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New Banksy... or do we smell a rat?

New Banksy... or do we smell a rat?

A new piece of art - looking like the work of famous artist Banksy - has appeared at a Kent port.

Parking signs are unlawful, tribunal rules

Parking signs are unlawful, tribunal rules

A landmark judgment has found a Kent council guilty of illegal parking enforcement.

Crimewatch special on Claire Tiltman investigation

Crimewatch special on Claire Tiltman investigation

The BBC are screening a special feature on one of Kent's largest ever investigations after a 16-year-old was stabbed to death in 1993.

Pensioner facing jail after hitting cafe owner with car

Pensioner facing jail after hitting cafe owner with car

An 85-year-old man who seriously injured a cafe owner by hitting him with his car is facing jail after being convicted of dangerous driving.

Thrilla-gran-jaro!

Thrilla-gran-jaro!

A thrill-seeking gran is teaming up with her daughter and grandson to scale Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro.

Troubled man ran in front of train

Troubled man ran in front of train

A depressed man who took his own life by running in front of a train had spoken of his plan to commit suicide that way, an inquest heard.

High Court judge backs council over development row

High Court judge backs council over development row

A judge has ruled against claims councillors incorrectly handled a decision about a £120m town-centre scheme to build shops and flats.

Hospital suspends new parking charges

Hospital suspends new parking charges

A major hospital has suspended a planned increase in parking at the hospital after the rise of up to 200% sparked anger.

Trains affected after person hit and killed on tracks

Trains affected after person hit and killed on tracks

High speed services were disrupted after a person was hit by a train and killed this afternoon.

Ukip U-turn as rogue member returns

Ukip U-turn as rogue member returns

Just days after he appeared to have been booted out of his party, a veteran councillor has been welcomed back to Ukip.

Campaign begins to make Marsh a National Park

Campaign begins to make Marsh a National Park

A campaign has been launched to make Romney Marsh England’s 11th national park.

Murder probe sparked after man's street death

Murder probe sparked after man's street death

A trauma doctor triggered a murder investigation after saying a man's injuries were too serious to be caused by a fall.

Oh boy! Kent man makes Paul McCartney's guitar

Oh boy! Kent man makes Paul McCartney's guitar

A guitar maker who has produced instruments for the likes of Dolly Parton and The Clash has now crafted one for The Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney.

Rock legend Wakeman joins lifesaving effort for Ruby

Rock legend Wakeman joins lifesaving effort for Ruby

Music legend Rick Wakeman has lent his support to little Ruby Young, who is fighting a very aggressive cancer.

'Don't stare at our beautiful Izzie!'

'Don't stare at our beautiful Izzie!'

The parents of a girl with a skin condition so rare it affects just one in 20,000 babies have urged adults not to stare at her birthmarks.

Lucy Beale mystery solved... the killer’s from Medway

Lucy Beale mystery solved... the killer’s from Medway

The child actor at the heart of one of the biggest soap plots in television history comes from Medway.

Will Rozzy get razzy with Guns 'N' Roses classic?

Will Rozzy get razzy with Guns 'N' Roses classic?

A Kent singer is set to belt out a rock anthem tonight - in a bid to book a place in the next round of The Voice.

Woman arrested at anti-Ukip protest

Woman arrested at anti-Ukip protest

An incident involving a camera being pointed at a woman saw her arrested for common assault protests at Ukip's spring conference in a Kent town.

High winds mean ferry delays possible

High winds mean ferry delays possible

Delayed ferry sailings are possible from the Port of Dover tonight and into the morning because of gale force winds.

Body discovered in woodland

Body discovered in woodland

Police were called following the discovery of a man's body in woodland.

Man hit by car

Man hit by car

A man has been injured after he was hit by a car this evening.

Rape charges against Border Force officer dropped

Rape charges against Border Force officer dropped

A Border Force officer accused of raping a woman at a notorious dogging spot will not have to face a third trial after 11 charges were dropped.

Hunt for three-legged Staffie after vicious attack

Hunt for three-legged Staffie after vicious attack

A woman is warning others to be on the look-out after a loose dog chased her and her two beloved dogs, before biting one from behind.

Scarlet fever case reported at school

Scarlet fever case reported at school

A primary school has sent letters to parents after a child was struck down with scarlet fever.

'Bright and devoted' mum-of-two dies of stroke at 26

'Bright and devoted' mum-of-two dies of stroke at 26

Loved ones of tragic Amie Baker who collapsed and died of a stroke aged just 26 have paid a touching tribute to the "bright and devoted" mum-of-two.

Man's human filth campaign ended by CCTV sting

Man's human filth campaign ended by CCTV sting

A man who waged a campaign involving smearing his own faeces on his neighbours' cars was only stopped when he was caught on camera.

Vile abuser jailed for 18 years

Vile abuser jailed for 18 years

A pervert who abused a young girl has been jailed for 18 years - after his actions left a judge almost speechless.

Last day for Lincoln Furniture Warehouse

Last day for Lincoln Furniture Warehouse

Lincoln Furniture Warehouse, which has been in Maidstone for 16 years, will close its doors for the last time today.

We want skipper stopped, says drowned crewman’s brother

We want skipper stopped, says drowned crewman’s brother

The brother of a man lost at sea said his family will never get over the tragedy and want to see the skipper responsible for his death stopped.

Former school teacher crushed to death by horses

Former school teacher crushed to death by horses

A husband has paid tribute to his much-loved wife after an inquest into her death heard that she was crushed by her two horses.

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