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Probe into police's handling of 'body in boot' murder case

Probe into police's handling of 'body in boot' murder case

Kent Police's involvement in the case of a man who strangled a woman while on bail for two rapes is being investigated by a watchdog.

Golf club tees up for £5m transformation

Golf club tees up for £5m transformation

A redevelopment will see a golf club become a country club, complete with an indoor pool, spa and a fitness area.

Neighbours fail in call to cut venue’s late hours

Neighbours fail in call to cut venue’s late hours

A group of residents claim they are regularly robbed of their sleep by a nearby events venue, and that business interests are being put before people.

Drink-driver learner led police on 80mph chase

Drink-driver learner led police on 80mph chase

A drink-drive learner ran red lights and drove on the wrong side of the road in a hair-raising 80mph police chase which ended when the car overturned.

Man charged with causing police officer's death

Man charged with causing police officer's death

A man has been charged with causing the death of a police officer by driving dangerously, following a motorway crash.

Tributes to cyclist who 'died on birthday'

Tributes to cyclist who 'died on birthday'

The children of a woman who died in a cycle accident have paid tribute to their "loving and caring" mum.

Mental health bed crisis is costing millions

Mental health bed crisis is costing millions

With no beds for patients needing serious mental health treatment, millions of pounds are being spent sending them out of the county.

Singing legend Sir Tom Jones set for Kent gig

Singing legend Sir Tom Jones set for Kent gig

The Welsh star has been announced as the next big act to headline one of two summer concerts in the county.

Men bailed after town centre rampage

Men bailed after town centre rampage

Shop windows were smashed and car wing mirrors broken as vandals ran riot in a town centre.

Night of the living LED...

Night of the living LED...

Plans to replace Kent's street lamps with LEDS have come under fire from critics who claim the pale blue light will make them look like zombies.

Paige back home after op

Paige back home after op

A little girl who was told she would end up in a wheelchair is learning to walk after pioneering spinal surgery in America.

Warning after bald man approaches schoolgirl

Warning after bald man approaches schoolgirl

Police are hunting a man who drove alongside a schoolgirl before getting out of his car to approach her as she walked along a busy road.

Diversions in place as A2 resurfacing begins

Diversions in place as A2 resurfacing begins

Late night shoppers and commuters face month-long diversions as work begins to resurface sections of the A2.

Dog thieves force family to pay for Dave's safe return

Dog thieves force family to pay for Dave's safe return

Heartless thieves snatched a much-loved family pet from a van - and then his frantic owners were forced to pay £200 for his safe return.

Kent gets a dusting of snow

Kent gets a dusting of snow

Parts of Kent have seen a dusting overnight.

Last chance to comment on controversial pylons scheme

Last chance to comment on controversial pylons scheme

The government will have the final on plans which could scar the East Kent countryside

Lucky escape for cat caught in brutal trap

Lucky escape for cat caught in brutal trap

A cat is lucky to be alive after it became caught in a brutal animal trap and dragged itself to safety.

Road clear after horses seen running loose

Road clear after horses seen running loose

Drivers were warned to take care after reports of horses running loose on a busy road.

Teenage boy punches man in the face

Teenage boy punches man in the face

Police are hunting a boy aged as young as 14 who attacked a man in his 30s.

Firefighters called to Bluewater incident

Firefighters called to Bluewater incident

A vehicle burst into flames in the Bluewater car park this lunchtime.

Fee hike threatens air show expansion

Fee hike threatens air show expansion

An increase in Civil Aviation Authority charges could threaten future air shows, say organisers.

Blue Bell Hill lane reopened after crash

Blue Bell Hill lane reopened after crash

All lanes are now open on Blue Bell Hill, after an accident this morning.

Crashed van teeters on bank

Crashed van teeters on bank

A van that was involved in a crash is balanced precariously over a grassy ridge as it awaits recovery.

First female Chelsea Pensioner dies

First female Chelsea Pensioner dies

The first ever female Chelsea Pensioner to be accepted at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, who once lived in Deal, has died.

Filthy sew and sews... meet the swearing embroidery group

Filthy sew and sews... meet the swearing embroidery group

A Valentine’s exhibition of stitching and swearing is underway... and it's not suitable for children.

Final moments of 'body in bath murder' victim?

Final moments of 'body in bath murder' victim?

A jury has been told of the final tragic moments of a man's life - by the cousin who is accused of his murder.

Body of woman found in bungalow

Body of woman found in bungalow

Residents in a quiet village have spoken of their shock after police discovered the body of a neighbour who hadn't been seen for days.

Crews battle blaze at major port

Crews battle blaze at major port

Firefighters have been dealing with an incident at the Western Docks in Dover since this morning.

Man assaulted after car crash

Man assaulted after car crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorist was attacked following a collision on the London-bound A2.

Securitas raider released after six years

Securitas raider released after six years

One of the key criminals behind Britain's biggest cash robbery has left prison, a decade after the £53 million heist.

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