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How can they say I don’t qualify for some help?

How can they say I don’t qualify for some help?

A rare condition left Floriann Taylor completely reliant on her family but despite working her whole adult life, she's been refused financial support.

'I can't believe it's not buttered!'

'I can't believe it's not buttered!'

A sandwich snacker has been offered a jokey apology on a plate... after complaining about his butterless meal.

Japanese win custard pie supremacy

Japanese win custard pie supremacy

Japan's top flan chuckers beat dozens of local teams at the prestigious World Custard Pie Championships today.

Cowell sends support to brave cancer figher

Cowell sends support to brave cancer figher

Simon Cowell has sent his support to brave cancer battler Ruby Young.

Man charged with animal cruelty after cock fight

Man charged with animal cruelty after cock fight

A man has been charged with animal cruelty and several counts of burglary following a reported cock fight.

Teenager charged over high street stabbing

Teenager charged over high street stabbing

An 18-year-old has been charged in connection with a stabbing in a Kent high street.

Train death victim named

Train death victim named

A 32-year-old architect has been named as the person who was hit and killed by a train this week.

Puppy saved from drainpipe

Puppy saved from drainpipe

A four-week old puppy has been rescued by firefighters after it became stuck in a drainpipe.

Little Lulu muzzled after bite

Little Lulu muzzled after bite

It's not exactly a pitbull, but the owner of a "nervous" bichon frise has been ordered to muzzle the dog after it bit a passer-by.

Woman's two year ordeal after holiday food poisoning

Woman's two year ordeal after holiday food poisoning

A retired woman is still suffering symptoms after contracting food poisoning at a luxury resort in Cuba two years ago.

'He will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him'

'He will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him'

Friends and family of a Kent student who was allegedly murdered in Yorkshire have gathered to say their goodbyes at his funeral.

Man in court accused of murdering cousin

Man in court accused of murdering cousin

A 23-year-old has appeared in court accused of murdering his cousin - who was found dead at his home.

Mum on trial after toddler fell from first-floor window

Mum on trial after toddler fell from first-floor window

A jury has been told of the moment a baby girl was seen "spinning head-first" from a first-floor flat window as her mother stands trial for neglect.

Jade's death helps change Australian law

Jade's death helps change Australian law

An Australian state has introduced new regulations on "tag-along" rides after a campaign mounted by the loved ones of a Kent woman who died there.

Huge blaze hits wood plant

Huge blaze hits wood plant

More than 40 firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at a wood recycling plant overnight.

Rollercoaster not ready for Dreamland opening

Rollercoaster not ready for Dreamland opening

Dreamland's landmark rollercoaster will not be finished in time for the grand opening of the theme park later this month, it's been revealed.

Storms continue - while parts of Kent sizzle

Storms continue - while parts of Kent sizzle

A Kent village is the hottest place in the UK today as parts of the county are bathed in sunshine - while others are hit by rain and thunderstorms.

Banana tree sprouts fruity crop

Banana tree sprouts fruity crop

One Kent family has been given a taste of the tropics - after growing bananas in their front garden.

Boy, 8, raises alarm after finding neglected dogs

Boy, 8, raises alarm after finding neglected dogs

A young boy raised the alarm when he found two dogs abandoned in a house in appalling conditions for up to three weeks with no food or water.

Lesbian mum's anger over 'bring your dad to class' day

Lesbian mum's anger over 'bring your dad to class' day

A mum has accused a school of promoting outdated stereotypes by holding a "bring your dad to class" day - with no equivalent for female relatives.

Attempted murder charge after man shot through door

Attempted murder charge after man shot through door

A Kent man has been charged with attempting to murder a man who was shot through his front door.

Burning car causes motorway delays

Burning car causes motorway delays

Two lanes of traffic were closed on the M25 after a car caught fire on the hard shoulder.

Can you answer maths question that left pupils stumped?

Can you answer maths question that left pupils stumped?

A tricky maths question about a girl called Hannah's sweets has prompted an outcry from pupils left stumped during a GCSE exam.

Have you got the million pound ticket?

Have you got the million pound ticket?

With a million-pound EuroMillions ticket yet to be claimed in Kent, the search for the lucky winners has stepped up a gear.

Crash partially blocks M2

Crash partially blocks M2

Two cars and a van have collided on the M2 this evening, partially blocking the carriageway.

M20 re-open after multi-car crash

M20 re-open after multi-car crash

Three cars were involved in a crash that closed the M20 this evening.

Dart Charge boss: 'We're sorry!'

Dart Charge boss: 'We're sorry!'

The boss of the new charging system at the Dartford tolls has apologised - after a catalogue of glitches.

Flat owner forced to live in shed for two years

Flat owner forced to live in shed for two years

A man has been sleeping in his allotment shed for nearly two years due to delays in the opening of an apartment block.

Charity volunteer drowned while swept out to sea

Charity volunteer drowned while swept out to sea

A young charity volunteer died after being caught in a rip tide while paddling knee-deep, an inquest heard.

Gatecrashers who attacked off-duty police officers jailed

Gatecrashers who attacked off-duty police officers jailed

Two men who gatecrashed a 40th birthday party and brutally beat two off-duty police officers - leaving one partially blinded - have been jailed.

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