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Scriptwriter who keeps EastEnders fans hooked

Scriptwriter who keeps EastEnders fans hooked

Do you remember the EastEnders episode when Ben paid off Gavin to release Phil - meet the woman who wrote it.

Dartford's oldest living resident?

Dartford's oldest living resident?

Elsie Garlinge could be Dartford's oldest living resident after reaching the grand old age of 104.

Man charged with rooftop protest appears in court

Man charged with rooftop protest appears in court

A man arrested following an 11-hour rooftop protest will spend Christmas behind bars after appearing in court.

Shrinking eyesore block could be gone in weeks

Shrinking eyesore block could be gone in weeks

Dover's eyesore Burlington House could be completely gone by January as its demolition company works ahead of schedule.

VIDEO: The new Christmas No.1?

VIDEO: The new Christmas No.1?

Teachers and staff at a Kent school have treated their pupils to a lively rendition of the Twelve Days of Christmas in a tongue-in-cheek music video.

Bomb ship is cracking up says government report

Bomb ship is cracking up says government report

The condition of the Richard Montgomery, a transport ship loaded with dangerous munitions that sank off the Kent coast in 1944, continues to worsen.

'I woke up and my room was on fire'

'I woke up and my room was on fire'

A young mum-of-two who lost her home in a devastating fire has told of the moment she woke to find her bedroom in flames.

Mystery after memorial vanishes without warning

Mystery after memorial vanishes without warning

Family and friends say they are "disgusted" by the sudden removal of a roadside display to a tragic young driver.

Schoolgirl killer to appear in ground-breaking TV series

Schoolgirl killer to appear in ground-breaking TV series

The trial of killer Colin Ash-Smith, who brutally murdered schoolgirl Claire Tiltman in an alleyway, is to feature in a ground-breaking TV series.

Kent's freakily warm weather is set to continue

Kent's freakily warm weather is set to continue

Gravesend has narrowly missed out on the record for the UK's warmest December day temperature.

Bluewater up and running again after small fire in a restaurant

Bluewater up and running again after small fire in a restaurant

Preparations to evacuate the Bluewater shopping centre this morning were abandoned after firefighters dealt with a small restaurant fire.

Driver who caused horror crash because he didn't take his medication is jailed

Driver who caused horror crash because he didn't take his medication is jailed

A Maidstone man's car veered into another on a busy road near Ashford when he suffered an epileptic fit, court hears.

Force remains strong for Star Wars film-maker

Force remains strong for Star Wars film-maker

The release of the new Star Wars film this week has awakened the force in a Kent film-maker, who recalls working on The Phantom Menace.

'I love you my brother, my pride and inspiration'

'I love you my brother, my pride and inspiration'

The anthem of his beloved Liverpool FC blasted out as mourners gathered to remember 19-year-old Ellis Martin after the promising chef's sudden death.

Man refused entry to bar... for wearing kilt

Man refused entry to bar... for wearing kilt

A proud Celt says he was left feeling deflated after doormen at a town centre bar refused to let him in - because he was wearing a kilt.

Watchdog forces failing care home to shut down

Watchdog forces failing care home to shut down

A care home for the elderly which repeatedly failed to make urgent improvements after a series of damning reports has been forced to close down.

Gills star abused by Millwall fans after TOWIE gran's death

Gills star abused by Millwall fans after TOWIE gran's death

A Gillingham player was subjected to 'disgusting' abuse from Millwall fans after the death of his TV star grandmother.

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

Watch: Today's news on KMTV

'No more shops selling alcohol'

'No more shops selling alcohol'

Councillors have signalled a halt to the number of new shops selling alcohol in Chatham, over fears it could increase domestic violence.

Family to pay almost £100k after pub raids

Family to pay almost £100k after pub raids

The landlady of a village pub and her family will have to surrender almost £100,000 after a three-day proceeds of crime trial.

Thug jailed for 'worst case of violence' judge has seen

Thug jailed for 'worst case of violence' judge has seen

A man who carried out a series of brutal attacks on his wife - described as the "worst case of violence" a judge has seen - has been jailed.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

What was rescued from a Dover park this week? Take the Friday news Quiz.

Teacher accused of child sex offences

Teacher accused of child sex offences

A teacher has appeared in court accused of three offences of sexual assault and two of inciting a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.

Car ends up on roof in motorway crash

Car ends up on roof in motorway crash

Motorway now clear after vehicle flipped onto its roof and caught alight after a crash on the M2.

Cheers – a murderer's smile after he is freed

Cheers – a murderer's smile after he is freed

With drinks held high, Merrick Rogers - who brutally murdered a young mum in a park - flashes a grin for the camera after his release from prison.

It's Christmas Jumper Day! Tweet us your pics

It's Christmas Jumper Day! Tweet us your pics

It's that time of year again when good taste goes out the window in aid of charity - tweet us your best Christmas jumper photos!

Biker escort for 'fallen rider' funeral

Biker escort for 'fallen rider' funeral

Scores of motorcyclists are expected to pay a touching tribute to a 19-year-old motorcylist killed in a crash.

Escaped monkey home in time for Christmas

Escaped monkey home in time for Christmas

An escaped monkey which has been on the loose from a Kent animal park for two days has been captured and returned to the zoo.

Shock as swans found shot dead in canal

Shock as swans found shot dead in canal

RSPCA officers are investigating the deaths of two swans believed to have been shot in a canal.

Trial set for woman accused of trolling murdered tot's mum

Trial set for woman accused of trolling murdered tot's mum

The trial date has been set for a 20-year-old woman accused of sending distressing messages to the mother of murdered toddler Jamie Bulger.

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