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Suspected arson attack will cost firms millions

Suspected arson attack will cost firms millions

Costs will run into millions of pounds after firms' units were badly damaged in a suspected arson attack at an industrial estate.

Giant snake washed up on Kent coast

Giant snake washed up on Kent coast

Dog-walkers discovered an eight-feet-long python on the shore of the Isle of Sheppey

Trio share more than 300 years of memories

Trio share more than 300 years of memories

Three inspirational ladies, who all live at the same care home, are having a triple celebration as each of them reach the impressive age of 101.

Weather warning for Kent

Weather warning for Kent

Dozens of homes evacuated and one man hospitalised as flooding continues to cause chaos in Kent.

Angry customers hit out at 'shambolic' new festival

Angry customers hit out at 'shambolic' new festival

A new family-friendly music festival has been described as 'shambolic' by customers, who faced lengthy queues to get onto the site.

Woman freed after car crash

Woman freed after car crash

Three people were left injured after a vehicle ploughed into a home in a quiet suburb last night.

Homeless man’s death prompts call for action

Homeless man’s death prompts call for action

A group of people shocked by the death of a vulnerable homeless man found in the heart of their community are calling for an inquiry.

Ill woman told by festival: no doctor’s note, no entry

Ill woman told by festival: no doctor’s note, no entry

A young woman with a digestive disease was told she would need a doctor’s note to be able to take her own food to a family festival.

Man has Kray twins inked on arm after social media call

Man has Kray twins inked on arm after social media call

A Kent man has had a bit of shady local history tattooed on to his body after responding to a social media appeal.

Teenager with drug debts went out armed with knives

Teenager with drug debts went out armed with knives

A teenager who went out armed with knives "for protection" because he owed people money for drugs has narrowly avoided being locked up.

Calais mayor pushes for border renegotiations after Brexit result

Calais mayor pushes for border renegotiations after Brexit result

UK border checks in France could be endangered after the Calais mayor said Brits should face the consequences of Brexit

Flags raised in support of armed forces

Flags raised in support of armed forces

It's Armed Forces Day today so join in the festivities and show them your support.

M20 lane re-opens after car crashed into barrier

M20 lane re-opens after car crashed into barrier

A lane was closed on the M20 after a car crashed into a safety barrier.

Police arrest two after armed siege

Police arrest two after armed siege

Armed police swooped on a Kent seaside town this afternoon and made two arrests.

Three vehicle crash claimed life of motorcyclist

Three vehicle crash claimed life of motorcyclist

A major route was closed for more than eight hours on Friday after a serious crash involving three vehicles claimed the life of a motorcyclist.

'We want another vote'

'We want another vote'

More than 50,000 Kent residents have signed a petition demanding a SECOND EU referendum.

Weekend off to a good start for £1,000 Friday winner

Weekend off to a good start for £1,000 Friday winner

Kmfm has done it again - given away another £1,000 cash with their competition Thousand Pound Friday.

Mechanic denies double murder

Mechanic denies double murder

A 54-year-old man has denied the double murder of Simon Gorecki and Natasha Sadler Ellis.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

Who was told to spend a week fishing? And why was Kent the first county to be mapped by Ordnance Survey?

Love rival jailed after he drove at victim with a van

Love rival jailed after he drove at victim with a van

A thug ran down a love rival in his car after threatening to kill him or put him in a wheelchair.

Care home residents treated after fire

Care home residents treated after fire

Residents at a care home had to be treated by paramedics following a fire.

Live: Breaking news from Kent

Live: Breaking news from Kent

Catch up with the latest news, travel and weather from across Kent.

Prime Minister resigns

Prime Minister resigns

Kent is reacting to news that Prime Minister David Cameron is to step down after Britain voted to leave the European Union.

Kent reacts to EU referendum result

Kent reacts to EU referendum result

As it was confirmed Britain had voted to leave the European Union in 2016 - leading to the resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron - here was the immediate reaction in Kent.

Community spirit? My home was looted after gas blast

Community spirit? My home was looted after gas blast

A disabled man's home was looted hours after a devastating gas explosion, leaving him with nothing but a photo and his false teeth.

School bans fake tan, false lashes and make-up

School bans fake tan, false lashes and make-up

A headteacher has banned false eyelashes, fake tan, heavy foundation and lipstick, telling pupils and parents "school isn't a fashion parade."

'She was a fantastic daughter'

'She was a fantastic daughter'

A beloved daughter died on her 20th birthday surrounded by family and friends after bravely battling an aggressive form of cancer.

Thief jailed for stealing solicitor's mobile phone

Thief jailed for stealing solicitor's mobile phone

A thief who stole his solicitor’s mobile phone outside court under the noses of three detectives has been jailed for two weeks.

Custard, beer and the Unecar

Custard, beer and the Unecar

Do you remember these long-lost products that once made our County Town famous?

'I feel more British than European' - Expats react

'I feel more British than European' - Expats react

Britain leaving the EU comes at a huge personal cost for many Europeans who've made Kent their home - and may be feeling slightly less welcome today.

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