Man accused of drink-drive manslaughter died awaiting trial

A businessman accused of the manslaughter of two Italian fisherman died in his sleep whilst under house arrest in Italy.

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Road rage killer Kenneth Noye to be released

The infamous road-rage killer Kenneth Noye will be released from prison after nearly 20 years.

Kenneth Noye should stay in jail, says former top cop

The Kent detective who arrested M25 murderer Kenneth Noye has hit out at plans for his release.

Grandfather finds drug addict grandson's body in bedroom

A man who had been battling a drug addiction since he was child was found dead at his home by his grandfather.

Proud lioness shows off newborn cub

A trio of adorable lion cubs have been born at a wildlife park.

Veteran, 89, knocked unconscious in the street

A drug-fuelled thug punched a pensioner unconscious in the street after attacking a couple in their 60s because he was "just angry".

MP calls for Theresa May to stand down

One of the county's MPs says Theresa May has "failed" to deliver Brexit and should announce her resignation after the European elections.

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The Prime Minister is under growing pressure to resign as Kent MPs have called for her to step aside.

First red squirrels introduced to Kent in 50 years

A wildlife trust is hoping to repopulate the countryside with red squirrels.

Poisonous caterpillar infestation sparks health fears

A species of toxic caterpillar has been found swarming near a housing estate.

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Daughter vows to appeal dad's murder conviction

The daughter of a man found guilty of his mother-in-law's murder insists her father is innocent.

Nigel Farage demands Brexit talks role

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Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage is visiting three towns in Kent today ahead of the European elections.

Mum took her life amid fear for health and finances

A mother who fell from a bridge to her death earlier this year was "absolutely devoted" to her young children, an inquest has heard.

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Here is everything you need to know about the European elections this week as parties draw up their battle lines.

New safety test to honour mum who died in childbirth

New checks to ensure better safety of surgery patients have been named after an Offham school teacher.

Thug jailed for beating ex

A thug who attacked his ex and then assaulted a police officer when they tried to arrest him has been jailed.

Road closed as crews battle house fire

A road has been sealed off as fire crews battle a house blaze.

Man found guilty of mum-in-law's murder

A "jealous and obsessive" man has been convicted of killing his mother-in-law after deliberately torching a house.

M&S to close 25 food stores

Jobs in Kent could be at risk as retail giant M&S reveals plans to shut more stores.

Lack of charging points cancels part of 'Stop Brexit' bus tour

One of the stops on the 'Stop Brexit' bus tour around Kent was cancelled today - after the driver could not find a charging point.

Betting syndicate enters liquidation amid fraud probe

A horse racing syndicate boss's companies will be sold off after his business collapsed following fraud allegations.

Neighbours chase off armed burglar

A knife-wielding burglar fled the scene of a break-in after being challenged by neighbours.

Spice Girl announces new cruise liner's Kent stop

The announcement that a cruise liner will make its first stop in Kent was given a bit of added spice from a musical celebrity

Mum feared talcum powder gave her fatal cancer

A former Avon worker feared asbestos in talcum powder gave her the cancer which would take her life.

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New NHS drug could change teenager's life

'Dream come true' after potentially life-extending drug becomes available on NHS.

Stroke unit decision will not be referred back to Secretary of State

Campaigners have been protesting again as councillors decide not to refer plans for three specialist stroke units back to the Secretary of State.

Nathan Elder: Time to set new goals

Nathan Elder talks about the art of being a target man and the day he feared a bad challenge was going to send him blind in one eye.

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Trott to stick around

Former England batsman Jonathan Trott opens up on his time coaching at Kent.

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Steve Evans - the inside view

One of Steve Evans' former players has spoken about what the new Gillingham manager is really like to work for.

Hill's waiting game

Manager Garry Hill is still waiting for the phone to ring as Ebbsfleet’s offer of free transfers for their contracted players nears expiry.

Hakan's transfer policy

Maidstone head coach Hakan Hayrettin has outlined exactly what he looks for during transfer talks.

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A riverside festival of food and drink

Three days of tantalising food and drink festivities, plus dragon boat racing and live music, come to Chatham Maritime this bank holiday weekend.

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Free fun with Proms in the Park

A popular Proms in the Park event will be back - and free - this bank holiday weekend.

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College administration confirmed

Officials have rubber stamped an application today which makes a college the first in the country to be placed into education administration.

M&S to close 25 food stores

Jobs in Kent could be at risk as retail giant M&S reveals plans to shut more stores.

Post office closure confirmed

Controversial plans to relocate a town's post office will go ahead, it has been confirmed.

Work begins on new gym at retail park

An MMA gym is set to replace Toys R Us which went into administration last year.

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Thousands expected at wartime weekend

A Kent Castle's much celebrated Second World War Weekend is returning for a three-day bank holiday spectacular.

Pedal go-kart track now open

TV magician to open magic school in Kent

Outdoor pools now open

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More homes planned for MoD land

New documents have revealed the next stages of a major housing development on military land.

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Dole queues lengthen again in Kent

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