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Elderly woman robbed by 10-year-old boy

Elderly woman robbed by 10-year-old boy

An elderly woman was rushed to hospital after she was robbed in a brutal attack by two boys - one of whom is thought to be just 10 years old.

Ex-soldiers help jobseekers through gardening

Ex-soldiers help jobseekers through gardening

Two former Army sergeants scarred by their experience in the military are helping unemployed people back into work through horticulture.

Police treating two-year-old's death as suspicious

Police treating two-year-old's death as suspicious

Police are investigating the death of a two-year-old girl, who died in hospital after officers were called to concerns for her welfare.

Roadside cafe to appear in BBC drama

Roadside cafe to appear in BBC drama

A popular roadside cafe is set to appear on TV for the start of a new eight-part drama about tracking Britain's most dangerous criminals.

Two Kent MPs in race to chair select committee

Two Kent MPs in race to chair select committee

MPs Damian Green and Damian Collins vie for influential select committee role

Wanted: brave and inspirational kids for our Going for Gold award

Wanted: brave and inspirational kids for our Going for Gold award

If you know a youngster who has achieved great things in sport, music or the arts despite disability here's your chance to put them in the spotlight.

M25 delays cleared

M25 delays cleared

All lanes of the M25 have been re-opened following an accident involving a motorcycle.

Two charged after boxing match brawl

Two charged after boxing match brawl

Two men who were arrested in connection with a brawl at a Maidstone boxing match have been charged.

Careworker's tragic lift death

Careworker's tragic lift death

Firefighters couldn't save a care worker after her neck became trapped by equipment in a lift, an inquest's due to hear.

Laughing gas menace plagues Kent's streets

Laughing gas menace plagues Kent's streets

The rising menace of 'hippy crack' abuse is being blamed on students - with one nature reserve being targeted by users.

'My home could have exploded'

'My home could have exploded'

A teenager's warned others of the dangers of portable stoves after a fire nearly sparked an explosion.

Tributes to gran of 104 - who never missed a birthday

Tributes to gran of 104 - who never missed a birthday

Tributes are pouring in for Kathleen Benn, who had an astonishing 104 grandchildren - but never forgot a birthday.

'He shot at me and I had no time to react'

'He shot at me and I had no time to react'

A bus driver who was left with a ball bearing embedded in his face after an unprovoked attack has spoken of his fear of returning to work.

How can they say I don’t qualify for some help?

How can they say I don’t qualify for some help?

A rare condition left Floriann Taylor completely reliant on her family but despite working her whole adult life, she's been refused financial support.

'I can't believe it's not buttered!'

'I can't believe it's not buttered!'

A sandwich snacker has been offered a jokey apology on a plate... after complaining about his butterless meal.

Japanese win custard pie supremacy

Japanese win custard pie supremacy

Japan's top flan chuckers beat dozens of local teams at the prestigious World Custard Pie Championships today.

Cowell sends support to brave cancer figher

Cowell sends support to brave cancer figher

Simon Cowell has sent his support to brave cancer battler Ruby Young.

Man charged with animal cruelty after cock fight

Man charged with animal cruelty after cock fight

A man has been charged with animal cruelty and several counts of burglary following a reported cock fight.

Teenager charged over high street stabbing

Teenager charged over high street stabbing

An 18-year-old has been charged in connection with a stabbing in a Kent high street.

Train death victim named

Train death victim named

A 32-year-old architect has been named as the person who was hit and killed by a train this week.

Puppy saved from drainpipe

Puppy saved from drainpipe

A four-week old puppy has been rescued by firefighters after it became stuck in a drainpipe.

Little Lulu muzzled after bite

Little Lulu muzzled after bite

It's not exactly a pitbull, but the owner of a "nervous" bichon frise has been ordered to muzzle the dog after it bit a passer-by.

Woman's two year ordeal after holiday food poisoning

Woman's two year ordeal after holiday food poisoning

A retired woman is still suffering symptoms after contracting food poisoning at a luxury resort in Cuba two years ago.

'He will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him'

'He will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him'

Friends and family of a Kent student who was allegedly murdered in Yorkshire have gathered to say their goodbyes at his funeral.

Man in court accused of murdering cousin

Man in court accused of murdering cousin

A 23-year-old has appeared in court accused of murdering his cousin - who was found dead at his home.

Mum on trial after toddler fell from first-floor window

Mum on trial after toddler fell from first-floor window

A jury has been told of the moment a baby girl was seen "spinning head-first" from a first-floor flat window as her mother stands trial for neglect.

Jade's death helps change Australian law

Jade's death helps change Australian law

An Australian state has introduced new regulations on "tag-along" rides after a campaign mounted by the loved ones of a Kent woman who died there.

Huge blaze hits wood plant

Huge blaze hits wood plant

More than 40 firefighters have been tackling a large blaze at a wood recycling plant overnight.

Rollercoaster not ready for Dreamland opening

Rollercoaster not ready for Dreamland opening

Dreamland's landmark rollercoaster will not be finished in time for the grand opening of the theme park later this month, it's been revealed.

Storms continue - while parts of Kent sizzle

Storms continue - while parts of Kent sizzle

A Kent village is the hottest place in the UK today as parts of the county are bathed in sunshine - while others are hit by rain and thunderstorms.

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