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Police watchdog to investigate sea death

Police watchdog to investigate sea death

A police watchdog is set to investigate previous contact officers had concerning a woman who died after being rescued from the sea.

House building at lowest level for 24 years: Farron

House building at lowest level for 24 years: Farron

Building homes on green land is needed if we're to solve Britain's housing crisis, said Lib Dem leader Tim Farron during a visit to Kent.

New Zealand teachers recruited to stave off classroom crisis

New Zealand teachers recruited to stave off classroom crisis

Kent education chiefs have travelled as far as New Zealand to plug a serious teaching gap.

Mixed news expected in Autumn Statement

Mixed news expected in Autumn Statement

Is this D-Day for the Lower Thames Crossing? Predictions are flying around for Kent ahead of the first post-Brexit Autumn Statement.

Harrowing diaries reveal abused girl's torment

Harrowing diaries reveal abused girl's torment

A teenager described how she felt "worthless, dirty, hated and guilty" in diaries documenting abuse she suffered.

'I never thought he would die'

'I never thought he would die'

A mum who was told her baby was going to die has thanked the hospital who helped the premature boy - weighing just 1lb 1oz - survive.

Seven 'migrants' rescued off Kent coast

Seven 'migrants' rescued off Kent coast

A search and rescue operation was launched this morning after a boat containing 'migrants' was found off the shore.

Thug mugs boy, 13, to 'teach him a lesson'

Thug mugs boy, 13, to 'teach him a lesson'

A jobless electrician mugged and kicked a teenager to "teach him to be on his guard", a court heard.

Appeal for elderly couple scammed at Bluewater hits target

Appeal for elderly couple scammed at Bluewater hits target

An appeal to raise cash for an elderly couple whose Christmas presents were stolen at Bluewater has reached its target in just one day.

Chancellor announces extra £200m to help grammars expand

Chancellor announces extra £200m to help grammars expand

Kent grammars could be in line for extra cash to allow them to increase pupil numbers.

Man drowned after falling in lake in 'pitch black'

Man drowned after falling in lake in 'pitch black'

A man who fell into a lake in "pitch black" darkness and drowned while on a fishing trip had drank alcohol and taken drugs, an inquest heard.

Moped crash at entrance to Tesco

Moped crash at entrance to Tesco

A female motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash between a moped and a car outside a supermarket.

Pensioner restrained and robbed at home

Pensioner restrained and robbed at home

A pensioner was robbed in his own home after answering the door to three men who restrained him and stole cash.

Serial killer being linked to 58 other deaths

Serial killer being linked to 58 other deaths

A gay serial killer who was today found guilty of murdering four young men he met online is now being linked to 58 other drug-related deaths.

Serial killer guilty of murdering men he met online

Serial killer guilty of murdering men he met online

A serial killer has been found guilty of murdering four men he met on gay dating sites, including a young chef from Kent.

Tragic teen was 'dazzled by sun' before fatal crash

Tragic teen was 'dazzled by sun' before fatal crash

A 17-year-old moped rider who died when he crashed into a stationary truck had been dazzled by the sun.

VIDEO: Warning after drunk man jumps onto tracks

VIDEO: Warning after drunk man jumps onto tracks

Footage has emerged of a drunk man hurling abuse at staff before jumping onto tracks - as a 25% rise in booze-related incidents on trains is revealed.

Delays clear after crash near Dartford crossing

Delays clear after crash near Dartford crossing

A slip road near the Dartford crossing has now reopened after a crash.

Fire crews free man trapped after crash

Fire crews free man trapped after crash

A man trapped in a car was released by fire crews following a three-vehicle crash.

Road reopens after four-car smash

Road reopens after four-car smash

Traffic is clearing after four cars were involved in a crash this evening.

School reports cases of hand, foot and mouth

School reports cases of hand, foot and mouth

A school has reported two cases of hand, foot and mouth disease to the authorities.

'Gross failings' by trust contributed to patient's death

'Gross failings' by trust contributed to patient's death

A negligent mental health trust had a part to play in the tragic death of a woman who jumped in front of a train, an inquest has found.

Boy, 15, among three arrested over 'heroin supply'

Boy, 15, among three arrested over 'heroin supply'

Two men and a boy have been bailed on suspicion of supplying heroin.

Pair deny spraying Polish football hooligan graffiti

Pair deny spraying Polish football hooligan graffiti

Two men have appeared in court after 20 buildings were covered in Polish football hooligan graffiti.

Shock as binmen are sacked

Shock as binmen are sacked

A group of binmen have been sacked for collecting “banned” rubbish but they claim they were just doing their job.

Fired Christian magistrate launches legal action

Fired Christian magistrate launches legal action

A sacked former JP booted from a senior NHS position after speaking out against gay adoption says he is suing Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

Side effects of baby medicine reported to watchdog

Side effects of baby medicine reported to watchdog

One mother's viral Facebook post after her baby was rushed to hospital after taking medicine has led to at least seven other parents coming forward.

Mountain of rubbish fly-tipped on estate now gone

Mountain of rubbish fly-tipped on estate now gone

A mountain of rubbish has been fly-tipped outside two businesses on industrial estate has now been removed.

Black Friday: Kent's biggest and best bargains

Black Friday: Kent's biggest and best bargains

It's that time of year again - here's where you can secure the top deals this Black Friday.

Gun haul boat on TV show

Gun haul boat on TV show

The boat found with £100,000 of guns on board - the UK's largest haul of automatic weapons - has featured on a TV show.

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