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Youths bailed after masked clown incident outside school

Youths bailed after masked clown incident outside school

Two teenagers arrested after they allegedly turned up at a secondary school in clown masks have been bailed.

Husband jailed after accusing wife of revenge porn

Husband jailed after accusing wife of revenge porn

A bitter husband accused his estranged wife of “revenge porn” after lewd photos and videos of him were posted on Twitter, a court heard.

Waiters at the ready for McDonald's table service

Waiters at the ready for McDonald's table service

Diners can now have their Big Mac and fries delivered to their table as the first McDonald's in Medway introduces table service.

VIDEO: Fan crashes car after spotting Robbie at beach

VIDEO: Fan crashes car after spotting Robbie at beach

Take That star Robbie Williams went to the rescue after an excited fan crashed her car as she spotted him filming at a Kent seaside.

Friends launch Disney appeal for cancer mum

Friends launch Disney appeal for cancer mum

Friends of a woman fighting cancer are hoping to make the mum's dream come true - to take her children to Disneyland.

Drink-drive police officer facing the sack

Drink-drive police officer facing the sack

A police officer who admitted driving while three times the legal alcohol limit is the subject of a police misconduct hearing today.

Smoke and flames spotted beyond river

Smoke and flames spotted beyond river

Lots of smoke, falling ash and flames were reported to be coming from a Kent village - here's what was happening.

'It was the worst morning of my life'

'It was the worst morning of my life'

A business owner has told of his horror at finding out his restaurant was on fire.

More demolition after illegal tear-down makes pub dangerous

More demolition after illegal tear-down makes pub dangerous

The council has been 'forced to allow' more demolition to an already half-standing pub which was torn down illegally.

LIVE: Queen visits Kent

LIVE: Queen visits Kent

Her Majesty the Queen visited a Kent barracks today to mark the 300th anniversary of the Corps of Royal Engineers - read our coverage here.

Naturist arrested for fourth time over naked DIY

Naturist arrested for fourth time over naked DIY

A carpenter renovating his house while naked has been arrested for a fourth time.

Surgery sends wishes after boy's collapse

Surgery sends wishes after boy's collapse

The medical practice where a youngster was taken seriously ill yesterday has released a statement about the "major medical incident".

Brothers rip victim's face open in horrific glass attack

Brothers rip victim's face open in horrific glass attack

A clubber was left covered in blood and needing 52 stitches after his face was split open in a vicious glass attack at the hands of two brothers.

Man charged over burglary to attend crown court

Man charged over burglary to attend crown court

Thousands of pounds was reported stolen from a Sikh temple and while some has been recovered, a second man has been charged over it.

Shopping centre evacuated

Shopping centre evacuated

People were turfed out of a shopping centre after a fire scare.

Teen who died in student accommodation named

Teen who died in student accommodation named

A student who died in university accommodation has been named - as his flatmates are offered support.

Town centre road blocked

Town centre road blocked

Delays are clearing after one lane of a busy town centre road was blocked.

Council tax to rise by inflation-busting 4%

Council tax to rise by inflation-busting 4%

Kent residents face another year of inflation-breaking bills after the county council announced plans for a 4% increase in the council tax.

Gogglebox couple in B&B plan shock

Gogglebox couple in B&B plan shock

TV's Gogglebox "posh couple" have never had planning permission to run their swanky B&B, it's been revealed.

More than 14,300 children find out if they have grammar place

More than 14,300 children find out if they have grammar place

Children who took the 11-plus find out today whether they have a place at one of the county’s 33 grammars.

Queen honours Sappers with visit

Queen honours Sappers with visit

The Queen visited a barracks in Kent to mark the 300th anniversary of the Corps of Royal Engineers in 2016.

Sharp rise in child neglect reports in parts of Kent

Sharp rise in child neglect reports in parts of Kent

Child neglect and abuse claims have risen sharply in Kent - with one area reporting a 40% surge in neglect cases.

Video: Horror crash mum reunited with toddler son

Video: Horror crash mum reunited with toddler son

A toddler who survived a horror crash that killed his dad is showing signs of recovery, and has been reunited with his mum.

'All I want is the chance to live'

'All I want is the chance to live'

A teenager with cancer has made a heart-wrenching plea for help on the first anniversary of her diagnosis.

Attempted murder arrest after stabbing

Attempted murder arrest after stabbing

A 23-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was taken to a London hospital with serious injuries.

Foster carer seen slapping disabled boy is spared jail

Foster carer seen slapping disabled boy is spared jail

A foster carer seen by a neighbour slapping a young disabled boy, force feeding him and yanking his head down has narrowly avoided jail.

Man took his life hours before he was due in court

Man took his life hours before he was due in court

A man who took his own life at home was suffering from mental health issues and had made an “identical” attempt just months earlier, an inquest heard.

M&S campaigner VIP at new store

M&S campaigner VIP at new store

She was the last customer when Marks and Spencer closed and this morning Vera Purll, 95, was the first through the doors of its replacement B&M.

Murder suspect has 'fled to Dubai'

Murder suspect has 'fled to Dubai'

Police believe a man wanted in connection with a murder has fled to Dubai, is using a fake identity and is being helped.

Police appeal after burglary

Police appeal after burglary

Witnesses are being asked to come forward after a man was seen leaving a property where jewellry, money and a camcorder were taken.

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