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Woman's tragic death after 10-year eating disorder battle

Woman's tragic death after 10-year eating disorder battle

The family of a young woman who died after a decade trying to get the "perfect" body believe her battle with anorexia and bulimia weakened her heart.

No charges against man held over Mark McCammon Facebook taunt

No charges against man held over Mark McCammon Facebook taunt

A man arrested after a racist and threatening message was sent to an ex-Gills striker faces no further action.

Dog trapped in filthy cage for more than five years by cruel owners

Dog trapped in filthy cage for more than five years by cruel owners

A couple who kept their dog caged in squalid conditions for more than five years have been banned from owning animals for life.

Recluse 'dead at home for months'

Recluse 'dead at home for months'

An elderly recluse may have been dead for months in her home with just coffee and sugar in her kitchen, an inquest heard.

Three people bailed following Tunbridge Wells stabbing

Three people bailed following Tunbridge Wells stabbing

Three people have been bailed by police following a stabbing in Tunbridge Wells yesterday morning.

Terrified mother’s cross-country rescue

Terrified mother’s cross-country rescue

A young woman has praised ambulance crews who trekked through woodland for an hour to reach her when she was thrown from her horse.

Tragic cyclist's heart saves a life

Tragic cyclist's heart saves a life

The family of a cyclist killed in an accident with a van have revealed their decision to donate his organs - and his heart has already saved a life.

Ex-boxer accused of beating man to death was just out of prison

Ex-boxer accused of beating man to death was just out of prison

A former champion boxer and Olympic hopeful was on licence from prison for witness intimidation when he beat a reveller to death, a court heard.

Driver jailed over teen's moped death

Driver jailed over teen's moped death

A banned driver who crashed into a teenage moped rider before fleeing the scene and leaving her for dead is behind bars.

Two taken to hospital after kitchen fire

Two taken to hospital after kitchen fire

A man and woman in their forties suffered from breathing in smoke after a fire took hold in a kitchen.

Evil rape bully jailed for 18 years

Evil rape bully jailed for 18 years

A bully who subjected young girls to an ordeal of rape and debauchery - even threatening to set one victim alight - has been locked up for 18 years.

Failing Medway hospital to be 'buddied' with crack health team

Failing Medway hospital to be 'buddied' with crack health team

Medway Hospital is one of 11 in the country to be 'buddied' up with top health teams... after a catalogue of failings was highlighted.

Hero garage worker stands ground in face of knife terror

Hero garage worker stands ground in face of knife terror

A brave cashier has been praised after courageously fighting off a female robber who attacked him with a kitchen knife in a 30-minute ordeal.

Hundreds to protest at children's centre closures bid in cost-cutting drive

Hundreds to protest at children's centre closures bid in cost-cutting drive

County councillors are set to come under huge pressure today to oppose controversial plans to close 23 children's centres across Kent.

Firefighters free man trapped in machinery

Firefighters free man trapped in machinery

A man in his 20s was stuck for two hours after becoming stuck in a potato harvester.

Barnes backs 'drunk tanks' for revellers

Barnes backs 'drunk tanks' for revellers

Kent's crime commissioner has supported calls today for "drunk tanks" to avoid packing police cells with nuisance binge drinkers.

Kent shops in schoolgirl fashion row

Kent shops in schoolgirl fashion row

A fashion retailer with several stores in Kent is being criticised for selling revealing clothing to girls as young as eight.

Pensioner fights for life as car overturns

Pensioner fights for life as car overturns

An 84-year-old man has been flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries after his car overturned when it hit a lamppost today.

Woman freed from car in serious crash

Woman freed from car in serious crash

Several people - including two children - have been taken to hospital after a serious crash involving two cars this morning.

Host of superstars shine in Kent

Host of superstars shine in Kent

Music megastars including Sting, Kanye West and Kings of Leon wowed crowds on stage in Maidstone last night.

Bridge reopens after barge hits it

Bridge reopens after barge hits it

A tug has been brought in to remove a sailing barge which struck the Kingsferry Bridge at Sheppey this morning.

Two missing teenagers found safe

Two missing teenagers found safe

A pair of teenage boys have been discovered safe after a public appeal to find them, police said today.

Four crews called to blaze at clubhouse

Four crews called to blaze at clubhouse

Around 25 firefighters tackled a blaze at a marina clubhouse and cafe.

Small firms taking on more staff

Small firms taking on more staff

Business leaders say a boost in staff levels in small businesses shows "growing confidence".

Black market cigarettes peddled in Kent for as little as £3 a pack

Black market cigarettes peddled in Kent for as little as £3 a pack

Half of all cigarettes smoked in one town are illegal, a shock investigation has revealed.

Ferry bid 'throws good money after bad'

Ferry bid 'throws good money after bad'

A council has been criticised for launching efforts to woo a new ferry company to its port as it is still owed money by its troubled former operator.

Locked up for leaving victim 'half dead'

Locked up for leaving victim 'half dead'

A young man who stamped on his victim's head in a vicious attack has been locked up for seven years.

Sex attacker at centre of huge manhunt 'could be Mr Average'

Sex attacker at centre of huge manhunt 'could be Mr Average'

Detectives leading a large-scale search for a fat, bald sex attacker who has struck at least three times believe he could be married with children.

Driver sees 'red mist' and throws punches after being cut up

Driver sees 'red mist' and throws punches after being cut up

A crane driver was so angry at being cut up he dragged a motorist out of the car and smashed his fist into his face.

Lost chipmunk found outside school

Lost chipmunk found outside school

Children had an unusual visitor to their school gates today - when a lost chipmunk was discovered in the rain.

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