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'He left Stephen for dead in a gutter'

'He left Stephen for dead in a gutter'

The parents of a man brutally murdered in a road rage attack have called for his killer Kenneth Noye to serve a full life sentence.

DNA clues to burglar's break-in

DNA clues to burglar's break-in

A burglar who stole a cider bottle was caught after raiding another home... by his own DNA.

Teenager struck by scaffolding

Teenager struck by scaffolding

A 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with possible spinal injuries after being struck by scaffolding.

Designer Outlet WILL double in size

Designer Outlet WILL double in size

Expansion plans for a Kent shopping centre have been approved - although a list of banned restaurants has been handed to the owner.

Father confirmed dead after fall from scaffolding

Father confirmed dead after fall from scaffolding

Tributes were today being made to father Justin Newitt who died after falling from scaffolding at Maidstone TV Studios.

Wine sales grow

Wine sales grow

Shoppers’ taste for English wines is showing no sign of waning as Chapel Down vineyard reports an increase in sales.

Close to the edge but still chipping away

Close to the edge but still chipping away

A wooden bench maker is in a race against time to save itself from closure and keep alive a company based in the county for almost 50 years.

Town centre arson investigation launched

Town centre arson investigation launched

Detectives are investigating a huge high street fire which broke out in the early hours of the morning.

Brothers jailed after double stabbing at takeaway

Brothers jailed after double stabbing at takeaway

Two brothers have been jailed after the eldest stabbed two men who tried to stop his sibling beating up a takeaway owner.

Kitten's 30-mile trip down motorway - under a car bonnet

Kitten's 30-mile trip down motorway - under a car bonnet

A stowaway cat travelled more than 30 miles wedged in a car's engine compartment.

Officers charged over controversial arrest back at work

Officers charged over controversial arrest back at work

Police officers involved in the controversial arrest of a shoplifter have returned to work and will face no further action.

Donkey 'acid attack'

Donkey 'acid attack'

A suspected acid attack which killed a 50-year-old donkey has shocked a community.

Loveable pooch turned down by 400 potential owners

Loveable pooch turned down by 400 potential owners

Lonely Theo has reached his one-year anniversary at a Kent rescue home... and is howling for a new owner.

Man trapped in car after smash

Man trapped in car after smash

Firefighters freed a man from a van who was then rushed to hospital after a nasty smash with a BMW.

Tributes to loving dad killed in M25 crash

Tributes to loving dad killed in M25 crash

The family of a Kent motorcyclist killed in a crash on the M25 have paid tribute to a loving husband and father.

Watch: The day's news on KMTV

Watch: The day's news on KMTV

Watch: The day's news on KMTV

A2 reopens after two-car crash

A2 reopens after two-car crash

The A2 was blocked after a two-car crash this evening.

Dodgy parking leaves car dangling over steps

Dodgy parking leaves car dangling over steps

One driver has slightly misjudged a parking space this afternoon.

Thousands flock to see rare bird

Thousands flock to see rare bird

Twitchers are captivated by a rare American bird which has been spotted on a Kent beach in what's thought to be the first recorded sighting in the UK.

Jimmy the emu strikes again

Jimmy the emu strikes again

An emu which roams freely around a country village caused fear and alarm when he charged at a group of women in the latest in a series of attacks.

Primary school bans fruit juice

Primary school bans fruit juice

A policy to ban sugary drinks at a primary school has provoked a mixed reaction from parents.

Superhero donor saves five lives

Superhero donor saves five lives

A dad who died suddenly of a brain haemorrhage has saved five lives by donating his organs.

Hotels the key to good year for pub firm

Hotels the key to good year for pub firm

Beer maker Shepherd Neame has seen profits jump more than a fifth as investments in its bars and hotels have begun to pay off.

Port revival targets 500,000 passengers

Port revival targets 500,000 passengers

A ferry expert is in talks with operators about setting up passenger services at a Kent port, which he says can attract half million people a year.

Breast milk plea to help premature babies

Breast milk plea to help premature babies

Mothers are being asked to donate their breast milk for babies so premature that their own mums are unable to feed them.

Crack dealer jumped 15ft in underwear to escape police

Crack dealer jumped 15ft in underwear to escape police

A pregnant crack dealer will give birth behind bars after she was caught jumping 15ft from a window in just her underwear to escape a police raid.

Police misconduct cases revealed

Police misconduct cases revealed

Kent Police has faced a total of 170 cases of misconduct involving its staff over a one-year period, with some officers being sacked or suspended.

Anonymous call sparks uni bomb scare

Anonymous call sparks uni bomb scare

Police were forced to evacuate a university campus following a security alert.

Man 'falls from scaffolding' at TV studios

Man 'falls from scaffolding' at TV studios

Emergency services were called to TV studios this morning after a man reportedly suffered serious injuries when he fell from scaffolding.

Motorcyclist injured in crash

Motorcyclist injured in crash

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital this morning after crash with car.

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