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Crime commissioner: 'I have delivered'

Crime commissioner: 'I have delivered'

Police boss Ann Barnes says she has achieved her key commitments - despite a series of controversies - as she reaches the halfway point of her term.

Soldier jailed for attacking mum in front of children

Soldier jailed for attacking mum in front of children

A squaddie who smashed his way into his ex-girlfriend's home and brutally punched and kicked her as her young children sobbed has been jailed.

Ex-Conservative chairman admits child sex abuse

Ex-Conservative chairman admits child sex abuse

The former chairman of a Conservative association only admitted child sex abuse after forcing a young victim to relive her ordeal in court.

Inmate dies after prison fight

Inmate dies after prison fight

A prisoner has been arrested after another inmate died a week after he was allegedly punched during a row.

Station blasted after DJ calls Take That fan a 'poof'

Station blasted after DJ calls Take That fan a 'poof'

Ofcom has criticised a Kent radio station after a presenter called a listener who requested Take That a 'poof'.

Crossing reopened after police probe double fatal crash

Crossing reopened after police probe double fatal crash

The Sheppey Crossing, which was closed for several hours while officers investigated a crash that killed a mum and her son in July, has now reopened.

Murder suspect 'was victim of assault'

Murder suspect 'was victim of assault'

A dealer accused of murdering a 20-year-old in a row over drugs has said HE was the victim of an unprovoked attack.

'Student nurses relying on food banks'

'Student nurses relying on food banks'

Student nurses told shadow health secretary Andy Burnham today that many were forced to rely on food banks during their training courses.

Appeal launched after jewellery theft

Appeal launched after jewellery theft

Image of a man released after police were called to a theft from a town centre jewellery store.

Arrests after flag burned

Arrests after flag burned

Two people - including a 14-year-old boy - have been bailed after a union flag was found burned outside a village library.

Man left with horrific injuries in unprovoked attack

Man left with horrific injuries in unprovoked attack

A man was left with injuries including smashed front teeth, broken ribs and a suspected broken jaw after he was set upon by a gang outside his home.

Banksy not sold yet but family 'open to offers'

Banksy not sold yet but family 'open to offers'

Family say Kent's Banksy has not been sold and they're "open to offers" as last section removed amid calls led by MP to keep it in town.

Mum breaks her back in fall on slippery sea wall

Mum breaks her back in fall on slippery sea wall

A mum of two has become the latest victim of a sea wall’s notorious steps after fracturing her spine in a fall.

Schoolgirl, 14, saves man's life on train

Schoolgirl, 14, saves man's life on train

A youngster who rushed to help a man who collapsed on a train may well have saved his life - as others looked on.

The mystery of Piano Man is set for the stage

The mystery of Piano Man is set for the stage

The story of a mysterious, mute stranger washed up on a Kent beach has been made into a play.

Father accused of causing drugs death of daughter

Father accused of causing drugs death of daughter

The father of a teenage girl who died after taking MDMA is to ask for manslaughter charges against him to be dropped.

Paedophile jailed for 16 years

Paedophile jailed for 16 years

A pervert was finally brought to justice after two victims came forward - uncovering a series of offences dating back to the 1970s.

Worker falls while putting up town's Christmas lights

Worker falls while putting up town's Christmas lights

A man has been taken to hospital after falling from a ladder while putting up Christmas lights.

Vicar's metal find may be missing plane piece

Vicar's metal find may be missing plane piece

A piece of metal, thought to be part of a plane which dropped off over Kent, has been found in a churchyard.

Backpacker, 22, killed in Australian accident

Backpacker, 22, killed in Australian accident

A young woman on a gap year in Australia died in a tragic accident when her vehicle overturned.

Woman dies following collision with car

Woman dies following collision with car

A 31-year-old woman has died in hospital after being hit by a car yesterday evening.

Gran quits smoking after 61 years and 657,000 cigarettes

Gran quits smoking after 61 years and 657,000 cigarettes

A grandmother has stubbed out her last cigarette at the age of 74, putting an end to a 61-year habit that's cost as much as a house.

Man killed in front of family as he cut branch over bonfire

Man killed in front of family as he cut branch over bonfire

A tree a man loved to climb as a boy lead to his death in a freak accident as he removed a branch hanging above a bonfire.

Police helicopter called in as youths climb on roof

Police helicopter called in as youths climb on roof

A group of youths climbed on to the roof of a Kent theatre last night.

Retired nurse will help dismantle Tower poppy display

Retired nurse will help dismantle Tower poppy display

A retired nurse will be among volunteers helping to dismantle the vast installation at the Tower of London commemorating the First World War.

Motorcyclist dies in crash

Motorcyclist dies in crash

A man was killed after an accident in Teynham.

Mugger sent sprawling in attempted armed robbery

Mugger sent sprawling in attempted armed robbery

An ex army sergeant fought off a knife-wielding thug who tried to steal his wallet and watch.

Banksy sale proceeds 'will go to charity'

Banksy sale proceeds 'will go to charity'

Proceeds from the sale of Folkestone's Banksy will go to a cancer charity, it has been revealed.

Busy night as firefighters' strike begins

Busy night as firefighters' strike begins

Several incidents across Kent make it a busy time on the first night of the fire strike

Driver escaped injury after her car demolished a wall

Driver escaped injury after her car demolished a wall

A car came off a road before hitting railings, a village notice board and crashing into a brick wall.

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