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Man jailed over £2.8 million cannabis factory

Man jailed over £2.8 million cannabis factory

The man behind a drugs factory with more than 6,000 plants is behind bars after years of investigation.

Elderly man found dead at fishing spot named

Elderly man found dead at fishing spot named

Police have launched an investigation into the unexplained death of the pensioner.

Tributes to kayaker found dead in river

Tributes to kayaker found dead in river

Colleagues have paid tribute to a successful businessman who was found dead on a riverbank after disappearing while kayaking.

Air ambulance called after teen knocked over by pupil

Air ambulance called after teen knocked over by pupil

A teenage girl suffered head injuries after being accidentally knocked over by another student.

Devoted mum has tattoo of daughter's brain

Devoted mum has tattoo of daughter's brain

The mother of a girl with a condition affecting only five people worldwide has had a picture of her brain tattooed on her chest to raise awareness.

Woman trapped by fire 'caused by cigarette'

Woman trapped by fire 'caused by cigarette'

A blaze in a block of flats - thought to have been caused when a man fell asleep while smoking a cigarette - left a man hurt and woman trapped.

Prankster avoids jail over selfie stick robbery stunt

Prankster avoids jail over selfie stick robbery stunt

An internet prankster who staged a robbery armed with a selfie stick has avoided jail - just weeks after another stunt landed him in court.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

What ruined a day at seafront in Deal? Take the KentOnline Friday News Quiz.

Man charged over 'kissing assaults'

Man charged over 'kissing assaults'

A man accused of approaching and kissing women in isolated areas has been charged with sexual assault.

Lorry drivers’ rancid filth has left pit stop closed

Lorry drivers’ rancid filth has left pit stop closed

Lorries are parking dangerously along a hard shoulder since a much-used pit stop was closed for cleaning.

Stand-off as knife-wielding teen shuts himself in flat

Stand-off as knife-wielding teen shuts himself in flat

A teenager sparked a tense five-hour stand-off on a Kent seafront after barricading himself inside his dad’s flat.

Teen killed by car on day she was released from hospital

Teen killed by car on day she was released from hospital

An 18-year-old was killed when she was hit by a car the day she was released from hospital after attempting suicide.

Thug jailed for breaking cop's bones

Thug jailed for breaking cop's bones

A special constable suffered three broken bones in his hand when he helped to arrest a drunk who had been woken from his stupor, a court heard.

Driver hurt in fatal crash faced sentence for dangerous driving

Driver hurt in fatal crash faced sentence for dangerous driving

The driver in a crash that killed his brother this morning was due in court to be sentenced for dangerous driving.

Food bank demand in Kent increases to record levels

Food bank demand in Kent increases to record levels

The number of people in Kent turning to food banks has leapt to record levels, as a charity warns urgent action must be taken to ease the crisis.

Here come the April Showers

Here come the April Showers

The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for Kent today, with up to 30mm of rain expected to fall.

Man dies after car crashes into trees

Man dies after car crashes into trees

Police want witnesses after a man in his 30s was killed when the car he was travelling in swerved off the road and crashed into trees.

Road renamed after murdered schoolgirl

Road renamed after murdered schoolgirl

Schoolgirl Claire Tiltman, who was stabbed to death in an alleyway more than 20 years ago, has been honoured with a road named after her.

Teenage cyclist hit by car

Teenage cyclist hit by car

A teenage boy was injured after he was hit by car while cycling this morning.

Road closed after 11-year-old girl hit by car

Road closed after 11-year-old girl hit by car

An 11-year-old girl has been hit by a car this evening.

Hunt for pervert who spied on woman in changing room

Hunt for pervert who spied on woman in changing room

Police are hunting a suspected voyeur who filmed a woman under the door of a cubicle as she got changed at a swimming pool.

Workers crushed in floor collapse at building site

Workers crushed in floor collapse at building site

Ambulance crews rushed to a town centre building site after a man plunged through a floor, causing concrete blocks to fall onto workers.

Road reopens after three-car crash

Road reopens after three-car crash

A vehicle overturned following a crash, which sparked long tailbacks.

Woman arrested after man hit by car

Woman arrested after man hit by car

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a man was hit by a car.

Ambulance delay after footie manager's leg 'snaps in two'

Ambulance delay after footie manager's leg 'snaps in two'

The ambulance service has apologised for the delay in reaching a football manager whose leg "completely snapped" during a match.

Cabbie cleared of threatening to kill boy's family

Cabbie cleared of threatening to kill boy's family

A taxi driver has been cleared of telling a nine-year-old boy he would murder his family during a ride to school.

Olympic star inspires children

Olympic star inspires children

An Olympic and World Champion skeleton racer inspired a group of children to aim high and be healthy when she visited a youth club.

Police officer hurt in 'violent attack' as man tasered

Police officer hurt in 'violent attack' as man tasered

A police constable has been taken to hospital with a head injury this morning after he was allegedly assaulted by a man who was tasered.

Knife found in river in double murder probe

Knife found in river in double murder probe

Police investigating the deaths of two people who suffered fatal stab wounds have found a knife during a search of a river.

£30 to spend a penny

£30 to spend a penny

A lorry driver has been fined after being spotted urinating on the A2 - just days after another motorist was caught defecating on the roadside!

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