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Hospital ship's 100-year wait over

Hospital ship's 100-year wait over

An important vessel sunk off the coast of Kent during the First World War has been legally recognised as war grave.

Partying Monty star riles Cathedral guests

Partying Monty star riles Cathedral guests

Police were called when an ex-EastEnders actor reportedly refused to leave a posh hotel and was caught breaking a no-smoking rule in his room.

Hitler pictures to be auctioned

Hitler pictures to be auctioned

Unseen photographs of the Fuhrer in "Charlie Chaplin-esque" poses will go under the auctioneer's hammer in Kent

Man stabbed in early morning attack

Man stabbed in early morning attack

Police are appealing for information after a stabbing in the early hours.

VIDEO: Burst water main erupts

VIDEO: Burst water main erupts

More than a dozen homes were temporarily cut off after a water main burst causing water to gush into the sky.

Traffic clears after Bluewater crash

Traffic clears after Bluewater crash

Motorists faced lengthy delays thanks to an accident on the A2.

Dartford tunnel hit by delays

Dartford tunnel hit by delays

Motorists suffered tailbacks on a key part of the M25 tonight.

Massive fire destroys grassland

Massive fire destroys grassland

Four fire crews were called when a huge blaze broke out on marshland destroying an area the size of six football pitches.

End for historic brand following sale

End for historic brand following sale

One of Kent’s historic printing brands is set to disappear after more than a century after being sold out of administration, rescuing 113 jobs.

Financial fears for troubled hospital Trust

Financial fears for troubled hospital Trust

East Kent's troubled hospital trust has been partially lifted out of special measures but bosses still have serious financial concerns.

'It's like you've lost half your own body'

'It's like you've lost half your own body'

The mother of a man found dead in a park has spoken of how tributes to her son on social media have helped her deal with the grief of losing him.

Thieves go to ground after coffee raid

Thieves go to ground after coffee raid

Thirteen pallets of coffee have been stolen from a lorry parked on an industrial estate.

Just an ordinary house – with a cannabis factory inside

Just an ordinary house – with a cannabis factory inside

When police raided a house, they found an illegal immigrant "gardener" tending to 300 cannabis plants.

Couple toast EuroMillions victory

Couple toast EuroMillions victory

A couple are celebrating after a shock £247,000 win on the EuroMillions.

Hints over crossing site verdict

Hints over crossing site verdict

Speculation is growing that the government’s stance on the location of a new Thames crossing could be confirmed as early as next week.

Trio jailed for breaking man's jaw in 'cowardly' attack

Trio jailed for breaking man's jaw in 'cowardly' attack

Three thugs who repeatedly punched, kicked and stamped on a man after a row at a bar, breaking his jaw in three places, have been jailed.

Bike and trailer destroyed in drive blaze

Bike and trailer destroyed in drive blaze

A woman was treated for smoke inhalation following a fire on a driveway that destroyed a motorbike and a trailer.

Police force praised - but told to improve stalking investigations

Police force praised - but told to improve stalking investigations

Inspectors have praised police for keeping Kent safe and cutting crime - but the force must improve its handling of stalking and harassment cases.

Graveyard flower thieves strike again

Graveyard flower thieves strike again

A grieving widow has been left feeling "violated" after flowers were twice stolen from her husband's grave.

'I tried to save his life – and was arrested for his murder'

'I tried to save his life – and was arrested for his murder'

A former youth worker who performed CPR on a man shot in the stomach by a gang member was arrested and locked in a police cell for 40 hours.

MP's aide charged with rape

MP's aide charged with rape

An aide to a Kent MP has been charged with raping a woman in the House of Commons.

Youths arrested after police chase

Youths arrested after police chase

Three young men have been arrested for allegedly leading police on a car chase along residential roads before abandoning the vehicle.

Rape suspect arrested in Italy

Rape suspect arrested in Italy

A man wanted by police after a reported rape has been arrested in Italy.

Man kicked to the ground in robbery bid

Man kicked to the ground in robbery bid

A man was injured when he was kicked to the ground and repeatedly booted by three robbers in a cemetery.

Dating site deletes offensive question about people’s IQ

Dating site deletes offensive question about people’s IQ

A dating website has removed an offensive question about people with low IQs, thanks to a campaign supported by a Kent couple.

Famous sculptor in town's art exhibit line-up

Famous sculptor in town's art exhibit line-up

A sculptor who is famous for designing and creating the Angel of the North will be taking part in a town-wide art exhibition this year.

VIDEO: Keeper vents frustration on post

VIDEO: Keeper vents frustration on post

Footage of a goalkeeper headbutting the post after conceding a goal against a Kent side has gone viral.

Pedestrian seriously injured in car crash

Pedestrian seriously injured in car crash

An elderly woman is still in hospital with serious head injuries after being hit by a car on Monday.

Be the star of World Book Day

Be the star of World Book Day

Check out pictures sent in for World Book Day! Could your child star on our special page?

Be the star of World Book Day today

Be the star of World Book Day today

Schoolchildren - and teachers - across the county will be heading to school in costume today for World Book Day - and we want your pictures.

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