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Airman electrocuted in 'tragic accident' on railway tracks

Airman electrocuted in 'tragic accident' on railway tracks

A young man found dead on a Kent railway line in what is believed to have been a tragic accident has today been named as an American airman.

Parents rescues teens from sea

Parents rescues teens from sea

Two teenagers were rescued by a parent last night after they swam into trouble off the Whitstable coast.

Man rescued after bridge plunge

Man rescued after bridge plunge

A young man has been detained under the Mental Health Act after falling from a bridge into the River Medway early today.

Oh beer! Lorry carrying beer goes up in flames on A2

Oh beer! Lorry carrying beer goes up in flames on A2

This is the moment a lorry full of cans and bottles of beer was engulfed by a fireball on the A2.

Suspect bailed after ATM ram raid

Suspect bailed after ATM ram raid

A man has been arrested and bailed after ram raiders used a stolen digger to rip two cash machines from a supermarket.

Is ghostly maid roaming historic hall?

Is ghostly maid roaming historic hall?

Paranormal investigators are convinced an author's picture of a "haunted" historic hall has captured a ghostly maid in the window.

'Wicked' teen locked up after raping vulnerable girl

'Wicked' teen locked up after raping vulnerable girl

A teenager is behind bars after tricking a 16-year-old virgin into his home and then raping her.

Fatal beating 'was like something out of a horror film'

Fatal beating 'was like something out of a horror film'

A dad of five was 'being used as a punch bag' when he was set upon in a late-night attack that was to prove fatal, a court heard.

Road cameras called into question

Road cameras called into question

Kent Police are being urged to review how they use automatic number plate recognition technology after another force was ordered to dismantle cameras.

Swarms of jellyfish plague swimmers

Swarms of jellyfish plague swimmers

Swimmers have been stung off the Kent coast despite warnings of a high number of jellyfish in our waters.

Man helps police after woman's death

Man helps police after woman's death

An elderly man is assisting police with their inquiries today after a 79-year-old woman was discovered dead at a house.

Rivals' dispute led to death threats

Rivals' dispute led to death threats

A fall-out between two business pals led to a “misguided” youngster threatening to take deadly revenge.

Eye in the sky: Photographer snaps perfect halo around sun

Eye in the sky: Photographer snaps perfect halo around sun

An amateur photographer has captured the spectacular sight of the sun surrounded by a mysterious halo... like a giant eye gazing down from the sky.

Major alert on KLM flight at Manston

Major alert on KLM flight at Manston

Dozens of firefighters surrounded a KLM plane at the centre of a major alert on the runway at Manston airport last night.

Gallery's one millionth visitor will have a special reason to celebrate...

Gallery's one millionth visitor will have a special reason to celebrate...

The man or woman who claims the title of the millionth visitor through the Turner Contemporary's doors will be well set to celebrate.

Man jailed after having sex with girl he claimed 'came on to him'

Man jailed after having sex with girl he claimed 'came on to him'

A father-of-two has been locked up for having sex with a teenage girl he claimed had instigated the affair.

Murder suspect 'concocted story about boyfriend's machete attack'

Murder suspect 'concocted story about boyfriend's machete attack'

A woman accused of murder made up a story about her boyfriend being attacked by several men, a jury heard.

Mystery of derelict 'haunted' house

Mystery of derelict 'haunted' house

A landlord claims she has lost tenants amid fears a neighbouring property left a decaying time warp for almost a quarter of a century is haunted.

Man 'strikes killer blows' on dad of five for damaging wing mirrors: Court

Man 'strikes killer blows' on dad of five for damaging wing mirrors: Court

A murder suspect was dancing around 'like Mohammed Ali' after allegedly punching and stamping on his victim, a court heard.

RSPCA faces 'crisis' in unwanted cats

RSPCA faces 'crisis' in unwanted cats

Rehoming centres for cats in Kent have run out of space after being overrun with strays and abandoned pets.

Woman, 86, left lying in road after 'crash'

Woman, 86, left lying in road after 'crash'

An elderly woman may have been involved in a hit and run accident which left her lying in a Birchington road.

Ex-soldier caught driving while high on horse tranquilliser

Ex-soldier caught driving while high on horse tranquilliser

A former squaddie gave police a telltale clue after being stopped while driving erratically... he had white powder all over his nose.

Two boys injured at motocross track

Two boys injured at motocross track

Two young boys aged nine and 10 were taken to hospital after being thrown off their bikes in separate accidents at a motocross track.

Man 'beaten with stick' on night out

Man 'beaten with stick' on night out

A young man was taken to hospital after being attacked with what police believe to be a stick while on his way home from a night out.

'Washing-up liquid' sparks chemical alert

'Washing-up liquid' sparks chemical alert

A village was sealed off for several hours amid a chemical alert when a dog was found covered in green liquid... now believed to be washing-up liquid.

Leaflet drop in hunt for alleyway rapist

Leaflet drop in hunt for alleyway rapist

Homes in Chatham have been targeted in a leaflet campaign as police continue investigations into a rape in an alleyway.

Parking row death shopper had just been given cancer all-clear

Parking row death shopper had just been given cancer all-clear

A grandfather who died after a row over a disabled parking space had been told he had beaten cancer just days ago, his grieving family have revealed.

Blinded hero soldier seeks runner to be 'eyes' in marathon

Blinded hero soldier seeks runner to be 'eyes' in marathon

A soldier awarded one of the highest honours for bravery after being blinded by the Taliban is seeking someone to be his 'eyes' in a marathon.

Pervert locked up after approaching boys at leisure centre

Pervert locked up after approaching boys at leisure centre

A convicted sex offender with a 'distorted and perverted view of children' has been jailed after approaching boys in a public pool.

Rare moth sighting is first for Kent

Rare moth sighting is first for Kent

A species of moth so rare it's only known by its Latin name has been spotted for the first time ever in Kent.

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