'Scissors held to man's throat as he held baby'

A mum says she tried everything to break up a fight that led to the death of her ex partner.

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May survives vote of no confidence

The Prime Minister has pledged to ensure she delivers Brexit after winning a historic vote.

Toddler died after being 'deliberately crushed' by car seat

A three-year-old died after his mum's boyfriend became infuriated by his crying and deliberately crushed him twice with a car seat, a court has heard.

Blog: PM survives no confidence vote

All the latest reaction after a vote of no confidence in Theresa May is defeated by MPs.

Concern for missing teeanger

A police search is underway for a 16-year-old missing for five days.

Film crew halts traffic

A major car maker has chosen Kent to film scenes for an advert.

Fergus Wilson offers £1,000 theft reward

Well-wishers have pledged to replace art supplies stolen from an autistic teenager.

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MP demands M&S talks

Bosses at M&S could be set for showdown talks with an MP amid plans to close two stores.

Husband denies trying to murder wife

A 34-year-old man denied attempting to murder his wife when he appeared in court.

Man arrested after armed police swarm flat

A man has been arrested and a woman taken to hospital after armed police descended on a quiet street.

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Man trapped as car flipped

A man has been taken to hospital after he was trapped in an overturned car.

Gritters out as temperatures fall

The gritters will be out in force across the county this evening as temperatures are expected to fall close or just below zero this evening.

Age UK minibus involved in crash

Five people were taken to hospital after an Age UK minibus carrying elderly passengers was involved in a head-on car crash today.

Pair admit running brothels

Two men could be facing prison sentences after admitting running two brothels in two parts of the county.

No confidence debate underway

MPs are debating a move by Labour to bring the government down after a crushing defeat over its Brexit bill.

Belgian mayor wants 'financial guarantees' on ferry plans

Plans for a new ferry service from a Kent port have been questioned by the mayor of a Belgium town after a fact finding visit to the county.

Emergency plan for homeless as cold snap hits

A bitter cold snap predicted for the area has triggered the council's emergency plan to help prevent homeless people dying on the streets.

Care home residents' 'lives at risk'

People living in a care home were forced to move out with less than 24 hours notice after fire inspectors believed their lives were at risk.

M&S staff to be offered jobs after store closures - but where?

Most of the M&S staff at the two stores facing closure will be able to keep their jobs - but it has not been revealed where the roles will be based.

Lorry hits railway bridge

A lorry has hit a railway bridge causing disruption to train services.

New measures to protect woodland from tree-ravaging beetle

New legislation is being introduced to protect woodland against a pest known as the larger eight-toothed spruce bark beetle which was found in Kent.

Thieves steal from autistic teen

A mum has spoken of her heartbreak after thieves stole new art materials from her severely autistic son.

Garage worker’s death was misadventure

The death of a garage worker crushed by a car has been deemed accidental because of a voluntary risk by a jury.

Petition launched to save town's M&S

A petition to save a Marks and Spencer earmarked for closure has gained more than 1,000 signatures in less than 24 hours.

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May survives vote of no confidence

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Brexit and foreign travel this summer

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Businesses feel 'growing anger' at Brexit fiasco

Business chief hits out after Theresa May's withdrawal agreement is heavily defeated in the Commons.

BLOG: PM's Brexit deal defeated

Reaction from across the political spectrum as MPs vote against the PM's Brexit deal by a majority of 230.

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Reaction: We've let ourselves down

Simon Walton accused Maidstone players of not fighting for the shirt in their defeat by Maidenhead.

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Conan in the form of his life

Conan Whitehead caused a major upset at the BDO World Professional Championships and he's facing another big challenge this week.

KM football podcast 16 - with Danny Kedwell

Danny Kedwell joins us in the studio to discuss his career - but this revealing interview is about more than just football.

Report: Stones slump to defeat

Maidstone crashed to defeat against relegation rivals Maidenhead on a miserable night at the Gallagher.

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Behind the scenes with Mary Queen of Scots

It's leading the Bafta nominations: Hollywood blockbuster Mary Queen of Scots opens this weekend. We went behind the scenes of filming in Kent.

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Music festivals in Kent: here's our guide

Live music is alive and well in Kent as line-ups are announced for some of the county's big festivals. Here's what's coming up this year:

Kinky Boots set to strut its stuff

Kinky Boots the Musical has been wowing London audiences but will high kick its way to Kent next week for the start of a UK tour.

Films to look forward to in 2019

From Avengers: Endgame to Joker, Rambo 5 and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, here are our cinema writer's must-see films for 2019.

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Belgian mayor wants 'financial guarantees' on ferry plans

Plans for a new ferry service from a Kent port have been questioned by the mayor of a Belgium town after a fact finding visit to the county.

M&S staff to be offered jobs after store closures - but where?

Most of the M&S staff at the two stores facing closure will be able to keep their jobs - but it has not been revealed where the roles will be based.

Petition launched to save town's M&S

A petition to save a Marks and Spencer earmarked for closure has gained more than 1,000 signatures in less than 24 hours.

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Hotel chain appeals to parents looking for work

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