Young woman killed in car crash in Italy

A man has been arrested after a woman was killed after the car she was in crashed into a wall in an Italian town.

'I've replaced alcoholism with tea addiction'

A jealous wife jailed for lunging at a PC with a knife says she's cleaning up her act after replacing her alcohol addiction with cups of tea.

Motorcylist killed in A20 crash

The police have confirmed a man has died following a crash with a van on a busy main road.

Tot died after choking on a snack

A toddler who died after choking on a cocktail sausage arrived at hospital with breathing tubes in the wrong place, an inquest heard.

Bulgarian bistro infested with mice

A restaurant has been closed down due to a mouse infestation.

Pupil picks up top GCSEs after hit-and-run crash

Six months ago a teenager was put into a coma after a hit-and-run crash — but he's fought back to pick up some incredible GCSE results.

'She was perfect'

Tributes have been paid to a 30-year-old photographer as police continue to investigate her "unexplained" death in woodland.

Huge plumes of smoke near Dreamland

Grey smoke clouds can be seen billowing from near Dreamland.

GCSE Results Day 2019

Teenagers from across the county headed into school to pick up their GCSE results.

Lucas' mum thanks volunteers

The mum of Lucas Dobson has posted a message to volunteers who helped support the search for her little boy.

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Man in hospital after stabbing

A man has been rushed to hospital following a stabbing.

Back to School: 2019 Guide

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Crash closes part of A20

A crash between a motorcyle and a van has closed part of the A20.

Grayling was warned Brexit lorry park 'totally unsuitable'

Operation Brock plan would damage businesses in east Kent - Brexit taskforce warned

Report says NHS Trust has improved

A year after a hospital trust was told to improve it has received a 'Good' rating from the CQC.

'You were known as the hard nut housemaster'

A former school housemaster has been jailed after being found guilty of sexual attacks on a boy.

Could this be the hottest summer bank holiday ever?

The Met Office has issued a heat warning for this weekend, with temperatures expected to reach at least 30C.

Pensioners forced out of epic rally after crash

A pair of pensioners have crashed out of the Mongol Rally after hitting a barrier in the middle of the night.

Rapists treated victim 'like piece of meat'

Two young men who "egged each other on" before luring a drunken woman back to a house and raping her have been locked up.

Chef's drugs death after losing Cathedral job

A 34-year-old chef who died after taking a cocktail of drugs had lost his job at a Cathedral, an inquest has heard.

'Rest in peace precious boy'

Flowers and cards have been left near the area where Lucas Dobson's body was found.

Armed police hunt teenage robber

A teenage robber is being hunted by armed police after he threatened two others with a weapon.

Crash blocks major route

Traffic is said to be at a standstill on the A249.

Arrest made after woodland death

A man has been arrested after the body of a popular photographer was found in woodland.

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Global coffee chain eyeing up old shoe shop

A coffee chain is hoping to open in a retail unit which has sat vacant for two years.

Huge queue as Krispy Kreme opens at shopping centre

Customers queued for up to three-and-a-half hours to be first in line for the new doughnut store.

Winemaker in the pink with new fizz launch

Corks are popping at a leading winemaker in the county after it launched a premium English sparking rose with a leading supermarket chain.

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Students pick up GCSE results

The nervous wait is over for thousands of teenagers in Kent as they pick up their GCSE results.

Police confirm Lucas Dobson's body found in river

The body of six-year-old Lucas Dobson has been found in the River Stour.

Lee Worgan: From the Crazy Gang to Crabble

Dover keeper Lee Worgan recalls the infamous Wimbledon pranks which took place in the days of Vinnie Jones.

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Evans: We don’t want a Bury here

Gillingham boss Steve Evans insists he won’t be risking the club’s future for his own gain.

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Darts bosses feeling the pressure

Dartford’s two games over the Bank Holiday weekend could make or break the futures of joint-managers Adam Flanagan and Jamie Coyle.

A performance not to be sneezed at

Alex Jakubiak wasn’t going to let a cold ruin his fun.

Still behind but we're getting there

Ebbsfleet host Notts County on Saturday with boss Garry Hill confident they will start winning soon.

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From family days out watching jousting to live music, outdoor fun and even an ice cream festival, here's what's on this bank holiday weekend.

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Cider festival brings a scrumptious weekend

Dozens of diverse ciders join live music and rural fun including welly wanging and pig racing at an annual cider festival this weekend.

Military Odyssey to do bank holiday battle

Thousands of re-enactors will be staging battles from throughout history at the annual Military Odyssey show this bank holiday.

Kitesurfing Championships come to Kent coast

See Britain's best kitesurfers compete and then have a go at the sport yourself as the national championships come to the county.

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College says economy needs more skilled workers

Call comes as thousands of students collect their GCSE results.

Cricket success sends hospitality sales soaring

Hospitality specialist says surge in bookings since Cricket World Cup win.

Kent leads the way with apples and pears

Sponsored editorial: The Kent apple harvest got underway recently with AC Goatham & Son at the forefront.

Uni to host leading cyber security event

Firms big and small have the chance to discuss their security concerns and challenges.

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Take a look inside £1.4m house with intriguing history

A stunning and historic house which once hosted playwright Noel Coward, is on the market for £1.4 million.

Waterside plot is set to inspire

Council oppose flats plan at former bank

Residents to confront planners visiting 'iconic building'

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