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'I’d like to play Ben in EastEnders forever'

'I’d like to play Ben in EastEnders forever'

EastEnders actor Harry Reid reveals all about playing one of the most talked-about characters on TV - and what he thinks of reaction to THAT gay kiss.

Railway museum site cleared for departure

Railway museum site cleared for departure

A new model railway museum supported by the likes of Roger Daltrey is on track as workers clear the site in preparation for its construction.

Teens spark disturbance on seafront

Teens spark disturbance on seafront

Police were called to a seafront after reports of up to 200 unruly teenagers throwing bottles and jumping on cars.

Kent's Queen's honours in full

Kent's Queen's honours in full

Leading figures in health, law, education and policing are among those to receive recognition for their services in the Queen's honours list.

Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after being hit by car

Pedestrian airlifted to hospital after being hit by car

A pedestrian has been flown to hospital this evening after being hit by a car on the A2.

Woman hit by van

Woman hit by van

A woman is believed to have suffered serious injuries after she was hit by a van.

Do you think he saurus?

Do you think he saurus?

This rare beast has been spotted in outer... Manston! Here's why.

"I won't let Will's name and memory fade away"

"I won't let Will's name and memory fade away"

The father of a teenage crash victim has made an emotional road safety plea to motorists.

Lorry driver dies on M26

Lorry driver dies on M26

A lorry driver has died at the wheel of his truck on the M26 - with drivers facing four-hour tailbacks.

Man denies multiple sex attacks across the county

Man denies multiple sex attacks across the county

A man accused of multiple sex attacks, robberies and serious assaults denied 40 accusations when he appeared at Maidstone Crown Court.

Married American told to leave country

Married American told to leave country

An American man who has lived in the UK for 11 years and been married to a Kent woman for five is facing deportation.

Shock arrest of school’s high-flying head teacher

Shock arrest of school’s high-flying head teacher

A respected headteacher has been arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children.

Murder detectives release two but are still questioning one

Murder detectives release two but are still questioning one

Police investigating the murder of a 69-year-old man are still questioning one person, but have released two others on bail.

'His pain has ended now'

'His pain has ended now'

A father-of-seven who was found hanging at his Kent home left behind an emotional video message apologising to his family and children.

'I am here fighting Isis because I want to help'

'I am here fighting Isis because I want to help'

Anthony Harrison left his job and family to fight Isis in Syria, and soon found himself exchanging fire with the militants alongside Kurdish soldiers.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

Who won the epic battle between snake and moorhen? And what has upset pigeon fanciers? It's the Friday News Quiz.

Boss of fire-hit firm says 'it's business as usual'

Boss of fire-hit firm says 'it's business as usual'

The boss of a pallet yard engulfed by flames this week says the business is already back up and running.

Devastating cuts to county's mental health services

Devastating cuts to county's mental health services

Almost £8 million has been cut from Kent's mental health services, while a Care Quality Commission report shows 42% of patients receive poor care.

Rise in stalking calls

Rise in stalking calls

More people than ever before are reporting stalking to police with a rise in calls over the last three years.

'Slash speed at death crash crossing' - Police

'Slash speed at death crash crossing' - Police

A coroner has warned more drivers could die on a crossing which claimed the lives of a mum and her eight-year-old son in a tragic crash.

Teacher helped pupils during GCSE test

Teacher helped pupils during GCSE test

Pupils at a leading girls' grammar school received advice from a teacher during a GCSE test.

Dad-of-seven killed in crash was 'true family man'

Dad-of-seven killed in crash was 'true family man'

A father-of-seven who died in a crash was a "true family man" according to his loved ones, who have paid a heartfelt tribute to him.

Hospital facing seven-figure payout over autistic teen

Hospital facing seven-figure payout over autistic teen

A boy's parents only discovered doctors caused their son's condition when they applied for a disabled parking badge.

The new Buckland Hospital opens

The new Buckland Hospital opens

After years of waiting, Dover’s new £24 million hospital is now open to patients.

What a smacker!

What a smacker!

It was a great moment for one Kent Danny Dyer fan this week when she got up close and personal with the EastEnders star for a cheeky kiss.

Road closed after pedestrian hit by car

Road closed after pedestrian hit by car

A road was closed following an accident in which a woman was hit by a car today.

Abuser jailed for string of child sex offences

Abuser jailed for string of child sex offences

A pervert, who abused three victims, has been locked up after a judge warned there was a "significant risk" of him re-offending.

Parents’ fears as craze for vapour pens grows

Parents’ fears as craze for vapour pens grows

Children as young as 12 are dabbling in the craze of smoking controversial shisha pens.

Vaping - curse or harmless habit?

Vaping - curse or harmless habit?

It's set to be banned in Wales - and one rail firm is taking steps to stub it out. But is vaping the new curse of society?

Motorway re-opens after trailer overturns

Motorway re-opens after trailer overturns

A stretch of motorway has re-opened and traffic is easing after a trailer spilled its load.

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