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University boss’s bill of £26,000 for travel

University boss’s bill of £26,000 for travel

Flying almost exclusively in first or business class, a university vice-chancellor racked up a bill of more than £26,000 for flights.

'Wasted graft' for countryside dream

'Wasted graft' for countryside dream

Families who worked hard to move from Gravesend to the countryside in Shorne fear the proposed Lower Thames Crossing could ruin it all.

Hundreds of attack claims against police

Hundreds of attack claims against police

Police have investigated more than 500 assault claims lodged against Kent officers - but just 16 were upheld, it's been revealed.

Treasurer stole cash meant for school computers

Treasurer stole cash meant for school computers

A school treasurer has walked free from court after helping herself to more than £7,000 earmarked for computers for pupils.

Huge queues on motorway after crash

Huge queues on motorway after crash

A crash has clogged major road arteries at rush hour - causing long delays and extended journeys.

MP takes issue with his Kent colleagues over migrant camp claims

MP takes issue with his Kent colleagues over migrant camp claims

Thanet South MP Craig Mackinlay says claims that mgrant camps could be seen in Kent are wrong

'There is life after scars'

'There is life after scars'

When she was just nine, Jane Healy suffered severe burns in a freak accident. But the brave mum has overcome the trauma and launched a skin treatment.

Council budget approved with 4% tax hike and £80m cuts

Council budget approved with 4% tax hike and £80m cuts

County councillors have approved a budget including a 4% tax hike and £80m in cuts in the face of protests at County Hall today.

Meet the latest tool in the fight against... bed bugs

Meet the latest tool in the fight against... bed bugs

Flick, a five-year-old labrador-cross, has been enlisted by a pest control firm to help sniff out bed bugs.

Pupils' tributes to teacher found dead at home

Pupils' tributes to teacher found dead at home

Pupils have drawn pictures and shared memories of much-loved teacher Caroline Andrews, found dead at her home last week.

Arrest made in 'kissing' assaults

Arrest made in 'kissing' assaults

Police hunting for a man who tried to kiss women in the street have made an arrest.

Crash victim still critically ill

Crash victim still critically ill

A biker who suffered major injuries in a crash yesterday, remains in intensive care in hospital.

Huge crowds expected at anti-Britain First march

Huge crowds expected at anti-Britain First march

More than a thousand people are expected to march against Britain First today after the far-right group demonstrated outside a mosque.

Investigation into children's home continues

Investigation into children's home continues

Former residents of a church-run children's home, dogged by abuse allegations, are being urged by the Bishop of Rochester to get in touch.

Lorry driver arrested after serious M25 crash

Lorry driver arrested after serious M25 crash

A lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing a serious accident, which left four hurt and part of the M25 closed for several hours.

Man rescued after falling from scaffolding

Man rescued after falling from scaffolding

A worker has been rescued after falling from scaffolding and becoming trapped.

Man seriously injured in two assaults on same night

Man seriously injured in two assaults on same night

Police want witnesses after a man was left needing surgery for serious facial injuries following two town centre attacks on the same night.

Three including toddler injured in Tesco smash

Three including toddler injured in Tesco smash

Three people have been injured, including a toddler, after a crash in a supermarket car park.

Uni chief's £26,000 on luxury flights

Uni chief's £26,000 on luxury flights

The head of University of Kent spent three times more than her counterparts on business and first class air travel.

Workman loses fingers in horror accident

Workman loses fingers in horror accident

A construction worker has been rushed to hospital with severe hand injuries following an incident on a building site.

Helicopter called in as police search for suspect

Helicopter called in as police search for suspect

A police helicopter was called in as officers search for a suspect believed to be riding a bicycle this evening.

'Don’t move or I’ll shoot your girl'

'Don’t move or I’ll shoot your girl'

A terrified family were held at gunpoint after burglars broke into their home and stole more than £12,000 worth of valuables.

Probe ordered into man's train death

Probe ordered into man's train death

An independent expert in psychiatric care will investigate the circumstances leading to an ex-firefighter's train death.

Barber shows razor-sharp skills

Barber shows razor-sharp skills

He is the best around, and now a wet shaving expert from Deal can be seen in action in our video here

Girl, 12, hit by car

Girl, 12, hit by car

A 12-year-old girl has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

Biker in critical condition after A-road crash

Biker in critical condition after A-road crash

Brake fluid on the road may have contributed to a crash which has left a biker in a critical condition in hospital.

Young teacher hanged herself after FaceTime call

Young teacher hanged herself after FaceTime call

A young mum and teacher hanged herself after a FaceTime call to her ex-partner, an inquest heard.

Hornby's turnaround plan derails

Hornby's turnaround plan derails

The model train maker is in danger of breaking its lending agreement with its bank after revealing it expects wider losses this year.

Alleged bank robber to appear in court

Alleged bank robber to appear in court

A man accused of robbing a bank is due to appear in crown court.

Final farewell to navy officer, 26

Final farewell to navy officer, 26

A full military burial took place yesterday where friends, family and colleagues paid their respects to a "kind, fun and loyal" navy officer.

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