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'I'm walking proof these drugs work'

'I'm walking proof these drugs work'

A man told he had months to live is calling for potentially life-saving drugs to be available to all after treatment in Germany shrank his tumours.

Kent's most rubbish recycler

Kent's most rubbish recycler

We reveal which Kent area is one of the worst in the region when it comes to recycling your rubbish. How does your area fare?

Weather scuppers celebrations for Dame Vera

Weather scuppers celebrations for Dame Vera

Plans to mark the 100th birthday of forces' sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn at the White Cliffs of Dover have been scuppered by wet and windy weather.

Widow’s memories of Dame Vera at 100

Widow’s memories of Dame Vera at 100

An Eastry widow has remembered the times she and her late husband had the privilege of meeting wartime singer Dame Vera Lynn, who turns 100 today

Famous faces of lost legends appear on hoardings

Famous faces of lost legends appear on hoardings

The faces of Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and Marlon Brando have mysteriously appeared on hoardings that surround the site of a new Lidl store.

VIDEO: Man confronts fridge 'fly-tippers'

VIDEO: Man confronts fridge 'fly-tippers'

Footage has emerged of an enraged resident confronting two men allegedly trying to dump a fridge-freezer in a field near a Kent town.

Pair charged after taxi 'hostage' incident

Pair charged after taxi 'hostage' incident

Two men have been charged after allegedly holding a taxi driver hostage in his cab as he drove.

Hotel sealed off in suitcase scare

Hotel sealed off in suitcase scare

Police have investigated a suspicious suitcase found outside a city hotel.

Police appalled by dismissive comment by lorry driver on his phone

Police appalled by dismissive comment by lorry driver on his phone

An HGV driver complained about "stupid rules" after being caught on his mobile - and hit with an on-the-spot £200 fine

Clawsome! 6ft lobster up for sale

Clawsome! 6ft lobster up for sale

Buyers will have to shell out £1,000 to take home a landmark that has graced the roof of several businesses.

Frail patient sent home with tube in arm

Frail patient sent home with tube in arm

An 82-year-old grandmother had to wait several hours before the forgotten medical equipment was removed.

Station fence puzzles drivers

Station fence puzzles drivers

Management at a train station say the barrier is to protect pedestrians from traffic.

Thieves steal toys during nursery raid

Thieves steal toys during nursery raid

Staff have struggled to explain to children why they can no longer play with their favourite outdoor equipment.

Brother inspires Emma’s epic climb

Brother inspires Emma’s epic climb

A woman from Kent is taking part in an epic mountain climb to raise vital funds for the charity that supports her younger brother's illness.

Car fire spreads to house

Car fire spreads to house

Flames from a blazing car on a driveway set light to the windows and door of a property

Mum's tribute to train death daughter

Mum's tribute to train death daughter

A mother has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her daughter, who died after being hit by a train.

Overturned car on motorway

Overturned car on motorway

Carriageways have now reopened after a car overturned on a Kent motorway.

UPDATE: Police talk down man threatening to jump from bridge

UPDATE: Police talk down man threatening to jump from bridge

Rochester Bridge has re-opened after a man safely returned from the ledge where he was threatening to jump

X Factor star attacked after gig

X Factor star attacked after gig

Kent-born X Factor star Lucy Spraggan has posted pictures of her injuries after being attacked after a show in Brighton.

Kent's top 10 food fails as revealed by tripadvisor

Kent's top 10 food fails as revealed by tripadvisor

After a pub customer left a scathing online review focusing on the 'too-sweet' wine she was served we look at the real horrors out there.

Caravan destroyed by fire

Caravan destroyed by fire

An investigation has been launched after a caravan was gutted by fire.

VIDEO: Biker injured as car flees from scene

VIDEO: Biker injured as car flees from scene

A motorcyclist was injured after being hit by a car while police hunt driver who drove off.

£100 fines for dumping rubbish

£100 fines for dumping rubbish

Families have been issued with warning notices following concerns about alleyways being blocked with household waste.

Pub landlord slams online reviews

Pub landlord slams online reviews

Kevin de Young has pledged to never go on Facebook again after a rise in anonymous and personal complaints.

Roadworks crash driver sentenced

Roadworks crash driver sentenced

A car ended up wedged in a hole when a young motorist lost control at a busy junction.

Historic Kent attraction's £20 million revamp

Historic Kent attraction's £20 million revamp

Visitors will have the chance to see a new-look 600-year-old stately home as it reopens its showrooms following a 14-month project.

Kent MP queries whether George Osborne can be editor and MP

Kent MP queries whether George Osborne can be editor and MP

Folkestone and Hythe MP says newspaper editors cannot be MPs too

Crews battle massive fire

Crews battle massive fire

Firefighters from London were brought in to help as around two hectares of grass went up in flames.

Woman dies after being hit by a train

Woman dies after being hit by a train

Emergency services dealt with a major incident on the tracks.

Next stop 'St Patrick’s International'

Next stop 'St Patrick’s International'

Staff couldn't resist the opportunity to be part of a global celebration.

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