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Meet one of UK's youngest homeowners

Meet one of UK's youngest homeowners

At age 18, Sean Kelly is thought to be one of the country's youngest homeowners after buying his first house just months after he was legally able to.

Red tape delays chimps' arrival at animal park

Red tape delays chimps' arrival at animal park

The arrival of a group of chimps from America to a Kent animal park has been delayed by red tape.

Three assaulted in Boxing Day street attack after gig

Three assaulted in Boxing Day street attack after gig

Two women and a man were assaulted in the village of Halling and police investigating the incident are appealing for witnesses.

Homes and firms missing out on superfast broadband now connected

Homes and firms missing out on superfast broadband now connected

More than 117,000 Kent homes and businesses previously left out of superfast internet speeds are now connected, says the government.

Two Kent towns named in property hot-spot list

Two Kent towns named in property hot-spot list

House prices in two Kent towns have risen by up to 16% in the past year.

Missing: Cat wearing Christmas jumper

Missing: Cat wearing Christmas jumper

A ginger cat last spotted wearing a green Christmas jumper has gone missing from his home.

Prayers for Costa crash victims

Prayers for Costa crash victims

A church that holds meetings at the branch of Costa where a woman was killed in a Christmas Eve crash has sent thoughts to victims and their families.

Railway line closed until end of February due to sea damage

Railway line closed until end of February due to sea damage

A railway line will remain closed until the end of February after cracks appeared in a sea wall following a high tide.

Hospital gift in Mark’s memory

Hospital gift in Mark’s memory

A family have thanked those who helped them raise £32,000 for lifesaving equipment in memory of a dad who died aged just 34.

Mum survives crash to become hairdresser to the stars

Mum survives crash to become hairdresser to the stars

A hairdresser who was told she would never do the job she loves again after a crash is now stylist to celebrities.

Pensioners told to pay thousands to get to their homes

Pensioners told to pay thousands to get to their homes

It's a bridge too far for elderly residents told to pay more than £12,000 for access to their own homes.

Gang of nine injure teenager in bike robbery

Gang of nine injure teenager in bike robbery

Police are appealing for information after a teenager was injured and had his bicycle stolen by a gang of nine people.

Flamingos in Christmas hats spotted on Japanese roundabout

Flamingos in Christmas hats spotted on Japanese roundabout

Three exotic birds wearing Father Christmas hats have been added to a controversial Japanese roundabout.

The Gills meet children in hospital at Christmas

The Gills meet children in hospital at Christmas

Manager Justin Edinburgh and his players brought some festive cheer to children spending Christmas in hospital.

Emotional reunion 30 years after medic saved baby

Emotional reunion 30 years after medic saved baby

Three decades after he died twice in the back of an ambulance, Lewis Fairman has finally been reunited with the medic who brought him back to life.

Sharing tea and giggles with a national treasure

Sharing tea and giggles with a national treasure

A photographer has described meeting one of comedy’s national treasures, Ernie Wise.

VIDEO: Anti-hunt saboteurs protest at Boxing Day hunt

VIDEO: Anti-hunt saboteurs protest at Boxing Day hunt

Protesters demonstrated against a Boxing Day hunt - for the first time since the CPS dropped charges against huntsmen.

Missing pensioner found after police search

Missing pensioner found after police search

An elderly man who went missing from Maidstone has been found safe and well.

Two years on: The Christmas Day lost to the deluge

Two years on: The Christmas Day lost to the deluge

Fire control room manager remembers floods which left hundreds of residents homeless on Christmas Day.

'How my life spiralled into crime'

'How my life spiralled into crime'

A prolific thief has spoken candidly of how his life fell apart. Now - with 150 convictions behind him - Sean Reed is hoping for a fresh start.

Merry Christmas to all our readers

Merry Christmas to all our readers

It's finally here! Here's hoping you have a fun-filled, pressie-packed, family day.

'My EastEnders-style hell of postnatal psychosis'

'My EastEnders-style hell of postnatal psychosis'

A mother has told of her psychotic episode after giving birth - as EastEnders airs a strikingly similar storyline.

The toys that are ghosts from Christmas past

The toys that are ghosts from Christmas past

As the wrapping paper is ripped off today's presents... here are the top gifts from when you were young!

Missing mother and baby found safe

Missing mother and baby found safe

A mother and her 10-month-old son who vanished on Christmas Eve have been found safe and well.

Kmfm helps Dion really make Lauren's Christmas...

Kmfm helps Dion really make Lauren's Christmas...

In the last of kmfm's Make Someone's Christmas, the radio station helped Dion Dempsey create a festive proposal his girlfriend will always remember.

Jail for pervert who attacked girl in Sikh temple

Jail for pervert who attacked girl in Sikh temple

A predator who sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl in a Sikh temple has been locked up for public protection.

Dreamland visitor numbers revealed

Dreamland visitor numbers revealed

Thousands have visited Dreamland since the attraction reopened in June, figures just released reveal.

Trains disrupted over Christmas

Trains disrupted over Christmas

Passengers travelling into London will face disruptions this Christmas - as work continues to upgrade London Bridge station.

And they're off... the Christmas shopping battle of the sexes!

And they're off... the Christmas shopping battle of the sexes!

So, it's Christmas Eve - and who's better at shopping for the last-minute gifts? We put the boys and girls to the (unscientific) test.

Evicted couple face Christmas in tent

Evicted couple face Christmas in tent

A couple face spending Christmas in a tent at a windy beach because they have been unable to move into emergency accommodation.

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