

'Dear Queen... could you buy dad's pub?'

A youngster touched her publican dad's heart when she wrote to the Queen asking her to save his job.

Partners in crime jailed after stealing £25k in security van heist

Partners in crime jailed after stealing £25k in security van heist

A real-life Bonny and Clyde duo are behind bars after robbing a security van... armed with just a stick.

Boys kick crutches from disabled man

Boys kick crutches from disabled man

Police have begun a hate crime investigation after three boys launched an attack on a disabled man in which he had his crutches kicked from under him.

Ready for the jungle? Apprentice star spotted buying adventure clothing

Ready for the jungle? Apprentice star spotted buying adventure clothing

A former winner of The Apprentice tipped to join the I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! line-up has been pictured buying adventure gear in Kent.

Man jailed for leaving police officers in hospital after attack

Man jailed for leaving police officers in hospital after attack

A violent criminal is behind bars after leaving two police officers in hospital when he attacked them as they tried to arrest him.

Man in dock over father-of-two's murder

Man in dock over father-of-two's murder

A man has been remanded in custody today after appearing at crown court charged with murdering a father-of-two found unconscious in car park.

Catch of the day as angler reels in caviar-producing fish

Catch of the day as angler reels in caviar-producing fish

Champagne corks were not quite popping when an angler caught a rare fish that can produce caviar worth thousands of pounds - and had to throw it back.

High-speed rail services to continue

High-speed rail services to continue

Southeastern will continue to run high-speed trains in part of east Kent for at least another six months, under a deal revealed today.

Baby-faced pervert jailed after travelling miles to lure boys

Baby-faced pervert jailed after travelling miles to lure boys

A convicted paedophile travelled from Newcastle to meet boys after grooming them and bombarding them with hundreds of messages.

Jealous woman jailed after crying rape against her brothers

Jealous woman jailed after crying rape against her brothers

A sister lied when she claimed her own brothers raped her... and even accused her father on his deathbed.

Unemployment falls by hundreds

Unemployment falls by hundreds

The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance in Kent and Medway has fallen by almost 900, figures out today reveal.

Tragedy of soldier killed on range

Tragedy of soldier killed on range

A young soldier killed by a single shot that went through a target in a training exercise died in a tragic accident, an inquest jury has ruled.

'Give free tuition to help bright children pass 11-plus'

'Give free tuition to help bright children pass 11-plus'

Free extra tuition should be given to bright children from poorer backgrounds in Kent to help them pass the 11-plus, a report has warned.

Students rescued after overloading lift

Students rescued after overloading lift

Firefighters have rescued 11 university students who crammed into a lift designed for just six people, causing it to break, early today.

Arsonist plagues victims... from prison cell

Arsonist plagues victims... from prison cell

Even iron bars couldn't stop an evil arsonist - who torched three Medway homes - from continuing his reign of terror.

Chips bring bolt out of the blue for gran

Chips bring bolt out of the blue for gran

An 85-year-old woman had the shock of her life when she opened a bag of frozen chips... and an eight-inch bolt fell out.

Jail for 'monster' who groomed girl before sexual abuse

Jail for 'monster' who groomed girl before sexual abuse

An abuser who groomed a young girl in a 'deeply abhorrent' way has been jailed for 12 years.

Man taken to hospital with head injuries after attack

Man taken to hospital with head injuries after attack

Police have launched an investigation after a man was taken to hospital with head injuries.

Guilty: Fetish club boss flogged slaves in front of young boy

Guilty: Fetish club boss flogged slaves in front of young boy

A fetish club master is facing a possible prison sentence after being convicted of encouraging a 14-year-old boy to take part in spanking women.

Man convicted of string of balaclava-clad raids on newsagents

Man convicted of string of balaclava-clad raids on newsagents

A thug has been found guilty of a series of newsagent raids where axes, sledgehammers and baseball bats were wielded to frighten staff.

Mum's plea after girl, 9, flees driver

Mum's plea after girl, 9, flees driver

A mother has warned others after a tattooed driver tried to get her nine-year-old daughter to climb into his car.

Star leads prayers for the Philippines

Star leads prayers for the Philippines

The Voice contestant Joe Apostol is urging people to pray for victims of the disastrous typhoon in the Philippines and support the relief effort.

Four hurt in serious crash on A21

Four hurt in serious crash on A21

A serious pile-up involving cars and a van that blocked the A21 in both directions today has left four people in hospital.

Man dies after being hit by car

Man dies after being hit by car

A man has died in hospital after being knocked down by a car when he is believed to have been crossing the road.

Pair deny 'racial abuse' at takeaway

Pair deny 'racial abuse' at takeaway

Two men have appeared in court today to deny an alleged racially or religiously-aggravated disturbance at a chicken shop.

Grenade found in garden shed

Grenade found in garden shed

A bomb disposal team from the Ministry of Defence have safely removed a grenade found in a shed.

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