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Labour quashes rumours of Lib Dem coalition bid

Labour quashes rumours of Lib Dem coalition bid

The leader of Kent's labour group has denied it could join forces with the Lib Dems at County Hall to stop UKIP from becoming official opposition.

Alert as man demands kisses from schoolgirls

Alert as man demands kisses from schoolgirls

Police are hunting a man who twice propositioned girls after school - asking them for a kiss and if they wanted to go home with him.

Disgraced Pryce released from Kent prison after speeding points scam

Disgraced Pryce released from Kent prison after speeding points scam

The shamed ex-wife of former cabinet minister Chris Huhne has today been freed from East Sutton Park after serving a quarter of her prison sentence.

Girls hurt in car crash

Girls hurt in car crash

Two girls had to be cut free from a car after a crash in West Malling last night.

Airport's vision for future

Airport's vision for future

Neighbours and businesses are urged to have their say on the development of Rochester airport... as a major exhibition opens its doors.

Gang leader's 'degrading and sadistic' attack on vulnerable epileptic victim

Gang leader's 'degrading and sadistic' attack on vulnerable epileptic victim

A gang carried out a series of vindictive attacks on an epileptic man left so traumatised he still suffers nightmares.

Canterbury Cathedral bosses deny it may be forced to close

Canterbury Cathedral bosses deny it may be forced to close

Fundraising appeal leader claimed falling stonework from the entrance could mean it had to "close for business" - but concerns were "exaggerated".

Driver escapes car flip

Driver escapes car flip

A woman had a lucky escape when her car flipped onto its roof in Rochester.

Outdoor fun and Roman treasure promised in week of activity

Outdoor fun and Roman treasure promised in week of activity

A week-long festival of fun - mostly free - is promised to families wanting to know more about everything from moths to the Romans and clay modelling.

Is cat killer on the loose?

Is cat killer on the loose?

A cat owner fears someone has killed six of her cats with antifreeze in just a year.

Car crashes into store in Strood

Car crashes into store in Strood

A vehicle smashed into the front of a store in Strood High Street this morning.

Fire at flats in Chatham

Fire at flats in Chatham

Ten people had to be evacuated from a block of flats this morning after a blaze broke out.

Man arrested on suspicion of wasting police time

Man arrested on suspicion of wasting police time

A man has been arrested after an incident near Rochester railway station.

Folkestone Air Show cancelled

Folkestone Air Show cancelled

Organisers of this year's Folkestone's Air Show announce that it will not go ahead next month

Zombie Apocalypse forces lone survivor underground

Zombie Apocalypse forces lone survivor underground

An author obsessed with the living dead will be following the advice of his own books, spending a week living in an underground bunker from tomorrow.

Pervert jailed for 'campaign of sex abuse' on young girls

Pervert jailed for 'campaign of sex abuse' on young girls

A paedophile who preyed on young girls claimed he couldn't have committed the crimes... because he's gay.

Ashes of right-to-die campaigner to be scattered today

Ashes of right-to-die campaigner to be scattered today

The ashes of right-to-die campaigner Tony Nicklinson will be scattered today at a rugby ground in Cranbrook where he used to play.

Toxic toys on sale

Toxic toys on sale

An urgent warning has gone out to parents after dolls containing dangerous chemicals were found on sale in Medway.

Nurse flashed nipple and simulated breast-feeding in care home, hearing told

Nurse flashed nipple and simulated breast-feeding in care home, hearing told

A nurse pretended to breast-feed a patient's doll while her nipple was exposed, a professional conduct hearing has been told.

Bungling armed robbers caught after catalogue of errors

Bungling armed robbers caught after catalogue of errors

An armed gang were caught by police after a series of blunders... including hiring a getaway van in their own name and leaving price tags inside.

Fallen tree blocks village road

Fallen tree blocks village road

This is the scene after a tree fell into a village road overnight.

Bee-keeper Laura, 7, turns honey into money

Bee-keeper Laura, 7, turns honey into money

Forget The Apprentice, seven-year-old Laura Marolia is well on the way to making her first million... with her own honey business.

Lawyers investigate holidaymaker's cruise sickness

Lawyers investigate holidaymaker's cruise sickness

A dream cruise to see the northern lights turned into a nightmare for Lesley Lipscombe... as he spent most of the holiday with an upset stomach.

Debt-ridden dad found shot dead in garden

Debt-ridden dad found shot dead in garden

A man discovered dead in his brother's back garden had bought a shotgun just days before his death.

Dozy students spark campus kitchen fire

Dozy students spark campus kitchen fire

Twenty Canterbury students were evacuated from their halls of residence after a kitchen blaze was caused by burning food.

Head under fire after dad learns of son's death on school website

Head under fire after dad learns of son's death on school website

The parents of a boy killed in a car crash have called for a head master to resign after the boy's dad discovered he had died on the school web page.

UPDATE: Police say human bones are ancient remains

UPDATE: Police say human bones are ancient remains

Bones found by construction workers in Whitstable are believed to be hundreds of years old.

Shock for police as they find addict's secret drugs stash

Shock for police as they find addict's secret drugs stash

Police who stopped a drug addict and searched him personally were stunned to find his secret hiding place for cocaine and heroin.

Police release footage in the hunt for bomb threat suspect

Police release footage in the hunt for bomb threat suspect

CCTV footage of a robbery in New Romney and a bomb threat to a hotel in Hythe have been released.

Gym staff revive 'dead' man after collapse

Gym staff revive 'dead' man after collapse

Leisure centre staff sprang into action after a member collapsed and 'died' during an exercise class.

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