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'Wimpy' contender for Crabzilla's crown dismissed

'Wimpy' contender for Crabzilla's crown dismissed

The man behind the world famous 50ft Crabzilla spotted off the Kent coast has taken a sideways swipe at a “wimpy” pretender found this week.

School warns parents of 'flasher'

School warns parents of 'flasher'

A school has urged parents to be extra vigilant after a teenage girl was approached by a man who exposed himself before running off.

Police say no evidence of electoral fraud

Police say no evidence of electoral fraud

Police investigating allegations of election fraud at the all-important South Thanet count say they have found no evidence.

Kent's big cheeses revealed

Kent's big cheeses revealed

The finalists for the Kent Excellence in Business Awards have been announced, including house builders, wildlife parks and cheesemakers.

Moving tributes to dad with 'infectious smile'

Moving tributes to dad with 'infectious smile'

The family of a motorcyclist killed in a triple fatal crash in Kent have paid a moving tribute to a "wonderful" dad with an infectious smile.

Plans to hand Kent's libraries to trust in limbo

Plans to hand Kent's libraries to trust in limbo

Kent County Council still plans to transfer the running of its libraries to a charitable trust, but the proposals are in limbo due to a legal wrangle.

Young mum died of allergic reaction

Young mum died of allergic reaction

A young mum who collapsed and died suddenly at home was killed by an allergic reaction - but a coroner was unable to establish what caused it.

Woman injured after car rolled onto her

Woman injured after car rolled onto her

A woman has been taken to hospital with multiple injuries after her own car rolled onto her.

Dole numbers fall in Kent

Dole numbers fall in Kent

There were fewer people claiming unemployment benefit in Kent for the second consecutive month, following the national trend.

Psychic helps family find body of missing mum

Psychic helps family find body of missing mum

A family desperately searching for a missing mum-of-two discovered her body in a field with the help of a psychic, it has been claimed.

Boat death trial due to start today

Boat death trial due to start today

Two men accused of killing a 50-year-old mother from Kent in a boat crash are due to stand trial in Brazil today.

Fraudster requests bail after 17 years on the run

Fraudster requests bail after 17 years on the run

A fraudster who spent years abroad after failing to appear at court requested bail when he finally turned up to a hearing.

The club that helps children overcome fear of dogs

The club that helps children overcome fear of dogs

While many people enjoy the company of a four-legged friend, some children are so terrified of dogs they will put themselves in danger to avoid them.

Burst water pipe soaks shoppers

Burst water pipe soaks shoppers

A main water pipe has burst through the floor in a busy town centre road... drawing crowds and causing traffic chaos.

Four-vehicle pile-up shuts road

Four-vehicle pile-up shuts road

A main road is closed this afternoon after four vehicles crashed.

Man charged after supermarket 'knife threat'

Man charged after supermarket 'knife threat'

Police investigating reports of a robbery at a Kent supermarket have charged a man with a string of offences.

Mum's shock at spotting tarantula in street

Mum's shock at spotting tarantula in street

A woman with arachnophobia says she was flabbergasted when she came face to face with a tarantula on the pavement in a town centre.

Road re-opened after serious crash

Road re-opened after serious crash

A main road closed for three hours following a serious crash involving a van and a motorcycle has been re-opened.

Woman hit by car in town centre crash

Woman hit by car in town centre crash

Emergency crews were called after a pedestrian was hit by a car outside a bus station.

Former Kent footballer early favourite to win Big Brother

Former Kent footballer early favourite to win Big Brother

A semi-professional footballer has emerged as a contender to win Big Brother after entering the house - as another Kent housemate got the boot.

'No decision yet on A&E closures'

'No decision yet on A&E closures'

Hospital trust chief executive says no decision has yet been made on A&E closures, and insists he is the man to fix the problems.

Multi-vehicle crash on crossing

Multi-vehicle crash on crossing

The Sheppey Crossing was blocked for several hours following a multi-vehicle crash involving at least four vehicles.

Man accepts causing death of Kent student

Man accepts causing death of Kent student

A man has accepted causing the death of Kent student Billy Mankelow, 20, who was found with serious head injuries in Yorkshire.

Buying airport 'will not work'

Buying airport 'will not work'

The owners of Manston airport say council plans to buy the site and reopen the runway will fail - and they are prepared to fight for "many years".

Bomb unit called to... lump of concrete

Bomb unit called to... lump of concrete

A specialist bomb unit has been called to a beach after a member of the public spotted a suspicious device thought to be an unexploded bomb.

Air ambulance called to bike accident

Air ambulance called to bike accident

A woman in her 50s has been flown to hospital with injuries to her head, chest, arm and hand after falling from her motorbike.

Kent man safe after second Nepal quake

Kent man safe after second Nepal quake

A Kent man who was caught up in the first Nepal earthquake is safe following this morning's disaster.

Kent MP is new sports minister

Kent MP is new sports minister

Tracey Crouch has been announced as David Cameron's new sports minister.

Fly tipping leads to road closure

Fly tipping leads to road closure

This is the flytipping eyesore that has forced a road to close.

Jessica’s smiling selfies beat the image of illness

Jessica’s smiling selfies beat the image of illness

A young woman with every reason to wallow in self-pity is encouraging people to be positive and smile in the face of illness.

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