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Plain packaging laws come into force today

Plain packaging laws come into force today

Uniform drab green packaging will start to replace familiar branding from today as new plain packaging laws come into force.

Homelessness charity reveals man shot dead was ex-soldier

Homelessness charity reveals man shot dead was ex-soldier

An ex-soldier who was refused a place on a council’s housing register was shot dead in his tent.

Michael Stone's sister calls for fresh DNA tests

Michael Stone's sister calls for fresh DNA tests

Advances in DNA technology could prove Michael Stone's innocence according to his sister, who 20 years on is still fighting to clear his name.

Mum bitten on bottom by dog

Mum bitten on bottom by dog

A mum who was bitten on the buttocks by a rottweiler is calling for the dog to be put down.

£13,000 vets bill after algae-deaths

£13,000 vets bill after algae-deaths

A woman is facing a shocking vet bill after letting 10 dogs swim in a seemingly harmless lake, which turned out to be toxic.

Main road reopens after incident

Main road reopens after incident

Police have re-opened London Road in Deal after an incident where there were concerns for the welfare of a man.

Shopkeeper 'scared to return to work' after armed robbery

Shopkeeper 'scared to return to work' after armed robbery

A shopkeeper says he has been 'scared to come back to work' after being forced to hand over hundreds of pounds by an armed robber.

Search launched after concern for woman's welfare

Search launched after concern for woman's welfare

Police and Kent Search and Rescue are scouring parts of Sheppey this evening after concerns were raised over the welfare of a woman.

E-fit released after boiling water poured over elderly couple

E-fit released after boiling water poured over elderly couple

An image of a man wanted in connection with a brutal burglary where two pensioners were left with life-changing injuries has been released.

Driver arrested after five hurt in crash

Driver arrested after five hurt in crash

Five ambulances were called and a driver arrested on suspicion of drink driving after five people were injured in a crash.

Pensioner to appear in court for fatal Costa crash

Pensioner to appear in court for fatal Costa crash

An 86-year-old driver has been summonsed to court for causing death by dangerous driving after a car crashed into a busy coffee shop.

Brick hurled from bridge through lorry's windscreen

Brick hurled from bridge through lorry's windscreen

Police are hunting a yob who threw a brick through the windscreen of a lorry on a busy dual carriageway.

Man suffers burns as e-cig catches fire

Man suffers burns as e-cig catches fire

A man in his mid-30s has been treated for burn injuries after an e-cigarette burst into flames when he put the battery in the wrong way round.

Millions pledged for major town centre development

Millions pledged for major town centre development

An area's biggest town centre development, set to add a cinema and restaurants, will have £53.25m injected into it by an outside firm.

Family search for driver who killed puppy

Family search for driver who killed puppy

A little boy has been left heartbroken after a speeding motorist hit and killed his puppy before driving off.

Heartbreaking message from missing man's family

Heartbreaking message from missing man's family

The family of missing man Nigel Knights have thanked people for their support after a body was found in the River Medway.

Drunk attacks stranger with samurai sword at wife's birthday

Drunk attacks stranger with samurai sword at wife's birthday

A heated text message exchange led to drunk Dean Tolputt attacking a stranger with a samurai sword at his wife's birthday.

'I can't get no job satisfaction'

'I can't get no job satisfaction'

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger almost had another career path mapped out... but for a 'cruel' twist of fate.

Kent's best ever year for Blue Flags - here's the full list

Kent's best ever year for Blue Flags - here's the full list

Two more Kent beaches have been awarded a Blue Flag bringing the total this year to 11 - does your local bathing spot make the grade?

Teachers may strike over grammar's academy plan

Teachers may strike over grammar's academy plan

Teachers at a leading grammar school are considering strike action over controversial plans to convert to an academy.

Thousands more tune in to kmfm

Thousands more tune in to kmfm

kmfm has nearly 10,000 more listeners than this time last year, latest figures have revealed.

Delays after van hits lamppost

Delays after van hits lamppost

A driver was taken to hospital as a precaution after a van hit a lamppost this morning.

Driver jailed for killing policeman

Driver jailed for killing policeman

A man has been jailed for three years after causing the death of an off-duty police officer from Kent.

Volunteer support group doing job of 'diabolical' mental health service

Volunteer support group doing job of 'diabolical' mental health service

A Deal-based support group for people with mental health issues has claimed it is doing the job of the health services because of a lack of resources

Fate of the dog that attacked one-year-old decided

Fate of the dog that attacked one-year-old decided

A dog owner whose pitbull-cross Lovelace was dangerously out of control has been told whether his dog will have to be put down.

Six fire crews tackle factory fire

Six fire crews tackle factory fire

Firefighters were called to a machine alight in a large unit at a dock.

Care assistant jailed for mistreating elderly residents

Care assistant jailed for mistreating elderly residents

A 38-year-old care assistant has been sent to prison for nine months for cruelty to elderly dementia sufferers in a residential home.

'Murder' victim named locally

'Murder' victim named locally

A 51-year-old man found dead in his home - sparking a murder inquiry - has been named locally.

Three bailed after man 'seriously injured'

Three bailed after man 'seriously injured'

Police were at a travellers' camp for more than 12 hours when a man was taken to hospital for serious injuries after a crash.

Man missing for six years 'in psychiatric care'

Man missing for six years 'in psychiatric care'

The parents of a man missing for six years have dramatically revealed he is on a psychiatric ward in Spain - and refusing help.

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