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Shops set to make way for new M&S store in hospital

Shops set to make way for new M&S store in hospital

Shopkeepers have been told they have a month to move out of a hospital - so M&S can move in.

'Murder bid' couple bailed

'Murder bid' couple bailed

A husband and wife have appeared in court accused of trying to kill a builder following a stabbing.

Car crashes into primary school

Car crashes into primary school

A car careered off the road, flew over a boundary wall and ploughed into a primary school this morning - just before the school run.

'A whole bunch of wrong has happened here'

'A whole bunch of wrong has happened here'

Four days after police shot a 40-year-old man, a 16-year-old remains critically ill in hospital and a community is still reeling.

High speed commuters won't stand for it

High speed commuters won't stand for it

Rail chiefs are facing complaints about overcrowding on high speed trains with disgruntled commuters having to stand during peak hour services.

Motorcyclist 'could not have avoided' pensioner

Motorcyclist 'could not have avoided' pensioner

A motorcyclist could have done nothing to avoid hitting a pensioner as he crossed the road, an inquest heard.

Police end review into school at centre of isolation row

Police end review into school at centre of isolation row

Police will not prosecute primary school chiefs after an investigation into their controversial discipline techniques, it's been revealed.

Stranger saves dog from choking to death

Stranger saves dog from choking to death

A dog owner is desperate to trace the stranger whose quick thinking saved the life of her choking pet.

Council tax to rise by 1.99%

Council tax to rise by 1.99%

Councillors have agreed a 1.99% rise in council tax today, as the authority tries to cope with rising costs and a £87m cut in government funding.

Ex-soldier on road to representing country again

Ex-soldier on road to representing country again

TA soldier Tony Wyles has gained admirers since taking up wheelchair rugby when his military career was cut short after an explosion in Lebanon.

Flats at mansion with links to Henry VIII go on sale

Flats at mansion with links to Henry VIII go on sale

Luxury homes at a country house with links to Henry VIII have been put on the market.

Police chief defends £14k PR bill

Police chief defends £14k PR bill

Kent's police commissioner Ann Barnes has defended spending £14,000 on PR consultants and a further £2,400 on media training for her youth tsar.

Robbers threaten shop staff and steal scratchcards

Robbers threaten shop staff and steal scratchcards

Police have released a CCTV image of two men who allegedly threatened staff and stole £100 worth of scratchcards from a newsagents.

Speeding drivers clock up 146mph in Kent

Speeding drivers clock up 146mph in Kent

Britain's two worst speeders were recorded doing 146mph on the M25 in Kent, a safety charity has revealed.

Three taken to hospital after crash

Three taken to hospital after crash

Three people have been taken to hospital after a crash involving two cars on a busy stretch of road this morning.

Man arrested in connection with river death released

Man arrested in connection with river death released

A 38-year-old man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a man was found dead in the River Medway has been released without charge.

'Our lives will never be the same again'

'Our lives will never be the same again'

The heartbroken family of a schoolgirl who was hit and killed by a train have released a heartfelt tribute to an "amazing daughter".

Mock The Week's invite to fire family

Mock The Week's invite to fire family

Victims of a house blaze have been asked to attend a recording of the popular BBC show which saved their lives.

VIDEO: Gentle giant Spartan hounded by foxy Ruby

VIDEO: Gentle giant Spartan hounded by foxy Ruby

A pet rottweiler has had a brush with the wild, becoming so close to a rescued fox it even grooms its face.

Farage's misplaced enthusiasm for Magna Carta

Farage's misplaced enthusiasm for Magna Carta

Ukip leader Nigel Farage has been accused of being one Sandwich short of a picnic... after a tweet of his placed the town in Thanet!

Scaffolding swiped in early morning raid

Scaffolding swiped in early morning raid

Police have launched an investigation after thousands of pounds worth of scaffolding were stolen from a building undergoing renovations.

14-year-old girl 'targeted within a day of coming to UK'

14-year-old girl 'targeted within a day of coming to UK'

A teenage Slovakian girl has told a trial into sexual exploitation how she was targeted within a day of coming to the UK.

Anger at health centre sign turning away gay men

Anger at health centre sign turning away gay men

An NHS trust has apologised after a health centre displayed an "offensive" notice turning away gay men.

Reckless vs Tories in court

Reckless vs Tories in court

MP Mark Reckless could be facing his former Tory colleagues in court as the party attempts to claw back the cost of election campaign material.

Back in band! Kent rocker rejoins AC/DC

Back in band! Kent rocker rejoins AC/DC

A Kent resident and ex-AC/DC drummer has rejoined one of the worlds biggest hard rock bands - and kicked off the reunion with a gig at the Grammys.

Laser pen seized after drivers dazzled on M20

Laser pen seized after drivers dazzled on M20

Police have confiscated a green laser pen from a passenger who was shining the light into cars on the M20.

Mum's horror as man stabbed in front of children

Mum's horror as man stabbed in front of children

A mother was waiting for a bus with her two sons when a man was kicked, punched and "knifed" by two other men in broad daylight.

Partner of Kent student facing murder charge

Partner of Kent student facing murder charge

The partner of an ex-Kent student is due to go on trial for murder after a man facing child pornography charges 'took photographs of his children'.

Woman, 89, targeted in 'courier scam'

Woman, 89, targeted in 'courier scam'

An 89-year-old woman had £300 taken from her bank account after she was told by man claiming to be a policeman that she was a victim of fraud.

Woman 'woke to find footballer on top of her'

Woman 'woke to find footballer on top of her'

A woman who claims she was raped by ex-Gills footballer Nathan Nyafli has described waking up from a deep sleep to find him "on top" of her.

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