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Gran, 80, 'too old for jail' despite £235k fraud

Gran, 80, 'too old for jail' despite £235k fraud

An elderly ex-Samaritan who used her dementia-sufferer friend's savings to live a life of luxury has avoided jail - because she is 10 years too old.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

Why was a school closed this week, and what do campaigners want Canterbury West station to be renamed? Take the Friday News Quiz...

Maniac driver on phone almost smashes into family

Maniac driver on phone almost smashes into family

A reckless driver almost hit a mother and her children as he ran a red light while using his mobile phone on a dangerous junction.

Medway's safeguarding team 'needs improvement'

Medway's safeguarding team 'needs improvement'

The care of vulnerable children in Medway is still falling short of the expected standard, according to Government inspectors.

Disabled war veteran being evicted by Army

Disabled war veteran being evicted by Army

A wheelchair-bound war veteran, his wife and baby have been ordered to quit their Army digs... just days before Christmas.

It’s a write-off

It’s a write-off

Kent County Council has written off more than £1.5 million of taxpayer’s money after loaning it to businesses in the county which have gone bust.

Pensioner in brothel claims she was a cleaner

Pensioner in brothel claims she was a cleaner

A woman on trial accused of helping to run a brothel claimed she was a cleaner at the flat and did not know prostitutes were working there.

Picturing a gap in the market

Picturing a gap in the market

A teenager has launched the new must-have smartphone gadget allowing budding photographers to take detailed photos of tiny objects.

Shoppers snap-up Black Friday bargains

Shoppers snap-up Black Friday bargains

Kent's shopping centre car parks are full to brimming as bargain hunters fight for the top cost savings on Black Friday.

Baby dies after being sent home with infection

Baby dies after being sent home with infection

Hospital staff missed vital signs that a newborn baby was suffering from an infection, an inquest heard.

Boy in critical condition after being hit by car

Boy in critical condition after being hit by car

A teenage boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car.

Burglar jailed after being snared by DNA evidence

Burglar jailed after being snared by DNA evidence

A thief who was caught after leaving his blood at the scene of a break-in has been sent to prison for almost three years.

Delays clear after A2 crash

Delays clear after A2 crash

Delays have now cleared after an earlier crash left a man trapped in his car and caused miles of delays on the A2.

Fraud arrests after 'bogus roof repairs'

Fraud arrests after 'bogus roof repairs'

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of fraud after officers were called to a property in a Kent town.

'I thought it was a rocket'

'I thought it was a rocket'

A plane, believed to be a Eurofighter Typhoon, was spotted flying vertically over a Kent village.

Man dies after being hit by van in high street

Man dies after being hit by van in high street

A man has died after being knocked down by a van in a high street.

Police hunt for number plates after cigarette 'theft'

Police hunt for number plates after cigarette 'theft'

Officers are appealing for help to find two discarded number plates following the alleged theft of a large quantity of cigarettes.

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Why we have not named Chunky's torturers...and why you shouldn't either

Why we have not named Chunky's torturers...and why you shouldn't either

Readers have accused us of being cowards for not naming and shaming dog's attackers but the decision is out of our hands.

Around two dozen migrants seized

Around two dozen migrants seized

Several migrants - believed to be more than 20 - have been picked up from around motorways in Kent.

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Motorway carriageway reopens after crash

Motorway carriageway reopens after crash

The main carriageway of a motorway is has reopened after a crash.

Jail for boss after woman loses part of finger in explosion

Jail for boss after woman loses part of finger in explosion

A woman lost part of her finger when a stun grenade exploded in her hand at a War and Peace event.

Wasp infestation school shut again after pupil stung

Wasp infestation school shut again after pupil stung

A primary school has been forced to close for the third day this week after a boy was stung following another wasp infestation.

Young father's death remains a mystery

Young father's death remains a mystery

The death of a young father who was found lying in the middle of a busy road remains a mystery.

New £1bn plans for former airport

New £1bn plans for former airport

The owners of the former Manston airport say their proposals to build 2,500 homes and create 16,000 jobs are vital for the local economy.

Pair hunted after man seriously hurt in unprovoked attack

Pair hunted after man seriously hurt in unprovoked attack

Police are searching for two attackers after a man was left with serious head and facial injuries when he was badly beaten in an unprovoked assault.

Bid launched to name station after US rap star

Bid launched to name station after US rap star

A campaign is calling for rail firm Southeastern to name one of its train stations after American rapper Kanye West.

Bus drivers set for a walk-out

Bus drivers set for a walk-out

Bus drivers are set for a walk-out after overwhelmingly voting in favour of industrial action.

Coach firm was driving uninsured

Coach firm was driving uninsured

Kent coach operator Manns Travel Ltd was ferrying children to and from school in uninsured vehicles for more than three months.

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