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Prayers after shock at murder charge

Prayers after shock at murder charge

A vicar has led a prayer walk for shocked parishioners around the area where a missing pensioner was found dead.

Bravery of young woman beaten to a pulp by her boyfriend in street

Bravery of young woman beaten to a pulp by her boyfriend in street

A young woman has told of the moment she decided to press charges against the boyfriend who viciously attacked her in an unprovoked onslaught.

Crews tackle fire in paper mill roof

Crews tackle fire in paper mill roof

Around 30 firefighters have been at a Northfleet paper mill after a blaze broke out in the roof.

Ambulance 'took half an hour to reach hanged prisoner'

Ambulance 'took half an hour to reach hanged prisoner'

Paramedics were delayed in reaching a hanged inmate because the person authorised to let them through was busy giving CPR, an inquest heard.

Business leaders welcome Miliband pledge

Business leaders welcome Miliband pledge

The Labour leaders says his party will give an £800m tax break to small firms - but business heads in the county say more reform is still needed.

Couple sky high after proposal

Couple sky high after proposal

A man asked his girlfriend to marry him with a little help... from a banner-trailing aeroplane and an owl to deliver the ring!

Jail for couple with tragic past after huge drugs ring downfall

Jail for couple with tragic past after huge drugs ring downfall

A husband and wife who became ringleaders of a multi-million pound drug production empire after the death of two daughters have been jailed.

Hospital closes after flooding

Hospital closes after flooding

Patients are being turned away from a hospital today after a flood took down its phones and computers.

Estuary airport 'fanciful and extreme'

Estuary airport 'fanciful and extreme'

The leader of Essex council has joined colleagues in Kent and Medway in opposing plans for a new four-runway hub airport in the Thames Estuary.

Most wanted fugitive behind bars after decade on run

Most wanted fugitive behind bars after decade on run

One of Britain's most wanted fugitives has finally been jailed after vanishing for 10 years before he could be sentenced for drug smuggling in Kent.

Reptile Rex enjoys walk on rec

Reptile Rex enjoys walk on rec

An unusual sight has been turning heads among the dog walkers at a recreation ground - a lizard being taken for a walk on a lead.

Armed police swoop on village

Armed police swoop on village

Armed officers and the police helicopter were called to a Kent village after reports of a man threatening to kill himself.

Yobs walk free after dozens of terrifying drive-by catapult attacks

Yobs walk free after dozens of terrifying drive-by catapult attacks

Three men who randomly targeted dozens of cars, shops and houses in catapult attacks have been handed prison sentences... but walked free from court.

Overweight musician dies when sleep disorder blocks airways

Overweight musician dies when sleep disorder blocks airways

A musician's high BMI contributed to his death after nine years suffering from a disorder that stops people breathing in their sleep, a coroner heard.

Station reopens after unexploded bomb found by workmen

Station reopens after unexploded bomb found by workmen

Ramsgate station has reopened after bomb disposal experts removed an unexploded Second World War device.

Traffic chaos as lorry hits railway bridge

Traffic chaos as lorry hits railway bridge

Police have shut a road in both directions after an artic truck struck a railway bridge.

Starving puppies found dumped

Starving puppies found dumped

Two seriously-ill lurcher puppies are recovering after being discovered abandoned and starving in a bin and field.

Teenage bridesmaid suffers fit in carriage

Teenage bridesmaid suffers fit in carriage

A 16-year-old bridesmaid has been treated by paramedics after suffering a fit in a white horse-drawn carriage.

Heroes of flats blaze praised at awards

Heroes of flats blaze praised at awards

Firefighters who tackled a huge blaze which left youngsters fighting for their lives are today being praised for their bravery.

Payday loan websites could be blocked at all Kent libraries

Payday loan websites could be blocked at all Kent libraries

Kent County Council could ban access to payday loan websites at libraries and billboard advertising amid growing concerns about huge interest rates.

Rail delays after man hit by train

Rail delays after man hit by train

Disruption on trains through Kent is set to continue into the evening after a man was hit by a train and suffered "life-changing" injuries.

A whisker away from catastrophe...

A whisker away from catastrophe...

Firefighters have reunited a relieved couple with their pet cat - after he got stuck up the chimney.

Chalet destroyed in arson attack

Chalet destroyed in arson attack

A fire which engulfed a disused holiday chalet at Allhallows Leisure Park is being treated as arson.

Terrorism charges after pair held at port

Terrorism charges after pair held at port

Two men held by anti-terror police at the Port of Dover have appeared in court today accused of attending a terrorist training camp.

Kent's schools need £50m of repairs

Kent's schools need £50m of repairs

Millions need to be spent on repairing the county's schools, it's been revealed... but only the worst affected buildings are being targeted.

Long-lost daughter reunited with fire hero dad thanks to TV show

Long-lost daughter reunited with fire hero dad thanks to TV show

A woman rescued from a fire by her hero dad more than two decades ago has finally been reunited with him... thanks to Jeremy Kyle.

Mum's ordeal at hands of hammer gang in terror raid

Mum's ordeal at hands of hammer gang in terror raid

A traumatised mother-of-three has had her confidence crushed by a hammer-wielding gang who burst into her home and threatened to kill her.

Dad's plea to move to smaller home 'blocked' by council

 Dad's plea to move to smaller home 'blocked' by council

A father and son have been fighting to move somewhere smaller in a desperate bid to avoid a £60 a month bedroom tax.

Plant killer's confession... in note to neighbours

Plant killer's confession... in note to neighbours

A teen who killed plants with weedkiller - including a memorial to a dead child - confessed everything in a note to his victims.

Sheep left with 'horrific' injuries after loose dog attack

Sheep left with 'horrific' injuries after loose dog attack

Police have been alerted after a ewe was savaged by a loose dog in a field. Warning: Graphic images

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