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Sound mirrors a ‘significant discovery’

Sound mirrors a ‘significant discovery’

Historic First World War sound mirrors are set to be uncovered by the National Trust on the White Cliffs of Dover.

Meet world record holder Alan - at 76

Meet world record holder Alan - at 76

It seems Kent has its own version of Sir Chris Hoy... a world record-beating track cyclist in his eighth decade.

Off-duty officer thanks rescuers after serious crash

Off-duty officer thanks rescuers after serious crash

A police inspector whose neck was broken in a hit-and-run crash has thanked those who helped her.

Passengers caught short as trains lose loos

Passengers caught short as trains lose loos

Train giant Southeastern has apologised for the 'inconvenience' as passengers report out of order toilets.

Families plagued by rats

Families plagued by rats

Children are being kept awake at night by scratching noises as a plague of rats blights several families.

Mother's grief as son's ashes stolen

Mother's grief as son's ashes stolen

A mother has pleaded for the return of a stolen pendant - containing the irreplaceable ashes of her son.

Witnesses charged with assault in bizarre trial twist

Witnesses charged with assault in bizarre trial twist

Three men who were due to give evidence after they stopped a knifeman fleeing the scene found THEY were being charged with assault.

Jail for robber who threatened victim with knife

Jail for robber who threatened victim with knife

A man who threatened to stab his victim after stealing his bike has been jailed for 18 months.

Moving candle tribute after man's tragic death

Moving candle tribute after man's tragic death

A church had to order in extra candles as scores paid tribute to a homeless man whose body was found in its own porch this week.

Man caught on camera throwing dagger at station

Man caught on camera throwing dagger at station

A man was caught on CCTV hurling a 4" commando-style dagger in a train station.

Cameron in fighting mood despite dismal poll

Cameron in fighting mood despite dismal poll

The Prime Minister visited Kent today - in defiant mood despite a recent poll giving Ukip a clear lead in Rochester and Strood

Pervert jailed for raping woman as she slept

Pervert jailed for raping woman as she slept

A man who raped a woman as she slept after a drunken night out has been jailed for six years.

Star Katie Price in book signing

Star Katie Price in book signing

Model Katie Price wowed the crowds at WH Smith - signing copies of her new book.

Traffic gets back to normal hours after M25 crash

Traffic gets back to normal hours after M25 crash

Kent's roads network has cleared - more than six hours after a serious crash on the M25 caused gridlock on key roads.

Woman goes walkies... and lizard comes too!

Woman goes walkies... and lizard comes too!

Passersby were shocked when they saw this woman taking a lizard for a walk... but the explanation is even more bizarre!

Dramatic pictures reveal explosion at power station

Dramatic pictures reveal explosion at power station

This is the moment several buildings at a power station were blown up by demolition experts.

FA bring charges against Gills

FA bring charges against Gills

Gillingham FC and their chairman Paul Scally have been charged by the FA following the sacking of black player Mark McCammon.

‘He loved his daughter too much to abandon her’

‘He loved his daughter too much to abandon her’

The heartbroken partner of ex-Formula 1 mechanic Nigel Stepney says he had 'everything' to live for and didn't commit suicide.

Italian nurses drafted in to plug shortfall

Italian nurses drafted in to plug shortfall

A Kent hospital trust is turning to Italy to help ease a shortfall in frontline medical staff.

Thug jailed for 'sickening' assault on little boy

Thug jailed for 'sickening' assault on little boy

A young boy was left covered in cuts and "fist-sized" bruises at the hands of thug Martin Barrett, who has been jailed for two and a half years.

Man jailed for pawning stolen jewellery

Man jailed for pawning stolen jewellery

A man caught selling jewellery swiped from a house just days earlier has been jailed for handling stolen goods.

Police link attacks on women

Police link attacks on women

Women are walking in pairs after a series of attacks were reported in a Kent town - which police say could be linked.

Murder suspect to face trial after body found in car

Murder suspect to face trial after body found in car

A man charged with murder is due to stand trial next year after the body of a young mother was found in the back of a burnt-out car.

Fears for Tesco plans after profit nosedive

Fears for Tesco plans after profit nosedive

Questions have been asked about the supermarket's commitment to building new stores in Kent after it revealed disastrous results today.

Newsagent hits masked robber with billhook

Newsagent hits masked robber with billhook

A newsagent grabbed a machete-like billhook and fought back against two knife-wielding raiders robbing his store.

Kmfm sees surge in listeners

Kmfm sees surge in listeners

Kmfm has recorded one of its best ever audiences - with more people listening for longer.

Man who fell to death in town centre named

Man who fell to death in town centre named

Friends and family have paid tribute to 22-year-old Ryan Males who fell to his death from a town centre building.

Miliband arrives for flying visit as poll puts Ukip in lead

Miliband arrives for flying visit as poll puts Ukip in lead

Labour leader Ed Miliband has joined the by-election campaign trail - on the day a poll put Ukip 13 points in the lead.

Revealed: Kent's buildings most at risk

Revealed: Kent's buildings most at risk

A list of Kent's most decaying or dilapidated buildings has been released today.

Appeal after pair 'punch and kick' man to the ground

Appeal after pair 'punch and kick' man to the ground

Police have launched an appeal to find two men after a town centre attack left a man in his 20s in hospital with injuries to his neck, face and chest.

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