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Flood warnings remain as rain hits Kent overnight

Flood warnings remain as rain hits Kent overnight

More homes across the county are expected to flood today as the Met Office warns of further heavy rain and rising river levels.

Man trapped after arsonist neighbour starts blaze in flat below

Man trapped after arsonist neighbour starts blaze in flat below

A firebug who started a blaze in his own flat, leaving his neighbour trapped in a smoke-filled room, has been locked up for four years.

Outrage as Pocahontas targeted by metal thieves for third time

Outrage as Pocahontas targeted by metal thieves for third time

An iconic statue of native American princess Pocahontas in a Kent town has been targeted for the third time.

We've got them back! Family's joy at being reunited with stolen puppies

We've got them back! Family's joy at being reunited with stolen puppies

A family are overjoyed to have been reunited with their 11 stolen pedigree puppies after a large-scale search found them dumped in a garage.

Misadventure verdict into death of four-day-old baby

Misadventure verdict into death of four-day-old baby

A four-day-old baby who suffered a "catastrophic and extremely rare" brain injury at birth died as a result of misadventure, an inquest has ruled.

Brothel uncovered in raid on flat

Brothel uncovered in raid on flat

Police found more than 116 condoms, lingerie and baby oil in a vice raid on a flat in a residential area.

Parents put on high alert after girls' stranger ordeal in alleyway

Parents put on high alert after girls' stranger ordeal in alleyway

Police patrols are being stepped up near two schools today after reports four girls were approached by a man in an alley.

Mum and daughter's terror as family home destroyed in blaze

Mum and daughter's terror as family home destroyed in blaze

A mum has told how she is still in shock after she and her daughter escaped a huge blaze that has gutted their family home.

High Court to rule on airport plans

High Court to rule on airport plans

A new public inquiry on the expansion of a Kent airfield could be triggered by campaigners opposing its expansion.

Reunited with wallet... after 40 years!

Reunited with wallet... after 40 years!

A pensioner who lost his wallet at an office in 1974 was stunned to be reunited with it - four decades later.

Inmate missing from Kent prison is killer

Inmate missing from Kent prison is killer

A prisoner being hunted after going missing from Kent was once convicted of killing a female cashier in an armed robbery, it has emerged.

Tree-rex: 'Dinosaur' lurks in the woods

Tree-rex: 'Dinosaur' lurks in the woods

Walkers have been greeted by the sight of a pre-historic surprise on a stroll through woodland.

Multi-million pounds town centre revamp gets thumbs-up

Multi-million pounds town centre revamp gets thumbs-up

A public consultation attended by 1,500 people has given a cautious welcome to £85m regeneration plans.

Accused 'stood and laughed during deadly attack on homeless man'

Accused 'stood and laughed during deadly attack on homeless man'

One of two men accused of killing a rough sleeper after an attack in a popular park "stood there laughing" during the assault, a jury heard.

Hollywood star wades into nude row

Hollywood star wades into nude row

A Captain America actress has caused a stir after saying it was a "shame" naturists were not welcome on a Kent beach.

Was James Bond's famous Aston born on the Kent coast?

Was James Bond's famous Aston born on the Kent coast?

From Deal with love - how a lovingly-restored Aston Martin might have inspired 007 author Ian Fleming's book Goldfinger.

Doctor tells of 'desperate' calls for ambulance for baby

Doctor tells of 'desperate' calls for ambulance for baby

A doctor told an inquest of his 'desperate' attempts to arrange an ambulance to transfer a critically ill four-day-old baby.

Staff threatened in terrifying knife raids

Staff threatened in terrifying knife raids

Police investigating carbon-copy knife raids on two shops in which staff were threatened last night have released CCTV images in an appeal for help.

Driver spared jail after pensioner killed in day trip horror crash

Driver spared jail after pensioner killed in day trip horror crash

A man has today avoided prison after being convicted of causing the death of a pensioner by careless driving in a crash at the end of a day trip.

Where staff simply slide to their desks

Where staff simply slide to their desks

Who needs stairs when you can take the slide? An office has installed an unusual way for staff to travel between floors...

First-aider denies rape and sex attacks

First-aider denies rape and sex attacks

A St John Ambulance member sexually assaulted women while carrying out an "assessment" and treating patients, jurors have been told.

Council tax set to go up for first time in three years

Council tax set to go up for first time in three years

Kent families are set to see their council tax bills increase by about £20 next year under plans to save Kent County Council as much as £81million.

Family's grief at tragic death of 'stunningly beautiful girl'

Family's grief at tragic death of 'stunningly beautiful girl'

A teenager killed when she was hit by a car while walking with her boyfriend has today been described as popular and generous by her grieving family.

Bookie and wife attacked at home by masked thugs over debt claims

Bookie and wife attacked at home by masked thugs over debt claims

A bookmaker has told how he thought he would be killed when two thugs attacked him and his wife in their home over claims of a £2,000 debt.

Car bursts into flames in town centre

Car bursts into flames in town centre

A car has erupted into flames in a town centre this morning, causing delays for commuters.

'I brought my dad home a bomb'

'I brought my dad home a bomb'

A schoolboy has told how he dug up two unexploded wartime rocket heads with his new metal detector - before proudly taking them home to show his dad.

Girl, 12, stuck in metal tube at playground

Girl, 12, stuck in metal tube at playground

A schoolgirl has been rescued by firefighters after getting stuck in a metal tube at a playground.

Boy's distress as family ordered to tear down shed housing racing pigeons

Boy's distress as family ordered to tear down shed housing racing pigeons

A young pigeon fancier is devastated at the prospect of having to give up his beloved birds after council officials ordered their shed was torn down.

Owners reunited... with stolen cacti

Owners reunited... with stolen cacti

It is one of the most bizarre reunions... but the return of stolen cacti is sure to prick a tear in the eye for its owners.

Paedophile gave girl, 15, chips and cannabis to pose topless

Paedophile gave girl, 15, chips and cannabis to pose topless

A convicted paedophile is behind bars after taking "evil advantage" of a 15-year-old girl by giving her cider, chips and cannabis to pose topless.

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