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Millions pledged for major town centre development

Millions pledged for major town centre development

An area's biggest town centre development, set to add a cinema and restaurants, will have £53.25m injected into it by an outside firm.

Family search for driver who killed puppy

Family search for driver who killed puppy

A little boy has been left heartbroken after a speeding motorist hit and killed his puppy before driving off.

Heartbreaking message from missing man's family

Heartbreaking message from missing man's family

The family of missing man Nigel Knights have thanked people for their support after a body was found in the River Medway.

Drunk attacks stranger with samurai sword at wife's birthday

Drunk attacks stranger with samurai sword at wife's birthday

A heated text message exchange led to drunk Dean Tolputt attacking a stranger with a samurai sword at his wife's birthday.

'I can't get no job satisfaction'

'I can't get no job satisfaction'

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger almost had another career path mapped out... but for a 'cruel' twist of fate.

Kent's best ever year for Blue Flags - here's the full list

Kent's best ever year for Blue Flags - here's the full list

Two more Kent beaches have been awarded a Blue Flag bringing the total this year to 11 - does your local bathing spot make the grade?

Teachers may strike over grammar's academy plan

Teachers may strike over grammar's academy plan

Teachers at a leading grammar school are considering strike action over controversial plans to convert to an academy.

Thousands more tune in to kmfm

Thousands more tune in to kmfm

kmfm has nearly 10,000 more listeners than this time last year, latest figures have revealed.

Delays after van hits lamppost

Delays after van hits lamppost

A driver was taken to hospital as a precaution after a van hit a lamppost this morning.

Driver jailed for killing policeman

Driver jailed for killing policeman

A man has been jailed for three years after causing the death of an off-duty police officer from Kent.

Volunteer support group doing job of 'diabolical' mental health service

Volunteer support group doing job of 'diabolical' mental health service

A Deal-based support group for people with mental health issues has claimed it is doing the job of the health services because of a lack of resources

Fate of the dog that attacked one-year-old decided

Fate of the dog that attacked one-year-old decided

A dog owner whose pitbull-cross Lovelace was dangerously out of control has been told whether his dog will have to be put down.

Six fire crews tackle factory fire

Six fire crews tackle factory fire

Firefighters were called to a machine alight in a large unit at a dock.

Care assistant jailed for mistreating elderly residents

Care assistant jailed for mistreating elderly residents

A 38-year-old care assistant has been sent to prison for nine months for cruelty to elderly dementia sufferers in a residential home.

'Murder' victim named locally

'Murder' victim named locally

A 51-year-old man found dead in his home - sparking a murder inquiry - has been named locally.

Three bailed after man 'seriously injured'

Three bailed after man 'seriously injured'

Police were at a travellers' camp for more than 12 hours when a man was taken to hospital for serious injuries after a crash.

Man missing for six years 'in psychiatric care'

Man missing for six years 'in psychiatric care'

The parents of a man missing for six years have dramatically revealed he is on a psychiatric ward in Spain - and refusing help.

Stand-off suspect 'barricades himself in cell'

Stand-off suspect 'barricades himself in cell'

A man charged with a string of offences after a police stand-off has failed to appear in court after barricading himself in his cell.

College to close campus

College to close campus

A group of further education colleges is to close a site where it teaches 300 students, putting about 50 jobs at risk.

Teenager hit by car

Teenager hit by car

A girl has been taken to a London hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in a busy high street.

Growth in jobless numbers halts

Growth in jobless numbers halts

The number of people claiming unemployment benefits in Kent flatlined last month after a long period of growth.

Murder suspect appears in court

Murder suspect appears in court

A trial date has been set for a man accused of murder after human remains were found in a tent.

Police appeal after teen 'attacked in park'

Police appeal after teen 'attacked in park'

Officers are keen to know more about a disturbance involving a large group and a teenager treated for injuries after a park attack.

Police called amid fears for woman on bridge

Police called amid fears for woman on bridge

Officers were today called to a busy road bridge amid concerns for a woman.

Brothers jailed for exploiting fellow countrymen

Brothers jailed for exploiting fellow countrymen

Two brothers who condemned trafficked people to a life of misery have each been jailed for six years.

Man spotted 'taking pictures of pupils' at school fence

Man spotted 'taking pictures of pupils' at school fence

Parents are concerned that a stranger has been taking pictures of their children from behind a school fence.

Robber attacked disabled man with garden fork

Robber attacked disabled man with garden fork

A Facebook message trapped a vicious robber who attacked a disabled man with a garden fork.

Hovercraft will not be destroyed

Hovercraft will not be destroyed

The Princess Anne hovercraft looks set to be saved from being destroyed after it was confirmed that the Hovercraft Museum Trust will take on the lease

Ice Ice Boobies!

Ice Ice Boobies!

Two mothers are taking part in a midnight walk across Iceland in the fight against breast cancer.

Missing man found safe after search

Missing man found safe after search

Lifeboats from Dover and Walmer and the Coastguard helicopter were launched this evening in search for a missing man.

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