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Charity gives grieving parents photo memory

Charity gives grieving parents photo memory

Bereaved parents can get a professional photo to remember babies who die near birth thanks to a new charity.

Driver who killed grandfather loses appeal

Driver who killed grandfather loses appeal

A driver who knocked down and fatally injured a 70-year-old man must accept his conviction for causing death by careless driving, say top judges.

Popular doctor 'couldn’t cope with paperwork'

Popular doctor 'couldn’t cope with paperwork'

An experienced GP has been suspended after a hearing found his professional performance was “unacceptable”.

Fog plays havoc on roads

Fog plays havoc on roads

There were long delays and several crashes during the bad weather.

Lifeboat saves five in fog rescue

Lifeboat saves five in fog rescue

The crew of a 25ft motorboat was taken ashore last night after becoming stranded in the Swale.

Mini library will 'create a sense of community'

Mini library will 'create a sense of community'

Bookworms wanting to pick up a novel on the run can now borrow one... from this bird box-sized library!

Pebbles the cat gets shot in the face

Pebbles the cat gets shot in the face

A family cat has had a pellet removed from her jaw after she came home with "her face all mangled up".

Driver hurt after crashing into parked car

Driver hurt after crashing into parked car

A driver was treated by paramedics after crashing into a parked car on a driveway.

Coach driver bailed after death crash

Coach driver bailed after death crash

A Kent driver of a coach involved in a crash in Bedfordshire in which three people died has been bailed by police.

Man suffers serious injuries after window fall

Man suffers serious injuries after window fall

A man has been badly injured after falling three floors from a window.

Three arrested after stolen car crashes

Three arrested after stolen car crashes

Three people have been arrested after a stolen car crashed.

Appeal to bring joy for brave little Coral

Appeal to bring joy for brave little Coral

Friends are rallying round to help make the dreams of five-year-old girl with a rare bone disorder come true.

Fall victim blames hospital for low payout

Fall victim blames hospital for low payout

A disabled woman who sued the council after a fall claims she would have been given a bigger payout if it wasn't for the hospital's "incompetence".

Firefighters tackle blaze at three-storey home

Firefighters tackle blaze at three-storey home

The ground floor of a three-storey house was extensively damaged in a house fire.

Foul play! Match abandoned due to dog mess

Foul play! Match abandoned due to dog mess

Players were forced to call off a football match for "health and safety" reasons - due to high levels of dog mess on the field.

Teenager taken to hospital after crash

Teenager taken to hospital after crash

A teenage girl ended up in hospital after a crash with a car.

Kent's Lizzy Yarnold wins gold

Kent's Lizzy Yarnold wins gold

Lizzy Yarnold has won gold in the world cup - a year to the day after clinching the Olympic title.

Kickboxing offer to girls beaten by thugs

Kickboxing offer to girls beaten by thugs

Two schoolgirls beaten by a gang of girl thugs have been offered kickboxing lessons to ward off future attacks.

Kent's five most romantic proposals

Kent's five most romantic proposals

We’ve covered some beautiful declarations of love over the years, and to celebrate Valentine’s Day, here are five of our favourites.

Seed spitting sparks debate

Seed spitting sparks debate

A litterbug fined for spitting out a seed onto a street has sparked an angry reaction.

Wife receives first Valentine's card in 65 years

Wife receives first Valentine's card in 65 years

A husband has given his beloved her first ever Valentine's Day card - despite being married to her for 65 years.

Video bid to save disappearing cliffs

Video bid to save disappearing cliffs

A concerned Eastchurch resident has taken to video-sharing website YouTube to highlight erosion fears in the village.

Young woman attacked by knifeman

Young woman attacked by knifeman

A 24-year-old woman was threatened with a knife and kicked in the head and ribs during an attack last night.

Train delays after passenger's accident

Train delays after passenger's accident

Train services across Kent were disrupted tonight after a passenger had an accident.

Immigration raid at restaurant

Immigration raid at restaurant

Immigration officers raided an Indian restaurant earlier this evening.

'I'm having to order more handcuffs'

'I'm having to order more handcuffs'

Bondage gear is already dominating sales at Kent sex shops thanks to the release of Fifty Shades of Grey.

Signal comes across loud and clear to phone giants

Signal comes across loud and clear to phone giants

A major meeting involving phone firms, an MP and even a government minister heard how poor signals were causing headaches to communities.

Woman in rape case was 'piece of meat to be shared'

Woman in rape case was 'piece of meat to be shared'

An alleged rape victim was discussed 'like a piece of meat' to be shared between footballers, a court has heard - as the jury is sent out.

Helicopter crashes during emergency landing

Helicopter crashes during emergency landing

Police, fire crews and ambulances were called after a helicopter crashed onto its side during an emergency landing.

Boss due in court after gas blast kills teen

Boss due in court after gas blast kills teen

A company director has been charged with manslaughter after a teenager was killed in a gas blast.

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