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Croc needs mate... and make it snappy!

Croc needs mate... and make it snappy!

A crocodile owner has launched his own dating service for his 6ft reptile... who likes Classic FM and has a gsoh.

Elderly residents given wrong doses of medicine

Elderly residents given wrong doses of medicine

Staff at a care service for the elderly gave residents the wrong doses of medicine, a report has revealed.

Manston closure confirmed with loss of 150 jobs

Manston closure confirmed with loss of 150 jobs

The owners of Manston airport have today set out a final date for closure unless a buyer is found at the 11th hour.

European election: Your questions answered

European election: Your questions answered

With just weeks to go until Kent voters head to the polls in the European election, we answer your questions on how it works.

Up to 500 new jobs in health industry

Up to 500 new jobs in health industry

A temporary staff provider for the NHS is looking to take on hundreds of people this month to work across the county.

Officer injured as police car crashes into traffic lights

Officer injured as police car crashes into traffic lights

A police officer has been injured after their patrol car smashed into a set of traffic lights.

Ducks on leads mystery quacked

Ducks on leads mystery quacked

Teenagers have been causing ripples after being spotted walking their ducklings on leads in a town centre.

Teens rescued after getting cut off by tide

Teens rescued after getting cut off by tide

Two teenagers have been rescued by lifeboat volunteers after getting trapped by the incoming tide.

'Catch the driver who left my grandad for dead'

'Catch the driver who left my grandad for dead'

A woman has made an emotional appeal after a driver left her grandad with broken ribs, a fractured vertebrae and bleeding on the brain.

Eurotunnel on track after 20 years

Eurotunnel on track after 20 years

As it celebrates its 20th anniversary, Eurotunnel is celebrating a turnaround that has taken it from billions in debt to turning a profit.

Gran caught smuggling drugs to armed robber in prison

Gran caught smuggling drugs to armed robber in prison

A church-going grandmother befriended an armed robber to encourage him to repent... before trying to smuggle drugs into prison.

Grief at death of 'larger than life' F1 engineer on M20

Grief at death of 'larger than life' F1 engineer on M20

The partner of a leading former Ferrari mechanic has told how his death after being hit by a lorry has left a void that will never be filled.

Rescue bid launched as man plunges through floor

Rescue bid launched as man plunges through floor

A rescue operation is underway in Margate tonight after an elderly man is thought to have fallen through the floor of his home.

Manston airport offer rejected

Manston airport offer rejected

An offer to buy threatened Manston airport has been rejected - throwing its future into further doubt.

Woman seriously hurt in bike crash that closed A2

Woman seriously hurt in bike crash that closed A2

A woman has suffered serious injuries after a motorbike crash that closed a section of the A2 and caused long delays.

Air ambulance lands after two motorbikes in crash

Air ambulance lands after two motorbikes in crash

An air ambulance landed after two motorbikes crashed on the A21 - sparking delays for Bank Holiday drivers.

Fresh appeal to find mum missing for 15 years

Fresh appeal to find mum missing for 15 years

A new appeal for information has been launched to find a pregnant mother who vanished from her home 15 years ago today.

Reward offered after two chihuahuas stolen

Reward offered after two chihuahuas stolen

A distraught dog owner is offering a reward for the return of her two beloved chihuahuas stolen from her home.

Mum still waits for 'justice' after son's tyre blast death

Mum still waits for 'justice' after son's tyre blast death

A woman is still waiting to learn if the firm where her son died when a tyre exploded in his face will be prosecuted.

Tragedy of doting dad who died of mystery illness

Tragedy of doting dad who died of mystery illness

A doting father who stayed at his young son's side for more than three years while he battled leukaemia has died in agony from a mystery illness.

Formal offer made for Manston Airport

Formal offer made for Manston Airport

Hope is on the cards tonight as a Thanet MP reveals an offer has been made for Manston Airport

Pair believed to be behind distraction burglaries

Pair believed to be behind distraction burglaries

A pair of burglars who have conned pensioners out of cash are being sought by police.

Flood hit pub is now hit by fire

Flood hit pub is now hit by fire

A fire has broken out in the upstairs of a popular hotel and pub.

Four treated after serious crash on the A21

Four treated after serious crash on the A21

Four people have been taken to hospital following a crash on the A21

'Miracle' crash survivor vows to 'live for the moment'

'Miracle' crash survivor vows to 'live for the moment'

A woman whose life was saved by paramedics has told of her remarkable three-year struggle back to normality.

Why a winery's hoping more drinkers are Curious about beer...

Why a winery's hoping more drinkers are Curious about beer...

A vineyard which has struggled through two poor harvests is raising a toast... to beer.

'Why wasn't my daughter sectioned?'

'Why wasn't my daughter sectioned?'

A woman whose self-harming daughter hanged herself asked an inquest why she wasn't sectioned .

Crews tackle serious house fire

Crews tackle serious house fire

Firefighters dealt with a fire at a home in Linden Crescent, Folkestone, last night.

Fears grow for missing woman aged 81

Fears grow for missing woman aged 81

Fears are growing for the safety of an elderly woman missing from her Kent home.

Man found dead month after 'horror crash'

Man found dead month after 'horror crash'

Man who was discovered washed up on a beach in Hythe is named as Andrew Barnes.

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