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Hopes for business boost from Chancellor

Hopes for business boost from Chancellor

Kent businesses are hoping for good news from Chancellor George Osborne in his Autumn Statement today amid signs of gradual improvement in the economy

Mum still sure legal high claimed son's life after death verdict

Mum still sure legal high claimed son's life after death verdict

A mother remains convinced her son died from taking a legal high after a post-mortem showed he did not have any traces of illegal drugs in his system.

Church to open following murder

Church to open following murder

People affected by the death of popular family man and business owner, Steve Langley, are being encouraged to visit a village church this weekend.

Thug has sentence cut after street attack on man who died

Thug has sentence cut after street attack on man who died

A young man has today seen his jail sentence cut on appeal after launching a late-night attack on a father-of-five who died in hospital days later.

Rumours over river crossing announcement

Rumours over river crossing announcement

Rumours are flying that an announcement on plans for the lower Thames crossing could be made today.

Missing gran found safe after Mexico flight

Missing gran found safe after Mexico flight

The family of a grandmother missing after flying to Mexico have been told she has been found safe in this country... but doesn't want to be contacted.

Burglars beat man with crowbar in terrifying raid on his home

Burglars beat man with crowbar in terrifying raid on his home

A man has been taken to hospital after being badly beaten with a metal pole by three burglars who burst into his home in the early hours.

Ferry firm claims 'victory for consumers' in competition appeal

Ferry firm claims 'victory for consumers' in competition appeal

Eurotunnel-backed My Ferry Link has today claimed victory after a tribunal quashed a ruling that it would have to stop its cross-Channel ferries.

Lawnmowers and Star Wars droids feature in church's nativity

Lawnmowers and Star Wars droids feature in church's nativity

When church leaders planned their nativity scene they thought outside the box... the Lego box!

Murder accused remanded in custody over shooting death of fisheries boss

Murder accused remanded in custody over shooting death of fisheries boss

A homeless man charged with murdering a fisheries boss found with a gunshot wound to his stomach has appeared in court today.

Man found dead after police called

Man found dead after police called

A man has been discovered dead by police after concerns were reported to the force last night.

Teen cleared of attacking clubber after making Mr Bean jibe

Teen cleared of attacking clubber after making Mr Bean jibe

A young man who made jibes about a woman's boyfriend looking like Mr Bean has been cleared of attacking her outside a nightclub.

Man remanded on murder bid charge after stabbing

Man remanded on murder bid charge after stabbing

A 22-year-old man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a stab victim was left fighting for his life.

Red-faced council leader pulls controversial report

Red-faced council leader pulls controversial report

A damning report that linked welfare changes to homelessness and the use of foodbanks has been pulled... just days before a crunch meeting.

Trio still quizzed after policeman hit by car in high-speed chase

Trio still quizzed after policeman hit by car in high-speed chase

Three people were today still being questioned after an officer was hit by a car in a pursuit involving up to 13 police cars.

Eurostar to be sold off

Eurostar to be sold off

The government has today announced it's selling off its stake in Eurostar - which runs through stations in Ashford and Ebbsfleet.

Council to decide the future of Maidstone's former nurses' home

Council to decide the future of Maidstone's former nurses' home

A former nurses' home which dominates a stretch of Hermitage Lane in Maidstone could be demolished if the NHS Trust gets its way.

Haul of knives found hidden in prison mosque after mass brawl

Haul of knives found hidden in prison mosque after mass brawl

About 15 makeshift knives have been discovered hidden under prayer mats in a prison mosque after a gang fight left three inmates injured.

Meet the mini-moguls!

Meet the mini-moguls!

Are these the UK's youngest entrepreneurs? At just four and seven the sisters trade in goods bought in bulk and seek a return for their 'investors'.

Pub chef spared jail after defrauding his own gran by stealing cheque book

Pub chef spared jail after defrauding his own gran by stealing cheque book

A thieving pub chef has avoided prison after running up £5,000 of debts after stealing his trusting grandmother's cheque book.

Firefighters free man trapped in overturned car

Firefighters free man trapped in overturned car

A man's been taken to hospital after being cut free by firefighters in a crash that has forced police to close a main road.

Crime goes up for first time in five years

Crime goes up for first time in five years

Kent has seen its first rise in crime for five years as the chief constable reveals the force might no longer send officers to every offence.

Mother's fears as boy, 14, goes missing

Mother's fears as boy, 14, goes missing

A worried mother has made a desperate appeal for help in tracing her missing 14-year-old son, who she has not seen for four days.

GP surgery worker snooped on medical records of hundreds of patients

GP surgery worker snooped on medical records of hundreds of patients

A former finance manager at a GP surgery has today admitted illegally accessing the personal records of almost 2,000 patients - mainly young women.

Police probe van sighting in attempted kidnap investigation

Police probe van sighting in attempted kidnap investigation

A blacked-out silver van has been sighted in Dartford and reported to police... just a week after a 'kidnap bid' of girls by men in a similar van.

When Santa got stuck up the building

When Santa got stuck up the building

Dozens of visitors looked on in shock as an abseiling Santa chopped off his own beard when he got stuck up the side of a building.

Boy hurt after being knocked down by car

Boy hurt after being knocked down by car

A nine-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being knocked down by a car.

Banned driver took ex-girlfriend on harrowing car chase

Banned driver took ex-girlfriend on harrowing car chase

A driver took his pregnant ex-lover on a car chase from police at such speeds his wheels took off from the road.

Jealous convict's single punch leaves fellow inmate disabled

Jealous convict's single punch leaves fellow inmate disabled

A prisoner who flipped and left an inmate pal disabled because he feared he was cheating with his girl has had four years added to his sentence.

Kent's silent welfare victims

Kent's silent welfare victims

A shocking rise in homelessness, violent crime and debt is being blamed on the government's welfare changes.

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