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‘I desperately needed a last cuddle’

‘I desperately needed a last cuddle’

A mum who lost a baby wants to buy special cots to allow grieving parents to take their child home for a short time before they are laid to rest.

Hooded man fled with cash after bank robbery

Hooded man fled with cash after bank robbery

A bank robber told staff he had a weapon before handing over a note demanding money at a busy high street branch.

Missing pensioner was in hospital

Missing pensioner was in hospital

A search for a missing 75-year-old woman has been called off.

Late bid to save popular Kent festival

Late bid to save popular Kent festival

A high-profile business boss has pledged money to help save a festival from being drastically scaled back following a string of complaints.

Stabbing victim 'threatened to kill' editor

Stabbing victim 'threatened to kill' editor

A 24-year-old who complained about his name being used in an online article is alleged to have made death threats against a newspaper editor.

McDonald's reopens after £1m revamp

McDonald's reopens after £1m revamp

Table service, made-to-order burgers, tablets to access Facebook and digital ordering are just some of the new additions to the fast food restaurant.

Family's joy as unlikely bone marrow donor match found

Family's joy as unlikely bone marrow donor match found

A perfect match has been found for a father-of-two in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant following a heartfelt plea from his family.

Cyclist killed in crash was 'free spirit with gentle soul'

Cyclist killed in crash was 'free spirit with gentle soul'

Friends and family have paid tribute to a talented chef who died after a collision with a van on his way home from work.

Teen who jumped in front of train felt 'hopeless'

Teen who jumped in front of train felt 'hopeless'

A teenager who was hit and killed by a train after telling his family he was taking the dog for a walk took his own life, a coroner has ruled.

Traffic queuing after car fire on busy road

Traffic queuing after car fire on busy road

A car fire has brought traffic to a standstill on a busy road

'Dangerous' oyster racks should be removed

'Dangerous' oyster racks should be removed

Controversial oyster racks should be removed from a Kent beach following a government investigation over fears they could injure swimmers.

Death crash cyclist named locally

Death crash cyclist named locally

A cyclist who died following a collision with a van on Friday night has been identified as a 35-year-old local man.

Appeal after cyclist dies in crash with van

Appeal after cyclist dies in crash with van

A van driver has been arrested after 35-year-old cyclist died in a crash.

Kent wedding venue named best in the south east

Kent wedding venue named best in the south east

A Kent venue has been crowned the best place for couples to tie the knot.

Teen mum cautioned after abandoning baby

Teen mum cautioned after abandoning baby

An 18-year-old has been given a caution by police after leaving her child outside a supermarket.

Serious crash closes roads

Serious crash closes roads

Emergency services are at the scene of a serious accident that has led to road closures.

Anger as 'disgraceful' play centre shuts without warning

Anger as 'disgraceful' play centre shuts without warning

Furious parents fear birthday party deposits have been lost forever after a play centre closed amid claims it has not paid its rent for three months.

Padlocks cut as beach huts broken into

Padlocks cut as beach huts broken into

Police are appealing for witnesses after thieves broke into four beach huts on a popular beach.

Oyster Festival abandons harbour

Oyster Festival abandons harbour

Organisers of a world famous Kent festival have revealed they will move the event as part of a major shake-up.

Family 'lucky to be alive' after cooker hood explodes

Family 'lucky to be alive' after cooker hood explodes

A father says his family are lucky to be alive after an extractor hood exploded, showering their kitchen with glass.

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