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Former judge took his own life after dementia diagnosis

Former judge took his own life after dementia diagnosis

A former top family judge hanged himself in his room at a care home after being diagnosed with a rare form of dementia, an inquest heard.

Going for gold by adding another string to their bow

Going for gold by adding another string to their bow

Help us honour Kent’s inspiring youngsters who have battled adversity and faced up to the most challenging of situations.

Experts back convict's appeal after documentary

Experts back convict's appeal after documentary

Two independent experts brought in by a television programme to re-examine the Chillenden murderer's conviction are backing his third appeal attempt.

Big screen role for Kit

Big screen role for Kit

An eight-year-old has been picked to star in a film with Mark Wahlberg and Kevin Spacey.

'Too many are involved in crashes in Kent'

'Too many are involved in crashes in Kent'

Drivers are urged to take more care after the number of people killed or seriously injured on Kent's roads shot up by more than a third.

Teen burglar smashed way into home

Teen burglar smashed way into home

A teenage burglar who smashed his way into a home has been sentenced to three years in a young offenders' institution.

Campaign pranksters bid farewell to stunt

Campaign pranksters bid farewell to stunt

A group of pranksters who have targeted a parliamentary candidate's campaign posters have bid farewell to the stunt as polls open.

This week's courts latest

This week's courts latest

Vandals, drink drivers and fraudsters are among the latest criminals to be sentenced at Kent's magistrates courts.

Double rainbow lights up sky

Double rainbow lights up sky

An awe-struck resident grabbed their camera after a double rainbow appeared in the midst of this week's strange weather.

Man remanded after woman stabbed in chest

Man remanded after woman stabbed in chest

Magistrates have kept a man in custody following the stabbing of an 18-year-old woman.

Teenager hit in head by smoking robber

Teenager hit in head by smoking robber

Police are searching for a robber who hit a teenage boy in the head and stole his rucksack.

Pensioner dies after being hit by van

Pensioner dies after being hit by van

A pedestrian who was flown to hospital with a head injury after being knocked down by a van has died.

Thousands set to flock to festival

Thousands set to flock to festival

Colourful characters will fill the streets this weekend as the annual summer Dickens Festival brings in the crowds.

More grammars remain popular with Kent voters but opposition growing

More grammars remain popular with Kent voters but opposition growing

A Conservative pledge to end the ban on new selective schools continues to divide opinion in Kent

Dutch courage

Dutch courage

Events to mark the pivotal naval Battle of Medway 350 years ago get underway this week.

Girl’s photo taken every day since birth

Girl’s photo taken every day since birth

A young woman received a unique gift for her 21st birthday - a montage containing thousands of pictures taken of her throughout her life.

Minor argument led to knife attack

Minor argument led to knife attack

A man with a history of violence has been jailed for nine years after a judge said there was a big risk he could reoffend.

Schoolboy loses memory after mass brawl

Schoolboy loses memory after mass brawl

A teenager has lost all his memories from the past six months after being badly injured when fighting broke out on a beach.

Missing teen found

Missing teen found

A 14-year-old boy missing from his home for more than 24 hours has been found safe and well.

Fisherman finds unexploded war shell

Fisherman finds unexploded war shell

A road has been cordoned off and experts called in following the discovery of an anti-tank bazooka.

Concrete blocks spill onto carriageway

Concrete blocks spill onto carriageway

Drivers faced delays after a lorry shed a load of stone bricks onto a dual carriageway.

Fire after lorry and tankers collide

Fire after lorry and tankers collide

All lanes of the M25 have now reopened after a crash between a lorry and two tankers caused big delays.

Cars damaged by falling tree

Cars damaged by falling tree

Fire crews were called amid fears people could be trapped inside their vehicles after a strong winds felled a tree.

Firm fined over botched demolition

Firm fined over botched demolition

A firm has been fined for a botched building demolition which saw shoppers run for cover as debris rained down on a high street.

Thugs in balaclavas raid betting shop

Thugs in balaclavas raid betting shop

Police are hunting three men who burgled a betting shop overnight.

Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car

Woman seriously hurt after being hit by car

A woman has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being knocked down by a car on a busy route.

Ferry suspended amid safety fears

Ferry suspended amid safety fears

A pontoon has been closed to the public after being deemed unsafe, meaning passengers can no longer travel on the ferry that uses it.

Police to routinely use drones in fight against crime

Police to routinely use drones in fight against crime

Kent police are to start using drones at the scene of crashes, in the search for missing people and at crime scenes.

Woman 'sexually assaulted friend as she slept'

Woman 'sexually assaulted friend as she slept'

A woman on trial accused of sexually assaulting her friend has told a court her alleged victim had consented to a threesome.

Security stepped up for gay pride parade after terror attacks

Security stepped up for gay pride parade after terror attacks

Organisers of a popular LGBT celebration have held talks with counter-terrorism specialists ahead of the colourful spectacle this weekend.

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