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Dog flap burglar finally collared

Dog flap burglar finally collared

A couple couldn't work out how they kept being burgled... until they looked at their dog flap!

Neighbours heard howls as yob kicked and punched dog

Neighbours heard howls as yob kicked and punched dog

A man claimed he was training his dog after he was seen attacking it in the street.

'She worked hard for us and we loved her'

'She worked hard for us and we loved her'

Those are the emotional words of grieving widower Charlie Metcalf, after his wife Gillian was killed in a tragic boat accident in Amazonian Brazil.

Police arrest second man for ram raid

Police arrest second man for ram raid

A second man has been arrested and bailed following a Pembury supermarket ram raid last month.

Ambulance crew gets lost for two hours carrying stroke victim

Ambulance crew gets lost for two hours carrying stroke victim

A 94-year-old stroke victim spent two hours in the back of an ambulance for what should have been a nine-mile trip – because the crew got lost.

Dockside scheme that could employ 3,500 given green light

Dockside scheme that could employ 3,500 given green light

Councillors have approved the first stage of a £650m Chatham Docks project that could create thousands of jobs.

Kent is a world leader: Official!

Kent is a world leader: Official!

What have a big blueberry and one of the greatest women explorers in the world got in common?

MP in transport secretary talks after crossing chaos

MP in transport secretary talks after crossing chaos

Dartford MP Gareth Johnson has said “lessons must be learnt” about the Dartford Crossing after motorists were stuck for over seven hours.

Tributes paid to tragic teen cyclist

Tributes paid to tragic teen cyclist

A teenager killed when a van hit his bike has been described as a "lovely lad" who was training to compete in an ironman contest.

Kent father and son accused of helping cop killer Cregan

Kent father and son accused of helping cop killer Cregan

A man from Kent and his son have appeared in court accused of helping Dale Cregan and two other murderers on the run from police.

New river crossing discount for Dartford residents

New river crossing discount for Dartford residents

A new discount scheme is coming in for people living in Dartford, making it cheaper to use the river crossing.

Driver found guilty of role in £8.5m drugs ring stretching across Kent

Driver found guilty of role in £8.5m drugs ring stretching across Kent

A lorry driver was today convicted for his part in a wide-reaching multi-million pounds drugs operation - the biggest ever in Kent.

Woman held after stabbing in high street

Woman held after stabbing in high street

A man was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the face in front of shocked onlookers today.

Red-faced owner's 'reunion' with missing moggy is shortlived

Red-faced owner's 'reunion' with missing moggy is shortlived

The heartwarming story of 'Sonny' - the missing moggy reunited with its owners after five years - has a twist in its tail.

Two arrested after huge cocaine haul at Dover docks

Two arrested after huge cocaine haul at Dover docks

Two men have appeared in court following the discovery of millions of pounds worth of cocaine at Dover docks.

Van smashes into solicitor's window

Van smashes into solicitor's window

An Iceland delivery van has destroyed the second storey window of a Deal solicitor's office.

Five new primary schools to be built in Kent

Five new primary schools to be built in Kent

Millions of pounds is to be spent on creating new schools and more places across Kent, it's been revealed.

Kent hospitals handed £10m to cope with winter emergencies

Kent hospitals handed £10m to cope with winter emergencies

Two Kent hospitals have been given a multi-million pounds cash lifeline amid fears they would struggle to cope with winter emergencies.

"Fun-loving son" killed as he walked home from wedding party

"Fun-loving son" killed as he walked home from wedding party

The parents of the 20-year-old man killed as he walked home from a friends’ wedding party have spoken of their fun-loving son.

Cat loses eye in vicious attack

Cat loses eye in vicious attack

A pet cat needed to have her eye removed following a violent attack by thugs in Ashford.

Kent jobless rate falls again

Kent jobless rate falls again

The number of people claiming jobseekers allowance in Kent dips below 25,000 - as latest figures reflect the UK's positive trend.

Ex-estate agent boss found 'hanged' at home

Ex-estate agent boss found 'hanged' at home

Tributes have been paid to the founder of a Kent estate agents chain who was found dead at his home.

Musical instruments worth thousands stolen from school

Musical instruments worth thousands stolen from school

Thieves hit a sour note when they stole clarinets and xylophones worth £7,000 from a school.

Plans unveiled for multi-million pound hotel complex

Plans unveiled for multi-million pound hotel complex

A top class 60-bedroom hotel is to be built alongside the Turner Contemporary on Margate's seafront.

Wedding guest's life saved... by reception staff

Wedding guest's life saved... by reception staff

A guest had to be saved by staff when he collapsed with a heart attack while performing a Meat Loaf song at a couple's wedding.

What's up there Doc?

What's up there Doc?

A sex toy and pleasure beads are among strange objects that have been removed from patients in procedures at a Kent hospital.

Man admits sex offences on trains

Man admits sex offences on trains

A Dartford man has admitted committing sex offences on trains - some in front of a child - in north Kent and Medway.

Update: Dozens of firefighters tackle roof blaze

Update: Dozens of firefighters tackle roof blaze

Fire took hold in the roof space of a flat above a Rainham kebab shop this morning.

Driver-less lorry crashes into school

Driver-less lorry crashes into school

An 'out-of-control' HGV crashed through school gates and across the field into a tree this afternoon.

Jail for thug who arranged beating from his cell

Jail for thug who arranged beating from his cell

An attacker who had already left his victim for dead tried to exact revenge - with a second attack - from his prison cell. WARNING: Graphic image

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