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Care home regime 'a form of abuse'

Care home regime 'a form of abuse'

A specialist centre looking after people with mental health issues has been put into special measures following an inspection.

Dealer refused to hand over drugs to bar doorman

Dealer refused to hand over drugs to bar doorman

A drug-dealing clubber caught with 64 ecstasy tablets was arrested after he took the "bizarre" decision to refuse door staff's offer of an amnesty.

Family and workmates mourn loss of 'diamond'

Family and workmates mourn loss of 'diamond'

Heartbroken family and friends of a motorcyclist killed in a motorway crash have paid tribute to a "diamond geezer" who would help anyone.

How would you cope?

How would you cope?

Many of us do not ever think about it, but what would it be like if you could not see or hear? Chances are you will be helped by this Kent charity.

Boy, 16, arrested after man stabbed in neck

Boy, 16, arrested after man stabbed in neck

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a man suffered a serious neck injury when he was stabbed in a residential street.

Metal thief jailed after stealing hot water tank

Metal thief jailed after stealing hot water tank

A metal thief who flooded a property when he stole a hot water tank and copper piping has been jailed.

Cow trapped up to its neck in water-filled ditch

Cow trapped up to its neck in water-filled ditch

Animal rescue teams were called to the aid of a cow found trapped up to its neck in a water-filled ditch.

Flood alert lifted

Flood alert lifted

People were warned to prepare for possible flooding along the coast due to high tide.

Teen flown to hospital after being stabbed in chest

Teen flown to hospital after being stabbed in chest

Emergency crews including the police and air ambulance were called after a teenager was seriously hurt in a reported fight at tennis courts.

Bellfield: 'Killer asked me to take blame'

Bellfield: 'Killer asked me to take blame'

Serial killer Levi Bellfield has claimed fellow convict Michael Stone tried to bribe him to confess to the Chillenden murders.

Road reopens after six-car pile-up

Road reopens after six-car pile-up

A major road was closed after a crash involving six cars.

Arrests after police shut down rave

Arrests after police shut down rave

Two men have been arrested after police broke up an illegal rave.

'We want our money back'

'We want our money back'

A group of angry nurses are refusing to leave a health club without a refund after their luxury spa trip was cancelled at the last minute

Police called to town centre 'mass brawl'

Police called to town centre 'mass brawl'

A man suffered injuries to his arm after a reported mass brawl in a town centre, with people using knives and bricks as weapons.

Police search drama after serious assault

Police search drama after serious assault

Two people have been arrested in connection with serious assaults.

Video: Stubborn swan closes crossing

Video: Stubborn swan closes crossing

A stubborn swan caused traffic havoc on a major road this morning.

Canine weekly paper goes bust

Canine weekly paper goes bust

Publishers of a Kent-based newspaper for dog shows have announced that the publication has ceased trading after a fall in revenues and advertising.

Motorbike and fencing go up in flames

Motorbike and fencing go up in flames

A motorbike and nearby fencing went up in flames outside a home.

Car a write-off after sewage floods M2

Car a write-off after sewage floods M2

A driver has described the terrifying moment a river of sludge and stones cascaded onto a motorway as he was doing 70mph.

Private ambulance fails to show up

Private ambulance fails to show up

A vulnerable 89-year-old missed a hospital appointment for an operation after being let down by a transport service.

Tragic gran was hit by sign, inquest hears

Tragic gran was hit by sign, inquest hears

A great-grandmother died from multiple injuries after being hit by a sign outside a hospital.

Imitation gun, drugs and thousands in cash found in vehicle

Imitation gun, drugs and thousands in cash found in vehicle

Police discovered an imitation firearm, thousands of pounds in cash and drugs when they stopped a vehicle.

Missing parrot found

Missing parrot found

A missing parrot has been found after its disabled owner issued a desperate plea for help to find his pet.

Woman rescued after jumping from bridge

Woman rescued after jumping from bridge

Passersby raced to rescue a woman after she jumped in the river from a bridge.

Claims police 'escorted' travellers to illegal encampment

Claims police 'escorted' travellers to illegal encampment

Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner says he will look into complaints that officers did nothing to stop a group of travellers setting up camp.

Builder dies after fall

Builder dies after fall

A man who suffered serious injuries while working on a house has passed away after catching an infection.

Heightened security amid Armed Forces Day parade

Heightened security amid Armed Forces Day parade

Police have appealed for people to be vigilant in the run up to major events this summer including this weekend's Armed Forces Day parade.

Pothole injures cyclist battling for road repairs

Pothole injures cyclist battling for road repairs

A woman who feared the poor state of a road would lead to a crash ended up needing hospital treatment after it sent her flying over the handlebars.

Parents protest over school governors' plan

Parents protest over school governors' plan

An unholy row has broken out at a Church of England school after two popular teachers have decided to leave.

Garage goes up in flames

Garage goes up in flames

Fire crews had to wear breathing gear as they tackled a blaze in a residential street.

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