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Baby snatcher mounted 'vigilante' attack

Baby snatcher mounted 'vigilante' attack

A teenager elbowed a woman in the face, snatched the baby she was holding and ran off, a court heard.

Thousands at risk of losing their homes

Thousands at risk of losing their homes

Households across Kent risk becoming homeless according to new research.

Young mum dies days after giving birth

Young mum dies days after giving birth

A 25-year-old mother died in hospital just days after giving birth to her first child on Christmas Day, an inquest heard.

Second crash follows multi-vehicle accident

Second crash follows multi-vehicle accident

Emergency crews are at the scene of an accident near one of the county's busiest junctions, and a second crash is adding to motorists' woes.

Child sex images found in phishing scam probe

Child sex images found in phishing scam probe

A phishing scammer who obtained thousands of bank details has been jailed after police discovered indecent images of children on his computer.

'Chubby' sex attacker sought after pouncing on woman from behind

'Chubby' sex attacker sought after pouncing on woman from behind

Police have issued this image in the hunt for a sexual predator who grabbed a woman from behind before attacking her.

'Menace' driver guilty of killing games store boss in crash

'Menace' driver guilty of killing games store boss in crash

A driver who killed a popular games store boss while driving at more than twice the speed limit has been branded a menace on the road by a judge.

Body found near church

Body found near church

Police have launched an investigation after a body was found in a churchyard today.

Budget supermarket plans Kent expansion

Budget supermarket plans Kent expansion

Aldi has laid out its target sites across the county - which includes some of the most expensive towns to live in.

Four treated after A21 crash

Four treated after A21 crash

Two women, a man and a girl were taken to hospital after a serious crash on the A21.

Single mother being made homeless before Christmas

Single mother being made homeless before Christmas

A single mother-of-two, who suffers from “extreme anxiety”, is being made homeless from her rented accommodation just weeks before Christmas.

'The biggest roads investment in a generation'

'The biggest roads investment in a generation'

Roads and motorways in Kent have been earmarked for major improvements as part of an ambitious £15 billion nationwide plan by the government.

First rush hour at Dartford Crossing as it goes toll-free

First rush hour at Dartford Crossing as it goes toll-free

The Dartford Crossing faced its first big test toll-free this morning after the Dart Charge was introduced.

'My inspiring wife gave gift of life to others'

'My inspiring wife gave gift of life to others'

A devoted husband has paid tribute to his “inspiring” wife whose decision to donate her organs gave the gift of life to four people after her death.

Santa's calling...

Santa's calling...

A smartphone app developed by a Kent business allows children to receive a personalised phone message from Father Christmas.

Teenage entrepreneur creates smart light switch

Teenage entrepreneur creates smart light switch

A teenager entrepreneur who says he was suspended from Maidstone Grammar School 16 times has reinvented the light switch and plug socket.

TV stardom for gingerbread girl Blaise

TV stardom for gingerbread girl Blaise

A child actress is becoming a familiar face to millions after landing a plum role in the world of advertising.

Bodyguard killed in suicide bomb blast

Bodyguard killed in suicide bomb blast

A former soldier from Kent has been killed in a suicide bomb attack while working as a security guard in Afghanistan.

Man punched in the face repeatedly for defending girlfriend

Man punched in the face repeatedly for defending girlfriend

A teenager was put in a headlock and punched repeatedly by a group of men - after his girlfriend rejected their advances.

Pair in court charged with chef's 'clingfilm death'

Pair in court charged with chef's 'clingfilm death'

Two men have appeared in court charged with killing a chef who allegedly died after being wrapped up in clingfilm.

Three hunted after jaw broken in town centre assault

Three hunted after jaw broken in town centre assault

Police have released a string of images of people they want to talk to after a 23-year-old man was assaulted and left with a broken jaw.

Thug filmed assaulting McDonald's worker

Thug filmed assaulting McDonald's worker

A prankster who was filmed launching himself over the serving counter of a McDonald's before taunting a staff member has been convicted of assault.

Fantastic 'taches on show for Movember

Fantastic 'taches on show for Movember

Fundraisers across the county celebrate the culmination of their top lip topiary today as Movember draws to end.

Freedom for mum who gave student fatal drugs

Freedom for mum who gave student fatal drugs

A young mother has walked free after supplying the drugs a promising student used to kill herself.

They faced the Terminator...and lived to tell the tale

They faced the Terminator...and lived to tell the tale

When they appeared before the toughest guy in Hollywood one band got goosebumps... but faced the music in true style.

Elderly woman in hospital after accident involving horse trailer

Elderly woman in hospital after accident involving horse trailer

An elderly woman is in hospital following a two vehicle accident, with one of the cars towing a horse trailer.

Man injured after BMW overturns

Man injured after BMW overturns

A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital with injuries to his head, chest and limbs after the car he was driving overturned last night.

Men in court over metal theft charges

Men in court over metal theft charges

Two suspected metal thieves will appear before magistrates accused of theft by finding.

X Factor's Stereo Kicks kicked out by audience

X Factor's Stereo Kicks kicked out by audience

It was tears for X Factor hopefuls Stereo Kicks when their bid to win a place in the semi-finals was dashed - losing out in the sing off.

Bomb disposal team called after shell found

Bomb disposal team called after shell found

Bomb disposal experts were called in to detonate what was thought to be a World War II shell discovered on farmland.

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