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Ex-PC's sentence cut after perverting course of justice

Ex-PC's sentence cut after perverting course of justice

A former policeman branded "extremely manipulative" when he was jailed for perverting the course of justice has had a year cut from his sentence.

Rail delays after rubbish fire

Rail delays after rubbish fire

Trains have been delayed today after track power had to be switched off when a fire broke out near the line.

Kitten found in gutter with broken leg

Kitten found in gutter with broken leg

The RSPCA is investigating after an eight-week-old kitten was found with a broken leg in a gutter near a shop.

Chaos as crane bursts into flames on M25

Chaos as crane bursts into flames on M25

Motorists have been suffering delays on the M25 after a mobile crane erupted into a fireball at the side of the road this morning.

Drink-drive arrest after A2 crash

Drink-drive arrest after A2 crash

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after a car carrying two other people hit a lamppost on the A2.

Dust-up over new vacuum cleaner rules

Dust-up over new vacuum cleaner rules

A Kent politician has condemned new European Union rules that will see vacuum cleaners banned from having powerful motors.

Going out with a bang...

Going out with a bang...

The bonfires are still burning across Kent and there's still time to enjoy fireworks at one of this weekend's many displays. Here's some of the best.

Milky Bar Kid is back... behind bars after jail break-out

Milky Bar Kid is back... behind bars after jail break-out

A hitman who calls himself the Milky Bar Kid has been recaptured after going on the run from prison.

Probation staff set to strike across Kent

Probation staff set to strike across Kent

Workers from the Probation Service in Kent are set to begin a 24-hour walkout today over plans to allow private firms to supervise some offenders.

Manhole cover explodes in street

Manhole cover explodes in street

Homes have been left without power after a fault with an underground cable caused a manhole cover to blast off in a street this afternoon.

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.

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