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Raise a glass to Kent's pub grub

Raise a glass to Kent's pub grub

The county has more new entrants to a Michelin eating-out guide than anywhere else outside London, with many dubbed “inspectors’ favourites".

Biker hurt in rush-hour smash

Biker hurt in rush-hour smash

A road was shut after a motorcyclist was injured in a crash this morning.

Freaky weather pushes temperature to record 23.5C

Freaky weather pushes temperature to record 23.5C

Ghosts and ghouls are set for a fright - as Halloween temperatures are likely to nudge Kent into the record books.

Doctors mistake dad's brain haemorrhage for ear infection

Doctors mistake dad's brain haemorrhage for ear infection

A father-of-two has been left wheelchair-bound and unable to care for himself after his GP mistook a brain haemorrhage for an ear infection.

Firefighters walk out this evening

Firefighters walk out this evening

Firefighters begin a four-day strike this evening lasting over the Halloween weekend, as fire chiefs warn people to take extra care.

Second suspect held after alleged attacks

Second suspect held after alleged attacks

Another arrest has been made following a series of attacks, as police warn women not to walk alone.

The abuse, drugs, and prostitution behind 235 convictions

The abuse, drugs, and prostitution behind 235 convictions

Joanne Jones is one of Kent's most prolific offenders, with more than 235 crimes to her name - this is her story.

Welcome to Margate in..err.. Cornwall

Welcome to Margate in..err.. Cornwall

A blockbuster movie out today featuring the acclaimed artist Turner and his love for the special light in Margate was shot... in Cornwall!

Man trapped as car crashes into ditch

Man trapped as car crashes into ditch

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man suffered a serious head injury following a crash this morning.

Police called to sudden death

Police called to sudden death

Police officers have been called after a sudden death in Sevenoaks.

'We are all in a state of shock'

'We are all in a state of shock'

The brother of Michael Payne has today spoken of his family's utter grief following his younger sibling's death aged just 45.

Green future for Kent coalfield

Green future for Kent coalfield

A £40 million project has begun to turn a former Kent coal mine into an education and green energy park.

Man due in court accused of rough sleeper's murder bid

Man due in court accused of rough sleeper's murder bid

A trial date has been set after a rough sleeper was repeatedly stabbed at a popular park.

Plane 'minutes away' from being shot down over Kent

Plane 'minutes away' from being shot down over Kent

The chilling audio from an RAF fighter pilot to a foreign aircraft's crew was the final warning before shots were to be fired as they flew over Kent.

Ministers consider blanket ban on legal highs

Ministers consider blanket ban on legal highs

A general ban on all legal highs could be brought in after a government review recommended prosecuting dealers who "peddle misery".

Battle of Britain pilot's resting place threatened by housing

Battle of Britain pilot's resting place threatened by housing

Campaigners are fighting to recover the body of a Battle of Britain pilot before the spot where he crashed more than 70 years ago is built over.

Friends raise money after mum's shocking death

Friends raise money after mum's shocking death

A mum's sudden, shocking death has inspired a community to come together in support of her four children.

Heritage Quarter critics get their day in court

Heritage Quarter critics get their day in court

The future of a major town centre 'Heritage Quarter' redevelopment will be decided by judicial review starting today at the High Court.

Victim threatened with glass bottle

Victim threatened with glass bottle

A man was threatened with being glassed at a station - because he didn't have any cigarettes.

Air ambulance lands at school

Air ambulance lands at school

Kent Air Ambulance landed at a school following an accident this afternoon.

Woman cut free as crash shuts part of motorway

Woman cut free as crash shuts part of motorway

A woman was cut free after a crash which shut two lanes of the M20.

Police investigate after M25 crash

Police investigate after M25 crash

A crash on the M25 is being investigated by police after a car driver claimed they were in collision with a lorry that failed to stop.

Kent Apprentice allegedly starred in sex tape

Kent Apprentice allegedly starred in sex tape

As fans digest The Apprentice tonight, Kent contestant Solomon Akhtar faces questions over an alleged sex tape.

Porn-sponsored football shirts given the 'blue' card

Porn-sponsored football shirts given the 'blue' card

University chiefs have got hot under the collar after a team proudly boasted a sponsor on their shirts... a porn site!

Hague rejects 'El Dorado' immigration claims

Hague rejects 'El Dorado' immigration claims

A leading Tory politician has hit back at the Mayor of Calais... after she claimed the UK was a magnet for immigrants.

Flag burned in 'political statement'

Flag burned in 'political statement'

A union flag has been torn down and burned and a Kent councillor now fears it may have been a political statement.

Health bosses to trial seven-day GP plans

Health bosses to trial seven-day GP plans

An area in Kent is to trial ground-breaking access to GPs seven days a week from this weekend.

Failings highlighted in Kent's healthcare

Failings highlighted in Kent's healthcare

A report into health complaints in Kent has highlighted failings in treatment in a series of cases.

Brave first aider comforts dying biker

Brave first aider comforts dying biker

A first aider who shared the last moments of a fatally-injured biker wants his family to know he wasn't alone.

'Get on your knees and beg'

'Get on your knees and beg'

A cowardly gang member ordered a man protecting his partner to get on his knees and beg before launching an unprovoked attack.

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