Volunteers search for missing elderly man

Groups of people will brave stormy conditions to look for a missing 65-year-old who was last seen on CCTV leaving a hospital.

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Third storm in a month to hit today

Winds of up to 70mph are expected to batter Kent's coastline.

Neighbours evacuated as crews fight fire

Six fire engines have been sent to a blaze in a town-centre street.

Emergency services called to man on bridge

Kent Police were joined by the British Transport Police as they were called to a railway station after concern for a man's welfare.

'My son could have been saved'

A distraught mum says her son's death could have been prevented if police had responded faster to his call to "come round and see me quickly".

'The police were the mental health crisis team'

A family have described their 'weekend of hell' after they say a mental health crisis team failed to support their paranoid schizophrenic son.

'I'm the same age as my daughter'

A mum is looking forward to celebrating her 11th birthday in the same year her daughter turns the same age.

Plans for 200 riverside flats thrown out

A highly controversial plan for more than 200 flats next to a river has been rejected by 15 votes to one.

Dancing the decade away at nightclub

It's £1.50 a pint tonight as a town centre nightclub celebrates its 10th anniversary .

'He loved his girls to the moon and back'

The sister of a man who was found dead in a public place has described feeling "devastated and heartbroken" as the inquest into his death opens.

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Hunt for weapons at rail station

Police are carrying out an operation at one of Kent's key transport hubs.

Cars aquaplaning on flooded road

Cars and lorries have been seen aquaplaning amid flash flooding on a busy road.

21-year-old becomes UK's youngest step-gran

A woman says she has no regrets after marrying a man 35 years her senior.

Driver saves girl after taxi goes up in flames

A taxi firm has praised the quick thinking of one of its drivers after his vehicle caught fire while taking her school.

Killer mum 'must attend' inquest

A dad says his ex wife who drowned their twins in the bath should be made to give evidence at a judicial inquiry.

Secret Drinker reviews the poshest Wetherspoons in Kent

Our undercover reporter heads to a Spoons with courteous door staff, a quieter atmosphere and even a sofa in the ladies' loos.

Teenager missing for weeks

Police are concerned for the welfare of a 17-year-old last seen on Valentine's Day.

Dramatic turnaround at 'one of worst schools in England'

A primary school has gone from being one of the worst in the country to the best in its area.

'Big divide' as luxury homes built next to council estate

Residents believe the construction of a £40 million housing estate is creating friction within the community.

Disabled woman verbally abused by bus driver

A disabled woman was left shaken after a bus driver nearly knocked her over and then swore at her.

Libertines to play Castle Concerts

It's a new era for one of Kent's biggest music festivals as a private company takes charge for the first time and here's the line-up.

Lucky winner scoops £1K

A woman is celebrating winning £1,000 after sending a text message to kmfm.

Tattooist videoed his 'dying moments'

A 30-year-old man is thought to have recorded a video message to a drug dealer just before he died of an accidental overdose.

Butcher slams high street as he shuts up shop

A town centre butchers will close this weekend as the owner says he can't afford to keep running the business.

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Will new Knockers help Jill be pasty champ again?

A grandmother named world champion for her pasties - otherwise known as Knockers - will defend her title this weekend.

Winter walks starting and finishing at pubs

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Former Sussex and England all-rounder Michael Yardy has become the latest member of Kent's coaching team.

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Ogilvie's inspirational journey

Connor Ogilvie didn't make the grade at Spurs, but his story proves there's life after rejection by the Premier League's big guns.

Clough's way still the best

Gills assistant boss Paul Raynor hasn't forgotten the lessons he learned playing under legendary Nottingham Forest manager Brian Clough.

Mekki: I'd be hurting too

Ebbsfleet's Adam Mekki may be on loan, but he'll be as devastated as the rest of the squad if they go down.

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Firm offers six weeks paternity leave

A company in Kent is offering new dads up to six weeks leave to enable them to spend time with their newborn.

Families await secondary school offer day

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Enforcement orders on caravan park avoided - for now

A councillor said it was unfair to leave residents at Pilgrims Retreat with a sword of Damocles over their heads.

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Gogglebox stars' gardens to reopen as liquidators step in

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'Big divide' as luxury homes built next to council estate

Residents believe the construction of a £40 million housing estate is creating friction within the community.

The Frankie & Benny's and Chiquitos at risk of closing

A restaurant group has announced between 70 and 90 of the branches will shut in the next two years.

Firm offers six weeks paternity leave

Company hopes move for new dads will prove a hit with staff.

Tech event moves to new home

Popular event shifts to new venue for its seventh outing later this year.

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