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Arson blaze has 'devastated our business'

Arson blaze has 'devastated our business'

The owner of a shop damaged by a huge town centre fire says he is confused and angry after discovering it could have been deliberately started.

Impatient driver almost killed biker

Impatient driver almost killed biker

A motorcyclist was left fighting for his life after a man tried to beat a traffic jam by pulling off an illegal manoeuvre.

Next course is cheese – and gin

Next course is cheese – and gin

The owners of a popular high street restaurant hope to open a delicatessen a few doors away.

Magistrates' court hit by arson attack

Magistrates' court hit by arson attack

Dozens of cases have been cancelled today after a suspected arson attack on a court building.

Thug boasted on Facebook about robbing pizza delivery man

Thug boasted on Facebook about robbing pizza delivery man

A man punched and kicked a Domino's delivery driver in the face as he lay on the ground, before boasting on social media about the vile attack.

Grave error is too close for comfort

Grave error is too close for comfort

A daughter has been left devastated after a new grave was dug too close to her father's, leaving it damaged and unstable.

Uni student jailed for drug dealing

Uni student jailed for drug dealing

A university student returned to drug-dealing after struggling to make ends meet, a court heard.

Bonfire spreads out of control

Bonfire spreads out of control

Firefighters were called to deal with a blaze that destroyed two garden sheds, wheelie bins and garden furniture.

Man attacked in home by knife-wielding robbers

Man attacked in home by knife-wielding robbers

Police are hunting a pair of robbers who attacked and threatened a man at knifepoint after barging into his home.

Arson probe after fire crews tackle rubbish blaze

Arson probe after fire crews tackle rubbish blaze

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack after a firefighters were called to tackle a rubbish blaze.

Nurse blinded by prison thug may never return to work

Nurse blinded by prison thug may never return to work

A youth jail nurse might never return to work after being left blind in one eye by a 16-year-old thug who already had 32 convictions to his name.

Urgent calls to widen motorway

Urgent calls to widen motorway

A motorway should be widened to avoid creating more congestion problems, says a senior council officer.

Caretaker leaves school after knife outburst

Caretaker leaves school after knife outburst

A caretaker involved in an outburst in front of shocked pupils no longer works at the school, it's been revealed.

Gemma's finest hour...

Gemma's finest hour...

Kent actress Gemma Arterton has spoken of how her Kentish upbringing affected her movie choices - as her new film hits the big screens.

Safety of patients 'being put at risk'

Safety of patients 'being put at risk'

A crisis in GP services in Kent and Medway is only going to get worse as growing numbers of doctors quit the profession, experts have warned.

Cow's about that to keep baby calf warm?

Cow's about that to keep baby calf warm?

A tiny premature calf who was 'knocking on heaven's door' has been given her own woolly jumper.

Woman hit by train has serious injuries

Woman hit by train has serious injuries

Services have been delayed and a rail station evacuated after a person was hit by a train.

Farage won't bid for Kent seat

Farage won't bid for Kent seat

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage has announced he won't be standing to be a Kent MP in the General Election.

People spotted on motorway slip road

People spotted on motorway slip road

Police closed a slip road on the M25 after a person was seen walking along the carriageway.

Mum who lost son to depression back's Prince's plea

Mum who lost son to depression back's Prince's plea

A mother of a man who took his own life after battling depression has spoken out after Prince Harry opened up this week.

Road reopens after horses get onto A2

Road reopens after horses get onto A2

Traffic was backed up for more than three hours after animals managed to get onto a main road.

Transport giant launches on-demand minibus service

Transport giant launches on-demand minibus service

Residents of a Kent town have access to a new on-demand minibus.

Man climbs to top of crane

Man climbs to top of crane

A man could be seen sitting at the top of a crane after scaling the huge structure.

Pal tells of desperate attempt to save 'Methadone tot'

Pal tells of desperate attempt to save 'Methadone tot'

A friend has told a court how he desperately helped a mum try to save the life of a toddler thought to have drunk a heroin substitute.

Second controlled explosion at power station today

Second controlled explosion at power station today

Another part of Tilbury Power Station, opposite Gravesend, will be brought down this morning.

Huge town centre blaze could have been arson

Huge town centre blaze could have been arson

Police say a fire in the historic heart of a town centre is currently being treated as suspicious.

Woman arrested on suspicion of assault

Woman arrested on suspicion of assault

A woman remains in police custody after an alleged assault which left a man in hospital.

Driver flees after car overturns with five inside

Driver flees after car overturns with five inside

One woman was trapped and another two people needed treatment after a car crashed and overturned in the early hours.

New alert boosts safety at level crossings

New alert boosts safety at level crossings

Warning systems have been installed at some of the county's footpath level crossings to help improve safety and save lives.

'Goodbye, our little princess'

'Goodbye, our little princess'

The father of a five-year-old girl told of her infectious laugh and inspiring spirit as she was laid to rest following a battle with a brain tumour.

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