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New flood warning as River Stour in danger of overflowing

New flood warning as River Stour in danger of overflowing

The River Stour was this afternoon put on a weather warning, meaning flooding is expected along its banks.

Firefighters walk out in latest strike over pensions

Firefighters walk out in latest strike over pensions

A two-hour walkout of firefighters is set to hit the county this morning.

Hundreds flock to buy homes under Help to Buy

Hundreds flock to buy homes under Help to Buy

Kent has hundreds more homeowners... thanks to a government scheme for new homes.

Kent town is top destination in South East for migrants

Kent town is top destination in South East for migrants

One Kent town has been revealed as the favourite destination for Bulgarian and Romanian migrants in the region.

Scally 'could scrap' controversial season ticket charge

Scally 'could scrap' controversial season ticket charge

A controversial charge if Gills fans want family or friends to use their tickets could be scrapped, chairman Paul Scally has hinted.

'We never got to say goodbye'

'We never got to say goodbye'

A grieving daughter has formally complained after her father suddenly died on a hospital ward shortly after a fall.

Woman mugged on doorstep

Woman mugged on doorstep

A woman had jewellery snatched from her throat when she opened the front door.

Of course he's beautiful... he's Adonis!

Of course he's beautiful... he's Adonis!

A baby named after the Greek god of beauty decided to make a grand entrance in an ambulance... to join his 'mythological' siblings.

'Killer' hats on sale in Kent

'Killer' hats on sale in Kent

These dangerous hats, which could strangle a youngster, have been found on sale in the county.

Teen, 17, killed in New Year's Day crash named

Teen, 17, killed in New Year's Day crash named

A boy who was killed as he walked home on New Year's Day has been named.

Armed police arrest man in gun alert

Armed police arrest man in gun alert

A 46-year-old man's been arrested after armed police swooped in a street amid reports a weapon was seen.

‘I was horrified. It’s the worst tattoo I’ve seen’

 ‘I was horrified. It’s the worst tattoo I’ve seen’

New guidelines have been brought in after this 'shoddy' tattoo was given to an under-age teenager.

Pensioner, 71, rejects 'filthy' home to live in trailer

Pensioner, 71, rejects 'filthy' home to live in trailer

A homeless pensioner says she'd rather live in her car and trailer than in a 'disgusting' caravan offered by the council.

Train tickets go up... but it could be worse

Train tickets go up... but it could be worse

Southeastern passengers today face a hike in fares... but the increase is less than the government suggested.

Coastguard warns of cliff falls due to wild weather

Coastguard warns of cliff falls due to wild weather

Experts have put out an urgent warning about the dangers of falling cliffs after several tons of chalk collapsed at a coastal beauty spot.

Inquest opens into woman's crossing death

Inquest opens into woman's crossing death

A 35-year-old who died after been struck by a train just before Christmas has been identified as a former pub manageress.

Pair left with face injuries after road rage attack

Pair left with face injuries after road rage attack

Three teenage women have been arrested after a vicious road rage attack left one victim fearing she was going to die.

Bridge reopens after high winds

Bridge reopens after high winds

The QEII bridge has reopened - five hours after it was closed in high winds and battering rain.

County ready for influx of migrants from Romania and Bulgaria

County ready for influx of migrants from Romania and Bulgaria

A senior council leader has vowed to get tough on immigration... as the floodgates open today on migrants from Romania and Bulgaria.

'It really has taken over our lives'

'It really has taken over our lives'

A family who vowed to live 12 months using only British products have told of the highs and lows... and what are the most difficult things to buy.

Rescuers free man in 70s from mud

Rescuers free man in 70s from mud

Firefighters and Coastguard teams were among the rescuers who freed a man in his 70s from mud flats after he became firmly stuck.

Christmas floods: 'We've learned lessons'

Christmas floods: 'We've learned lessons'

A council has admitted communication could have been better as thousands of homes were flooded or without power over Christmas.

Deluges and downpours... Kent in 2013

Deluges and downpours... Kent in 2013

A Kent meteorologist has revealed Kent had the wettest day in more than 20 years this year... and it wasn't in December!

Firefighters offered five times' salary to break strike

Firefighters offered five times' salary to break strike

A leaked email has revealed firefighters have been offered huge inducements to break picket lines ahead of tonight's strike.

Help at hand for lonely and depressed at new year

Help at hand for lonely and depressed at new year

As new year rings in fresh hope for many, there is help for those facing loneliness, cash worries and depression, it's been revealed.

Update: 300 straw bales go up in flames

Update: 300 straw bales go up in flames

Firefighters from across the county have been battling a blaze at a farm in Cooling near Rochester this morning.

BAE to recruit record number of apprentices

BAE to recruit record number of apprentices

Fifteen jobs for young people will be created at BAE Systems in Rochester as the company recruits a record number of apprentices.

Looting fears bring extra police response

Looting fears bring extra police response

Extra officers are patrolling the village of Yalding after residents feared vulnerable homes could be targetted by thieves.

Two rescued from River Stour

Two rescued from River Stour

Firefighters were called out to two separate incidents in the early hours of New Year's Eve.

Benefactor awarded knighthood in Queen's honours list

Benefactor awarded knighthood in Queen's honours list

A multi-millionaire who has ploughed in cash to help transform a part of Kent has been honoured in the new year's list.

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