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Crews tackle house fire blaze

Crews tackle house fire blaze

An elderly woman is being treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire this morning.

School to bring in 'sniffer dogs'

School to bring in 'sniffer dogs'

A school in Kent claims it will be introducing sniffer dogs to tackle the risk of drugs and legal highs.

Man suffers broken jaw in train station attack

Man suffers broken jaw in train station attack

A 46-year-old man has had to have several teeth removed and a metal plate fitted to his jawbone following a seemingly unprovoked attack.

Man 'has throat slashed by gay lover'

Man 'has throat slashed by gay lover'

A man had his throat cut after a night of passion with a lover he met on a gay dating website, a court heard.

Baby assessed by paramedics after electrical fire

Baby assessed by paramedics after electrical fire

A six-week-old baby suffered minor smoke inhalation after an electrical fire at a home.

Exercise more, eat less?

Exercise more, eat less?

As the latest figures reveal one in five people in parts of Kent are obese, we look at the complex reasons behind the county's obesity crisis.

‘Influence can’t be bought... it comes over a long period’

‘Influence can’t be bought... it comes over a long period’

Brewery boss Jonathan Neame says taking a long-term view has earned him respect after being named Kent’s most influential business person.

‘Nasty’ raiders steal from mobility scooter

‘Nasty’ raiders steal from mobility scooter

Thieves have stolen batteries from a pensioner's mobility scooter.

Video: Police probe 'druggie's' van takeover

Video: Police probe 'druggie's' van takeover

An investigation has been launched after a man was caught on CCTV apparently taking drugs in a victim's van.

Body of man found at house

Body of man found at house

Police were called to a town centre home after reports that a man had been found dead.

Friends and relatives say goodbye to their little princess

Friends and relatives say goodbye to their little princess

People dressed in pink gathered to pay tribute to the life of Stacey Mowle.

Gift shop trashed by burglars

Gift shop trashed by burglars

A harbour business has suffered a "substantial amount of damage" after burglars ransacked it.

Hooded would-be robber attacks boy, 12

Hooded would-be robber attacks boy, 12

A terrified 12-year-old had to fight to free himself from a hooded scar-faced attacker who tried to rob him.

Man suffers facial burns after battery explosion

Man suffers facial burns after battery explosion

A man has been taken to hospital with burns to his face and body after a vehicle battery exploded on an industrial estate.

Singer sick of noise as 'fans' told to shut up

Singer sick of noise as 'fans' told to shut up

A fan of blues guitarist Seasick Steve has accused noisy drinkers of ruining the singer's show at a Kent venue.

Teen driver attacked in car by 'stomping' yobs

Teen driver attacked in car by 'stomping' yobs

Yobs jumped on the bonnet of a car and stomped on the windscreen as a terrified teen driver fled a gang.

Vandals target miniature rail track

Vandals target miniature rail track

A new section of a Kent miniature railway track has been vandalised - causing services to be disrupted.

'World class' supply of oil found in Weald basin

'World class' supply of oil found in Weald basin

There could be a significant supply of oil underground in the Weald, an oil and gas company has discovered.

Man in hospital after station brawl

Man in hospital after station brawl

Five people have been arrested after a fight that partially closed a Kent station and left one man in hospital.

Funeral for father killed outside work

Funeral for father killed outside work

The funeral of a Kent father stabbed to death at a rubbish tip is due to be held this month.

More bridge closures announced

More bridge closures announced

Motorists can expect more delays when the Sheppey Crossing is closed later this month.

Gove wades into the battle of Rochester & Strood: the rematch

Gove wades into the battle of Rochester & Strood: the rematch

Michael Gove became the first Tory big hitter to come to Medway on the general election campaign and promises "more to come".

Pile-up on Rochester bridge

Pile-up on Rochester bridge

Several cars have been involved in a crash on a busy bridge, which was blocked while emergency services dealt with the incident.

Cannabis plants stashed in wall

Cannabis plants stashed in wall

A man has been jailed after police were called to a break-in attempt at his house, and found up to £53k of cannabis plants stashed behind a fake wall.

Police among slowest in country to respond to emergencies

Police among slowest in country to respond to emergencies

Kent Police is among the slowest force in the country to respond to the most serious emergencies, with waiting times rising by a third in three years.

Delays feared as new exit checks come into force

Delays feared as new exit checks come into force

Passengers travelling through Kent ports will be subject to additional checks from today, amid fears the new exit checks could cause delays.

Kent hospital among worst for A&E waiting times

Kent hospital among worst for A&E waiting times

Thousands of people are waiting more than four hours to be seen in Kent's A&E departments.

Pair jailed after police see car park drug deal

Pair jailed after police see car park drug deal

A builder has been jailed after police saw him hand over cocaine with a street value of more than £700,000 to a drug courier.

Art or vandalism? Grandad's graffiti destroyed by council

Art or vandalism? Grandad's graffiti destroyed by council

A group of artists covered hoardings with striking designs - but 24 hours later, council workers obliterated them.

Banksy? Afraid not, says Catman

Banksy? Afraid not, says Catman

An artist has stepped forward to claim credit for artwork which appeared overnight on a wall in Canterbury - and it's bad news for one charity.

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