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Murder accused tells of Pokemon Go fan's final moments

Murder accused tells of Pokemon Go fan's final moments

A "scarily calm" man accused of murder has told how his alleged victim "jiggled about and then stopped moving" after he put him in a choke hold.

Cannabis factory uncovered

Cannabis factory uncovered

Police are hunting for the people responsible for running a cannabis factory after more than 120 plants and cultivation equipment were discovered.

‘Kray twins art’ found to be fake

‘Kray twins art’ found to be fake

A collection of artwork thought to have been made by the Kray twins while in prison turned out to be fake ahead of an auction in Kent.

Third man admits part in sadistic burglary

Third man admits part in sadistic burglary

A third gang member has admitted involvement in a sadistic burglary in which a couple were tied up and tortured with boiling water in their home.

Business first to get ultra fast broadband

Business first to get ultra fast broadband

A family run business is the first in the country to be connected to ultra fast broadband.

Speed cameras installed on bridge

Speed cameras installed on bridge

A busy bridge is having average speed cameras installed today.

Appeal after biker dies in 'wrong way' crash

Appeal after biker dies in 'wrong way' crash

Officers are trying to trace people who may have seen the moments leading to a crash which killed a motorcyclist.

Arson at pensioner's home

Arson at pensioner's home

A fire that broke out in a pensioner's home last week is being treated as arson.

Thug jailed after repeatedly stamping on victim's head

Thug jailed after repeatedly stamping on victim's head

A man who repeatedly stamped on another man's head in a row at a takeaway has been put behind bars.

Death of man remains 'unexplained'

Death of man remains 'unexplained'

Police have bailed two people arrested after a man was found dead over the weekend.

'People point and laugh and call me fat'

'People point and laugh and call me fat'

An A&E clerk said she receives 'fat girl' taunts while training for a half marathon.

Delays after buses get stuck together

Delays after buses get stuck together

There were delays this morning after two buses got stuck in a country lane while trying to pass each other.

Syrian refugee family to move into six-bed home

Syrian refugee family to move into six-bed home

A family of refugees from Syria will be moving into a six-bedroom home in Kent after a local family could not be found to move in.

Win tickets to see some of the biggest singing sensations

Win tickets to see some of the biggest singing sensations

Fancy seeing some of the biggest artists in concert for free? Here's how to find out how... and who they are!

Gangs sexually exploiting children

Gangs sexually exploiting children

Fast food chain staff are being given special training to spot signs of abuse and grooming.

Calls for night flight numbers to be slashed

Calls for night flight numbers to be slashed

Kent County Council is urging the government to get tough with Gatwick Airport over the number of flights allowed over night.

Hundreds turn out for Ben's funeral

Hundreds turn out for Ben's funeral

Family and friends of a teenager who died after falling into the River Medway have said their final goodbyes.

Man's sex act after being hit by car

Man's sex act after being hit by car

A pedestrian assaulted a driver and exposed himself in front of a female passenger in the middle of the street.

'Shooting galleries' for heroin addicts?

'Shooting galleries' for heroin addicts?

Following a series of deaths calls have been made to give drug users somewhere safe to get high - and help reduce heroin paraphernalia left in public.

Woman thwarts violent rapist

Woman thwarts violent rapist

A nanny who put herself in danger for a stranger has been described as "nothing short of inspirational" by judge.

Delays clear after vehicle breaks down at crossing

Delays clear after vehicle breaks down at crossing

Traffic is returning to normal at the QEII bridge this morning after a vehicle broke down.

Inquest held into death of Strood teenager

Inquest held into death of Strood teenager

Questions still surround the death of teenager Jack Mander, who died after crashing into the back of a parked lorry.

'It was the worst time of my life'

'It was the worst time of my life'

A grandfather who was knocked over by a BMW driver while out walking his dog has described the devastating impact of the crash.

Jemima Goldsmith's stalker sentenced

Jemima Goldsmith's stalker sentenced

An obsessed stalker who admitted harassing journalist Jemima Goldsmith has been sentenced to probation

Riot squad called to 'hostage situation' at jail

Riot squad called to 'hostage situation' at jail

Specialist officers have been sent into a young offenders' institution after a teenager was attacked by fellow inmates.

Chippie blaze believe to be caused by 'electrical fault'

Chippie blaze believe to be caused by 'electrical fault'

Two men had to be treated for the effects of breathing in smoke after a fish and chip shop went up in flames.

Biker dies following car crash horror

Biker dies following car crash horror

Police have confirmed that a biker in his 30s died earlier when he was involved in a collision with a car.

Horror crash OAP still in serious condition

Horror crash OAP still in serious condition

A pedestrian in his 80s remains in hospital with multiple injuries after he was involved in an accident with a sports car yesterday afternoon.

'Air pollution nearly killed me'

'Air pollution nearly killed me'

Medical experts told a woman who collapsed while out walking her dog pollution had inflamed her lungs.

Football coach is helping charity that helped him

Football coach is helping charity that helped him

A soccer coach with cerebral palsy is taking on the London Marathon - which he will tackle using his walking frame over four days.

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