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Tiny gasps of breath saved baby

Tiny gasps of breath saved baby

A storyline in Coronation Street has helped highlight a campaign to register stillborn babies younger than 24 weeks.

A2 Traffic lights down at hazardous Lydden junction

A2 Traffic lights down at hazardous Lydden junction

Temporary traffic lights at a known accident spot on a dual carriageway have again failed, this time because they have fallen on the ground.

Balaclava-clad burglar breaks into home

Balaclava-clad burglar breaks into home

Police are looking for a stocky man who broke into the home of a man in his 70s.

In court: the latest results

In court: the latest results

Find out who has been named and shamed in the latest Kent court round-up.

Kelly’s peacock up for sale as gallery makes its move

Kelly’s peacock up for sale as gallery makes its move

A piece of artwork created by cancer-fighting teen Kelly Turner will be auctioned as part of an exhibition marking the launch of a new art space.

Man dies after van ploughs into lamppost

Man dies after van ploughs into lamppost

An elderly man has died after a van drove into a lamppost.

My final set of newspapers have hit the presses

My final set of newspapers have hit the presses

After almost 17 years, I am leaving the KM Media Group with a real sense of pride in my team, the news we produce and a company that invests in Kent.

Pub's temporary closure because of Norovirus

Pub's temporary closure because of Norovirus

A deal pub has temporarily closed after an outbreak of w vomiting bug Norovirus

'Serious' crash closed road for hours

'Serious' crash closed road for hours

A road was blocked for more than two hours after a "serious" collision between two cars.

Traffic clearing after crash

Traffic clearing after crash

Traffic has started moving again on part of the London-bound stretch of the M20 after an accident.

Cat rescued from burning house

Cat rescued from burning house

Fire crews wearing breathing apparatus tackled a blaze which destroyed most of a kitchen and brought a missing pet to safety.

Man injured after 'serious' van crash

Man injured after 'serious' van crash

Police, firefighters and the air ambulance were at the scene of a serious crash involving a van.

Driver arrested after police chase

Driver arrested after police chase

Officers used a squad car to block a driver in following a police chase.

Huge emergency response at foot of cliffs

Huge emergency response at foot of cliffs

Several police and ambulance vehicles descended on the scene of a major incident at the foot of cliffs this afternoon.

New round of Southern strikes planned

New round of Southern strikes planned

Union bosses have announced another round of strikes on Southern trains after talks broke down on a new deal yesterday.

Murder accused denies lying about 'kidnap killers'

Murder accused denies lying about 'kidnap killers'

A man accused of murdering author Helen Bailey has denied lying about a pair of mysterious kidnappers who he claims killed his fiancee and framed him.

Candlelit vigil for tragic tot

Candlelit vigil for tragic tot

People from across the world are expected to light candles as part of a vigil in memory of a little girl who lost her battle to cancer.

Home resembled horror film after thug knifed partner

Home resembled horror film after thug knifed partner

Blood covered the floors and walls of a woman's home after her bully boyfriend stabbed and slashed her while her baby daughter was in the house.

Woman seriously hurt trying to break up fight

Woman seriously hurt trying to break up fight

A woman was left with severe injuries to her hip when she tried to break up an argument in a high street.

Jump in those seeking work

Jump in those seeking work

There has been a sharp rise in the number of people on unemployment benefits in Kent.

Murder arrest after street stabbing

Murder arrest after street stabbing

A man's been arrested in Kent after another man was stabbed to death in a street attack.

Delays after crash on busy road

Delays after crash on busy road

Emergency services have been called following a crash on a busy road.

Teen's tragic death at lakes remains mystery

Teen's tragic death at lakes remains mystery

An inquest into the death of a teenage angler has failed to establish how the 16-year-old came to drown in a fishing lake.

Dad 'stabbed' in chest by friend

Dad 'stabbed' in chest by friend

A man ended up in hospital after two friends fell out during an evening out drinking.

Death crash lorry driver released without charge

Death crash lorry driver released without charge

A lorry driver who was arrested on suspicion of causing the death of a teenager in a motorcycle crash has been released without charge

Historic vessel's 200-mile journey

Historic vessel's 200-mile journey

One of the country's oldest lifeboats that was facing a bleak future has returned home to Kent.

Mum needs £60k for vital operation

Mum needs £60k for vital operation

A mum-of-three with a serious condition that leaves her mostly bed-bound and needing 50 tablets a day is hoping surgery in Spain will change her life.

Animal charity warns of horse welfare 'crisis'

Animal charity warns of horse welfare 'crisis'

The RSPCA is facing a "crisis" with the number of horses being found dumped or abandoned around rural areas. Warning: graphic images.

Armed police respond to 'firearm incident'

Armed police respond to 'firearm incident'

Armed police descended on a residential street this afternoon following reports of a "disturbance" involving a firearm.

Arrests after car chase

Arrests after car chase

Two men have been arrested after a police chase through a town this afternoon.

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