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Kent blasted by downpours

Kent blasted by downpours

07 January 2016

Flood alerts are covering parts of Kent again today - as the county is hit by fierce downpours.

Man dies from injuries after Staplehurst crash

Man dies from injuries after Staplehurst crash

06 January 2016

A Marden man involved in a crash near Staplehurst on Monday has died from his injuries.

Suspects missing after police chase ends in crash

Suspects missing after police chase ends in crash

06 January 2016

Two suspects who fled from a car after a police pursuit which ended in a crash have still not been found.

New free school opening deferred

New free school opening deferred

05 January 2016

The opening of a new free school in Kent, which was set to provide more than 400 places, has been deferred.

What's the best way to get rid of your Christmas tree?

What's the best way to get rid of your Christmas tree?

05 January 2016

Got a tired-looking real Christmas tree? Here's how to get rid of it in the area you live... in time for twelfth night.

Council tax hike to boost care for elderly

Council tax hike to boost care for elderly

05 January 2016

Kent County Council says a 4% hike in council tax bills will raise more money to meet the spiralling cost of caring for vulnerable adults.

Two children among casualties following crash

Two children among casualties following crash

02 January 2016

Two children among casualties injured in a crash which closed a main road.

Man found burned to death wanted to live as a woman

Man found burned to death wanted to live as a woman

31 December 2015

A man who had struggled with depression and his gender likely doused himself in accelerant and set fire to his groin at the side of a country lane.

Veteran made MBE in Queen's New Year Honours

Veteran made MBE in Queen's New Year Honours

31 December 2015

A 90-year-old war veteran is among nearly a dozen west Kent people to have been honoured in the Queen's New Year list.

BBC's Antiques Roadshow to film in Kent

BBC's Antiques Roadshow to film in Kent

30 December 2015

Dig out those family heirlooms as the BBC's Antiques Roadshow announces it will film in Kent this summer.

Heart screening scheme to be launched following footballer's tragic death

Heart screening scheme to be launched following footballer's tragic death

30 December 2015

Tonbridge Angels FC will launch a heart screening scheme following the tragic death of trialist Junior Dian during a pre-season friendly.

Family's hell fighting to clear innocent son's name

Family's hell fighting to clear innocent son's name

28 December 2015

The family of a man wrongly accused of starting a devastating fire have spoken of their six months of hell as they fought to clear his name.

Cygnets and ducklings hatch in warm winter

Cygnets and ducklings hatch in warm winter

27 December 2015

It may only be a few days after Christmas but these young birds clearly thought it was spring as they hatched during the unusually mild weather.

A grape success: New fruit grown in Kent

A grape success: New fruit grown in Kent

26 December 2015

Scientists are celebrating after a new variety of a popular fruit was successfully grown in the county.

Two years on: The Christmas Day lost to the deluge

Two years on: The Christmas Day lost to the deluge

25 December 2015

Fire control room manager remembers floods which left hundreds of residents homeless on Christmas Day.

Inmates to phone home with £5 Christmas bonus

Inmates to phone home with £5 Christmas bonus

24 December 2015

Prisoners in a Kent jail are to be given an extra £5 to phone home this Christmas.

Marble burglars jailed for break-ins

Marble burglars jailed for break-ins

23 December 2015

Three crooks have been jailed after using marbles to break in to and ransack a home.

G4S scoops £90m NHS contract

G4S scoops £90m NHS contract

22 December 2015

Multinational security firm G4S has been awarded a lucrative contract to run patient transport services in Kent and Medway.

Drug ring dozen jailed for almost 80 years

Drug ring dozen jailed for almost 80 years

22 December 2015

A gang of 12 which supplied high-purity cocaine to dealers across Kent has been jailed for a total of almost 80 years.

Finding a friend for Christmas

Finding a friend for Christmas

22 December 2015

Lonely people in Kent have been given the gift of friendship in time for the festive season thanks to generous volunteers. Could you do the same?

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