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Clergyman tricked into giving con artist thousands

Clergyman tricked into giving con artist thousands

A fraudster pretended to be a penniless wine merchant to con a kind-hearted clergyman into giving him thousands of pounds.

Woman set herself on fire while lighting cigarette

Woman set herself on fire while lighting cigarette

An elderly woman died after accidentally setting herself on fire while lighting a cigarette, an inquest has heard.

Bishop admits illegally owning shotgun

Bishop admits illegally owning shotgun

A Kent bishop has admitted having no licence for a semi-automatic shotgun he uses for hunting.

Kent council first in UK to refuse anti-racism motion

Kent council first in UK to refuse anti-racism motion

A Kent council is the first and so far only in the UK to refuse to debate a motion condemning hate crime, racism and xenophobia.

Kent Hollywood director set for new blockbuster

Kent Hollywood director set for new blockbuster

Kent's home-grown Hollywood director Paul Greengrass is hoping for more box office success as the latest Bourne film is released today.

'You cannot have a tumour... I’m pregnant’

'You cannot have a tumour... I’m pregnant’

A man diagnosed with a rare facial cancer on the same day his wife told him she was pregnant has described his battle with the disease.

Bail refused for man accused of killing teenager

Bail refused for man accused of killing teenager

A judge has ruled a man accused of murdering a teenage girl who drowned in the sea must remain in prison while he awaits trial.

Bishop urges churches to be 'alert not alarmed' in wake of French priest murder

Bishop urges churches to be 'alert not alarmed' in wake of French priest murder

Security staff at Canterbury cathedral and other Kent churches are on high alert after the terror attack on a priest in France.

Huge lorry park for Op Stack is the only viable option, says government

Huge lorry park for Op Stack is the only viable option, says government

The government is digging its heels in over Operation Stack lorry park

Lifeboat crew rescue trio on jetski

Lifeboat crew rescue trio on jetski

Three men were pulled to safety by lifeboat crews after the jetski they were using ran out of fuel.

Man arrested on suspicion of harrassing women in wood

Man arrested on suspicion of harrassing women in wood

A man has been arrested on suspicion of harassment after police received several reports of inappropriate behaviour in woodland.

Man charged after serious assault

Man charged after serious assault

A suspect has been charged after a man was seriously hurt in an alleged assault.

Police hunt footpath flasher

Police hunt footpath flasher

Police have launched an appeal after a woman was approached by a man who exposed himself to her on a secluded rural footpath.

Revealed: Number of deaths in police custody

Revealed: Number of deaths in police custody

The number of people who have died in the past year while in Kent Police custody - or shortly after having contact with officers - has been revealed.

Segway tumble proves a career-stopper

Segway tumble proves a career-stopper

A woman injured in a fall from a Segway has criticised the organisers of an event for a lack of first-aid response.

Teenage cancer sufferer's video plea for help

Teenage cancer sufferer's video plea for help

Teenage cancer sufferer Kelly Turner has made an online video plea for donations to fund lifesaving treatment in America.

Video: Pony pops into pub

Video: Pony pops into pub

Locals had their spirits raised when this pony popped in to his neigh-bouring watering hole.

Woman cut free from vehicle after crash

Woman cut free from vehicle after crash

A woman has been rescued by firefighters after a two-vehicle crash.

Woman rescued from sea

Woman rescued from sea

Emergency services including lifeboat crews and the coastguard helicopter helped to rescue a woman from the sea in the early hours of this morning.

Husband admits attacking wife in popular park

Husband admits attacking wife in popular park

A man has admitted punching and kicking his wife but denies carrying her to a 'dark spot' during an early morning attack in a town centre park.

Man charged over alleyway 'rape'

Man charged over alleyway 'rape'

A man is due to appear in court charged with rape after an alleged attack in an alleyway.

Pizza thief ordered to pay back in slices

Pizza thief ordered to pay back in slices

A mother who stole a pizza was told by a judge it could have been the most expensive ever... as she was ordered to pay back in instalments.

220 jobs at risk at construction firm

220 jobs at risk at construction firm

A contractor is poised to call in administrators making it one of the county's first casualties of the Brexit vote, putting about 220 jobs at risk.

Grimy cellar at Gogglebox stars' posh B&B

Grimy cellar at Gogglebox stars' posh B&B

Gruesome pictures reveal an oven black with grease, blocked sinks, and dripping lamb in a fridge - at Steph and Dom's luxurious B&B.

Main road shut amid concerns for man on bridge

Main road shut amid concerns for man on bridge

A key route was closed both ways this morning after police were called to a man on a bridge.

'Distressed' swimmer airlifted to safety

'Distressed' swimmer airlifted to safety

A swimmer in distress was airlifted from the sea and taken taken to hospital suffering from mild hypothermia.

Violence and drugs rife at 'dangerous' jail

Violence and drugs rife at 'dangerous' jail

Levels of violence at a Kent prison are high, and it is too easy for inmates to get drugs, a damning report out today reveals.

'A lot of people who wouldn’t go out are now doing so'

'A lot of people who wouldn’t go out are now doing so'

Claims Pokemon Go could be dangerous for children have been disputed by a fan who argues the game is helping anxiety sufferers.

Care home boss stole £57k... but will pay back just £1

Care home boss stole £57k... but will pay back just £1

A care home boss who is thought to have gambled and boozed away nearly £57,000 has been ordered to pay back just £1.

Migrant children 'held in squalid conditions'

Migrant children 'held in squalid conditions'

Alone and scared, migrant children are being treated with suspicion and held in squalid conditions, a report out today reveals.

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