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Wife facing tragedy brings vows forward

Wife facing tragedy brings vows forward

A woman with terminal cancer will renew her wedding vows earlier... after being told she's got just months to live.

Family's tribute to alleged murder victim

Family's tribute to alleged murder victim

The family of a well-known fishmonger who died alongside a mother-of-three in an alleged double murder have praised the "warm, bright and loving" man.

Motorcyclist killed in crash

Motorcyclist killed in crash

A man has died and a woman is in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a serious crash in a Kent village.

Police arrest 16 after protesters clash

Police arrest 16 after protesters clash

Police have today confirmed a total of 16 people were arrested during a march involving rival groups.

Serial robber targeted bank days after leaving jail

Serial robber targeted bank days after leaving jail

A robber who held up a bank just three days after his release from an eight-year jail sentence has now been locked up again.

Ukip police candidate to recruit 'parish constables'

Ukip police candidate to recruit 'parish constables'

300 volunteer parish constables will be recruited to beef up Kent Police's "eyes and ears" if Ukip's crime commissioner candidate is elected.

Woman flown to hospital after fall from horse

Woman flown to hospital after fall from horse

A woman has been flown to hospital after a horse riding accident this afternoon.

Woman in critical condition after crash

Woman in critical condition after crash

A woman remains in critical condition after a crash which closed a road for several hours.

Ambulance control under 'extremely high' pressure

Ambulance control under 'extremely high' pressure

Ambulance bosses are calling for public support as demand for their services hits a high.

Heavy metal can rock world record for runner Dave

Heavy metal can rock world record for runner Dave

A father is hoping to break a world record – but may well break himself in the process.

Bus firm launches 'verbal abuse' probe

Bus firm launches 'verbal abuse' probe

A bus company is investigating claims a school pupil was verbally abused by one of its drivers.

Mystery drawings found in former mental health unit

Mystery drawings found in former mental health unit

Haunting wartime images have been discovered painted on the walls of a room at a former mental health unit.

Unique racing tandem bike stolen

Unique racing tandem bike stolen

A rare tandem racing bike - worth thousands - has been stolen in a raid.

Pollution warning as temperatures rise

Pollution warning as temperatures rise

There are fears 'agricultural smog' could hit Kent on what is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far.

Investigation continues after court fire

Investigation continues after court fire

An investigation's been launched after a man was supposedly seen pouring liquid into a crown court's letterboxes.

Missing man found safe and well

Missing man found safe and well

Police say a man reported missing from his home has been found in London.

Project is a step nearer to starting

Project is a step nearer to starting

Plans to reinvigorate Gravesend are still steaming ahead, if only behind the scenes, developers have assured.

Anniversary of massive explosion that killed 109

Anniversary of massive explosion that killed 109

On April 2, 1916, an explosion at Uplees Gunpowder works killed 109 men and boys - the grandson of one of the victims still has unanswered questions.

Little girl injured on uneven path

Little girl injured on uneven path

Calls have been made for an alleyway to be flattened after a little girl tripped and injured her forehead.

'Our cheeky, caring boy'

'Our cheeky, caring boy'

The family of a football-mad nine-year-old have told how his death has left them heartbroken.

Rugby player represents UK in international beauty pageant

Rugby player represents UK in international beauty pageant

A rugby player has swapped boots for high heels as she competes at an international beauty pageant.

Police think I’m a crook because of my designer clothes

Police think I’m a crook because of my designer clothes

A man hit by a police van on his way home says he has been stopped several times because his smart clothes make him look “like a drug dealer."

Road closed due to multi-vehicle crash

Road closed due to multi-vehicle crash

Emergency services are at the scene of a pile-up on a busy dual carriageway.

Armed police storm train in search for 'man with gun'

Armed police storm train in search for 'man with gun'

Officers stormed a packed commuter train as part of a search for a man thought to be carrying a gun.

Double murder accused appears in court

Double murder accused appears in court

A mechanic charged with the murder of a man and woman has appeared before magistrates today.

Fire crews called to bush blaze at supermarket

Fire crews called to bush blaze at supermarket

Emergency services are responding to reports of a fire at a busy town centre supermarket.

Prison staff sent home 'overcome with drug fumes'

Prison staff sent home 'overcome with drug fumes'

Around four prison officers were sent home after falling ill from the fumes given off by a dangerous drug used by inmates.

Tunnel walker WILL face trial

Tunnel walker WILL face trial

A Sudanese man granted asylum in Britain will face trial after allegedly walking through the Channel Tunnel from France.

Caravan destroyed by fire while family slept inside

Caravan destroyed by fire while family slept inside

Father taken to hospital after fighting fire which destroyed a caravan where his family were sleeping.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

Who has been blamed for inverting three crosses on the Isle of Sheppey? And what was found in a portion of fish and chips?

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