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Kent given London Tube-style map makeover

Kent given London Tube-style map makeover

A Kent mum has created a map of Kent based on the London Underground map.

Men charged after 'theft' from sunken Royal Navy ship

Men charged after 'theft' from sunken Royal Navy ship

Two men have been charged after a number of historical artefacts were reportedly stolen from a vessel which sunk during the First World War.

Dover riots - one year on

Dover riots - one year on

A year ago, Dover was gripped by violence from far right and anti-fascist campaigners. We look back at how a peaceful protest ended in fierce clashes.

Conmen target elderly in their homes

Conmen target elderly in their homes

An elderly couple were targeted by conmen posing as police officers who got into their home and stole cash and jewellery.

Gran praises quick-thinking grandson

Gran praises quick-thinking grandson

A grandmother has praised the quick-thinking efforts of her grandson after she fell down a flight of stairs in the early hours of the morning.

'I feel I've been abandoned by the NHS'

'I feel I've been abandoned by the NHS'

A war veteran who had tried to kill himself was locked in a police cell because there were no mental health beds.

Judges dismiss robber's plea - and extend sentence

Judges dismiss robber's plea - and extend sentence

A robber who applied to appeal judges to have his jail sentence cut will instead spend MORE time behind bars for wasting the court's time.

Shock at sudden death of popular builder, 42

Shock at sudden death of popular builder, 42

Loved ones of a popular builder known for his cheeky smile and care-free approach to life have been left shocked by his sudden death.

Van hits railway bridge

Van hits railway bridge

Road reopens after van crashed into railway bridge.

'A judge of skill, fairness, humanity and courtesy'

'A judge of skill, fairness, humanity and courtesy'

Tributes are being paid to Canterbury Crown Court's first resident judge Giles Rooke QC, who has died at the age of 86.

Appeal for witnesses after 'assault' at services

Appeal for witnesses after 'assault' at services

Witnesses to an 'altercation' involving a group of people at a service station are being asked to contact police.

Bluewater gang rape suspects re-bailed

Bluewater gang rape suspects re-bailed

Six people arrested on suspicion of raping a young woman at Kent's biggest shopping centre have had their bail extended again.

Gang jailed for smuggling millions of illegal cigarettes

Gang jailed for smuggling millions of illegal cigarettes

Members of an organised criminal gang who smuggled almost three million illicit cigarettes into the UK in hollowed-out table tops have been jailed.

Head torch explodes seconds after runner takes it off

Head torch explodes seconds after runner takes it off

A concerned father says there could have been a fatality after a head torch exploded just seconds after his wife took it off.

Industrial oven fire in village

Industrial oven fire in village

Firefighters were called to a fire involving an industrial oven this afternoon.

Mum 'discharged hours before death'

Mum 'discharged hours before death'

An inquest has heard how a young mum-of-three had been told by hospital staff she was well enough to go home just hours before she died.

Pensioner taken to hospital after bedroom blaze

Pensioner taken to hospital after bedroom blaze

An elderly woman has been taken to hospital after a fire broke out in a bedroom.

Thousands in Kent sign petition to keep Trump out as MP denounces President

Thousands in Kent sign petition to keep Trump out as MP denounces President

More than 21,000 people across Kent have signed a petition protesting at a State visit invite to President Trump.

Hunt for 'vulnerable' teenage girl

Hunt for 'vulnerable' teenage girl

Police say they are concerned for the safety and wellbeing of a missing 15-year-old.

Multi-car crash causing delays

Multi-car crash causing delays

Police are at the scene of a pile-up near a junction of the M25.

Two freed after motorhome overturns

Two freed after motorhome overturns

Fire crews and paramedics have been dealing with a potentially serious crash on one of Kent's busiest roads.

'Drunk' man arrested for walking on M20

'Drunk' man arrested for walking on M20

A pedestrian has been taken into custody on suspicion of being drunk while taking a stroll along a busy motorway.

Police respond to incident in high street

Police respond to incident in high street

Police and paramedics are at the scene of a reported crash in Sheerness High Street this afternoon.

Health test 'ruins' grandfather's life

Health test 'ruins' grandfather's life

An MS patient who cannot walk more than six metres without help the has been deemed too fit for a mobility car allowance.

Family blame hospital error for patient's death

Family blame hospital error for patient's death

Officials have admitted failing a man whose tumour was not discovered for nearly three weeks.

Car on roof after pile-up

Car on roof after pile-up

A road in a residential street was closed while emergency services deal with an accident.

Man found sleeping after breaking in to car

Man found sleeping after breaking in to car

Police are trying to find a man who reportedly broke in to a car and was found sleeping inside.

'It all happened so fast'

'It all happened so fast'

A stargazing event at a golf club nearly ended in tragedy after fire escape collapsed, leaving a woman trapped.

Brazen thief back behind bars

Brazen thief back behind bars

A man who boasted he had ‘master’s degree in burglary, robbery and shoplifting' is facing up to six months inside.

VIDEO: 'Thrilling' birth of rare predator

VIDEO: 'Thrilling' birth of rare predator

Cameras have captured the moment four pine martens were born at a wildlife park.

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