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'Man shot homeless ex-soldier in face in random attack'

'Man shot homeless ex-soldier in face in random attack'

A 26-year-old man used a sawn-off shotgun to murder a homeless old soldier "simply because he may have wanted to kill somebody", a court has heard

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas...

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas...

It may be November but from tonight you can step into a world of Christmas magic at Bluewater with the opening of the ice rink.

Shock discovery of mummified baby

Shock discovery of mummified baby

Scans have revealed the mummified remains of what was believed to be a hawk in fact belong to an ancient Egyptian baby.

Staples to disappear from Kent

Staples to disappear from Kent

Stationery giant Staples has been bought up - casting doubt over the future of the county's four stores and staff.

Gills boss confirms he's recovering from heart surgery

Gills boss confirms he's recovering from heart surgery

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally has confirmed he underwent a life-saving operation three weeks ago, following speculation about his health.

Seven arrests after raid on shop

Seven arrests after raid on shop

Police have arrested seven men after goods were taken from a shop.

Man's leg crushed in accident

Man's leg crushed in accident

A man is recovering in hospital after suffering "serious injuries" while at work.

Poppy box stolen from church

Poppy box stolen from church

The Royal British Legion went to collect people's generous donations this week, only to find they had been stolen from inside a church.

'We were there to pay respects - it wasn't the time or place'

'We were there to pay respects - it wasn't the time or place'

Stunned veterans are said to have left a Remembrance Day service in disgust at a vicar who used her sermon to preach about Donald Trump and Brexit.

Inquest: No police available to look for mental health patient

Inquest: No police available to look for mental health patient

No police patrols were available to search for a troubled mother after she walked out of a mental health unit, an inquest has heard.

Lorry hits railway bridge

Lorry hits railway bridge

A lorry has hit a bridge near this Kent station - for the second time in as many weeks.

Council facing rainy day cash crisis

Council facing rainy day cash crisis

The reserves of a Kent council are £14m short which could mean cuts to services and higher charges.

Family home used for ITV drama shoot

Family home used for ITV drama shoot

The producers behind hit TV shows Broadchurch and Poldark have been filming a new ITV series at a family house in Kent this week.

Father dies after taking 'combination of legal highs'

Father dies after taking 'combination of legal highs'

A loving husband and father died after taking “a combination of legal highs” which triggered an undetected heart condition, an inquest heard.

Hospital failed patient over 'life-threatening' test results delay

Hospital failed patient over 'life-threatening' test results delay

Hospital bosses have admitted failing a pensioner who waited more than three months for heart test results - a delay described as “life-threatening”.

Nurse blinded after youth jail attack

Nurse blinded after youth jail attack

A nurse has apparently been left blind in one eye after he was punched by a young inmate at a youth jail.

Parents could be 'banned' from smoking outside schools

Parents could be 'banned' from smoking outside schools

Parents could face being 'banned' from smoking outside school gates under voluntary schemes being considered by Kent County Council.

Two hurt in crash

Two hurt in crash

Two people were taken to hospital after a crash which left one man trapped.

Audi destroyed in car fire outside supermarket

Audi destroyed in car fire outside supermarket

An Audi car has been destroyed after it was found alight outside an Ashford supermarket.

Boy injured after running in front of car

Boy injured after running in front of car

An 11-year-old has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car outside one of the county's biggest academies.

Driver nabbed by police for using wrong fuel

Driver nabbed by police for using wrong fuel

A van driver has been nabbed by police... for using a type of diesel reserved for construction and agricultural vehicles.

'Explosives' found at flats

'Explosives' found at flats

A block of flats was evacuated after police discovered a 'collection of explosives' at the former home of a war veteran.

Girls break into boys' school

Girls break into boys' school

Police were called after two teenage girls broke into two different school grounds and 'ran riot'.

'I’m not giving up hope, Mum will be here for my wedding'

'I’m not giving up hope, Mum will be here for my wedding'

A mum who has cancer wants to make it to her daughter's wedding but needs life-saving treatment in Germany.

Man in court on drug and weapons charges

Man in court on drug and weapons charges

A 22-year-old is to appear at crown court after being charged with offences including having a prohibited weapon.

Priest sells car to feed homeless on Christmas Day

Priest sells car to feed homeless on Christmas Day

A kind priest is inviting almost 90 homeless and lonely people for a Christmas lunch - and he sold his car to do it.

Town's A20 road closures start tonight

Town's A20 road closures start tonight

A series of shutdowns for a town's main road is about to begin.

VIDEO: Commuters surprised with trip on luxury train

VIDEO: Commuters surprised with trip on luxury train

Passengers expecting the normal packed commute to work were instead invited aboard a luxury train and treated to a three-course breakfast.

Warning of 'very strong winds' this afternoon

Warning of 'very strong winds' this afternoon

Kent is set to be hit by gusts of up to 70mph this afternoon as a spell of "very strong wind" sweeps across the county.

Missing woman, 81, found safe and well

Missing woman, 81, found safe and well

An elderly woman who went missing after leaving a hospital appointment has been found safe and well.

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