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Guess who’s footing bill for council leader’s unpaid tax...

Guess who’s footing bill for council leader’s unpaid tax...

An unpaid tax bill run up by a council leader will be cleared using taxpayers money, a leaked email has revealed.

Man 'hanged himself in alleyway'

Man 'hanged himself in alleyway'

A man suffering with marriage problems was found dead in an alleyway two days after he disappeared, an inquest heard.

Woman's miracle recovery after near-fatal stroke

Woman's miracle recovery after near-fatal stroke

A woman told she may never walk again has defied medics to take the first vital steps to recovery after a huge stroke.

Derelict pub fire latest

Derelict pub fire latest

A blaze at a derelict pub in Folkestone which was tackled by more than 30 firefighters, is finally out.

Driver suffers life threatening injuries after car crash

Driver suffers life threatening injuries after car crash

Witnesses are being sought after a car collided with a wall and traffic lights in Northfleet leaving the driver with life-threatening injuries.

Driver suffers serious injuries in crash

Driver suffers serious injuries in crash

A man has been taken to a London hospital for treatment after the car he was driving collided with traffic lights.

Kent grandmother: California shooter suffered mental health issues

Kent grandmother: California shooter suffered mental health issues

The Kent grandmother of Elliot Rodger who carried out a drive-by shooting in California, says he was a 'very sick boy'.

Boys praised after saving pal's life

Boys praised after saving pal's life

A mother has thanked the youngsters she believes saved her son's life after a bike crash.

Owner's anger at cabbie after puppy run over

Owner's anger at cabbie after puppy run over

An owner has hit out at a taxi driver who drove off without leaving his name after running over her puppy.

Unexploded bomb found at Sandwich Bay

Unexploded bomb found at Sandwich Bay

A woman has spoken of the moment she discovered an unexploded bomb whilst walking at Sandwich Bay.

Beaches reopen to swimmers after major clean-up

Beaches reopen to swimmers after major clean-up

Nine beaches have reopened following a clean-up operation to remove debris from the shoreline after an emergency sewage discharge into the sea.

Witness appeal after man found dead on carriageway

Witness appeal after man found dead on carriageway

A woman cyclist is being urged to contact police after a man fell from a bridge and died.

Clock this... the town that's turned back time

Clock this... the town that's turned back time

Time doesn't just stand still in one seaside town... it goes backwards!

Dad’s scare as wife and girls taken ill

Dad’s scare as wife and girls taken ill

A father's nightmare came true when he had three family members in three hospital wards... one battling a killer bug.

Crews rescue two people from car crash

Crews rescue two people from car crash

Firefighters removed the roof of a vehicle to reach the trapped occupants after a crash in Tonbridge.

Helicopter search for missing suspect

Helicopter search for missing suspect

Kent Police called the force helicopter for assistance after reports of a domestic incident in Maidstone.

Woman charged over fatal stabbing

Woman charged over fatal stabbing

A woman has been charged with perverting the course of justice over the fatal stabbing of a man in Folkestone.

Funeral set for brave Reece

Funeral set for brave Reece

A funeral procession will pass through a town's streets to honour a brave youngster who lost his six-year battle with cancer.

Owner banned after eight horses die in 'shocking' neglect

Owner banned after eight horses die in 'shocking' neglect

A man has been banned from owning horses - but spared jail - after eight horses he was supposed to be looking after died from neglect.

Man found dead in garage

Man found dead in garage

An investigation is under way after a man was found dead in a garage.

Man suffers head injuries after 'assault'

Man suffers head injuries after 'assault'

A man has been flown to hospital with head injuries after an alleged early--hours attack in a seaside town.

Woman’s 'Gestapo' jibe over cigarette litter fine

Woman’s 'Gestapo' jibe over cigarette litter fine

A smoker has hit out at "Gestapo tactics" used by tough new litter wardens who slapped her with a fine for dropping a cigarette butt.

Sites of huge oil reserves revealed in Kent

Sites of huge oil reserves revealed in Kent

The prospect of an energy rush in Kent has been raised today with new research revealing sites of extensive supplies of shale oil in the county.

Armed man flees with cash after raiding store

Armed man flees with cash after raiding store

A man armed with handgun demanded staff hand over cash and cigarettes in a terrifying raid on a convenience store.

'Feral' teen locked up after leaving attacked jailer a 'broken man'

'Feral' teen locked up after leaving attacked jailer a 'broken man'

A court security guard was left a "broken man" and unable to work after a vicious attack by a teenager refused bail.

Sunglasses... and brollies... needed for long weekend

Sunglasses... and brollies... needed for long weekend

Bank holiday fun-seekers can expect a mixed bag of weather - and entertainment - for a busy long weekend.

Crazed gambling addict smashes up betting machines

Crazed gambling addict smashes up betting machines

A man who lost thousands of pounds on fixed odds betting machines has taken revenge with a hammer in crazed attacks at two bookies.

Blaze destroys mobile home

Blaze destroys mobile home

A mobile home on a residential park has been destroyed by an early-hours blaze.

Homeless man jailed for raping sleeping woman

Homeless man jailed for raping sleeping woman

A homeless man has been locked up for raping a woman who was fast asleep when he was invited to stay.

Hung council as UKIP takes seats from Tories

Hung council as UKIP takes seats from Tories

Maidstone has a hung council after UKIP made gains in wards across the borough.

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