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Delays after Chunnel power problems

Delays after Chunnel power problems

Eurotunnel passengers have been suffering long delays today after power supply problems in the Channel Tunnel.

Woman cashier targeted by hooded raider

Woman cashier targeted by hooded raider

A shop worker has been left traumatised after a hooded man sprayed her with what is believed to have been pepper spray in raid.

Sixteen people hurt in 'pepper spray' attack at fireworks display

Sixteen people hurt in 'pepper spray' attack at fireworks display

Children and a pregnant woman are among 16 spectators injured in a suspected pepper spray attack at a popular fireworks display.

Jobs could go under bank rescue plan

Jobs could go under bank rescue plan

The Co-operative Bank will close about 50 stores as part of a restructure announced today - leaving workers at Kent branches facing uncertainty.

Daredevil swimmers ride the waves

Daredevil swimmers ride the waves

Cross-Channel swimmers turned heads as they tackled choppy waves in Kent during stormy conditions - but were they brave or reckless?

More wind turbines to be built off Kent coast

More wind turbines to be built off Kent coast

Swedish energy company announces £150m investment in wind farm extension near Whitstable and Herne Bay

Family doctor cleared of surgery sex assaults to face GMC probe

Family doctor cleared of surgery sex assaults to face GMC probe

A GP cleared of all 15 charges of sex assault on patients at his surgery is to go before a medical disciplinary committee, it has been revealed.

Jobs at risk as pub chain on the brink

Jobs at risk as pub chain on the brink

Staff at five Kent drinking holes are at risk after their parent company tumbled into administration.

Shock at death of popular student killed by lorry on A2

Shock at death of popular student killed by lorry on A2

Friends of an 18-year-old student who died after being hit by a lorry on the A2 have today paid tribute to the talented footballer.

Kent put on flood warning again

Kent put on flood warning again

The Environment Agency has put parts of Kent on flood alert again today as high winds combine with large waves.

Dozens of rats found at hospital

Dozens of rats found at hospital

Pest controllers have been drafted into a Kent hospital more than 300 times after vermin was found - including a rat in an A&E resuscitation unit.

What would make you employ an apprentice?

What would make you employ an apprentice?

As part of the Kick Start Kent campaign, the KM Group is launching a survey to find out what are people's concerns about hiring apprentices.

Tamera beats boyband in X Factor sing-off

Tamera beats boyband in X Factor sing-off

Kent student Tamera Foster has defeated boyband Kingsland Road in a live X Factor sing-off to remain in the competition.

Prostitute guilty of running brothel: 'I'll carry on selling sex'

Prostitute guilty of running brothel: 'I'll carry on selling sex'

A prostitute has claimed she has no choice but to carry on selling sex after being found guilty of managing a brothel.

Controversial medical campus scheme approved

Controversial medical campus scheme approved

Plans for a huge medical campus on land just off the M20 have been approved - despite objections.

Family's fury after granddad, 99, ordered to dig up grave plants

Family's fury after granddad, 99, ordered to dig up grave plants

A shocked family have been told to dig up flowers planted to honour loved ones at graves... or the council would remove them.

Lydia marks centenary with older brother

Lydia marks centenary with older brother

When Lydia Woods celebrated her 100th birthday she couldn't claim bragging rights for being the oldest there - that honour went to her brother, 101.

Pensioner found hanged feared losing his home over bedroom tax

Pensioner found hanged feared losing his home over bedroom tax

A man who spoke of his fears over the government's bedroom tax was found hanged in his home, an inquest has heard.

Brillo’s back in his pad after brush with danger

 Brillo’s back in his pad after brush with danger

They say cats have nine lives... but Brillo the dog proved he'd use a few of his when he got stuck underground for six days.

Family turn sleuths after burglar swipes laptop

Family turn sleuths after burglar swipes laptop

A burglar thought he'd got away with his crime when he sold on a laptop... but he didn't account for the sleuthing skills of his victims.

Popular attraction closes its doors today

Popular attraction closes its doors today

A much-loved family farm that has been running for 25 years is shutting up shop today.

Investigation under way in wake of prison riot

Investigation under way in wake of prison riot

An investigation has begun into how around 40 inmates were able to take over a wing of a prison in a riot.

Police chopper scrambled after assault

Police chopper scrambled after assault

The police helicopter was scrambled in the Wrotham area this lunchtime following a report of an assault last night.

Bomb disposal experts called to civic centre

Bomb disposal experts called to civic centre

Parts of Dartford have been closed by police after a metal detector enthusiast walked into the civic centre with a six-inch war-time shell.

Zombie invasion!

Zombie invasion!

The walking dead came to life in a Kent town last night - to the sound of a samba beat.

Firefighters back at work after night strike

Firefighters back at work after night strike

Kent's firefighters are back to work this morning after their four and a half hour strike last night.

Feeling hungover? What you need's an angel

Feeling hungover? What you need's an angel

If you've ever woken up with a pounding headache, a spinning head and a craving for junk food... you're not alone.

Grieving son forced to quit his home after dad's death

Grieving son forced to quit his home after dad's death

A disabled man was told he must leave his home of 40 years just three days after his father's funeral.

Body taken away after man pulled from river

Body taken away after man pulled from river

Ambulance crews frantically tried in vain to save the life of a man pulled from a river.

Sick 'trick' horrifies Halloween youngsters

Sick 'trick' horrifies Halloween youngsters

Trick or treating fun turned to horror as four children were given this heart when they knocked on doors for Halloween.

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