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Speeding car clue to blaze at derelict pub

Speeding car clue to blaze at derelict pub

A car heard speeding from the site of a pub fire in Ashford has led police to conclude that arsonists may have been responsible for setting the blaze.

Ebbsflood? Warning over garden city plans

Ebbsflood? Warning over garden city plans

Parts of an area earmarked for a multi-million pounds garden city could be at risk of flooding, it's been revealed.

Murder trial due to start after grandmother found dead in shop

Murder trial due to start after grandmother found dead in shop

Four men are in court today after a pensioner's body was found in a shop days after she was reported missing.

Probation workers 'should do more to protect public from offenders'

Probation workers 'should do more to protect public from offenders'

Criminals posed a potential risk to the public because probation workers failed to carry out thorough enough checks, a report out today has revealed.

Pair trapped as car crashes into house

Pair trapped as car crashes into house

Emergency crews helped to free a couple from a car - including a 98-year-old woman - after it crashed into a house today.

Road painter's spelling blunder

Road painter's spelling blunder

Drivers in one town were left scratching their heads... after a disabled parking bay was incorrectly written as 'dicabied'.

Killer drops appeal on eve of TV drama

 Killer drops appeal on eve of TV drama

A TV drama has developed a real-life twist... after a murderer dropped his sentence appeal days before the show was aired.

Jagger 'devastated' over girlfriend's death

Jagger 'devastated' over girlfriend's death

Dartford-born Mick Jagger is said to be 'completely shocked' after his girlfriend was found dead in her New York apartment.

Outrage as school pupils set to share unisex toilets

Outrage as school pupils set to share unisex toilets

An idea for school pupils to share unisex toilets has been slammed by children's campaigner Esther Rantzen.

Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall to visit Yalding

Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall to visit Yalding

The Prince of Wales and his wife Camilla are to visit one of the worst flood blackspots in Kent on Wednesday.

Sobering offer to town centre drunks

Sobering offer to town centre drunks

Revellers found drunk and disorderly in a town centre are being given the chance to help volunteers instead of face prosecution.

Exclusive: Alcohol still on sale at Superdrug despite company's claim

Exclusive: Alcohol still on sale at Superdrug despite company's claim

Alcohol can still be bought at Superdrug in Chatham after the health and beauty chain claimed it had taken it off sale.

Cannabis cafe supporter challenges Barnes to public debate

Cannabis cafe supporter challenges Barnes to public debate

A former drug-taking councillor wants a debate with Ann Barnes about his Amsterdam-style cafe plan after a public meeting on the project.

Widow's disgust after church leader bungles man's funeral

Widow's disgust after church leader bungles man's funeral

A woman has spoken of her anger after a lay preacher arrived late for her husband's funeral - and had forgotten both the eulogy and order of service.

Developers welcome garden city plans

Developers welcome garden city plans

The company behind proposals for a £2bn theme park in Kent have backed the Chancellor's plans to create a new city in the county.

Man dies after bike crash on bend

Man dies after bike crash on bend

A pensioner travelling with a group of Triumph riders has died after coming off his motorbike on a bend and being hit by a car.

Police investigate child standing through sunroof at 40mph

Police investigate child standing through sunroof at 40mph

A police investigation is under way after shocking footage emerged of a child standing through the sunroof of a fast-moving car.

Stunning pictures of moment women rescued in mud drama

Stunning pictures of moment women rescued in mud drama

These incredible images show the dramatic rescue operation launched after two women and their dog became trapped in mud.

Castle bosses in plea for cash lifeline

Castle bosses in plea for cash lifeline

A group which runs a castle has been given an emergency cash injection to stop it going out of business.

Couple renew vows... in HMV

Couple renew vows... in HMV

When a couple met at HMV it was sweet music... now they've renewed their wedding vows there.

Man 'tormented' by loud music hangs himself from bridge

Man 'tormented' by loud music hangs himself from bridge

A stonemason - driven to distraction by his neighbour's loud music - killed himself after quitting his job, an inquest heard.

Chancellor confirms 'Garden City' in Kent with £200m investment

Chancellor confirms 'Garden City' in Kent with £200m investment

The first 'Garden City' for 100 years is to be built in Kent - Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed.

Happy birthday Bluewater... hard luck Poundland!

Happy birthday Bluewater... hard luck Poundland!

Remember when Bluewater opened? It's 15 years old today... but its boss vows it will never be home to a Poundland.

Brave Shaun's race to beat heroin habit

Brave Shaun's race to beat heroin habit

A former heroin addict who took the drug for nearly two decades has turned his life around... to pound the streets in the London Marathon.

'I want justice for dog's killer'

'I want justice for dog's killer'

A furious dog owner is demanding action after her beloved Jack Russell was mauled to death by another dog in a beauty spot.

Gillingham's Jamie Johnson is through to The Voice finals

Gillingham's Jamie Johnson is through to The Voice finals

He's through! Gillingham's Jamie Johnson has sung his way into the finals of the Voice.

Man taken to hospital after fire breaks out in kitchen

Man taken to hospital after fire breaks out in kitchen

A man was taken to hospital and another treated at the scene after fire broke out at a maisonette.

Update: Man released on bail after report of 'serious sexual assault'

Update: Man released on bail after report of 'serious sexual assault'

A man arrested after an alleged serious sexual assault on a young woman in a city park has been released on bail.

Care worker jailed for 'act of depravity and cruelty' on patient

Care worker jailed for 'act of depravity and cruelty' on patient

A care worker who committed a horrifying sex act on a vulnerable dementia patient has been jailed for 15 years.

High hopes as cannabis cafe debated for Kent

High hopes as cannabis cafe debated for Kent

A plan to get an Amsterdam-style cannabis cafe set up in a Kent town was debated today.

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