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Petition calls for tougher knife crime laws after dad's death

Petition calls for tougher knife crime laws after dad's death

Hundreds of people have signed an online petition calling for tougher knife crime sentences after the stabbing death of a young father.

Sex attack victim's anger as pervert spared prison

Sex attack victim's anger as pervert spared prison

A young mother has told of her fury after a plumber who sexually assaulted her avoided an immediate prison sentence for his "vile" behaviour.

Man hunted over 'alleyway rape'

Man hunted over 'alleyway rape'

Detectives are hunting this man after a woman was said to have been raped in an alleyway following a night out.

Prison officer 'stabbed in chest' in riot

Prison officer 'stabbed in chest' in riot

A prison officer is said to have been stabbed in the chest and another slashed with a makeshift knife during a riot at a Kent prison, it has emerged.

Jail for bomb hoaxer who sparked huge alert at supermarket

Jail for bomb hoaxer who sparked huge alert at supermarket

A blackmailer who attempted to extort £10,000 from a supermarket by making a bomb threat is behind bars today.

Man murdered partner's son in stabbing at flats

Man murdered partner's son in stabbing at flats

A man is facing life behind bars after today being convicted of murdering his partner's son - as it emerged he was already a convicted killer.

Gran dons colander after seagull attacks

Gran dons colander after seagull attacks

A grandmother has been forced to wear a colander on her head as a makeshift helmet to protect her from dive-bombing seagulls in her own garden.

Man remains critical after A2 bridge fall

Man remains critical after A2 bridge fall

A 43-year-old man is continuing to fight for his life today after plunging from a bridge onto the fast lane of the A2.

Murder probe as man dies in hospital days after park attack

Murder probe as man dies in hospital days after park attack

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died from head injuries days after being badly beaten in an attack at a picturesque park.

Knole to get £7.7m lottery cash injection

Knole to get £7.7m lottery cash injection

One of Britain's most historic and complete stately homes is to get a multi-million pounds boost, it's been revealed.

Children taken to hospital after coming unstuck in dinghies

Children taken to hospital after coming unstuck in dinghies

A full-scale rescue operation was mounted after youngsters got into difficulties in dinghies off the coast of Sheppey.

Jail for rapist who stifled victim's screams with pillow

Jail for rapist who stifled victim's screams with pillow

A sex beast has been locked up for nine years after locking a teenage girl in a bedroom, putting a pillow over her head and raping her.

Job-creation group’s record under attack

Job-creation group’s record under attack

A councillor has claimed a group set up to bring jobs and investment to Thanet six years ago has failed to create a single role.

Rape victims to get 24-hour help centre

Rape victims to get 24-hour help centre

Kent is finally set to get a round-the-clock centre for victims of rape... the last county in the region to have one.

Gills fans protest at season ticket changes

Gills fans protest at season ticket changes

Some Gillingham fans are vowing not to renew their season tickets - as they now have to bring ID to matches in a crackdown on people misusing them.

Teen stabbed at Jamaican beach party

Teen stabbed at Jamaican beach party

A 19-year-old suffered leg wounds after being stabbed at an annual beach party in Margate.

Couple in dock over armed raid on security van at Asda

Couple in dock over armed raid on security van at Asda

A man and his wife have been remanded in custody today accused of an armed hold-up on a security van at an Asda supermarket.

Lightning casts eerie glow over sea at Hythe

Lightning casts eerie glow over sea at Hythe

Thunderstorms caused damage... and some beauty... across Kent at the weekend. See inside for full dramatic picture.

Three rescued after dinghy capsizes off Upnor

Three rescued after dinghy capsizes off Upnor

Three people had to be rescued near Upnor after their dinghy capsized on the River Medway.

Bus passenger complains to Arriva... and sent out-of-date tickets!

Bus passenger complains to Arriva... and sent out-of-date tickets!

When angry bus passenger Maureen Jopson complained to Arriva after several bad journeys she was sent complimentary tickets... that were out of date!

Loner terrorised by youths may have been dead for weeks

Loner terrorised by youths may have been dead for weeks

The life of a recluse victimised by youths fell apart after members of his family died, an inquest heard.

Prince Charles bangs drum for Kent

Prince Charles bangs drum for Kent

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall joined a samba band on stage at the Whitstable Oyster Festival today during a tour of the county.

From hops to space hoppers...

From hops to space hoppers...

A director persuaded more than 60 people to bounce together on space hoppers for a feel-good community film... after a conversation in the pub.

Image released after elderly couple's home ransacked

Image released after elderly couple's home ransacked

Is this the face of a balaclava-clad robber who injured an elderly man in a raid on his home?

Dead pony left to rot in stream

Dead pony left to rot in stream

A villager has hit out after a dead pony was left by authorities to rot just feet away from walkers at a stream. WARNING: graphic image inside

'It's like having the money stolen twice!'

'It's like having the money stolen twice!'

A school where an ex-employee stole more than £200k has been told it may never get the money back.

Woman died after taking overdose of painkillers: Inquest

Woman died after taking overdose of painkillers: Inquest

A woman accidentally took an overdose of morphine tablets prescribed for her back pain, an inquest has heard.

Oyster Festival continues in baking sun

Oyster Festival continues in baking sun

Huge crowds enjoy the food, traditions and fun on a successful first day, with lots more planned later.

Weekend of music hits a high note

Weekend of music hits a high note

Downpours didn't stop thousands of concert-goers from turning up at Lounge on the Farm or the Sound Island festival.

Man dies eight days after being hit by car

Man dies eight days after being hit by car

Police are appealing for witnesses after a Polish man who was hit by a car in Sittingbourne died from injuries.

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