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Gay penguins cause a flap at wildlife park

Gay penguins cause a flap at wildlife park

Male penguins Jumbs and Kermit have shunned female company for family life with a new foster chick.

Woman in court accused of murder bids after blaze

Woman in court accused of murder bids after blaze

A woman has appeared in court charged with attempting to murder three people in an arson attack at her home.

Camping giant promises dozens of new jobs at superstore

Camping giant promises dozens of new jobs at superstore

A retailer is investing £1.5m in a new store aimed at people who love the outdoors

Massive record entry for World Rallycross

Massive record entry for World Rallycross

Lydden Hill will host a world championship event in two weeks' time - and a fantastic array of Supercars will be on show.

Orlando sets pulses racing with gym visit

Orlando sets pulses racing with gym visit

Hollywood heartthrob Orlando Bloom has stunned gym users by popping into a Kent gym for a workout on a visit to his home county.

No U-turn from hospice bosses despite fury over closure

No U-turn from hospice bosses despite fury over closure

Chief executive stands his ground as fears mount donations could plummet and thousands sign petition

Pub brawl leaves woman injured

Pub brawl leaves woman injured

Police are hunting a group of women who attacked another woman in a city centre pub.

Pair charged after armed police raid

Pair charged after armed police raid

Two have been charged and three bailed after armed officers were called to an estate... just hours after a serious attack at a caravan site.

Rain hits opening week of Kent Cricket League

Rain hits opening week of Kent Cricket League

The weather played a major role on the opening day of the Shepherd Neame Kent Cricket League Premier Division season.

Heartbreak as dad-of-two dies after theatre collapse

Heartbreak as dad-of-two dies after theatre collapse

A woman has told of the agonising moment she had to tell her young children she could not bring their father home after he died suddenly.

Festival spearheads campaign to stamp out legal highs

Festival spearheads campaign to stamp out legal highs

A family-based festival is leading the way in banning potentially lethal legal highs from the summer event.

Villeneuve's Lydden replacement revealed

Villeneuve's Lydden replacement revealed

A former French Rallycross champion will fill the seat vacated by ex-F1 ace Jacques Villeneuve at Lydden.

Lorry crash causes A2 delays

Lorry crash causes A2 delays

A lorry driver has been taken to hospital after hitting a parked car transporter on the A2.

Paedophile lures children with showbiz dreams

Paedophile lures children with showbiz dreams

A convicted paedophile set up a firm aimed at youngsters wanting to become famous to organise photo shoots of them in their homes.

Overnight work to fix burst main that left thousands without water

Overnight work to fix burst main that left thousands without water

Repair crews worked throughout the night to fix a major water main, which burst leaving an entire city without supplies.

Train delayed? Passengers un-appy at computer blunder

Train delayed? Passengers un-appy at computer blunder

Commuters have been left scratching their heads... after a computer glitch wrongly claimed ALL Southeastern trains were delayed.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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