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Keep an Eye out for Kent's latest attraction

Keep an Eye out for Kent's latest attraction

An attraction to rival the London Eye is coming to the county... but hop on board quick as it will soon be gone.

Police failed to investigate cyclist's death

Police failed to investigate cyclist's death

Police will re-examine how a cyclist died on a country road almost three years ago after his family fought to discover the truth.

Rail delays eased after power supply problems

Rail delays eased after power supply problems

Train services are getting back to normal after severe delays this morning due to electrical supply problems.

Rare film unearthed of eccentric who inspired Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Rare film unearthed of eccentric who inspired Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

A college lecturer has discovered rare footage of the eccentric millionaire who provided the inspiration for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Boy, 11, pinned against a fence in assault

Boy, 11, pinned against a fence in assault

Police have released an efit of a man they want to speak to after an 11-year-old boy was pinned against a fence and questioned about his school.

Girl injured after fall from horse

Girl injured after fall from horse

An 11-year-old girl was flown to hospital after she fell from a horse during an equestrian show.

Paper truck sheds its load

Paper truck sheds its load

A lane was blocked for more than two hours on the A2 early this morning.

The baby who beat meningitis... twice

The baby who beat meningitis... twice

A mother whose newborn son was struck down with meningitis TWICE relives her family's ordeal - and the struggles they continue to face three years on.

Firefighters tackle serious house blaze

Firefighters tackle serious house blaze

A family of four fled their home and neighbouring houses had to be evacuated when a fire broke out.

Two teenagers in a boat become stuck in mud

Two teenagers in a boat become stuck in mud

Fire and coastguard crews were called to Gillingham to help two youths in a boat stuck in the mud at low tide.

Two teenagers charged after shop raid

Two teenagers charged after shop raid

A shop worker was threatened by a raider believed to be carrying a firearm during a robbery.

Cyclist airlifted to hospital after bike accident

Cyclist airlifted to hospital after bike accident

A rider has been taken to hospital by air ambulance after coming off his mountain bike at a country park.

Man flown to hospital after his car crashes into telegraph pole

Man flown to hospital after his car crashes into telegraph pole

Fire and ambulance crews have freed a man from his car after it crashed into a telegraph pole.

Man robbed of phone at knifefpoint

Man robbed of phone at knifefpoint

A police investigation has been launched after a man's phone was stolen at knifepoint.

Woman seriously injured after car crash

Woman seriously injured after car crash

A driver has been taken to hospital after a crash with another car just before the Sheppey Crossing.

Horse killed after being hit by a car

Horse killed after being hit by a car

A horse has died after it escaped from a field and was hit by two cars.

Kent MP supports UK giving £12 million to deal with illegal immigrants

Kent MP supports UK giving £12 million to deal with illegal immigrants

A Kent MP has backed plans involving the UK giving Calais £12million to deal with a surge of illegal immigrants.

Appalling weather led to man’s death while crossing road

 Appalling weather led to man’s death while crossing road

Heavy rain meant a motorist could not see a man crossing the road in front of him until it was too late, an inquest heard.

Family invents life-saving epilepsy app to warns of fits

Family invents life-saving epilepsy app to warns of fits

The father and brother of a man with severe epilepsy have created a life-saving app to warn of seizures.

Inseparable childhood sweethearts celebrate diamond wedding

Inseparable childhood sweethearts celebrate diamond wedding

After 66 years together a couple who met at school have revealed the secret of a happy marriage.

Pair arrested and released after armed police surround house

Pair arrested and released after armed police surround house

Updated: Two men held after armed police surrounded a house following reports of a man inside with a gun have today been released.

Missing girl is found

Missing girl is found

A young girl aged just 12 has been found after being reported missing.

Teacher who tried to hide criminal past is banned from the classroom

Teacher who tried to hide criminal past is banned from the classroom

A teacher who tried to hide a conviction by submitting her daugther's fingerprints has been struck off from the profession.

Severe weather warning issued for Kent

Severe weather warning issued for Kent

People are being warned to expect lightning strikes and surface water flooding as a severe weather warning is issued.

'I want to ask why he did it'

'I want to ask why he did it'

A woman forced to rebuild her life after a drug dealing driver crashed into her has told how she can't hate him.

Muzzle warning after cat savaged by greyhounds

Muzzle warning after cat savaged by greyhounds

A devastated cat owner is calling for nearby dogs to be muzzled at all times after her cat was mauled to death in their garden.

Why TV star is now carving out new living in our county

Why TV star is now carving out new living in our county

Remember this actor? He was the toast of the TV comedy scene... who's now found a novel way of making a living in Kent.

Couple return home to burning house

Couple return home to burning house

A horrified couple found their house near Folkestone on fire after a day out

Pensioner charged £300k for work worth £1,599

Pensioner charged £300k for work worth £1,599

Heartless rogue builders billed a vulnerable pensioner nearly twice the value of his home for work worth less than £2,000.

Police recapture attempted rape suspect who fled court

Police recapture attempted rape suspect who fled court

An attempted rape suspect who has been on the run for nearly five weeks has been rearrested.

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