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Have you seen this tiger?

Have you seen this tiger?

Police appealing for information after a nighttime raid on a pier have released a photo of a tiger stolen in the incident.

Four re-bailed in pensioner murder investigation

Four re-bailed in pensioner murder investigation

Four men have had their bail extended and a fifth has been released without charge as detectives continue to probe the violent death of a pensioner.

Violent struggle as trio rob man after night out

Violent struggle as trio rob man after night out

A man in his 50s was walking home when three men reportedly wrestled him to the ground, kicked him in the back and took his watch.

Five Kent councils put forward plans to merge

Five Kent councils put forward plans to merge

Five east Kent councils are to put forward plans to merge into a "super council" - which could lead to the break-up of the county.

M25 to shut overnight for resurfacing

M25 to shut overnight for resurfacing

A Kent stretch of the M25 is due to close overnight this week for roadworks.

Man 'grabs girl and pushes her into wall'

Man 'grabs girl and pushes her into wall'

A teenage girl was allegedly attacked by a man who pushed her into a wall and pulled her hair.

Driver walks free after causing death of 'exceptional' man in crash

Driver walks free after causing death of 'exceptional' man in crash

A driver who caused the death of a much-loved firefighter in a crash has walked free from court.

Farage to step down as party leader

Farage to step down as party leader

Nigel Farage, who fought a Kent seat at the last general election, is to step down as Ukip party leader, it's been revealed.

Crews tackle blaze in derelict office block

Crews tackle blaze in derelict office block

More than a dozen firefighters tackled a blaze which spread across two floors and into the roof of a derelict building.

Firefighters tackle oven blaze

Firefighters tackle oven blaze

Fire crews carried an oven that caught fire in a kitchen into the garden.

Two Kent castles among the best-loved in UK

Two Kent castles among the best-loved in UK

Two of the county's castles have been listed among the best loved in the country.

How James fought back after having stroke at just 16

How James fought back after having stroke at just 16

A mother has described the moment she found her 16-year-old son collapsed in his bedroom after a life-changing stroke - and his amazing recovery.

Kent actor lands role in Game of Thrones

Kent actor lands role in Game of Thrones

Ellie Kendrick's role in the blockbuster fantasy Game of Thrones has taught her some unusual skills - and led to more high profile parts.

Man denies murder

Man denies murder

A man will stand trial in November accused of murdering a grandfather at his Kent home.

Nurse's attacker faces deportation

Nurse's attacker faces deportation

An attacker who left his mental health nurse scarred for life when he threw boiling water in her face is due to be deported.

Drug dealer rammed police car to avoid arrest

Drug dealer rammed police car to avoid arrest

A drug dealer who smashed into a police car and swerved onto the wrong side of the road to flee officers has been locked up.

Man 'hurls rubbish and breaks windows' in pub rampage

Man 'hurls rubbish and breaks windows' in pub rampage

Drinkers were forced to restrain a man who allegedly hurled rubbish at pub windows and ripped the front door off its hinges after being refused drink.

Memorial garden plans submitted

Memorial garden plans submitted

A planning application is now live for the £100,000 proposal to transform one of the town's public green spaces.

Pair bailed after man hospitalised in 'attack'

Pair bailed after man hospitalised in 'attack'

A man needed hospital treatment after an early-hours attack that has seen two people arrested.

Pair charged with plot to smuggle cocaine in light aircraft

Pair charged with plot to smuggle cocaine in light aircraft

Two men have been charged over an alleged drug smuggling plot after a light aircraft carrying millions of pounds in cocaine landed at a Kent airport.

Poker player into grand final

 Poker player into grand final

The 28-year-old will fight for a share of a £175,000 prize pot.

Software on stolen iPad led police to burglar's door

Software on stolen iPad led police to burglar's door

An experienced burglar did not realise the iPad he had grabbed was tracking his every move.

Suspected migrants found in the back of a lorry on motorway

Suspected migrants found in the back of a lorry on motorway

Adults and children, thought to be migrants, have been found travelling in the back of a HGV on the motorway.

Man 'seriously injured' after horse box and car crash

Man 'seriously injured' after horse box and car crash

A man is said to have been seriously injured after a horse box and a car crashed.

Council buys half of shopping centre for cool £79 million

Council buys half of shopping centre for cool £79 million

A local authority has borrowed cash to buy a big share in a shopping complex... but it hopes to make money in the long run.

Business boss takes on Tesco

Business boss takes on Tesco

A business owner has single-handedly taken on food giant Tesco in a court battle over petrol.

Decade of ups and downs for bridge

Decade of ups and downs for bridge

Today marks 10 years since the Sheppey Crossing was officially opened by then transport minister Stephen Ladyman.

Trust sees suicides triple in year

Trust sees suicides triple in year

The trust in charge of mental health care in Medway has seen a tripling in the number of reported suicides.

Ex-Kent student could be new PM

Ex-Kent student could be new PM

A former Kent schoolgirl has received the backing of Iain Duncan Smith to take over from David Cameron.

Disruption on train services

Disruption on train services

There are delays and cancellations on Southeastern trains today following a train breakdown and signal problems.

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