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Experts tackle legionella found in school water

Experts tackle legionella found in school water

A school water system has been infected with the legionella bacteria - which can cause the potentially serious lung infection, legionnaires' disease.

'That split second has ruined my life'

'That split second has ruined my life'

A driver involved in a horrific crash has told how his life has been ruined after he suffered serious injuries and spent more than a month in a coma.

Thieving surgery worker sold stolen dressings on eBay

Thieving surgery worker sold stolen dressings on eBay

An administrator who stole dressings from a GP surgery to sell on eBay was caught when a package was returned to her work for having too much postage.

Appeal after dog killed in hit-and-run

Appeal after dog killed in hit-and-run

A man whose dog was killed just feet away from him and his eight-year-old son is appealing for the driver to come forward.

Arrested man still in custody after stand-off

Arrested man still in custody after stand-off

A man arrested after a six-hour siege involving armed police is still in custody today.

Elderly man dies in car crash

Elderly man dies in car crash

An appeal has been launched after a man died when his car swerved off the road and crashed into trees.

Fears for wildlife as fuel spill pollutes river

Fears for wildlife as fuel spill pollutes river

A delivery lorry has hit a bench, splitting a diesel tank and resulting in gallons pouring into the river.

Man, 85, jailed for sex offences against child

Man, 85, jailed for sex offences against child

A pensioner has been locked up for indecently assaulting a child 40 years ago.

Photos issued of Cyprus murder suspects

Photos issued of Cyprus murder suspects

Cypriot police have issued photos of two men wanted in connection with the murder of a Kent man in Ayia Napa.

Pilot's body found after aircraft crashed into sea

Pilot's body found after aircraft crashed into sea

The body of a pilot missing since his aircraft crashed into the sea has been found inside the wreckage on the sea bed.

Teenager rescued from waist-deep mud

Teenager rescued from waist-deep mud

Firefighters rescued a 15-year-old girl who was stuck in some mud up to her waist.

Woman in court after Cyprus murder

Woman in court after Cyprus murder

A woman will appear in court today in connection with the murder of a Kent man in the holiday resort of Ayia Napa.

Air ambulance lands on beach

Air ambulance lands on beach

A patient has been airlifted to hospital following an incident on a beach.

Plumes of smoke spotted in town centre

Plumes of smoke spotted in town centre

Plumes of smoke were spotted across a town centre after bonfire spread out of control.

Swoop on Indian restaurants uncovers 'illegal staff'

Swoop on Indian restaurants uncovers 'illegal staff'

Immigration officers have raided two curry houses and arrested two suspected illegal workers in a crackdown on rogue employers.

Rail tickets could go up 2% due to inflation rise

Rail tickets could go up 2% due to inflation rise

A £5,000 season ticket could cost up to £100 more in January after latest inflation figures were released.

Kent's Jane is Bake Off's Star Baker

Kent's Jane is Bake Off's Star Baker

Kent baker Jane has won the first round of the Great British Bake off, but rival Rav is also through.

Exclusive: Dreamland boss leaving post

Exclusive: Dreamland boss leaving post

The chief executive of theme park Dreamland is leaving her post, KentOnline can reveal.

Crash blocks lane of major road

Crash blocks lane of major road

One lane of a major road is blocked after a crash.

Motorway reopens after car overturns

Motorway reopens after car overturns

Delays are easing after a car overturned - shutting a lane on a busy motorway.

Families ordered to remove grave tributes

Families ordered to remove grave tributes

Nicola Conroy’s mother Carol loved teddy bears, so when she died the family placed a stone bear on her grave - but the church has ordered its removal.

Photogenic pug fast becoming a social media star

Photogenic pug fast becoming a social media star

Check out how cute/terrified he looks in a mac...

Time for some young blood - just 10% of donors under 24

Time for some young blood - just 10% of donors under 24

Young people are not giving blood - just 10% of blood donors in Kent are under 24. And it's a big problem for the NHS.

Travel misery as major rail stations closed over bank holiday

Travel misery as major rail stations closed over bank holiday

Southeastern commuters are set for travel disruption as engineering works take place.

Arrest warrants issued for men suspected of Kent man's murder

Arrest warrants issued for men suspected of Kent man's murder

Cypriot police are searching for two men wanted in connection with the alleged murder of a Kent man in the holiday resort of Ayia Napa.

Cyprus attack 'completely random'

Cyprus attack 'completely random'

Eyewitnesses have described the moments leading up to a fatal knife attack against a Kent man in Ayia Napa.

Double car crash blocks road

Double car crash blocks road

Police and ambulance crews were called after two cars collided at a busy junction.

Man on double murder bid charge refuses to leave cell

Man on double murder bid charge refuses to leave cell

A man accused of trying to murder two workers and starting a fire at a mental health centre has refused to leave his cell for a court appearance.

Thieves target village cash point

Thieves target village cash point

Police are investigating an attempted theft of an ATM outside a village newsagents in the early hours of this morning

Two dogs die in estate blaze

Two dogs die in estate blaze

Two dogs have died after a major blaze at an industrial unit tackled by more than 30 firefighters at its height.

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