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Would-be MPs give their take as polling day draws near

Would-be MPs give their take as polling day draws near

As polling day draws closer, two would-be MPs give their take on what's in store for the final phase of the race for the keys to 10 Downing Street.

'Like prisoners in our own home'

'Like prisoners in our own home'

Residents and motorists have reported facing long delays approaching a motorway roundabout as three days of roadworks starts

'Murdered' pensioner died from head injury

'Murdered' pensioner died from head injury

A pensioner who was allegedly murdered by a friend had suffered a "blunt force head injury", an inquest has been told.

Pensioner hurt after being hit by car

Pensioner hurt after being hit by car

A man in his 70s has been injured after being hit by a car.

Kebab house fined £50,000

Kebab house fined £50,000

A kebab shop has been fined a staggering £50,000 for displaying an illuminated sign without permission.

Arrest after officer 'kicked in the head'

Arrest after officer 'kicked in the head'

A police officer was reportedly kicked in the head when he was called to reports of an assault.

The ultimate bouncy castle experience

The ultimate bouncy castle experience

Reporter Eleanor Perkins gives her verdict on The Beast - the world's largest inflatable assault course - which made its UK debut in Kent.

Convicted killer bit off man's ear and waved it about

Convicted killer bit off man's ear and waved it about

A convicted killer who bit off part of a man's ear and mocked him by waving it about is facing a long jail term.

'Pay councillors more to attract younger candidates'

'Pay councillors more to attract younger candidates'

A councillor says elected members - who receive a basic allowance of £12,805 - should be paid more to encourage younger people to stand for election.

Petrol station cordoned off after cash raid

Petrol station cordoned off after cash raid

A petrol station's shop was sealed off after raiders broke in and stole cash overnight.

Banksy eBay sale attempt fails

Banksy eBay sale attempt fails

An audacious attempt was made to sell a flake of paint said to be from Banksy's Brexit mural in Dover.

Blood-soaked knife attack victim flees flat

Blood-soaked knife attack victim flees flat

A girlfriend was forced to flee a flat in fear for her life after being stabbed when she tried to end her relationship.

Documentary re-examines evidence of brutal murders

Documentary re-examines evidence of brutal murders

A TV programme is set to take a fresh look into the cold case of one of the most brutal killings Kent has ever seen.

Probe unable to say how microlight pilot died

Probe unable to say how microlight pilot died

An investigation has failed to discover how a microlight pilot died when his aircraft crashed into power lines.

Tot's one-in-a-million lifeline

Tot's one-in-a-million lifeline

A baby with an incredibly rare blood disorder has found the match he needs for a life-saving stem cell transplant.

Headless body pulled from sea identified

Headless body pulled from sea identified

A body pulled from the sea without a head has been identified as a local man in his 60s.

Dozens fined for flouting mobile phone law

Dozens fined for flouting mobile phone law

Motorists spotted driving and using their mobile phones have been hit with heavy fines and points on their licences.

Homes hit during lightning storm

Homes hit during lightning storm

Firefighters were called after a house was struck by lightning during last night's storm.

Dramatic storm hits Kent

Dramatic storm hits Kent

An intense storm hit Kent in the early hours of the morning.

Kent drama student lands role in EastEnders

Kent drama student lands role in EastEnders

A drama student is set to ruffle feathers on Albert Square as she joins the cast of EastEnders as part of a "noisy, brash" new family.

Spurned ex jailed for harassment begs to be deported

Spurned ex jailed for harassment begs to be deported

A spurned lover who waged a campaign of harassment against his ex had to be restrained in the dock after a judge refused his request to be deported.

The face of future transport for north Kent?

The face of future transport for north Kent?

A £600m scheme to build an underground tram linking Kent with Essex has gained cross-party support.

Cyclist remains in hospital after 'road rage incident causes fit'

Cyclist remains in hospital after 'road rage incident causes fit'

A man, in his 60s, who suffered serious head injuries following an alleged altercation with a motorcyclist is still in hospital.

Search continues to find missing 80-year-old

Search continues to find missing 80-year-old

Specialist search teams with dogs have again been brought in to find a smartly dressed pensioner who has been missing since Thursday.

Warning of 'treacherous' conditions as fishermen rescued from sea

Warning of 'treacherous' conditions as fishermen rescued from sea

A huge operation involving multiple emergency service crews and volunteer teams ended in two men, who got into difficulty while fishing, being saved.

Hospital payout for baby injured during birth

Hospital payout for baby injured during birth

A hospital has agreed an out-of-court settlement after a baby was injured during birth.

Kayleigh joins dad in pop star's music video

Kayleigh joins dad in pop star's music video

A Kent teenager appears as the central character in pop star Zara Larsson's latest music video thanks to a chance encounter.

Magic set launched lifelong obsession

Magic set launched lifelong obsession

The 90th birthday of a renowned photographer will be celebrated with an exhibition in his home town.

Rail firm criticised for using 'worst photo ever' of town

Rail firm criticised for using 'worst photo ever' of town

Southeastern has been blasted for using an unflattering photo taken on a grey day and showing building work to promote a Kent seaside town.

Wheelchair user's strong show at bodybuilder contest

Wheelchair user's strong show at bodybuilder contest

Inspirational Matt Keam might use a wheelchair, but that hasn't stopped him from becoming a competitive bodybuilder and personal trainer.

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