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Work begins to restore historic rollercoaster to former glory

Work begins to restore historic rollercoaster to former glory

Work to restore Britain's oldest surviving rollercoaster - the scenic railway in Margate - is getting under way.

Windsurfer mistaken for illegal immigrant

Windsurfer mistaken for illegal immigrant

A London windsurfer sparked a major rescue mission and Border Force investigation when he tried to surf to France from Dover.

Woman in 80s punches attacker in face

Woman in 80s punches attacker in face

A pensioner fought off a man who grabbed her this morning near a cycle path hit by a string of recent sex attacks.

Detective to donate kidney to man he met on holiday

Detective to donate kidney to man he met on holiday

When his friend's one kidney failed, a detective made a remarkable decision to help.

Halfords workers steal bikes to sell on eBay

Halfords workers steal bikes to sell on eBay

Two Halfords workers stole expensive bikes to sell one on eBay - before one had the nerve to brink one back for a refund.

Brave teenager overcomes two life-threatening illnesses

Brave teenager overcomes two life-threatening illnesses

Kai Shersby has spent two years of his life in hospital, undergone 30 operations, a bone marrow transplant and chemo - but you would never know.

Archbishop pays tribute to Protestant leader

Archbishop pays tribute to Protestant leader

The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to Protestant leader Ian Paisley and described him as a passionate and courageous man.

'Gunfire' expected as port runs emergency drill

'Gunfire' expected as port runs emergency drill

Residents near a Kent port may hear sounds of gunfire and explosions as emergency services simulate a major attack.

Taxi firm employs bouncers after vicious assault

Taxi firm employs bouncers after vicious assault

Door staff will keep order outside a taxi firm office after an assault left two men unconscious.

Jilted father took air gun to scare love rival

Jilted father took air gun to scare love rival

When he discovered his ex-girlfriend was having an affair father Mark Irwin decided to frighten his love rival with a gun.

Desperate thieves swipe portable toilet

Desperate thieves swipe portable toilet

A portable toilet worth about £1,000 has been stolen from a building site.

Jailed: PC who had sex on duty with secret mistress

Jailed: PC who had sex on duty with secret mistress

A policeman who had sex on duty in a patrol car with a secret mistress has today been locked up for three years.

Violent on-the-run prisoner spotted in Kent

Violent on-the-run prisoner spotted in Kent

A violent criminal who walked out of an open prison is believed to be in Kent after sightings.

Couple in 90s going on first overseas holiday... to Benidorm

Couple in 90s going on first overseas holiday... to Benidorm

An elderly couple in their 90s who have never been on a foreign holiday are packing their bags... to head to Benidorm.

Man accused of murder bid over faulty car sale

Man accused of murder bid over faulty car sale

Two mechanics suffered gun wounds in a revenge shooting over the sale of a faulty car, a court heard.

Happy mum turned to hate with jihadi mission in Syria

Happy mum turned to hate with jihadi mission in Syria

A picture has emerged of a mother cradling her newborn son - 10 years before she joined Islamic State with her new jihadi husband.

Arson charge after farm blaze destroys five stables

Arson charge after farm blaze destroys five stables

A man has been charged with arson after a fire destroyed five stables and 10 tonnes of hay at a farm.

Bus driver caught 'stopping for wee' on street

Bus driver caught 'stopping for wee' on street

A bus driver has been caught apparently stopping to urinate outside his vehicle by a Google Street View car.

Revealed: Why pranksters wrapped car in plastic bags

Revealed: Why pranksters wrapped car in plastic bags

Find out why pranksters encased a vehicle in Sports Direct carrier bags in an elaborate car park stunt.

Driver's miracle escape after car overturns in crash

Driver's miracle escape after car overturns in crash

A driver miraculously escaped with only minor injuries when a car overturned onto its roof in a dramatic crash.

Late honeymoon for winners of kmfm's Jamaican holiday

Late honeymoon for winners of kmfm's Jamaican holiday

A couple who missed out on their honeymoon after getting married six years ago can at last enjoy a romantic getaway thanks to kmfm.

New chapter as KCC set to hand over libraries to trust

New chapter as KCC set to hand over libraries to trust

Kent County Council is poised to become the latest authority to consider putting libraries in the hands of a charitable trust.

Unhappy Flume artist hits back at plan to rip it out

Unhappy Flume artist hits back at plan to rip it out

The designer who created Ashford's controversial £100,000 pavement artwork has criticised a call for it to be ripped out.

Veteran actor Sir Donald Sinden dies at Kent home

Veteran actor Sir Donald Sinden dies at Kent home

The bright lights of the West End will dim this evening as a tribute to actor Sir Donald Sinden, who has died at his Kent home after a long illness.

Bakers attacked by drunk teens in the dead of night

Bakers attacked by drunk teens in the dead of night

Two bakery workers were left in hospital after being set upon by a gang of drunken youths who raided the business in the middle of the night.

Beach hut up for grabs – with six-figure asking fee

Beach hut up for grabs – with six-figure asking fee

A seafront beach shack has gone up for sale with an eye-watering price tag... despite the fact it can only be used during daytime.

Bouncer knocks down knifeman in pub row

Bouncer knocks down knifeman in pub row

A burly bouncer fought off a drunk thug with a single punch when he tried to stab him with a kitchen knife.

Six strange sights spotted on Kent roads

Six strange sights spotted on Kent roads

Giraffes, naked cyclists and giant trains are just some of the odd things seen on the county's motorways.

Driver escapes serious injury after car flips

Driver escapes serious injury after car flips

A lucky motorist has walked away from a crash in which a car flipped on its roof in a residential street.

Parts of Kent on flood alert

Parts of Kent on flood alert

High tides of up to 4.6 metres were expected to flood parts of coastal Kent today with alerts issued for many areas.

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