German student left in coma by gang attack 'improving'

The family of a brutally assaulted 17-year-old are praying he pulls through - as police search a river in connection with their investigation.

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More storms on the way

The Met Office has announced yet another yellow weather warning for Kent.

Live updates on Tory leadership race

The final two competitors in the race to Downing Street will be picked today.

Delays as air ambulance lands

An air ambulance and several ambulances are at the scene of a medical incident.

Woman who pulled child from busy road breaks silence

A woman leaped out of her car and grabbed a young child that was running towards busy traffic has broke her silence.

Sick mum searching for lost family and friends

A mum with an aggressive brain tumour is hoping to reconnect with lost family and friends after discovering she has nine months to live.

Looking back at the Doodlebug Summer

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500 tonnes of rubbish on fire

Firefighters are dealing with a blaze involving tonnes of recycling waste.

Gills on the road for season opener

Steve Evans' reign as Gillingham manager starts with a trip to Doncaster Rovers.

Band film music video in Kent

A music video featuring Kent landscapes has been viewed more than 1 million times online.

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Fire station reopens as cafe

A new lease of life has been given to a former fire station as part of a multi million pound town centre regeneration.

Adorable kitten rescued from toy

A cute kitten was rescued from a tea-pot toy by vets who discovered she was also anaemic.

Lifeguards save life of swimming coach

A man had to be dragged out of the water after he became ill in a leisure centre swimming pool.

School apology over 'best-looking pupils' row

A school has issued an 'unreserved apology' after asking pupils to nominate their best-looking classmates.

'People not walls' protests in Kent and Calais

The first simultaneous Anglo-French protest for migrant takes place today.

Ex councillor dies after holiday fall

Tributes have been paid to an ex-town councillor who died flying back to Kent after a fall while abroad.

'Dysfunctional housing market' causing rise in homelessness

A report says a national housing and homelessness strategy is needed to reduce the number of people without a home.

People honoured for contribution to Kent

The Lieutenancy of Kent has appointed seven new people to help support The Queen.

'UFO' spotted over Kent during storm

A UFO was spotted over Kent during a thunder and lightning storm, it has been claimed.

Air pollution blamed after baby ends up on life support

A mum-of-four is campaigning to tackle air pollution after her newborn baby was left on life support by a severe respiratory infection.

Woman prison officer had affairs with inmates

A mum has admitted misconduct while in public office after having relationships with two male prisoners.

Mum 'wanted boob job with laundered cash'

A mother-of one accused of money laundering asked her husband if she could get a boob job done with the cash, a court heard.

Man found dead after spells of paranoia

An electrician took his life at his home after suffering bouts of paranoia, an inquest has heard.

Police arrest 17 after dawn raids

A Gucci bag stuffed with £1,000 cash is among the items to be seized by police today.

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Kent Police crackdown on drug and knife crime

Police have carried out another raid to tackle drug and knife crime.

Hospice boss calls for more Government funding

The chief exec of a children's hospice says they shouldn't have to rely on fundraisers to keep helping people.

Neil Cugley: Still going strong

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Gills on the road for season opener

Steve Evans' reign as Gillingham manager starts with a trip to Doncaster Rovers.

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It's up for grabs!

Gillingham boss Steve Evans is keeping an open mind about the club captaincy.

Fleet's unbreakable bond

Ebou Adams hailed Ebbsfleet’s "unbreakable" team spirit after securing a move to the Football League this week.

Hoyte's title bid

There's something missing from a career that saw Gavin Hoyte make his debut for Arsenal as an 18-year-old - and that's where Maidstone come in.

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Top names acts gather for three-day Black Deer Festival

Hollywood stars Kris Kristofferson and Jessie Buckley join chart topping folk group The Shires and a host of acts for the second Black Deer Festival.

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Tears for Fears Rule the World tour comes to Kent

Eighties stars Tears for Fears will play a date in Kent this weekend for their Rule the World tour, supported by ABC.

Theatre to close for £500,000 refurbishment

One of the county's leading theatres is set to shut for six weeks to allow for major refurbishment work.

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KEiBA 2019: Winners to be unveiled tonight

County's most prestigious awards will crown 2019's victors at a gala event.

Major £10m investment to boost jobs and innovation

Park to benefit from separate investments which will boost jobs and innovation at key county site.

Coach firm to launch route to O2 Arena

Service is expected to appeal both to commuters and day-trippers.

Businesses warned over major legal shift

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Beach returns to centre's shores

Popular summer attraction The Beach is returning to a Kent shopping centre for a third time, it has been confirmed.

Kids’ scavenger hunt and more at KM Charity Walk on Sunday

Wet and wild free day out

Details revealed for Red Arrows display

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The Ultimate Kid House: Yours for a million

Adventure playground, swimming pool, two tree houses, woodland and a playroom. Childhood homes don't come better than this.

Residents return to flats after inferno

Large audience expected at major development meeting

Boomerang house will have you coming back for more

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