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Kent doctor saves 25 lives in avalanche disaster

Kent doctor saves 25 lives in avalanche disaster

Dr Rachel Tullet, 34, from Cranbrook, was stationed at Everest base camp when an avalanche struck.

Un-bee-lievable – second car swarmed by insects

Un-bee-lievable – second car swarmed by insects

A second car in less than two weeks has been targeted by thousands of bees.

Woman freed from crash

Woman freed from crash

A woman was rescued by firefighters after she was involved in a crash in Headcorn.

Cheesecake makers in 12-hour walking challenge

Cheesecake makers in 12-hour walking challenge

Staff at a Cranbrook dessert manufacturer have raised more than £500 in a sponsored walk.

Police release image following theft of church collection box

Police release image following theft of church collection box

Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak to following the theft of a church collection box.

Refurbished Inn to reopen

Refurbished Inn to reopen

A pub, which has had a complete refit inside and out, to reopen for business.

Homeless man jailed for murder of drinking buddy

Homeless man jailed for murder of drinking buddy

A Lithuanian man will spend a minimum of 18 years behind bars after he beat his friend to death during a drinking session.

Homeless man stands trial for churchyard murder

Homeless man stands trial for churchyard murder

A homeless man will appear in court today to stand trial over the murder of Trevor Hillman - found beaten to death at a church.

Runners get messy for obstacle course

Runners get messy for obstacle course

Hundreds of people took part in the Dirty Dozen Races at The Hop Farm.

Prince Charles leads tributes to incredible Hayley

Prince Charles leads tributes to incredible Hayley

A brave teenager who captured Prince Charles' heart has died of a rare disease affecting only 100 people worldwide - as her grandmother pays tribute.

End in sight for roadworks - after another delay

End in sight for roadworks - after another delay

There has been yet another delay in the timetable for roadworks which have disrupted Cranbrook for more than nine months.

Green light for controversial homes plan

Green light for controversial homes plan

A plan for 220 homes next to a primary school has been approved by the council - but the final decision remains in the hands of a planning inspector.

Jasper Gerard visits training farm

Jasper Gerard visits training farm

A farm that helps adults with learning difficulties became the focus of attention for politicians on the campaign trail this week.

Village museum in stand off with US Air Force

Village museum in stand off with US Air Force

A village aircraft museum's seven-year battle to get rid of two US-owned planes looks set to be resolved by the end of the year.

Paperweight starts house fire

Paperweight starts house fire

A blaze began in a home after the sun's rays were magnified onto curtains by a crystal paperweight.

Road set to close for three days

Road set to close for three days

Access to some properties may be limited this week due to a three day road closure in Hawkhurst.

'World class' supply of oil found in Weald basin

'World class' supply of oil found in Weald basin

There could be a significant supply of oil underground in the Weald, an oil and gas company has discovered.

Two to be sentenced for post office burglary

Two to be sentenced for post office burglary

Maidstone pair stole more than £1,000 of cigarettes from the Paddock Wood store.

Car destroyed by suspicious fire

Car destroyed by suspicious fire

Police are investigating after flames ripped through a car in a Kent village last night.

Police investigate suspected arson

Police investigate suspected arson

The cause of a vehicle blaze in Paddock Wood this morning is under investigation.

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