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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.

Couple break family's 200-year baby boy run

Couple break family's 200-year baby boy run

There hadn't been a baby girl born in the Lawrie family for 200 years - until the arrival of baby Myla to Kent couple Hannah and Mark.

Cameron tells businesses to increase pay

Cameron tells businesses to increase pay

The Prime Minister has defended his call for firms to give their staff a pay rise, and insists there's no cost of living crisis.

Road shut after car flips on roundabout

Road shut after car flips on roundabout

A car has overturned on a roundabout this afternoon, forcing police to close one lane of a busy road.

Thousands raised for seriously ill girl

Thousands raised for seriously ill girl

Thousands have been raised to help the family of a child with a life-limiting condition make their dream of a trip to Disneyland Paris come true.

Man jailed after trashing his cell and exposing himself

Man jailed after trashing his cell and exposing himself

A man who trashed a police cell and performed a sex act while looking at a CCTV camera has been jailed.

Thieves trash indoor play area

Thieves trash indoor play area

A children's indoor play area has been left counting the cost after vandals trashed it overnight.

Victory for cancer victims

Victory for cancer victims

Campaigners have hailed a breakthrough for people suffering with an asbestos-related cancer and their families - as they are to get full compensation.

Ex-Gills player denies rape

Ex-Gills player denies rape

A former Gillingham player has denied raping a woman he met at a club - after she allegedly had sex with fellow player Bradley Dack.

Lorry careers off motorway

Lorry careers off motorway

A lorry is being dragged from a ditch this morning after careering off the coastbound carriageway of the M20.

Murder trial begins today

Murder trial begins today

A Kent woman who has denied murdering a father-of-three is due to stand trial at the Old Bailey today.

Bomb squad called to police station

Bomb squad called to police station

Ministry of Defence officials raced to a Kent town amid reports of a suspicious package at a police station.

Hornby headquarters approaches last stop

Hornby headquarters approaches last stop

The historic base of the model maker is nearing termination after the company announced it is moving hundreds of staff to new Kent offices.

Mum carrying rare heart condition baby appeals for help

Mum carrying rare heart condition baby appeals for help

A mum-to-be, whose unborn child’s heart is growing outside his body, is trying to raise money to support her through pregnancy.

'My dreams disappeared, my belief in what my life was'

'My dreams disappeared, my belief in what my life was'

A Kent woman explains how she fell victim to immigration marriage fraud - and lost everything in a day.

Uncertain future for Kent's largest care contract

Uncertain future for Kent's largest care contract

A question mark hangs over the future of Kent’s care services with the pending sale of the county’s largest provider.

Man held by police after 'praying' at station

Man held by police after 'praying' at station

A man was detained under the Mental Health Act this morning after a member of the public reported seeing him praying on a prayer mat with his hood up.

Man with multiple stab wounds airlifted to hospital

Man with multiple stab wounds airlifted to hospital

Police, ambulance and air ambulance crews were called after a man was repeatedly stabbed, leaving him with serious injuries.

Pervert attacked girl, 14, in her own bed

Pervert attacked girl, 14, in her own bed

A predator who crept into a 14-year-old girl's bedroom and sexually assaulted her for "several hours" has been jailed.

Pylon plans to cut a swathe across county

Pylon plans to cut a swathe across county

Energy giant National Grid has unveiled its final plans for a towering network of pylons running across Kent.

Spine injuries suspected after crash

Spine injuries suspected after crash

Firefighters ripped the roof off a car to free a man after a crash involving two cars.

Trains halted after fight with 'baseball bat' on tracks

Trains halted after fight with 'baseball bat' on tracks

Electricity was switched off at a train station after a fight said to have involved a baseball bat broke out on the tracks.

Thief jailed after two-month crime spree

Thief jailed after two-month crime spree

Matthew Goodwin, 27, admitted a catalogue of offences, including almost 30 thefts from cars.

Thug jailed for six years after violent attack

Thug jailed for six years after violent attack

A thug who fractured a man's cheekbone by beating him with a metal bar after accusing him of urinating on his girlfriend's car has been jailed.

Neighbour from hell's seven-year reign of terror

Neighbour from hell's seven-year reign of terror

A mother-of-one who made life resemble an episode of The Jeremy Kyle Show for her neighbours has been evicted from her property.

Heart bypass pervert jailed for abusing girls

Heart bypass pervert jailed for abusing girls

A pervert who is facing heart bypass surgery has been jailed for seven years for the “grave” sexual abuse of two young girls.

'I'm a broken man' - dad's grief at boy's sudden death

'I'm a broken man' - dad's grief at boy's sudden death

A loving family have been shaken to the core after their beloved nine-year-old boy died... hours after running around with friends.

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