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'It was really lovely to see her walking'

'It was really lovely to see her walking'

Despite losing her leg to cancer, brave Annabel is determined to play football again as soon as she can.

Video: 'Death by cop' suicidal knifeman jailed

Video: 'Death by cop' suicidal knifeman jailed

A suicidal man who had to be Tasered by police when he threatened them with four knives has been jailed.

'You will die a painful, horrible death'

'You will die a painful, horrible death'

A brute has been jailed after telling his sex assault victim she would die a painful death as he grabbed her around the throat.

Train damaged as yobs hurl rocks

Train damaged as yobs hurl rocks

An investigation has been launched after a train was damaged when a group of thugs hurled rocks at it.

'Arrest has ruined me - people think I’m a murderer'

'Arrest has ruined me - people think I’m a murderer'

A man arrested on suspicion of murder after finding his neighbour dead says the ordeal has left him exhausted, destitute and homeless.

Friday News Quiz

Friday News Quiz

Which rapper shot his latest video in Kent? And just how long should a Harvey's sofa last? It's the Friday News Quiz.

No laughing matter

No laughing matter

Parents say scores of laughing gas canisters are being found scattered in a Kent park on a daily basis.

Unexploded bomb discovered in garden

Unexploded bomb discovered in garden

A road has been cordoned off by police after an unexploded bomb was discovered in a garden.

Asda drive off with weekly shopping after ID dispute

Asda drive off with weekly shopping after ID dispute

A family was left without food after a delivery driver refused to hand over their weekly shop - despite showing him the bank card used to order it.

Hospital admits second blunder despite OAP's death

Hospital admits second blunder despite OAP's death

A hospital has repeated the mistake that led to the death of a much-loved grandfather in recent weeks, despite new measures in place.

‘We’re sleeping in the garden after thieves took gate’

‘We’re sleeping in the garden after thieves took gate’

After thieves took their garden gate, Paul Sargeant and Marina Wilks decided there was only one way to guard their property.

Carer guilty of horrific abuse of vulnerable patient

Carer guilty of horrific abuse of vulnerable patient

A carer who shoved a faeces-stained flannel into a vulnerable patient's mouth - saying she would treat her "like a dog" - has been convicted of abuse.

Gills FC and boss fined after 'racism' controversy

Gills FC and boss fined after 'racism' controversy

The FA has fined Gillingham FC and chairman Paul Scally £75,000 each over misconduct charges after an ex-player claimed he was sacked over his race.

Migrants describe desperation to reach UK from Calais

Migrants describe desperation to reach UK from Calais

Desperate migrants have described why they are making dangerous attempts to enter the UK, as the PM pledges to help Kent deal with the crisis.

Police arrest 16 suspected illegal immigrants

Police arrest 16 suspected illegal immigrants

A police officer has revealed 16 suspected illegal immigrants have been arrested after they were seen jumping off a lorry.

Station to ease Stack tailbacks

Station to ease Stack tailbacks

Around 1,000 lorries are to be held at a station car park in a bid to ease the Operation Stack crisis, as parts of the M20 re-opened this morning.

Trail of destruction as thieves raid village shop

Trail of destruction as thieves raid village shop

Cigarettes, alcohol and cash were swiped when thieves ransacked a food and wine store in a quiet village.

Commission: 'We can do nothing to stop Calais crisis'

Commission: 'We can do nothing to stop Calais crisis'

The European Commission says it is powerless to help with either the Calais crisis or Operation Stack.

Woman died of head injuries after fall in road

Woman died of head injuries after fall in road

A woman who died after falling in the road while walking in and out of traffic had suffered a cracked skull and bleed on the brain, an inquest heard.

Man's body found on roadside

Man's body found on roadside

A stretch of road was cordoned off after the discovery of a man's body in the early hours of this morning.

Sofa protester to appear on documentary

Sofa protester to appear on documentary

A frustrated consumer who staged a protest outside a furniture store over his faulty sofa will appear on national television tonight.

Mum told she may lose children if thefts continue

Mum told she may lose children if thefts continue

A judge has warned a mother of seven she may lose her children if she continues to steal.

Patients forced to wear incontinence pads

Patients forced to wear incontinence pads

Inspectors ordered immediate improvements at a care home where patients were forced to wear incontinence pads, whether they required them or not.

Video: CCTV shows 'thief' targeting taxi

Video: CCTV shows 'thief' targeting taxi

A cabbie has released footage of his vehicle being broken into early today.

Child asylum seekers putting 'enormous strain' on Kent

Child asylum seekers putting 'enormous strain' on Kent

It's emerged the number of child asylum seekers in Kent has almost doubled in three months, putting "enormous strain" on social services.

Cyclist 'critical' after colliding with lorry

Cyclist 'critical' after colliding with lorry

A cyclist is fighting for his life after being seriously injured in a crash with a lorry at a busy roundabout.

Eight-hour stand-off after prisoner scales roof

Eight-hour stand-off after prisoner scales roof

An inmate was involved in an eight-hour stand-off with guards after he reportedly damaged a prison chapel, scaled the roof and hurled tiles.

Lee Rigby picture row 'not about money' - photographer

Lee Rigby picture row 'not about money' - photographer

A photographer has accused the Ministry of Defence of “panicking” by removing a photo of Fusilier Lee Rigby from its commemorative website.

'We're not sending in the Gurkhas'

'We're not sending in the Gurkhas'

Army says it is not sending in the Gurkhas to deal with border issues stemming from Calais crisis because it's not a military matter.

Fires in road ‘not linked’ say police

Fires in road ‘not linked’ say police

A corn field was destroyed in a blaze near in a small village that has now seen four fires this month.

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