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Hunt for bag after robbers threaten people in raid

Hunt for bag after robbers threaten people in raid

Police are searching for a polka dot handbag that could provide clues after residents were threatened with violence during a robbery.

Teen falls from cliff and lands on rocks below

Teen falls from cliff and lands on rocks below

A Kent teenager taking part in a reality show presented by Bear Grylls fell from a cliff face and plummeted towards jagged rocks below.

Jail for care home manager who stole from vulnerable men

Jail for care home manager who stole from vulnerable men

A care home manager who siphoned nearly £60,000 from bank accounts set up for three vulnerable men has been jailed.

Barrel of laughs for rail commuters

Barrel of laughs for rail commuters

Passengers faced disruption to rail services this morning... after a train crashed into a beer barrel.

Conservative-run KCC turns on academy plan

Conservative-run KCC turns on academy plan

County councillors have united to condemn the government's plans to force all schools to become academies.

Driver killed grandfather while using phone at wheel

Driver killed grandfather while using phone at wheel

A delivery driver who swerved into another lane while using his phone at the wheel, causing the death of a devoted grandfather, has been jailed.

Missing 16-year-old girl found safe

Missing 16-year-old girl found safe

A 16-year-old girl, whose disappearance sparked a massive search involving Kent Search and Rescue and the police helicopter, has been found safe.

Obstacle race left hundreds of drivers stuck in mud

Obstacle race left hundreds of drivers stuck in mud

The organiser of an obstacle court event has apologised after hundreds of cars were mired in mud and roads around the venue were gridlocked

School head: 'I'm the victim of a witch hunt'

School head: 'I'm the victim of a witch hunt'

A head teacher suspended from a struggling secondary school says she was not expecting to be pushed out “in any way, shape, or form”.

Police cordon off town centre after assault

Police cordon off town centre after assault

Police cordoned off part of a high street in an ongoing investigation 36 hours after an assault.

Bouncer loses job after violent road rage attack

Bouncer loses job after violent road rage attack

A bouncer who unleashed a flurry of blows against another driver after pulling out into moving traffic has been spared jail.

Jail for teacher who groomed 14-year-old girl for sex

Jail for teacher who groomed 14-year-old girl for sex

When a 14-year-old girl confided in a teacher, he took the opportunity to groom her for sex, a court has heard.

Man charged with killing dad in 'hit and run'

Man charged with killing dad in 'hit and run'

A driver has been charged with causing the death of a man who was knocked down in an alleged hit and run.

Video: Police called to boot fair punch-up

Video: Police called to boot fair punch-up

Footage has emerged of a group of people fighting at a boot fair, which prompted worried witnesses to call the police.

'It's a travesty mother is still on run with my grandson'

'It's a travesty mother is still on run with my grandson'

A mother is on the run in Poland with her seven-year-old son - despite two court orders for him to be returned to his Kent home.

What a day!

What a day!

Thousands of people packed out Gravesend's streets for a huge Sikh festival.

Pensioner rescued from burning bungalow

Pensioner rescued from burning bungalow

An elderly man was carried to safety by fire crews after his home went up in flames.

Three brothers deny woman's murder

Three brothers deny woman's murder

Three brothers will stand trial accused of murdering a woman who died several weeks after she was allegedly attacked.

Breast cancer survivor's 10-week wait for scan results

Breast cancer survivor's 10-week wait for scan results

A breast cancer survivor has complained to a hospital trust after being forced to wait 10 agonising weeks for mammogram results.

Disabled mugging victim's plea for a job

Disabled mugging victim's plea for a job

A 6st disabled man who was cruelly mugged in an alleyway received an outpouring of public sympathy - but all he really wants is a job.

Internet child bondage pervert caught by his boss

Internet child bondage pervert caught by his boss

A finance worker has been jailed after his boss caught him searching the internet for sick child abuse images featuring bondage on his work computer.

BLOG: The negative tone of the EU debate + why the crime commissioner campaign is failing to spark

BLOG: The negative tone of the EU debate + why the crime commissioner campaign is failing to spark

Two elections blighted by negativity and indifference

Burglar stole vehicle and crashed into police car while drunk

Burglar stole vehicle and crashed into police car while drunk

A pair of serial burglars who stole items including a car during a raid were arrested after one of them smashed it into a police vehicle while drunk.

Dog rescued by lifeboat after cliff fall

Dog rescued by lifeboat after cliff fall

Lifeboat crews pulled a dog from the water after it fell over a cliff edge.

Hilarious footage of face swap gran goes viral

Hilarious footage of face swap gran goes viral

A pensioner who took the internet by storm when her granddaughter posted footage of her hysterical reaction to a face swap app has spoken of her fame.

Man cautioned after town centre vandalism spree

Man cautioned after town centre vandalism spree

A 23-year-old has escaped serious punishment after admitting his part in a campaign of criminal damage across a town.

Record numbers get first choice primary school

Record numbers get first choice primary school

Despite a national shortage of primary places, more children secured a place at their first choice of primary school in Kent.

Woman opens door to find knifemen running at her

Woman opens door to find knifemen running at her

Two armed thugs terrified a woman late at night after banging on her door and running at her with a knife when she answered.

2p or not 2p? That is the question

2p or not 2p? That is the question

A man was left astonished after receiving a bill for just two pence from Dart Charge - only to find out £10 was the minimum he could pay.

'My children have been playing on an asbestos floor'

'My children have been playing on an asbestos floor'

A mum-of-two is warning house buyers to check their property for asbestos in their homes before they move in.

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