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Man shot himself after bid to murder wife

Man shot himself after bid to murder wife

A man crazed by medication tried to murder his wife and then shot himself dead after hospital staff dismissed him as a "nuisance", an inquest heard.

New rides at Dreamland - and there's more to come

New rides at Dreamland - and there's more to come

A collection of new rides have opened at Dreamland with new attractions set for September.

Spy cam voyeur avoids jail

Spy cam voyeur avoids jail

A pensioner who set up a hidden camera in a bathroom so he could film a woman showering has been placed on the Sex Offenders' Register.

Dramatic rescue of young boys in drifting kayak

Dramatic rescue of young boys in drifting kayak

A video of the moment two young boys were rescued by an RNLI lifeguard after being caught in a strong current has been released.

Dreamland closes and events cancelled due to weather

Dreamland closes and events cancelled due to weather

It may be the peak of summer, but Kent is being hit by unseasonably miserable weather conditions, forcing the cancellation of some events.

Letter from boy, 6, swings it for hungry monkeys

Letter from boy, 6, swings it for hungry monkeys

Monkeys at a rescue centre are tucking into their favourite cereals, nuts and dried fruit... thanks to a big-hearted young fan.

Man cleared of double murder - but jailed for drug crime

Man cleared of double murder - but jailed for drug crime

A man acquitted of murdering two men in a frenzied knife attack has been locked up for drugs offences.

Teenager's body found on Eurotunnel train

Teenager's body found on Eurotunnel train

The body of a teenager has been found on a Eurotunnel train in Kent, as footage emerges of migrants risking their lives to board empty carriages.

Woman 'stabbed' in robbery

Woman 'stabbed' in robbery

Police are investigating reports a woman had her money and phone stolen in a robbery carried out in a Kent Street.

Man killed by nurse's feeding tube blunder

Man killed by nurse's feeding tube blunder

A hospital has apologised "unreservedly" after a grandfather died when a nurse wrongly inserted a feeding tube and pumped food into his lung.

Ambulance carrying patient hit by car

Ambulance carrying patient hit by car

A woman was being cared for in an ambulance as it was hit by a car while she was on her way to hospital.

Pupil who cares for parents is today's Kent Hero

Pupil who cares for parents is today's Kent Hero

A dedicated carer who looks after both his parents, as well as fundraising for charity and keeping up with schoolwork, is today's Kent Hero.

Raids find dramatic drop in 'lethal highs' on sale

Raids find dramatic drop in 'lethal highs' on sale

A series of raids across Kent have revealed a huge reduction in the number of so-called 'lethal highs' on sale in the county.

'Avoid A&E' - patients told

'Avoid A&E' - patients told

Patients in a large area of Kent are being urged to avoid a busy A&E department - unless they have a serious or life-threatening condition.

Live animal exports from Ramsgate set to resume

Live animal exports from Ramsgate set to resume

Protesters prepare to rally as the first shipment since March is due to leave the port tonight.

Cocky criminal racks up 96th conviction

Cocky criminal racks up 96th conviction

A prolific criminal has been convicted for the 96th time - two months after telling magistrates he would "see them later".

Deal mum is new face of Debenhams mastectomy bra range

Deal mum is new face of Debenhams mastectomy bra range

Wendy Watson from Deal has become the new face and body of a post-surgery and mastectomy bra range being sold in Debenhams stores nationwide.

Whitstable gears up for biggest-ever Oyster Festival

Whitstable gears up for biggest-ever Oyster Festival

This year’s Whitstable Oyster Festival will be the biggest and best yet, according to organisers.

Head’s warning as man tries to grab pupils

Head’s warning as man tries to grab pupils

Children have been told to stay in groups as they walk to and from school after a man tried to grab two 13-year-old girls.

Video: Driving instructor risks life to prevent crash

Video: Driving instructor risks life to prevent crash

A serious accident may have been prevented by the brave actions of a quick thinking driving instructor.

Watch Terry smash pickled egg-eating record

Watch Terry smash pickled egg-eating record

Dad Terry Nugent has beaten the Guinness World Record for consuming pickled eggs in the fastest time.

Anger as fox hunting charges dropped

Anger as fox hunting charges dropped

Anti-fox hunters say they are outraged after the Crown Prosecution Service dropped all charges against five people accused of fox hunting.

Coulson to pay £150k towards hacking trial costs

Coulson to pay £150k towards hacking trial costs

Andy Coulson has been ordered to pay £150k towards the cost of the hacking trial, which saw him jailed for conspiring to intercept voicemail messages.

Five arrested in brothel investigation

Five arrested in brothel investigation

A group of women and a man were arrested after police investigated a suspected suburban brothel.

Gas bottle fire danger at War and Peace Revival

Gas bottle fire danger at War and Peace Revival

On-site firefighters were swift to prevent a gas bottle explosion after a fire broke out at the Folkestone military show.

Man and pet injured in 'terrifying' dog attack

Man and pet injured in 'terrifying' dog attack

Police are investigating after two pet owners were injured during a savage and "terrifying" attack by a dog on the loose.

Teachers save girl’s life as she chokes on sweet

Teachers save girl’s life as she chokes on sweet

A mum has thanked teachers who helped to save her eight-year-old daughter's life as she choked on a sweet.

Missing 12-year-old found safe and well

Missing 12-year-old found safe and well

A 12-year-old boy who sparked a major police search after going missing from his home this morning was tonight found safe.

Man stabs himself in front of police officers

Man stabs himself in front of police officers

A sex offender "attempted to kill himself" while he was being confronted about his crimes.

Boss admits War and Peace explosives offence

Boss admits War and Peace explosives offence

A man has admitted storing dangerous explosives - one of which detonated in a woman's hand at a War and Peace show.

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