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Fraudster stole from sick little boy's charity fund

Fraudster stole from sick little boy's charity fund

A conman who pretended he was hosting charity events for a sick four-year-old to pocket hundreds of pounds has been jailed for more than two years.

'We're not overcharging': Eurotunnel

'We're not overcharging': Eurotunnel

Eurotunnel has hit back at claims it is overcharging passengers who travel through the Channel Tunnel.

Acne drug ban call after girl's death

Acne drug ban call after girl's death

The family of a teenager who died while taking an acne drug have launched an online petition for it to be banned.

Man denies kebab shop murder

Man denies kebab shop murder

A man has appeared in court today to deny murdering a reveller who died after trouble broke out in a Dartford kebab shop.

Darling Buds plans 'far from perfick'

Darling Buds plans 'far from perfick'

Plans for a Darling Buds of May-themed holiday home near Ashford have been opposed by residents.

Latest: Pair in court after 'axe attack' on glazier

Latest: Pair in court after 'axe attack' on glazier

Two men have appeared before magistrates today after a double glazing fitter was allegedly attacked with an axe in a row about metal.

Owner's fears after dog's horrific injuries

Owner's fears after dog's horrific injuries

A pet owner has issued a warning after her dog suffered appalling injuries in a mystery incident. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGE

Thief used company card to pay for lavish lifestyle

Thief used company card to pay for lavish lifestyle

A devious events organiser has been spared jail after plundering almost £33,000 on "high living" using a company credit card.

Witness tells of siege blaze drama

Witness tells of siege blaze drama

A neighbour has told how he watched helplessly as a man set light to himself in the street at the start of a dramatic eight-hour police siege.

Family's plea after woman froze to death on night out

Family's plea after woman froze to death on night out

The family of a young woman who froze to death on a night out without a coat have urged others not to make to the same mistake after her inquest.

First phase of docks project rejected

First phase of docks project rejected

A flagship regeneration project of Chatham Docks has suffered a setback, with initial plans rejected by councillors.

More police jobs could be on line

More police jobs could be on line

Hundreds more Kent Police officers could lose their jobs under public sector cuts, the county's crime commissioner has warned today.

Ex-GP jailed for 11 years after string of sex assaults on patients

Ex-GP jailed for 11 years after string of sex assaults on patients

A former GP is behind bars for indecently assaulting patients during routine examinations in a "dreadful abuse" of their trust.

Boy used in distraction burglary

Boy used in distraction burglary

A young child pretended to have lost a toy in a disabled man's garden - while a burglar ransacked his bedroom.

Trespasser sparks high-speed train delays

Trespasser sparks high-speed train delays

Passengers have been facing severe delays on high-speed trains this afternoon following a trespasser on the line near Ebbsfleet.

Tragedy of boy who died when stunt went wrong

Tragedy of boy who died when stunt went wrong

A 12-year-old boy with a keen interest in street magic and knots accidentally hanged himself when an escapology stunt went wrong at his family home.

Man hunted over 'child snatch' bid

Man hunted over 'child snatch' bid

This man is being sought after a mother claims a stranger grabbed her pushchair in an attempt to snatch her child in a Gillingham park.

Vandals damage replica Bronze Age boat

Vandals damage replica Bronze Age boat

A replica Bronze Age boat made using traditional tools has been moved to a secure location after it was attacked by vandals in Dover.

Mysterious visitor to Medway...

Mysterious visitor to Medway...

Pop star and presenter Peter Andre has been swamped by fans while filming 60 Minute Makeover in Rochester.

Dramatic moment lightning strikes off Kent

Dramatic moment lightning strikes off Kent

This is the spectacular sight of lightning striking off the shores of Kent this morning... ahead of what's predicted as the hottest day of the year.

Sick vandals desecrate graves

Sick vandals desecrate graves

Families are devastated after yobs went on the rampage at a cemetery, smashing up headstones and damaging ornaments.

Trucker jailed after 'inevitable' head-on crash kills driver

Trucker jailed after 'inevitable' head-on crash kills driver

A driver who ignored speed signs to overtake on a newly-laid road has been jailed after killing a man in a crash.

Hundreds of patients held down in Kent's mental health wards

Hundreds of patients held down in Kent's mental health wards

Mentally ill patients in Kent face a greater risk of being restrained by staff than in most other places in England.

Kent crashes out of culture contest

Kent crashes out of culture contest

East Kent's bid to be crowned UK City of Culture 2017 has failed, with the area not making a shortlist announced today.

Pampered pig who's barking mad

Pampered pig who's barking mad

Meet Kent's real-life Babe - a pampered pig who thinks he's a dog... and even skateboards.

Prisoner needed 50 stitches after vicious attack

Prisoner needed 50 stitches after vicious attack

A prisoner who left a fellow inmate with horrendous injuries after an attack with a "vile-looking weapon" has been jailed for more than eight years.

Crossing 'is causing lung diseases'

Crossing 'is causing lung diseases'

Dartford has more breathing diseases and asthma because of the crossing, it's expected to be heard.

Vandals remove dozens of drain covers in bizarre prank

Vandals remove dozens of drain covers in bizarre prank

Twenty eight metal drain covers were removed and left by the side of the road in Lydd last night.

Woman charged over stabbing

Woman charged over stabbing

A woman has been charged after a 33-year-old man suffered major injuries in a stabbing at a house in Ashford.

Pregnant mum spared jail for stabbing thanks to human rights

Pregnant mum spared jail for stabbing thanks to human rights

A mother-of-seven who stabbed a friend in a furious rage has avoided a prison sentence today thanks to the Human Rights Act.

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