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Boxer settled row over wage cut by punching his boss

Boxer settled row over wage cut by punching his boss

A boxer who lost his temper and floored his boss in a dispute over wages has been spared a jail sentence.

Kent chef to judge Bake Off rival

Kent chef to judge Bake Off rival

A Kent chef will be judging families' cooking skills on a new TV show set to rival The Great British Bake Off.

Double decker bus gutted by arsonists

Double decker bus gutted by arsonists

A double decker bus has been completely destroyed in an arson attack on a country estate.

Delays clear after motorway crash

Delays clear after motorway crash

All lanes of the M2 are now open after a car crash on an exit sliproad.

Boy's sight dream is looking good

Boy's sight dream is looking good

Well-wishers have donated £25,000 so a two-year-old can go abroad for treatment that could change his life.

Children's home investigation after complaints

Children's home investigation after complaints

Troubled youngsters have thrown stones at windows, shouted abuse at neighbours, threatened people, and set off smoke alarms, according to residents.

Hospital ship's 100-year wait over

Hospital ship's 100-year wait over

An important vessel sunk off the coast of Kent during the First World War has been legally recognised as war grave.

Partying Monty star riles Cathedral guests

Partying Monty star riles Cathedral guests

Police were called when an ex-EastEnders actor reportedly refused to leave a posh hotel and was caught breaking a no-smoking rule in his room.

Hitler pictures to be auctioned

Hitler pictures to be auctioned

Unseen photographs of the Fuhrer in "Charlie Chaplin-esque" poses will go under the auctioneer's hammer in Kent

Man stabbed in early morning attack

Man stabbed in early morning attack

Police are appealing for information after a stabbing in the early hours.

VIDEO: Burst water main erupts

VIDEO: Burst water main erupts

More than a dozen homes were temporarily cut off after a water main burst causing water to gush into the sky.

Traffic clears after Bluewater crash

Traffic clears after Bluewater crash

Motorists faced lengthy delays thanks to an accident on the A2.

Dartford tunnel hit by delays

Dartford tunnel hit by delays

Motorists suffered tailbacks on a key part of the M25 tonight.

Massive fire destroys grassland

Massive fire destroys grassland

Four fire crews were called when a huge blaze broke out on marshland destroying an area the size of six football pitches.

End for historic brand following sale

End for historic brand following sale

One of Kent’s historic printing brands is set to disappear after more than a century after being sold out of administration, rescuing 113 jobs.

Financial fears for troubled hospital Trust

Financial fears for troubled hospital Trust

East Kent's troubled hospital trust has been partially lifted out of special measures but bosses still have serious financial concerns.

'It's like you've lost half your own body'

'It's like you've lost half your own body'

The mother of a man found dead in a park has spoken of how tributes to her son on social media have helped her deal with the grief of losing him.

Thieves go to ground after coffee raid

Thieves go to ground after coffee raid

Thirteen pallets of coffee have been stolen from a lorry parked on an industrial estate.

Just an ordinary house – with a cannabis factory inside

Just an ordinary house – with a cannabis factory inside

When police raided a house, they found an illegal immigrant "gardener" tending to 300 cannabis plants.

Couple toast EuroMillions victory

Couple toast EuroMillions victory

A couple are celebrating after a shock £247,000 win on the EuroMillions.

Hints over crossing site verdict

Hints over crossing site verdict

Speculation is growing that the government’s stance on the location of a new Thames crossing could be confirmed as early as next week.

Trio jailed for breaking man's jaw in 'cowardly' attack

Trio jailed for breaking man's jaw in 'cowardly' attack

Three thugs who repeatedly punched, kicked and stamped on a man after a row at a bar, breaking his jaw in three places, have been jailed.

Bike and trailer destroyed in drive blaze

Bike and trailer destroyed in drive blaze

A woman was treated for smoke inhalation following a fire on a driveway that destroyed a motorbike and a trailer.

Police force praised - but told to improve stalking investigations

Police force praised - but told to improve stalking investigations

Inspectors have praised police for keeping Kent safe and cutting crime - but the force must improve its handling of stalking and harassment cases.

Graveyard flower thieves strike again

Graveyard flower thieves strike again

A grieving widow has been left feeling "violated" after flowers were twice stolen from her husband's grave.

'I tried to save his life – and was arrested for his murder'

'I tried to save his life – and was arrested for his murder'

A former youth worker who performed CPR on a man shot in the stomach by a gang member was arrested and locked in a police cell for 40 hours.

MP's aide charged with rape

MP's aide charged with rape

An aide to a Kent MP has been charged with raping a woman in the House of Commons.

Youths arrested after police chase

Youths arrested after police chase

Three young men have been arrested for allegedly leading police on a car chase along residential roads before abandoning the vehicle.

Rape suspect arrested in Italy

Rape suspect arrested in Italy

A man wanted by police after a reported rape has been arrested in Italy.

Man kicked to the ground in robbery bid

Man kicked to the ground in robbery bid

A man was injured when he was kicked to the ground and repeatedly booted by three robbers in a cemetery.

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