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Ex-boxer accused of beating man to death was just out of prison

Ex-boxer accused of beating man to death was just out of prison

A former champion boxer and Olympic hopeful was on licence from prison for witness intimidation when he beat a reveller to death, a court heard.

Driver jailed over teen's moped death

Driver jailed over teen's moped death

A banned driver who crashed into a teenage moped rider before fleeing the scene and leaving her for dead is behind bars.

Two taken to hospital after kitchen fire

Two taken to hospital after kitchen fire

A man and woman in their forties suffered from breathing in smoke after a fire took hold in a kitchen.

Evil rape bully jailed for 18 years

Evil rape bully jailed for 18 years

A bully who subjected young girls to an ordeal of rape and debauchery - even threatening to set one victim alight - has been locked up for 18 years.

Failing Medway hospital to be 'buddied' with crack health team

Failing Medway hospital to be 'buddied' with crack health team

Medway Hospital is one of 11 in the country to be 'buddied' up with top health teams... after a catalogue of failings was highlighted.

Hero garage worker stands ground in face of knife terror

Hero garage worker stands ground in face of knife terror

A brave cashier has been praised after courageously fighting off a female robber who attacked him with a kitchen knife in a 30-minute ordeal.

Hundreds to protest at children's centre closures bid in cost-cutting drive

Hundreds to protest at children's centre closures bid in cost-cutting drive

County councillors are set to come under huge pressure today to oppose controversial plans to close 23 children's centres across Kent.

Firefighters free man trapped in machinery

Firefighters free man trapped in machinery

A man in his 20s was stuck for two hours after becoming stuck in a potato harvester.

Barnes backs 'drunk tanks' for revellers

Barnes backs 'drunk tanks' for revellers

Kent's crime commissioner has supported calls today for "drunk tanks" to avoid packing police cells with nuisance binge drinkers.

Kent shops in schoolgirl fashion row

Kent shops in schoolgirl fashion row

A fashion retailer with several stores in Kent is being criticised for selling revealing clothing to girls as young as eight.

Pensioner fights for life as car overturns

Pensioner fights for life as car overturns

An 84-year-old man has been flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries after his car overturned when it hit a lamppost today.

Woman freed from car in serious crash

Woman freed from car in serious crash

Several people - including two children - have been taken to hospital after a serious crash involving two cars this morning.

Host of superstars shine in Kent

Host of superstars shine in Kent

Music megastars including Sting, Kanye West and Kings of Leon wowed crowds on stage in Maidstone last night.

Bridge reopens after barge hits it

Bridge reopens after barge hits it

A tug has been brought in to remove a sailing barge which struck the Kingsferry Bridge at Sheppey this morning.

Two missing teenagers found safe

Two missing teenagers found safe

A pair of teenage boys have been discovered safe after a public appeal to find them, police said today.

Four crews called to blaze at clubhouse

Four crews called to blaze at clubhouse

Around 25 firefighters tackled a blaze at a marina clubhouse and cafe.

Small firms taking on more staff

Small firms taking on more staff

Business leaders say a boost in staff levels in small businesses shows "growing confidence".

Black market cigarettes peddled in Kent for as little as £3 a pack

Black market cigarettes peddled in Kent for as little as £3 a pack

Half of all cigarettes smoked in one town are illegal, a shock investigation has revealed.

Ferry bid 'throws good money after bad'

Ferry bid 'throws good money after bad'

A council has been criticised for launching efforts to woo a new ferry company to its port as it is still owed money by its troubled former operator.

Locked up for leaving victim 'half dead'

Locked up for leaving victim 'half dead'

A young man who stamped on his victim's head in a vicious attack has been locked up for seven years.

Sex attacker at centre of huge manhunt 'could be Mr Average'

Sex attacker at centre of huge manhunt 'could be Mr Average'

Detectives leading a large-scale search for a fat, bald sex attacker who has struck at least three times believe he could be married with children.

Driver sees 'red mist' and throws punches after being cut up

Driver sees 'red mist' and throws punches after being cut up

A crane driver was so angry at being cut up he dragged a motorist out of the car and smashed his fist into his face.

Lost chipmunk found outside school

Lost chipmunk found outside school

Children had an unusual visitor to their school gates today - when a lost chipmunk was discovered in the rain.

Woman raped in town centre car park

Woman raped in town centre car park

Forensic officers have been compiling evidence after a woman was raped in a car park.

Man stabbed in back with 'screwdriver'

Man stabbed in back with 'screwdriver'

Witnesses are being sought after a man was stabbed in the back with what is believed to have been a screwdriver during a street row.

Man sparks armed police stand-off in row with suspicious girlfriend

Man sparks armed police stand-off in row with suspicious girlfriend

A man sparked a three-hour siege with armed police after "totally losing control" when his suspicious girlfriend confronted him over text messages.

Terrorism arrests at Port of Dover

Terrorism arrests at Port of Dover

Two men are in custody today on suspicion of being involved in terrorism after police arrested them at the Port of Dover and seized ammunition.

Ex-headteacher died two months after fall in Kenya: Inquest

Ex-headteacher died two months after fall in Kenya: Inquest

A former headteacher slipped into a coma and died on a charity trip to Africa two months after a fall, an inquest was told.

Payday loan sites blocked at libraries

Payday loan sites blocked at libraries

Payday lender websites have been blocked on all Medway Council computers - including those at libraries - amid increasing fears of spiralling debt.

The jury's out... all 13 of them!

The jury's out... all 13 of them!

A judge had to take a second look after sending out 12 jury members to consider their verdict... to find 13 coming back in!

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