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Huge whale stranded in the Swale brought to shore

Huge whale stranded in the Swale brought to shore

Tests are due to be carried out over the weekend on a sperm whale as large as 40ft found stranded in the Swale.

Lead us not into temptation... unholy internet use blocked at cathedral cafe

Lead us not into temptation... unholy internet use blocked at cathedral cafe

Users of a new cathedral cafe will find access blocked if they try to view pornography after new filters were installed on its free wi-fi system.

Vital police error 'left sex beast to continue reign of terror'

Vital police error 'left sex beast to continue reign of terror'

Two police officers are being investigated after they allegedly failed to take vital DNA tests... allowing a sexual predator to continue his attacks.

Ex-schoolteacher jailed after road rage attack with metal bar

Ex-schoolteacher jailed after road rage attack with metal bar

A former schoolteacher is behind bars after an 'explosion of temper' led to him attacking a motorcyclist with a jack handle.

With you all the way...

With you all the way...

A national campaign showing how people use local media throughout their lives – designed in Kent – is being broadcast on TV for the first time today.

Delays due to end on M25 after lorry spills tonnes of plastic pellets after fire

Delays due to end on M25 after lorry spills tonnes of plastic pellets after fire

The M25 has now fully reopened after an HGV burst into flames.

Grave doubts over 'sinking' cemetery

Grave doubts over 'sinking' cemetery

Visitors to a cemetery have been warned to be careful where they walk... as the ground could open up beneath them.

Pensioner beaten with bar by neighbour in row over parking

Pensioner beaten with bar by neighbour in row over parking

A feud between neighbours over a parking space led to a man being smashed over the head with a wheel brace to "teach him a lesson".

Salvation Army member, 68, fights off thug armed with wooden pole

Salvation Army member, 68, fights off thug armed with wooden pole

A woman who bravely fought off an armed thug trying to steal her car has been praised by a judge for her "remarkable and humbling" actions.

Trouble-hit hospital has worst A&E waits in the country

Trouble-hit hospital has worst A&E waits in the country

Almost one in four patients waited more than four hours to be seen at Medway's A&E department at the beginning of February.

Own goal as MP praises 'feminine' sports... like cheerleading

Own goal as MP praises 'feminine' sports... like cheerleading

A Kent MP is facing a backlash after urging girls to take up "feminine" sports... like cheerleading and ballet.

Man fined after urinating on town centre war memorial

Man fined after urinating on town centre war memorial

A man has been fined £100 for outraging public decency by urinating on the names of war heroes.

Vandals spray post box gold to 'honour' Olympic champ Lizzy

Vandals spray post box gold to 'honour' Olympic champ Lizzy

A post box in Olympics gold medallist Lizzy Yarnold's home town has been painted gold overnight... but not by the Royal Mail.

Slow death of woman, 90, after lack of checks by care workers

Slow death of woman, 90, after lack of checks by care workers

A woman who lay helpess on her kitchen floor after care staff failed to carry out correct checks died as a result of misadventure, an inquest heard.

Woman hit by car fighting for life

Woman hit by car fighting for life

A woman is fighting for her life in hospital today after being knocked down by a car.

'Explosion of blood' as man is bludgeoned to death with baseball bats: Court

'Explosion of blood' as man is bludgeoned to death with baseball bats: Court

A teenager's told a court how there was an 'explosion of blood' as a man was beaten to death before his lifeless, half-naked body was dumped.

Man arrested by armed police after 'woman mugged' in street

Man arrested by armed police after 'woman mugged' in street

Firearms officers have arrested a man on suspicion of robbery after reports a woman had been mugged by an armed attacker.

Pair charged with robbing post office

Pair charged with robbing post office

Two men have been charged with robbery and possessing an imitation firearm after a raid on a village post office.

More train delays after tracks flooded

More train delays after tracks flooded

Rail passengers are suffering more train cancellations in east Kent today because of flooding on the line.

Two women rescued from car after crash

Two women rescued from car after crash

Fire crews have cut two women free from a car believed to have ended up on its side after a crash this morning.

M2 reopens fully after hole declared safe

M2 reopens fully after hole declared safe

Work to resurface a denehole that has caused chaos and lane closures on the M2 has finished today after nine days.

Student's battle against cancer ends tragically after 21 years

Student's battle against cancer ends tragically after 21 years

A brave student who fought off cancer three times has lost his battle for life... but five others' lives have been saved by his organs.

The motorist driving legally with 54 points on his licence

The motorist driving legally with 54 points on his licence

A driver with a staggering 54 penalty points is behind the wheel of his van legally - despite the law requiring motorists to be banned at 12 points.

Experts confirm Swale whale is dead

Experts confirm Swale whale is dead

The whale stranded out in the Swale has been confirmed as dead by marine diving specialists.

High and dry days out

High and dry days out

Want to get the dog and the family out on a walk, but flooded fields are putting you off? Helen Geraghty found some lofty spots for a stroll.

Insurers urged to show old premiums

Insurers urged to show old premiums

Campaigners are urging insurers to show last year's premium alongside any renewal quote they give to prompt people to shop around for a better deal

Sales team at Bluewater

Sales team at Bluewater

Shoppers at Bluewater can visit a pop-up information centre by Ward Homes this weekend

Huge expansion of wind farm dropped

Huge expansion of wind farm dropped

Bosses at the world's largest wind farm off the north Kent coast have today revealed a huge expansion will not go ahead.

Death row soldier jailed for killing cellmate

Death row soldier jailed for killing cellmate

An ex-soldier who grew up in Margate has been jailed for life for killing his cellmate... while already on death row in Africa.

Chauffeur jailed after killing biker in crash

Chauffeur jailed after killing biker in crash

A chauffeur has admitted ignoring a 'stop' road marking before killing a motorcyclist in a 'tragic' crash.

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