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'They are not very nice people'

'They are not very nice people'

A man said to have been involved in a fight with a Gurkha group insists they are violent gangsters and not gentle charity workers, a court hears.

Justice secretary visits Kent prison

Justice secretary visits Kent prison

Justice secretary Chris Grayling has visited a Kent prison from which a number of prisoners have absconded, including the infamous Skullcracker.

Police chase ends as BMW crashes into parked Jaguar

Police chase ends as BMW crashes into parked Jaguar

A 16-year-old has been arrested after a BMW being pursued by police smashed into a parked Jaguar.

Man trapped after lorry crash

Man trapped after lorry crash

Emergency crews worked to free a man trapped in wreckage after a crash involving two lorries this afternoon.

Kent councillor in minimum wage war

Kent councillor in minimum wage war

A Kent tory councillor has spoken out about controversial comments he made at a conservative party conference in regards to disabled workers.

Schools defend toilet breaks rule following backlash from parents

Schools defend toilet breaks rule following backlash from parents

Only youngsters with a doctor’s note about a medical condition can freely go to a supervised toilet block during classes.

Cameron visits Kent on by-election trail

Cameron visits Kent on by-election trail

Prime Minister David Cameron has visited Strood today as the Tory bandwagon rolls into town.

Immigrants in their 20s put in schools with young pupils

Immigrants in their 20s put in schools with young pupils

Male asylum seekers in their 20s have been placed in Kent's schools alongside young children after lying about their ages.

Revealed: Man behind 50ft 'Crabzilla'

Revealed: Man behind 50ft 'Crabzilla'

The man behind the image of the colossal crustacean dubbed Crabzilla has revealed all...

Three crashes cause tailbacks

Three crashes cause tailbacks

A woman had to be taken to hospital this morning after a crash on the M2.

Police release CCTV image after robbery bid

Police release CCTV image after robbery bid

Police are hoping someone will recognise this man after an attempted armed robbery at a bank.

Immigrant cafe owner's warning during Ukip visit

Immigrant cafe owner's warning during Ukip visit

An immigrant cafe owner posted a sign warning people to "leave their bigotry at the door" after experiencing unpleasantness when Ukip arrived in town.

Rapist screams at jury after guilty verdict

Rapist screams at jury after guilty verdict

An arrogant serial rapist who thanked his victim after subjecting her to terrifying knifepoint attack is facing a long jail term.

Tory hopefuls vie to represent Rochester and Strood

Tory hopefuls vie to represent Rochester and Strood

The Conservative's two prospective parliamentary hopefuls battled it out this evening to determine which of them will face Mark Reckless.

Apprentice hopefuls battle it out

Apprentice hopefuls battle it out

Two Kent businessman have their second chance to impress Lord Alan Sugar's boardroom.

Cleaners called in after obscenities scrawled on HQ sign

Cleaners called in after obscenities scrawled on HQ sign

No site is sacred from graffiti vandals - after they scrawled obscenities on a sign for Kent's police headquarters.

McDonald's adds Kent mum's burger to menu

McDonald's adds Kent mum's burger to menu

A Kent mum's burger recipe will be added to McDonald's menus across the country this week.

Rapist sentencing delayed... after no-show by lawyer

Rapist sentencing delayed... after no-show by lawyer

A rapist facing a possible life sentence had his case adjourned... because his lawyer was at home miles away.

Jeremy Clarkson 'to be burned at the stake'

Jeremy Clarkson 'to be burned at the stake'

An effigy of Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson has been dubbed the top pick to go up in flames this bonfire night.

Nervous wait for grammar school hopefuls

Nervous wait for grammar school hopefuls

Thousands of children will find out later if they've passed the Kent test - and secured a grammar school place.

Kent's dole queues fall again

Kent's dole queues fall again

The number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in the county has fallen again, latest figures released today reveal.

Second crash at same junction this week

Second crash at same junction this week

Motorists face more delays on the M20 coastbound this morning after a second crash at the same place as one earlier this week.

Duchess to visit Kent

Duchess to visit Kent

The Duchess of Cornwall is paying a visit to Kent today - to see her late brother's old school.

Three cars and lorry in motorway smash

Three cars and lorry in motorway smash

Delays are expected after a multi-vehicle pile-up on one of the county's busiest motorways during rush hour.

Mum's fears after children find asbestos in garden

Mum's fears after children find asbestos in garden

A mum of three is scared for the health of her family after discovering her kids playing with asbestos.

PM to make five visits to Rochester and Strood

PM to make five visits to Rochester and Strood

David Cameron is reported to be planning an unprecedented number of visits to Rochester and Strood during the forthcoming by-election campaign.

Prison 'a cross between Porridge and Cell Block H'

Prison 'a cross between Porridge and Cell Block H'

An ex-inmate of trouble-hit Swaleside prison has hit out at the 'terrible' jail - saying it had more drugs than Boots the Chemist.

Tory hustings tonight to decide who will face Reckless

Tory hustings tonight to decide who will face Reckless

Submit your questions to the Conservative's parliamentary hopefuls as they vie to become candidate for the Rochester and Strood by-election.

Sir Bob: I blame myself for Peaches' death

Sir Bob: I blame myself for Peaches' death

Sir Bob Geldof has opened his heart for the first time about the death of his daughter Peaches, revealing he blames himself for the tragedy.

Do you know an inspirational child?

Do you know an inspirational child?

The deadline is approaching to nominate exceptional youngsters and families to be recognised at the 12th annual Ward and Partners Children's Awards.

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