Mobile footage of school attack posted online

The parents of a teenage boy attacked at school have condemned the pupils cheering and filming it.

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Lake death: Man in 80s pulled from water

A man in his 80s, who was found dead in a woodland lake, is the fifth person to have died in the water in 11 years.

Plumber illegally pocketed £71,000

A tradesman who charged customers VAT for jobs but kept the money for himself has narrowly avoided jail.

Mother wrestles claw hammer in 'attempted murder'

A mother told how she wrestled a claw-hammer from her attacker as blows “rained down on her."

Watch police storm house and find samurai sword

A samurai sword was found by police in an early morning raid as part of a crackdown on drug and knife crime.

Murder accused 'to claim self defence over shooting'

A man accused of murder after a shooting in a quiet residential street in broad daylight is expected to go on trial for murder in September.

Spate of fuel thefts from cars

Thieves have been stealing petrol and diesel from parked cars during the night.

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Council to buy £17m office block

A council is set to buy a £17 million office block outside of its district in a bid to make money.

Woman cut free from car

Three women were left trapped after a crash involving two vehicles.

Waterfront flats given go ahead

Plans to build five apartment blocks on a town centre car park have been approved.

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Kent is 'ready for Brexit' disruption

Kent is as ready as it can be for Brexit, according to the council leader.

Travellers at leisure centre

Around 10 caravans are currently occupying the car park of a leisure centre.

Delays after M20 crash

A man has been cut from his car following a crash on the M20.

'Concern for welfare' shuts off station's power

Concern for a woman's welfare saw power to a train station shut off.

University society suspended for alleged racism

A society at the University of Kent has been suspended following serious allegations.

M2 crash causes delays

A motorway slip road has been closed following an accident.

Final push to save stroke units

Stroke services at three Kent hospitals could receive the final death knell when councillors meet tomorrow.

'She was totally selfless'

Tributes have been paid to an animal lover who helped home more than 6,000 dogs.

Olly Murs talks to kmfm Breakfast

Singer Olly Murs will be talking about his new single, Feel the Same, on kmfm Breakfast, fresh from its release.

PC gets written warning

A police officer who entered a property without a warrant and abused the occupants has received a written warning.

Protestors plan port blockade

Environmental campaigners are planning a mass blockade of a port next week, a day after Britain could crash out of the EU without a deal.

Student asked to 'get in stranger's car for directions'

An email about a student who was 'approached by a stranger' has been sent to parents of a secondary school.

Council leader condemns 'abhorrent' Islamophobic tweets

The leader of Kent County Council says Islamophobic comments by a county councillor may lead to his expulsion from the Conservative Party.

Tale of the giant pencil theft comes to a point

Three giant pencils which bear a closer resemblance to javelins than writing tools had art lovers writing messages to police after they were stolen.

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Don’t push yourself to the limit! KCC campaign underway to highlight the dangers of driving too fast, without necessarily breaking the law.

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Kent is 'ready for Brexit' disruption

Kent is as ready as it can be for Brexit, according to the council leader.

Protestors plan port blockade

Environmental campaigners are planning a mass blockade of a port next week, a day after Britain could crash out of the EU without a deal.

Threat to block M25

Protesters are threatening to block the M25 and other major routes if the government delays Brexit.

The Kent MPs who could save the Brexit deal

Several Kent MPs are among 75 so-called “waverers” who could hold the key to Theresa May’s hopes of getting her deal through.

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Sport

Golfing pals set for relegation battle

Friendship will be cast aside on Saturday when the Gills take on AFC Wimbledon.

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Pax on Stones future

Transfer-listed Jack Paxman feels he offers as much as anybody at Maidstone.

Ton-up Tomas

Czech keeper Tomas Holy will clock up his 100th appearance for the Gills on Saturday – not that the 27-year-old is counting.

Fleet players a pleasure to coach - Hendon

Ian Hendon is loving his time back in football with Ebbsfleet.

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Luna Cinema screenings coming this summer

Organisers of the cinema under the stars - Luna Cinema - have announced all their dates and screenings in Kent:

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Olly Murs talks to kmfm Breakfast

Singer Olly Murs will be talking about his new single, Feel the Same, on kmfm Breakfast, fresh from its release.

Taking life one wave at a time

An exhibition showing Kent's picturesque coastline features waves caught in a split second.

The Cadbury Easter egg hunts are on their way back

Popular Easter egg hunts with Cadbury are set to return to National Trust properties in Kent next month.

It's time to go Cirque Berserk!

An evening of Dire Straits

Squeeze star Glenn's generous gigs

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William Turk and his clock

Transforming dirty town by creating promenade

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Churchill's Nobel Prize to be displayed in Kent forever

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Waterfront flats given go ahead

Plans to build five apartment blocks on a town centre car park have been approved.

Protestors plan port blockade

Environmental campaigners are planning a mass blockade of a port next week, a day after Britain could crash out of the EU without a deal.

South east's biggest business event unveils key debate panel

Top line up unveiled as invite goes out to business leaders from county to join the key debate.

Recycling infrastructure 'nearing overload', warns report

Major survey says online shopping is fuelling the demands on recycling despite investment cuts.

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Benefit claims rise in county

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