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‘Somebody should not be able to just disappear from a ferry'

‘Somebody should not be able to just disappear from a ferry'

On May 21, 2013, Richard Fearnside went to have a cigarette on the deck of a cross-Channel ferry. It was the last time he was ever seen.

Caravan stuffed full of rubbish and set on fire

Caravan stuffed full of rubbish and set on fire

Firefighters were called after a dumped caravan was set on fire this morning.

Come on girls, it’ll be hairy good fun!

Come on girls, it’ll be hairy good fun!

Students’ creative work is being captured on camera to help babies get the best start in life.

Fire breaks out at industrial estate

Fire breaks out at industrial estate

Three cars have been destroyed in a fire which has spread to an office block and a horse box.

Fire crews called to bedroom fire

Fire crews called to bedroom fire

Firefighters battled to stop flames spreading from the bedroom of a mid-terraced house to other rooms and neighbouring properties.

Fire crews tackle camper van fire

Fire crews tackle camper van fire

Kent Fire Brigade was called to put out a fire which had engulfed a camper van in flames

Man arrested in town centre police swoop

Man arrested in town centre police swoop

Police officers arrested a man in a busy town centre on suspicion of making malicious communications

Travellers set up home on housing development

Travellers set up home on housing development

A group of travellers have arrived on an estate near West Malling.

Three treated for smoke after barn fire

Three treated for smoke after barn fire

Three men were assessed by paramedics after a blaze broke out at a barn.

Man freed from car after crash

Man freed from car after crash

A man in his 40s was taken to hospital after being cut free by firefighters following a crash.

Midnight rescue after two hours in 'extremely cold' water

Midnight rescue after two hours in 'extremely cold' water

A man, who clung to a buoy for two hours in the dark after his dinghy capsized, was saved by a good Samaritan and a lifeboat crew.

Chopper search after police car crash

Chopper search after police car crash

Officers launched their helicopter to find the occupants of a vehicle that had crashed with a police car.

Man arrested after gang confronts paedophile suspect

Man arrested after gang confronts paedophile suspect

Police have warned against vigilante behaviour after a man was confronted amid claims he was a child groomer.

Driver jailed after woman dies in crash

Driver jailed after woman dies in crash

A young driver has been jailed for killing a woman while driving - after it was claimed he may have been texting at the time.

Tributes at funeral of mum at centre of double murder probe

Tributes at funeral of mum at centre of double murder probe

Family and friends paid their last respects to Natasha Sadler today as her funeral cortege travelled through a town.

Witness appeal after teen hit by bus

Witness appeal after teen hit by bus

Officers are appealing for people who witnessed an accident in which a teenage boy was hit by a bus.

Youngsters who show us life is for living

Youngsters who show us life is for living

Nominations are now open to find an extra special group of courageous Kent youngsters

Actor apologises for 'implied threats' to cinema owners

Actor apologises for 'implied threats' to cinema owners

A Kent actor has apologised for emailing implied threats to the owners of the dilapidated Regent Cinema.

'Mum and dad are my lifesavers'

'Mum and dad are my lifesavers'

Becky Smith has a particular reason to be grateful to her parents - after both of them donated a kidney to her.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

What unusual sea creature was spotted in the shallows off Herne Bay this week? Take the Friday News Quiz.

Appeal for witnesses after armed robbery

Appeal for witnesses after armed robbery

A man reportedly used a weapon to threaten shop staff and stole a quantity of cash, before fleeing and evading police.

Peacemaker 'punched by stranger'

Peacemaker 'punched by stranger'

A young man received a broken nose and fractured cheekbone after trying to stop a fight and being set on himself, it has been reported.

Plain packaging laws come into force today

Plain packaging laws come into force today

Uniform drab green packaging will start to replace familiar branding from today as new plain packaging laws come into force.

Homelessness charity reveals man shot dead was ex-soldier

Homelessness charity reveals man shot dead was ex-soldier

An ex-soldier who was refused a place on a council’s housing register was shot dead in his tent.

Michael Stone's sister calls for fresh DNA tests

Michael Stone's sister calls for fresh DNA tests

Advances in DNA technology could prove Michael Stone's innocence according to his sister, who 20 years on is still fighting to clear his name.

Mum bitten on bottom by dog

Mum bitten on bottom by dog

A mum who was bitten on the buttocks by a rottweiler is calling for the dog to be put down.

£13,000 vets bill after algae-deaths

£13,000 vets bill after algae-deaths

A woman is facing a shocking vet bill after letting 10 dogs swim in a seemingly harmless lake, which turned out to be toxic.

Main road reopens after incident

Main road reopens after incident

Police have re-opened London Road in Deal after an incident where there were concerns for the welfare of a man.

Shopkeeper 'scared to return to work' after armed robbery

Shopkeeper 'scared to return to work' after armed robbery

A shopkeeper says he has been 'scared to come back to work' after being forced to hand over hundreds of pounds by an armed robber.

Search launched after concern for woman's welfare

Search launched after concern for woman's welfare

Police and Kent Search and Rescue are scouring parts of Sheppey this evening after concerns were raised over the welfare of a woman.

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