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Gales to blast Kent later

Gales to blast Kent later

Winds of more than 60mph could hit the Kent coast later... causing damage to trees and disruption to transport.

Mystery Kent man scoops nearly £890k Lotto win

Mystery Kent man scoops nearly £890k Lotto win

Champagne corks are popping in one Kent household... after a man known only as Mr B scooped the jackpot Lotto prize.

Investigators probe hospital's high death rates

Investigators probe hospital's high death rates

National investigators were due at Medway Maritime Hospital today to probe its high death rates.

Officer commended at awards ceremony

Officer commended at awards ceremony

A policeman has been awarded for his work in bringing an evil Northfleet father who trafficked young girls to work as sex slaves to justice.

Coach avoids red card after attacking rival

Coach avoids red card after attacking rival

A soccer coach was given a dressing down in court after attacking a long-standing rival during a practice session.

Final farewell goes with a big bang

 Final farewell goes with a big bang

A woman's last wishes have been fulfilled... after her ashes were fired into the night sky.

The purr-ice is right for Asda Cat Daisy

The purr-ice is right for Asda Cat Daisy

A pet cat is causing a stir at a supermarket... after setting up its second home in the outdoor section.

Baby suffered stroke after contracting measles

Baby suffered stroke after contracting measles

The parents of a baby who were advised not to get her vaccinated watched as she suffered a stroke and was left paralysed down one side of her body.

Police appeal after man seriously injured in crash

Police appeal after man seriously injured in crash

A man is still in hospital two months after being knocked over in a crash.

Sun royal correspondent in court over alleged corrupt payments

Sun royal correspondent in court over alleged corrupt payments

A Sun reporter is the latest to be charged in Scotland Yard's probe into alleged corrupt payments.

Hundreds of jobs set to be created at hi-tech firm

Hundreds of jobs set to be created at hi-tech firm

Around 250 hi-tech jobs and engineering apprenticeships could be created in Dartford.

Kent police arrest man wanted for US kidnap and murder bid

Kent police arrest man wanted for US kidnap and murder bid

A man once listed as one of New York's most wanted men has been arrested by Kent police.

Latchford chosen as new Kent UKIP party leader

Latchford chosen as new Kent UKIP party leader

A former Tory has been chosen to lead the 17-strong UKIP group at Kent County Council.

Thieves steal crucifix in church raids

Thieves steal crucifix in church raids

A centuries-old church was targeted by 'callous' thieves who targeted items of 'religious significance'.

Fireman revived by spectators after rugby match collapse

Fireman revived by spectators after rugby match collapse

Canterbury firefighter Mark Jones is in a critical condition in hospital after suffering a heart attack during a rugby match.

Inquest adjourned into motorcyclist's death

Inquest adjourned into motorcyclist's death

The inquest into the death of a biker who died after a crash with a car on the M25 slip road at Dartford has been adjourned.

New 4,000 home garden city planned for Canterbury

New 4,000 home garden city planned for Canterbury

Local Plan reveals huge housing schemes across the district and radical new relief roads.

Campaign starts with a flourish

Campaign starts with a flourish

Kent County Council gets the ball rolling on our campaign to improve reading standards with a £6,000 donation

Shop worker walks free after trying to pocket £80k lottery cash

Shop worker walks free after trying to pocket £80k lottery cash

A devious shop assistant who tried to con a lottery syndicate out of a payout of almost £80,000 has been given a suspended sentence.

Teens locked up after vicious street robbery

Teens locked up after vicious street robbery

Four teenagers are behind bars after mugging a man in the street and stealing his mobile phone, passport and jewellery.

Man in hospital after his garage caught fire

Man in hospital after his garage caught fire

A man suffered burn wounds after his garage caught fire in Bean.

'Don't dice with death' warning as team launches crackdown at crossings

'Don't dice with death' warning as team launches crackdown at crossings

Rail safety teams are blitzing level crossings across the county this week after more than 20 near misses in the last 12 months.

New dad stomps off after ticking off from judge

New dad stomps off after ticking off from judge

A father - said to consider his prison sentence 'optional' - has left court with a flea in his ear... and a warning not to be a 'cry baby'.

Stars film at cafe just off the A2

Stars film at cafe just off the A2

Stars, including Silk actress Maxine Peake, have been filming at a cafe off the A2.

Thug drops pants and sits on victim's face

Thug drops pants and sits on victim's face

A teenager has been locked up after knocking a man unconscious and then dropping his pants and sitting on his face, a court heard

Snooker player Hawkins loses championship bid against Ronnie O'Sullivan

Snooker player Hawkins loses championship bid against Ronnie O'Sullivan

Kent's Barry Hawkins' hopes were dashed in a brave snooker World Championship final at the Crucible.

Fire breaks out at holiday park chalet

Fire breaks out at holiday park chalet

An electrical fault is believed to be to blame for a blaze which broke out in the roof space of a holiday chalet.

Fire crews tackle trailer fire

Fire crews tackle trailer fire

Crews tackle blaze in bird reserve trailer

Crews tackle blaze in bird reserve trailer

A plume of black smoke near a bird reserve in Cliffe was caused by a fire in a box trailer

Avoid A&E... or be patient!

Avoid A&E... or be patient!

Patients have been urged to steer clear of A&E in east Kent this bank holiday unless in a serious or life-threatening condition.

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