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Speeding driver who killed pensioner jailed

Speeding driver who killed pensioner jailed

A speeding driver has today been jailed for killing an 82-year-old man who died when his classic car was ploughed into in a busy high street.

Three arrested in multi-million pound drug plot

Three arrested in multi-million pound drug plot

Three people have been arrested in connection with an alleged plot to smuggle millions of pounds worth of drugs into the UK by helicopter.

LEGO fire engine visits Kent school

LEGO fire engine visits Kent school

A fire engine made from 110,000 bricks visited a Kent school today.

Meat cleaver-wielding thugs rob disabled man

Meat cleaver-wielding thugs rob disabled man

A disabled man was robbed in his own home by thugs wielding a meat cleaver.

Talented musician dies in balcony fall in Hungary

Talented musician dies in balcony fall in Hungary

A father-of-two and talented musician has died at the age of 31 after falling from a balcony while away with friends in Hungary.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

What caused delays to trains this week? Take the KentOnline Friday News Quiz.

Villagers search after puppy dies from eating poisoned 'meat'

Villagers search after puppy dies from eating poisoned 'meat'

A search party was formed when a three-month-old puppy died after consuming a “meaty” substance left on a country field.

Regulator labels private hospital services unsafe

Regulator labels private hospital services unsafe

An independent hospital has been told it requires improvement by health officials less than two years after opening.

Driver cleared of causing death of 94-year-old

Driver cleared of causing death of 94-year-old

A man who ran over a 94-year-old woman as she walked to her local shop has been cleared of causing her death.

Officers face charges over soldier's helicopter death

Officers face charges over soldier's helicopter death

The Canadian military police are investigating five officers for alleged negligence following a helicopter crash which killed a Kent soldier.

VIDEO: Ram raiders trash store

VIDEO: Ram raiders trash store

Dramatic footage has emerged of ram raiders smashing a vehicle into a convenience store, leaving a trail of destruction.

Brothel owner locked up

Brothel owner locked up

A man has been jailed after a jury convicted him of controlling prostitutes and running several brothels - branded “a pretty murky world” by a judge.

Former journalist shot himself over health fears

Former journalist shot himself over health fears

A successful ex-journalist shot himself fearing his health would worsen and he would have to sell his home to pay for residential care.

Kent MEPs debate fiercely over EU referendum

Kent MEPs debate fiercely over EU referendum

As the formal EU referendum campaign gets underway, we examine the case for staying and quitting in a special KMTV programme from Strasbourg.

Machete attack after threat to reveal sex offender's past

Machete attack after threat to reveal sex offender's past

A thug attacked his partner and then threatened to drive off a bridge after she said she would reveal his past as a sex offender, a court heard.

Nurse suspended after shoving toothbrush in patient's mouth

Nurse suspended after shoving toothbrush in patient's mouth

A nurse has been suspended after shoving a toothbrush in the mouth of a dementia patient and threatening another she would “put him on the floor”.

Dog rescued as house gutted by candle fire

Dog rescued as house gutted by candle fire

Fire crews saved the life of a pet dog after a fire caused by an unattended candle tore through a house, leaving the owners homeless.

Public battles in vain to save dying man

Public battles in vain to save dying man

A man in his 60s was pronounced dead on a busy road despite desperate efforts of passers by to revive him.

Starbucks steams ahead with high street shop

Starbucks steams ahead with high street shop

The coffee chain Starbucks will take over a Shoe Zone store on a high street despite strong objection from residents.

Man charged after fatal crash

Man charged after fatal crash

A 23-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal collision in December last year.

Prince is dead - we remember his Hop Farm performance

Prince is dead - we remember his Hop Farm performance

As tributes flood in for pop superstar Prince, we recall his breathtaking performance in Kent.

Wannabe police boss blames Muslims for 'gang rape'

Wannabe police boss blames Muslims for 'gang rape'

A crime commissioner candidate has been slated for "fear-mongering" for suggesting 11 men held over an alleged gang rape at Bluewater were Muslims.

Arson mum gets sentence cut

Arson mum gets sentence cut

A jilted lover who tried to blow up a house in revenge at getting dumped has had her jail term cut on appeal.

Fraud arrests following early morning raid

Fraud arrests following early morning raid

Two people remain in custody after police descended on a flat in the early hours.

Child spotted wandering streets alone

Child spotted wandering streets alone

A woman's been sentenced after a child was left to wander the streets wearing just pyjamas and wellies on the wrong feet.

Police fined £80k after 'serious' breach

Police fined £80k after 'serious' breach

Kent Police have been fined after they released sensitive personal information to a suspect accused of abusing his partner.

Police reassure 'gang rape' is isolated incident

Police reassure 'gang rape' is isolated incident

Kent Police have revealed more on the 'gang rape' of a young woman in Bluewater - and reassured people their major crime team is on it.

Crash blocks busy town centre route

Crash blocks busy town centre route

Emergency services are responding to a two-vehicle crash on a main route out of a busy town.

Female lecturer jumped from highest point of bridge

Female lecturer jumped from highest point of bridge

A mother-of-two died after jumping "without hesitation" from the Dartford bridge, an inquest heard.

Woman in 30s dies in crash

Woman in 30s dies in crash

A woman on her way to work has been killed in a crash that closed a main road.

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