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Ex-camp site boss denies abusing children

Ex-camp site boss denies abusing children

The former boss of a camp site has denied abusing children in his care there more than three decades ago.

'I brought my family up to always ask, even for a drink of water'

'I brought my family up to always ask, even for a drink of water'

A woman whose son is on trial accused of murdering his father told a jury her children, both in their 30s, had to ask permission even for water.

Animal park mourns gorilla's death

Animal park mourns gorilla's death

A 54-year-old gorilla popular with visitors to Howletts zoo has died from a suspected stroke.

Firm faces six-figure fine after worker's roof fall

Firm faces six-figure fine after worker's roof fall

A solar panel company is set to be be slapped with a fine of at least £100,000 after a worker plummeted through a roof.

Compensation to be sought from NHS after mum's death

Compensation to be sought from NHS after mum's death

The family of a teacher who died following a caesarean section are expected to sue the NHS Trust that treated her.

Teen charged over seafront stand-off

Teen charged over seafront stand-off

A teenager is to appear in court after a seafront was closed off during a stand-off.

Yob threatened dad with gun in front of baby

Yob threatened dad with gun in front of baby

A drunken thug who threatened a father with an air pistol as he returned home with his partner and eight-week-old baby has been locked up.

New Thames crossing charges 'government policy'

New Thames crossing charges 'government policy'

Highways England has indicated road users will be charged to use a new tunnel under the Thames – but stalled on revealing the width of roads.

Firm in talks for industrial estate river ferry service

Firm in talks for industrial estate river ferry service

Ready for your week's commute? This entrepreneur is hoping to ease the traffic misery for one estate's workers - by setting up a ferry service.

Young boys facing £22k arson charges walk free

Young boys facing £22k arson charges walk free

Three youths accused of wrecking thousands of pounds of equipment in an alleged arson attack have walked free after a witness failed to attend court.

New life for farming attraction

New life for farming attraction

Popular farming attraction, Kent Life, has reopened its gates to visitors, with new management.

Man cleared in murder investigation

Man cleared in murder investigation

A man arrested on suspicion of murdering his next-door neighbour has been released without charge.

Man jailed after publican finds abuse images on phone

Man jailed after publican finds abuse images on phone

When a rowdy pubgoer was thrown out of a pub for hitting the landlord, little did the publican expect to find child abuse images on his phone.

Nurse struck off after attempt to hide patient overdose

Nurse struck off after attempt to hide patient overdose

A series of failings at a care home for people with learning disabilities has led to a dishonest nurse being struck off.

Helicopter hunts suspect who 'fled from police'

Helicopter hunts suspect who 'fled from police'

The police helicopter is helping to search for a driver who allegedly failed to stop for officers after reportedly crashing a car.

Man found safe after lake search

Man found safe after lake search

Rescue crews searching a lake for a missing 54-year-old man have found him safe and well.

Pensioner injured after being hit by car

Pensioner injured after being hit by car

A man in his 70s was injured and taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

Suspected drug dealer charged after burglary

Suspected drug dealer charged after burglary

A man has been charged with dealing cocaine and amphetamines after police were called to reports of an aggravated burglary.

Tesco ends 24-hour opening at 76 stores

Tesco ends 24-hour opening at 76 stores

Shoppers in Kent will feel the effects of plans to end all-day opening at stores across the UK.

Charity moving into retail park...oh no they're not!

Charity moving into retail park...oh no they're not!

There is confusion about who is taking over the final unit at Neats Court with Cancer Research saying it is moving in but the developers denying it.

Police defend handling of violent protests

Police defend handling of violent protests

Kent Police says it had a duty to allow demonstrations which turned violent yesterday as an MP says frontline officers were "lions led by donkeys".

Sir Terry Wogan dies

Sir Terry Wogan dies

Tributes have poured in to Sir Terry Wogan following his death just two months after he pulled out of a Kent book festival for health reasons.

Award for Army Major for disaster heroics

Award for Army Major for disaster heroics

The leadership of a soldier who refused a flight to safety after an earthquake that left 19 people dead has been recognised.

Betty drinks to her century without tea or coffee

Betty drinks to her century without tea or coffee

A healthy living great-grandmother has reached 100 years without ever trying tea or coffee - preferring hot water.

Bikers raise money for friend's final journey

Bikers raise money for friend's final journey

Campaign aims to send body of rider killed in crash back home - with any money left over going to charity.

Kent woman could be among first to get womb transplant

Kent woman could be among first to get womb transplant

Laura Reader hopes to be among first women to have a womb transplant operation in the UK.

Six hurt and arm broken in violent clashes

Six hurt and arm broken in violent clashes

Six people were hurt and 20 weapons seized - including a knife, knuckle duster and hammers - as a rally erupted into violence today.

Couple expecting baby fear being separated by visa issue

Couple expecting baby fear being separated by visa issue

An American man's second bid to stay in the UK has been rejected - and now he hopes his fiancée's pregnancy will lead to a judge allowing him to stay.

Owner's joy as missing dog returned after three years

Owner's joy as missing dog returned after three years

A delighted owner has expressed her delight at being reunited with her "little miracle" - thanks to the Staffordshire bull terrier's microchip.

High speed trains halted after person spotted near track

High speed trains halted after person spotted near track

The high speed line has reopened after a person was spotted near the tracks earlier this evening.

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