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Convicted murderer faces jail for arson at flats

Convicted murderer faces jail for arson at flats

A pensioner is facing jail after setting fire to a block of flats where he lived while on licence for murder.

Man charged after stabbing

Man charged after stabbing

A man has been charged after a teenage girl was stabbed in the chest.

Teen charged with knifepoint burglary

Teen charged with knifepoint burglary

A teenager has been charged in connection with a knifepoint burglary at a house.

The day bombs fell like hailstones

The day bombs fell like hailstones

75 years to the day bombs rained down on Canterbury in a deadly act of revenge by Hitler, we look back at how the city united in the face of terror.

Death crossing set to be replaced with bridge

Death crossing set to be replaced with bridge

A level crossing where four people have died in recent years is set to be replaced with a footbridge.

Pool closed after children injured

Pool closed after children injured

An outdoor paddling pool has been shut after children slipped on a new surface following £22k refurbishment.

Death crash biker was 'twice drink drive limit'

Death crash biker was 'twice drink drive limit'

A motorcyclist who lost his life when crashing into the back of a tractor unit on the M20 was over the drink-drive limit, an inquest heard.

Tattoo studio raising money for terror appeal

Tattoo studio raising money for terror appeal

A Kent tattoo studio will be inking bees with all money going to the families of those killed or injured in the Manchester terror attack.

Kent set for a soaking

Kent set for a soaking

A warning has been issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms in Kent as warm and humid air moves in from France.

OCD sufferer jumped from car park roof

OCD sufferer jumped from car park roof

A former cleaner suffering from extreme obsessive compulsive disorder jumped from the top of a multi-storey car park, an inquest heard.

Woman 'forced down alley and raped by stranger'

Woman 'forced down alley and raped by stranger'

A man has gone on trial accused of forcing a woman into an alleyway and repeatedly raping her after asking her for directions to get home.

Delays clear after lorry overturns on M2

Delays clear after lorry overturns on M2

A lorry overturned on a busy motorway, causing delays for drivers.

Car and motorbike crash in rural lane

Car and motorbike crash in rural lane

The passenger of a car was flown to hospital after a crash with a motorbike trike.

Bridge suicide man named

Bridge suicide man named

Emergency services were called after a 65-year-old was found hanging from a railway bridge.

Internet giving predators easy access to children

Internet giving predators easy access to children

A charity says the net is exposing youngsters to huge risk as the number of sexual offences against them has risen six-fold in Kent.

Mum's CCTV plea after son slashed

Mum's CCTV plea after son slashed

No one was prosecuted despite a 25-year-old man suffering serious injuries when he was attacked from behind in a Kent high street.

New film release brings Wonder to village

New film release brings Wonder to village

A superhero movie from the DC Universe, which was partly filmed in Kent, is released today.

'Overdue' gyratory sends politicians into a spin

'Overdue' gyratory sends politicians into a spin

Politicians are at loggerheads... over whether a town's £7.5m gyratory system is behind schedule.

Call for independent review over beach attack

Call for independent review over beach attack

Kent's crime commissioner has asked for an independent review after police failed to attend when a Jewish family was reportedly attacked on a beach.

For sale: veteran Conservative candidate listed on eBay

For sale: veteran Conservative candidate listed on eBay

Ever wanted to "own" a vintage Tory? Here's your chance.

Teen takes on bullies with online photo

Teen takes on bullies with online photo

An overweight 13-year-old stripped down to her swimsuit as she aimed to turn the tables on people who'd made fun of her.

Missing pensioner found

Missing pensioner found

A 78-year-old who had not been seen for more than 24 hours has been located safe and well.

Man's money plea after girlfriend's death

Man's money plea after girlfriend's death

The boyfriend of a woman killed in a road accident in Thailand has made an emotional plea for financial help to cover potential legal costs.

Pedestrian injured in van collision

Pedestrian injured in van collision

A pedestrian was taken to hospital after being hit by a van.

Tributes to gran who died after a car 'mounted pavement'

Tributes to gran who died after a car 'mounted pavement'

A 95-year-old great-gran, who used a wheelchair, was leaving a hospital check-up when a car mounted the pavement and struck her.

Power cut as car smashes into post

Power cut as car smashes into post

Residents in a Kent town faced hours without electricity after a car hit a telegraph pole.

Battle of Medway boycott follows Sure Start decision

Battle of Medway boycott follows Sure Start decision

Opposition councillors are set to boycott the Battle of Medway events following a decision to move ahead with a consultation on Sure Start closures.

Traffic at a standstill on motorway

Traffic at a standstill on motorway

A rolling road block was in place following an 'incident' on one of Kent's busiest roads.

Queues after vehicle catches light

Queues after vehicle catches light

Rush-hour traffic was held up after a vehicle caught fire on the M2.

Kent's electoral wasteland

Kent's electoral wasteland

What a difference a couple of years make... as we compare the big hitters that visited Kent for the 2015 general election and now.

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