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Kidnappers jailed for horrific attack on woman

Kidnappers jailed for horrific attack on woman

Three people who bundled a woman into a car, drove her to a secluded park and attacked her with a baseball bat and knuckleduster have been jailed.

Tanker fire on bridge

Tanker fire on bridge

Traffic backed up after a tanker burst into flames on the Dartford Crossing.

Theatre evacuated after chemical leak

Theatre evacuated after chemical leak

School children were getting ready to perform at a Shakespeare festival when the theatre they were in had to be evacuated after a chemical leak.

Town at centre of controversy over 'name change'

Town at centre of controversy over 'name change'

A Kent town is at the centre of controversy after agreeing to temporarily change its name as part of a sponsorship deal.

Trains to be cancelled due to wind

Trains to be cancelled due to wind

Southeastern says it expects trains to be cancelled on Sunday morning as the county is due to be battered by strong winds and rain.

Woman and children hit by cars

Woman and children hit by cars

Two separate accidents in a busy town centre have seen a mum and two youngsters taken to hospital.

Woman charged over 'drink-drive crash'

Woman charged over 'drink-drive crash'

A woman has been charged with drink-driving after a crash in a quiet village.

Kent's biggest Waitrose approved

Kent's biggest Waitrose approved

Plans to build a new the biggest Waitrose in Kent, have been approved at a planning meeting tonight.

Ukip denies spending EU money on election campaign

Ukip denies spending EU money on election campaign

The leader of Ukip has denied the party spent EU money on polling surveys in the run up to and during the general election campaign in South Thanet.

Rail firm pays out £2m in compensation

Rail firm pays out £2m in compensation

Southeastern has paid out £2.2m in compensation for delays - a two-thirds increase on last year.

'Man shot homeless ex-soldier in face in random attack'

'Man shot homeless ex-soldier in face in random attack'

A 26-year-old man used a sawn-off shotgun to murder a homeless old soldier "simply because he may have wanted to kill somebody", a court has heard

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas...

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas...

It may be November but from tonight you can step into a world of Christmas magic at Bluewater with the opening of the ice rink.

Shock discovery of mummified baby

Shock discovery of mummified baby

Scans have revealed the mummified remains of what was believed to be a hawk in fact belong to an ancient Egyptian baby.

Staples to disappear from Kent

Staples to disappear from Kent

Stationery giant Staples has been bought up - casting doubt over the future of the county's four stores and staff.

Gills boss confirms he's recovering from heart surgery

Gills boss confirms he's recovering from heart surgery

Gillingham chairman Paul Scally has confirmed he underwent a life-saving operation three weeks ago, following speculation about his health.

Seven arrests after raid on shop

Seven arrests after raid on shop

Police have arrested seven men after goods were taken from a shop.

Man's leg crushed in accident

Man's leg crushed in accident

A man is recovering in hospital after suffering "serious injuries" while at work.

Poppy box stolen from church

Poppy box stolen from church

The Royal British Legion went to collect people's generous donations this week, only to find they had been stolen from inside a church.

'We were there to pay respects - it wasn't the time or place'

'We were there to pay respects - it wasn't the time or place'

Stunned veterans are said to have left a Remembrance Day service in disgust at a vicar who used her sermon to preach about Donald Trump and Brexit.

Inquest: No police available to look for mental health patient

Inquest: No police available to look for mental health patient

No police patrols were available to search for a troubled mother after she walked out of a mental health unit, an inquest has heard.

Lorry hits railway bridge

Lorry hits railway bridge

A lorry has hit a bridge near this Kent station - for the second time in as many weeks.

Council facing rainy day cash crisis

Council facing rainy day cash crisis

The reserves of a Kent council are £14m short which could mean cuts to services and higher charges.

Family home used for ITV drama shoot

Family home used for ITV drama shoot

The producers behind hit TV shows Broadchurch and Poldark have been filming a new ITV series at a family house in Kent this week.

Father dies after taking 'combination of legal highs'

Father dies after taking 'combination of legal highs'

A loving husband and father died after taking “a combination of legal highs” which triggered an undetected heart condition, an inquest heard.

Hospital failed patient over 'life-threatening' test results delay

Hospital failed patient over 'life-threatening' test results delay

Hospital bosses have admitted failing a pensioner who waited more than three months for heart test results - a delay described as “life-threatening”.

Nurse blinded after youth jail attack

Nurse blinded after youth jail attack

A nurse has apparently been left blind in one eye after he was punched by a young inmate at a youth jail.

Parents could be 'banned' from smoking outside schools

Parents could be 'banned' from smoking outside schools

Parents could face being 'banned' from smoking outside school gates under voluntary schemes being considered by Kent County Council.

Two hurt in crash

Two hurt in crash

Two people were taken to hospital after a crash which left one man trapped.

Audi destroyed in car fire outside supermarket

Audi destroyed in car fire outside supermarket

An Audi car has been destroyed after it was found alight outside an Ashford supermarket.

Boy injured after running in front of car

Boy injured after running in front of car

An 11-year-old has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car outside one of the county's biggest academies.

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