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Vandals deface poster with 'gentleman's part'

Vandals deface poster with 'gentleman's part'

A prospective Tory MP has seen the funny side after an email informed her that her election poster had been defaced with a "small gentleman's part".

Two women violently assaulted in early morning attack

Two women violently assaulted in early morning attack

Two women were left injured and shaken after being violently attacked by a man - with one of the victims having her head smashed against a wall.

RNLI rescues two people after boat capsizes

RNLI rescues two people after boat capsizes

Two people have been rescued by lifeboat crews after their boat capsized.

Marathon challenge for Kent runners

Marathon challenge for Kent runners

Emotions will run high today as more than 51,000 people head for the finish line of the iconic Virgin London Marathon - including dozens from Kent.

Meet the Beast of Bossingham

Meet the Beast of Bossingham

He weighs in at 12 stone and stands six foot tall on his hind legs, but is Samson the biggest dog in Kent?

Traders’ fears over map mistakes

Traders’ fears over map mistakes

Visitors to a famous festival will be led a merry dance if they rely on a map produced by the council, which shows five key venues in the wrong place.

Confused man rescued after tripping into river

Confused man rescued after tripping into river

Firefighters launched a dramatic river rescue after a "confused and disorientated" boat owner tripped from a jetty and got stuck in mud.

Man in hospital with burns following chip pan blaze

Man in hospital with burns following chip pan blaze

Firefighters are warning people not to tackle fires themselves after a man suffered burns when a chip pan caught alight.

Police close busy road after two-car crash

Police close busy road after two-car crash

Police and ambulance crews rushed to the scene of a High Street crash involving two cars.

Cannabis factory found in pub near police HQ

Cannabis factory found in pub near police HQ

Police have arrested four men after finding a cannabis factory in a disused pub on the same road as the force HQ.

Signaller still in hospital after being hit by car at level crossing

Signaller still in hospital after being hit by car at level crossing

A signalman who was hit by a car at a level crossing as he operated the traffic gates remains in hospital with a head injury.

Horse running wild on busy road

Horse running wild on busy road

Police are trying to capture a horse seen running loose on a busy road.

Trail of blood left after window smashing spree

Trail of blood left after window smashing spree

Blood and broken glass could be seen after a vandal went on a window-smashing spree in a town centre, causing £1,000 of damage.

Badger baiter faces jail after dogs left with gaping wounds

Badger baiter faces jail after dogs left with gaping wounds

A dog fighter who left terriers with wounds to their snouts and jaws was only unmasked when his wife's mobile played up. Warning: Graphic images.

Bingo addict wins £20k jackpot

Bingo addict wins £20k jackpot

A bingo hall erupted into cheers as a bingo loving great-grandmother scooped more than £20,000 at her local hall.

Tiny sheep 'bleets' world record

Tiny sheep 'bleets' world record

Ewe better baa-leive it – a rare breed sheep born in a small Kent village is expected to be crowned the world’s tiniest.

Activists 'threatened by far right group'

Activists 'threatened by far right group'

Two election rivals for the fiercely-contested South Thanet seat have both condemned an incident involving members of a far right group today.

Car smashes into Mini and house after police chase

Car smashes into Mini and house after police chase

A man has been arrested after a car crashed into a Mini - injuring a woman - before ploughing into the front of a house while being chased by police.

Pair rescued from boat stuck in deep mud

Pair rescued from boat stuck in deep mud

Coastguard teams rescued two men stranded on a powerboat stuck in deep mud.

TV's Ross Kemp joins Labour's campaign trail

TV's Ross Kemp joins Labour's campaign trail

Ex-EastEnders star and TV hard man Ross Kemp joined a Labour candidate in the race to become the next South Thanet MP.

Woman flown to hospital after four-car pile-up closes road

Woman flown to hospital after four-car pile-up closes road

A woman has been flown to hospital with head injuries following a four car collision.

Thug jailed for for vicious attack

Thug jailed for for vicious attack

A victim was left needing metal plates inserted into his jaw after a vicious assault outside a nightclub.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

How many cats should Canterbury Cathedral have? What was mistaken for a bomb? Test you knowledge with the Friday News Quiz.

Maidstone Utd gets cash boost for stadium update

Maidstone Utd gets cash boost for stadium update

Maidstone Utd were handed a welcome investment from local businessman Pat Gallagher to improve its stadium - just days after securing promotion.

School-run mum 'discovers body in alleyway'

School-run mum 'discovers body in alleyway'

The body of a man found dead in an alleyway was reportedly discovered by a mother walking her children to school.

Be prepared for crossing closures

Be prepared for crossing closures

The Sheppey Crossing will be closed from 8pm today until 11am Sunday morning, causing serious disruption for motorists.

Drink-driver crashed two weeks after passing test

Drink-driver crashed two weeks after passing test

A drink-driving teenager who crashed her car just 18 days after passing her test has been banned.

Mechanic fighting for life after classic car crash

Mechanic fighting for life after classic car crash

A grandfather-of-four is critical in hospital after crashing his 1961 Chevrolet in a freak accident.

Appeal after gang jump in parked car and rob driver

Appeal after gang jump in parked car and rob driver

Police want witnesses after a driver was threatened and robbed by a group of men who jumped in his parked car and demanded a lift.

Puppy sparks fire trying to reach hamster on hob

Puppy sparks fire trying to reach hamster on hob

A puppy leapt onto a cooker to reach a hamster cage, causing a fire which killed the rodent and a pet parrot - and left the house badly smoke-damaged.

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