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Life after brutal murder... a year on

Life after brutal murder... a year on

The families of two people cruelly knifed to death are today marking the first anniversary since their murders.

Port gridlock warning as Article 50 is triggered

Port gridlock warning as Article 50 is triggered

The man leading Brexit negotiations has a stark warning about potential traffic turmoil in Kent as the Prime Minister finally triggers Article 50.

Damage caused to bungalow after blaze

Damage caused to bungalow after blaze

A single storey lean-to extension was destroyed after flames set fire to a bungalow.

Get out your suncream... we're set to hit the 20s

Get out your suncream... we're set to hit the 20s

Kent is set to heat up this week, with the thermometer nudging the low 20s tomorrow.

Teen selected to play international hockey

Teen selected to play international hockey

A talented pupil has been selected to play hockey for Scotland in the women’s U18 series.

Inquest hears of 'missed opportunities'

Inquest hears of 'missed opportunities'

Hospital staff failed to correctly diagnose the condition of a young mum-of-three who died just hours after being discharged.

Fergus: I'm standing by my ban on 'coloureds'

Fergus: I'm standing by my ban on 'coloureds'

Landlord Fergus Wilson has responded to the furore over his 'no coloureds' policy by saying he'd do it again - and is now lining up a TV appearance.

Council bans villagers from litter-picking

Council bans villagers from litter-picking

Council chiefs have caused outrage by banning villagers from taking part in a community litter-pick - due to health and safety concerns.

Feeder play in Kent this weekend

Feeder play in Kent this weekend

Frontman Grant Nicholas talks anniversary tours and that ‘leaked’ Glastonbury line-up ahead of a long awaited return to the county.

Rise in animal cruelty in Kent

Rise in animal cruelty in Kent

There has been a rise in animal cruelty in Kent with more than 100 cases reported each week - but the number of abusers held responsible has plunged.

RNLI rescues more than 500 people

RNLI rescues more than 500 people

A warning's been issued as it's revealed the RNLI was called out almost 500 times last year to people in distress at sea.

Crews deal with M20 medical incident

Crews deal with M20 medical incident

Police and ambulance crews were called to deal with a medical incident on the M20 this morning.

Shop banned from selling alcohol

Shop banned from selling alcohol

A shop has had its alcohol licence suspended as council officials and police attempt to crack down on street drinkers.

Teenager charged after attack

Teenager charged after attack

A teenager has been charged with assault and carrying a lock knife after an alleged attack on a 20-year-old man.

Firefighters tackle woodland blaze

Firefighters tackle woodland blaze

Fire crews used an all-terrain vehicle and specialist equipment to tackle a blaze in hard to reach woodland.

Motorcyclist injured in crash

Motorcyclist injured in crash

Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash involving a motorcyclist near a leisure complex.

OAP died after crashing into illegally-parked lorry: court

OAP died after crashing into illegally-parked lorry: court

A lorry driver has gone on trial accused of causing the death of a pensioner who crashed into the back of his illegally-parked HGV.

Firefighters tackle boat blaze

Firefighters tackle boat blaze

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze on a 60 tonne boat.

Motorcyclist injured in van crash

Motorcyclist injured in van crash

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a crash involving a van.

Man suffers serious facial injuries in escalator fall

Man suffers serious facial injuries in escalator fall

A man has suffered serious facial injuries after falling off an escalator in a town centre shopping complex.

Man arrested over sexual assault claim

Man arrested over sexual assault claim

A suspected sex attacker is being questioned by police after a reported sexual assault.

Popular leisure centre at risk

Popular leisure centre at risk

The future of a popular leisure centre looks uncertain after a new operator pulled out of the takeover process, putting jobs at risk.

Serious crash on busy road

Serious crash on busy road

Emergency services were called to the scene of a major smash on a key route.

Legal threat over Fergus 'coloureds' ban

Legal threat over Fergus 'coloureds' ban

Britain's biggest buy-to-let landlord is facing legal action after sending out a directive to a letting agent banning 'coloureds'.

The Darkness are coming to Kent

The Darkness are coming to Kent

Rock band The Darkness will be stopping off in Kent on their UK tour this winter.

Shake things up with your own flavour

Shake things up with your own flavour

Family-run Kent Catering Company to open new American-style milkshake and waffle house on Broadstairs seafront.

Eight household names who have played in Kent

Eight household names who have played in Kent

Did you catch any of these famous faces when they played in the county?

Three injured after serious 'head-on' crash

Three injured after serious 'head-on' crash

A head-on crash involving two cars closed a road as two people were rushed to hospital with serious injuries.

Inquest into young mum's death restarts

Inquest into young mum's death restarts

An inquest into the death of a young mum-of-three who went into cardiac arrest just hours after she was discharged from hospital has restarted.

Dog dies in suspected arson

Dog dies in suspected arson

A dog has died in a suspected arson attack this morning - with a man given oxygen therapy and taken to hospital.

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