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Killer fails in conviction challenge

Killer fails in conviction challenge

A man who killed a colleague in a frenzied knife attack has failed to convince judges he was not in his right mind.

Doubts over Paramount's Chinese investor

Doubts over Paramount's Chinese investor

A former director of a Chinese investment company has thrown doubt on its plans to invest in a Paramount resort in Kent, saying it was refused a loan.

Stranded cat is safe and well

Stranded cat is safe and well

A desperate call for help was made after a family pet got stuck on a roof.

Bridge jump trial halted

Bridge jump trial halted

The trial of two "vigilantes" accused of kidnapping a teenager and forcing him to jump off a bridge has been halted.

Delay after four-vehicle smash on M2

Delay after four-vehicle smash on M2

A car has ended up on its side after a four-vehicle crash on the M2 between Strood and Chatham junctions this afternoon.

Drug addicts locked up for knifepoint robbery

Drug addicts locked up for knifepoint robbery

A couple have been jailed after they robbed a terrified taxi driver at knifepoint in the early hours while high on drugs.

Jilted mum wanted to 'blow up' ex

Jilted mum wanted to 'blow up' ex

A woman made repeated threats against her former partner and tampered with his gas box as she sought revenge for being dumped.

Delays clear after M2 crash

Delays clear after M2 crash

There were long delays for drivers on the M2 after a crash involving a car and a van.

Flats evacuated after fire

Flats evacuated after fire

Six people needed to be treated by medics after a fire broke out in a block of flats.

Hospital sealed off after man assaulted

Hospital sealed off after man assaulted

A woman arrested after a man was attacked at a hospital has been released without charge.

Hunt for flames after staff smell smoke at supermarket

Hunt for flames after staff smell smoke at supermarket

Firefighters were called to a supermarket after staff were alerted to smoke on the premises by the smell, but could not find the flames.

Man charged after armed police storm street

Man charged after armed police storm street

A man is due in front of magistrates and another has been bailed after armed police were called to a residential street.

Motorist pulls over as car's engine catches fire

Motorist pulls over as car's engine catches fire

A driver was able to pull over and get out of his car before the engine went up in flames.

Police chase through town

Police chase through town

An 18-year-old failed to stop leading to a daytime pursuit in which a patrol car crashed.

Suspected illegal migrant detained

Suspected illegal migrant detained

The suspected illegal migrant has been found by police and handed over to the Home Office.

Tragic teen's train death ruled 'accident'

Tragic teen's train death ruled 'accident'

The death of a Kent teenager hit by a train in Paris has been ruled as a tragic accident.

Man charged with 'breaking police officer's arm' during arrest

Man charged with 'breaking police officer's arm' during arrest

A suspected burglar is facing an assault charge after struggling violently with police as they tried to detain him.

Funeral appeal for man killed in freak road accident

Funeral appeal for man killed in freak road accident

The family of a man who died after he is thought to have swerved to avoid a mattress are raising funds to lay him to rest with his late wife.

Mum stashed gun in home

Mum stashed gun in home

A woman caught with a deadly weapon has refused to say why she had it or where she got it from.

Knife killer may never be released

Knife killer may never be released

A who went on frenzied knife rampage in Russell Square is likely to never gain his freedom.

Tributes to charity 'can man'

Tributes to charity 'can man'

A well-known face, who cycled around collecting cans to raise money for charity, has died.

£15 million investment for theme park

£15 million investment for theme park

The operator of a troubled seaside attraction has announced how it plans to spend a cash injection.

Knife, drugs and £1,000 seized during boy's arrest

Knife, drugs and £1,000 seized during boy's arrest

A boy is being questioned on suspicion of dealing heroin following a stop and search in the street.

Satnav tries to send man to work...via Calais

Satnav tries to send man to work...via Calais

A commuter trying to travel to work was sent on a bon voyage by his satnav.

Police called to group 'carrying sticks and bats'

Police called to group 'carrying sticks and bats'

Officers were called to reports of "suspicious" people carrying weapons including sticks and bats in a residential street.

Suspected burglar caught with stinger

Suspected burglar caught with stinger

A suspected burglar has been caught after police deployed a stinger as he attempted to drive away.

'Stalker sent animal heart to woman's workplace'

'Stalker sent animal heart to woman's workplace'

A man accused of sending an animal heart and tongue to a woman's workplace and posting intimate photos of her online is facing a stalking charge.

Disgraced lawyer 'should be prosecuted for treason'

Disgraced lawyer 'should be prosecuted for treason'

A Kent MP says human rights lawyer Phil Shiner should be behind bars after bringing false murder and torture claims against British troops.

Busted! When Domino's runs out of potato wedges...

Busted! When Domino's runs out of potato wedges...

It turns out potato wedges are far cheaper than some would lead you to believe.

Shop worker guilty of raping woman in graveyard

Shop worker guilty of raping woman in graveyard

A rapist who dragged a terrified woman into a town centre churchyard, threw her against a gravestone and attacked her is facing a long jail sentence.

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