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Date set for funeral of barbecue stabbing victim

Date set for funeral of barbecue stabbing victim

The funeral date has been set for dad Michael 'Archie' Ward, who collapsed and died after being stabbed.

Protester stabbed PC after 24-hour rooftop protest

Protester stabbed PC after 24-hour rooftop protest

A man who hurled tiles from a roof in a 24-hour stand-off, before stabbing a police officer with broken glass, has been sectioned.

Thug hit woman in face, stepped over her and stole bag

Thug hit woman in face, stepped over her and stole bag

A thief who claimed he was raising cash to join the SAS stole from the vulnerable - punching one victim in the face when she challenged him.

Council leader speaks out over university campus closure

Council leader speaks out over university campus closure

Chris Wells claims the move will 'most strongly impact upon those whose decision to attend university is a marginal one'.

University to shut coastal campus

University to shut coastal campus

Education chiefs have announced the closure of a coastal town's university campus after falling student numbers.

Knife-wielding robber pushed victim against wall

Knife-wielding robber pushed victim against wall

A 21-year-old man has been put in prison after pushing a man against a wall and threatening him with a knife in an alleyway robbery.

Dad-of-three with cancer to shave his head for Macmillan

Dad-of-three with cancer to shave his head for Macmillan

A married father-of-three with testicular cancer will be shaving his head to raise money for Macmillan cancer support.

Pictures: serious crash damages cars and wall

Pictures: serious crash damages cars and wall

Several vehicles were damaged after a car smashed into at least two others and then into a wall - leaving a trail of destruction.

Schoolgirl groomed using new car

Schoolgirl groomed using new car

An ex rally driver who claimed he was seven years younger than his real age has been found guilty of 12 sex charges against a 14-year-old girl.

Travellers evicted as 'new' camp appears

Travellers evicted as 'new' camp appears

Travellers were removed from a sports field only for a new camp to spring up with 30 caravans reportedly arriving within 60 minutes.

Gate bring in winger

Gate bring in winger

Margate manager Steve Watt has increased his attacking options at Hartsdown by signing a winger from one of their Bostik Premier rivals.

Soul festival sets sights high

Soul festival sets sights high

Grab your specially discounted tickets for this summer soul festival.

Blaze destroys cabin

Blaze destroys cabin

Flames gripped a portable cabin at a former school's grounds.

Singer-songwriter Shawn features Kent bay in latest video

Singer-songwriter Shawn features Kent bay in latest video

There was nothing holding Canadian star Shawn Mendes back from using one popular bay as a backdrop in his latest video.

Alleged verbal abuse sparks police appeal

Alleged verbal abuse sparks police appeal

Officers are keen to speak to a group of school pupils who witnessed the incident.

'Gentleman' Sir Michael leaves lasting impression

'Gentleman' Sir Michael leaves lasting impression

Previously tight-lipped hotel staff have opened up about a visit to Kent from Hollywood legend Sir Michael Caine.

Travellers 'threaten people' and leave rubbish over field

Travellers 'threaten people' and leave rubbish over field

A sports field continues to be occupied by travellers and one local councillor says 'enough is enough'.

University campus could shut

University campus could shut

A university campus in a Kent town could shut after plans for a new multi-million pound art centre were approved.

Police called to town centre 'mass brawl'

Police called to town centre 'mass brawl'

A man suffered injuries to his arm after a reported mass brawl in a town centre, with people using knives and bricks as weapons.

Imitation gun, drugs and thousands in cash found in vehicle

Imitation gun, drugs and thousands in cash found in vehicle

Police discovered an imitation firearm, thousands of pounds in cash and drugs when they stopped a vehicle.

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