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Townsend happy to still be in medal hunt

Townsend happy to still be in medal hunt

Susannah Townsend was in bullish mood after scoring the winner against Scotland to keep England on track for a Commonwealth Games medal.

Ward eager for real action to start

Ward eager for real action to start

Whitstable Town joint manager Danny Ward admits he has had his fill of friendlies and can't wait for the new Ryman League season to start.

Dad shoots girl at point-blank range in drunken rampage

Dad shoots girl at point-blank range in drunken rampage

A young father on a two-day drinking binge shot a terrified partygoer at point-blank range after a drunken row.

Orlando Bloom 'swings at Bieber'

Orlando Bloom 'swings at Bieber'

A new video appears to show a spat between Kent-born Orlando Bloom and Justin Bieber exploding into a confrontation.

Court to make history - as cameras roll

Court to make history - as cameras roll

A Kent court is set to make history today - as cameras film proceedings for the first time ever.

Thugs jailed after random street attacks

Thugs jailed after random street attacks

Two yobs have been jailed following a string of unprovoked attacks in a city centre.

Ex Lord Mayor and council leader loses battle with cancer

Ex Lord Mayor and council leader loses battle with cancer

"He was a lovely guy and a true gent". MP Sir Roger Gale pays tribute to former council leader and Lord Mayor Jim Nock who has died.

Walker confident of good cup campaign

Walker confident of good cup campaign

Matt Walker says Kent Spitfires have no intention of making up the numbers when they begin their Royal London One-Day Cup campaign next week.

Banned river tour company back in business

Banned river tour company back in business

A punting company suspended from holding river tours after a safety breach has been given its licence back - but boatmen are left counting the cost.

Outbuildings become home to European migrants

Outbuildings become home to European migrants

Desperate migrants are setting up home in disused outbuildings... with mattresses on top of tyres acting as beds.

Stevens blasts Kent to T20 win

Stevens blasts Kent to T20 win

Big-hitting from Darren Stevens and a dramatic batting collapse by Surrey saw Kent finish their NatWest T20 Blast campaign with a 21-run win.

Police swoop on tracks in hunt for cable thieves

Police swoop on tracks in hunt for cable thieves

Officers raced to a railway bridge in Herne Bay following reports of cable theft.

Council leader's fears over 'dangerous' governance switch

Council leader's fears over 'dangerous' governance switch

Canterbury City Council leader John Gilbey says a vote last night to ditch the authority's executive system has him worried.

Flat fire after man falls asleep while cooking

Flat fire after man falls asleep while cooking

A man was treated for smoke inhalation after leaving his oven on and falling asleep, sparking a fire in his flat.

Shock after lorry and car collide

Shock after lorry and car collide

A driver suffered shock this afternoon after a lorry and a car collided on a city centre roundabout.

PC cleared of lying about CCTV of arrest

PC cleared of lying about CCTV of arrest

A policeman accused of lying about the existence of CCTV of an arrest has had the charge against him dismissed - while two others will stand trial.

Billings keen to build on career-best

Billings keen to build on career-best

Sam Billings admitted he was delighted to have put a tough period with the bat behind him to record his highest Championship score at Guildford.

Tributes to cliff fall student who 'didn't fear death'

Tributes to cliff fall student who 'didn't fear death'

The heartbroken parents of a student who fell hundreds of feet down a mountain have told how he had no fear of death.

Turner gains inspiration despite back-to-back defeats

Turner gains inspiration despite back-to-back defeats

Ray Turner says he does not regret the strength of Faversham’s pre-season opposition, and sure his squad will reap the rewards.

Townsend targeting a golden Games

Townsend targeting a golden Games

Hockey star Susannah Townsend begins her Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on Thursday with her only focus on winning a gold medal.

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