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Tributes to mum killed in railway tragedy

Tributes to mum killed in railway tragedy

The family of a woman who was hit and killed by a train have spoken of their despair after the tragic death of the 37-year-old mother.

Kent could bear the brunt of London housing crisis

Kent could bear the brunt of London housing crisis

Several parts of Kent could be soaking up London's housing overspill under new plans.

School coach company in police probe

School coach company in police probe

A coach company that ferries hundreds of children to school is being investigated by police over claims it has operated without insurance.

Gran drives on motorway for first time in 35 years

Gran drives on motorway for first time in 35 years

A grandmother finally decided to conquer her motorway phobia as part of a series of challenges marking her 60th birthday.

The beast of Duncan Down

The beast of Duncan Down

A ‘lunatic dog’ has been blamed after deep bite marks were found on more than 20 trees on a village green.

Gloomy outlook as warm weekend draws to a close

Gloomy outlook as warm weekend draws to a close

Don't put your winter coats away just yet. After an unseasonably warm weekend, weather experts offer a more gloomy forecast.

Brazen thief walks off with hotel's safe

Brazen thief walks off with hotel's safe

A heartbroken hotelier says the theft of a safe containing £1,000 has left her sickened.

Friends raise cash to make sure Keith gets proper funeral

Friends raise cash to make sure Keith gets proper funeral

A man destined for a pauper’s funeral will get a proper send-off after friends pitched in to help.

Hannah Wildes battles it out on The Voice tonight

Hannah Wildes battles it out on The Voice tonight

Singer Hannah Wildes will be competing in the battle rounds when she’ll be up against Autumn Sharif.

Hospital ends specialist cancer surgery after five deaths

Hospital ends specialist cancer surgery after five deaths

Specialist surgery suspended at a Kent hospital after five deaths from avoidable complications will not return.

‘Penalty kick’ attacker locked up

‘Penalty kick’ attacker locked up

A thug who aimed a 'penalty' kick at a man's head as he lay unconscious has been locked up.

Modern-day Bonnie and Clyde jailed

Modern-day Bonnie and Clyde jailed

A couple are finally behind bars after committing a crime wave across Kent, London and Essex.

Arrest after fatal lorry crash

Arrest after fatal lorry crash

A Kent man has died in a crash involving two lorries in Sussex.

Murder probe after man found with head wounds

Murder probe after man found with head wounds

Three suspects have been bailed after being arrested on suspicion of the murder of a 53-year-old man.

Child, 8, given shotgun licence

Child, 8, given shotgun licence

A child as young as eight has been granted a shotgun licence by Kent Police - the youngest in the country - shock new figures have revealed.

Feathers fly over hen party row at manor

Feathers fly over hen party row at manor

A hotel owner has hit back at claims that his staff were rude to a group of 11 women on a hen party at the venue.

'Health service budget cuts cost Ryan his life'

'Health service budget cuts cost Ryan his life'

Staff shortages led to a young man's suicide risk being classed as 'medium to low' before he jumped to his death from a tower block.

Tesco’s ‘old’ milk made baby ill, says dad

Tesco’s ‘old’ milk made baby ill, says dad

A father has blamed out-of-date carton of milk sold by Tesco for making his baby daughter violently ill.

Axe-wielding teen attacked pensioner in her bed

Axe-wielding teen attacked pensioner in her bed

A sadistic teenager who broke into a pensioner's home at night and attacked her with an axe, leaving her with horrific injuries, has been locked up.

PC jailed for Gerrard blackmail plot

PC jailed for Gerrard blackmail plot

An ex-police officer has been jailed for her part in a blackmail plot against Steven Gerrard after illegally seizing CCTV footage of the footballer.

Teen slashed partygoers with broken bottle

Teen slashed partygoers with broken bottle

A teenager has admitted slashing a man and a woman with a broken bottle after being refused entry to a party.

Electricity bolt caused Channel Tunnel fire

Electricity bolt caused Channel Tunnel fire

A bolt of electricity from overhead powerlines started a fire in the Channel Tunnel, leading to nearly a week of transport disruption for Kent.

Airport decisions under review

Airport decisions under review

The government is to appoint a consultant to review decisions taken so far about the future of Manston Airport.

Family's fury after zoo bans toddler's packed lunch

Family's fury after zoo bans toddler's packed lunch

A couple who made a special packed lunch for their dairy-intolerant son are angry that an animal park owner barred him from eating it in its cafe.

Top Gear filmed at Kent race track to be aired

Top Gear filmed at Kent race track to be aired

A Kent race circuit will star in this Sunday's episode of Top Gear after secret filming took place at the venue.

War veteran bitten by rat as he slept at care home

War veteran bitten by rat as he slept at care home

An 83-year-old war veteran with dementia has been moved from a care home after he was bitten on the hand by a rat while he slept.

Jury told sex abuse 'victims' could be after pay-outs

Jury told sex abuse 'victims' could be after pay-outs

The sex abuse trial of three former school workers has heard compensation payouts could have been a "significant motivator" for the alleged victims.

Has sex pest struck again?

Has sex pest struck again?

A mum fears a predator who targeted a teenager asking for sex may have struck again.

Shop 'hits new low' with Fifty Shades display

Shop 'hits new low' with Fifty Shades display

A family values group has accused a lingerie shop of hitting a "new low" by exposing children to its erotic Fifty Shades of Grey window display.

Man dies after flat fire

Man dies after flat fire

A man has died from his injuries after a fire in his flat which prompted a massive response from 15 emergency crews.

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