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Britain First leaders arrested

Britain First leaders arrested

Leader of far-right group Britain First, Paul Golding, and his deputy Jayda Fransen have been arrested by police in Kent.

Huge eagle returns home

Huge eagle returns home

Staff at an animal sanctuary are overjoyed after Rex the Sea Eagle - who flew off during a demonstration three days ago - returned home.

Lone voice in support of school's closure

Lone voice in support of school's closure

Members will consider the county council's proposals to close a Kent school after it is revealed just one person supported them.

Commuters fed up with train that 'never arrives on time'

Commuters fed up with train that 'never arrives on time'

A group of commuters are calling for the government to take action after their train didn't arrive on time once over a two-week period.

Dog walkers warned after terrier swallows fish hook

Dog walkers warned after terrier swallows fish hook

A terrier is on the way to recovery after it almost died when it swallowed a fish hook on a Kent beach.

Dutchman held over £1m 'cocaine smuggle'

Dutchman held over £1m 'cocaine smuggle'

A Dutchman has appeared in court after allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine into Kent.

Hunt for thugs who robbed a man in his own home

Hunt for thugs who robbed a man in his own home

Police want to question four men who threatened their victim, stole his cash and other possessions and punched him in the face on his doorstep.

'They get plenty' - Poppy Appeal thief spared jail

'They get plenty' - Poppy Appeal thief spared jail

A thief who was shopped by his wife after stealing hundreds of pounds from the Poppy Appeal and spending it on bizarre items has avoided jail.

Renewed appeal for pensioner missing for six months

Renewed appeal for pensioner missing for six months

Almost six months since the disappearance of a pensioner, his family have released images of items similar to ones he was carrying at the time.

Haul of cigarettes and sweets stolen from shop

Haul of cigarettes and sweets stolen from shop

Police are appealing for information after cigarettes and sweets were stolen in a shop raid.

Police appeal after woman hit by car at Tesco

Police appeal after woman hit by car at Tesco

Detectives are asking for witnesses to come forward after a woman suffered serious injuries when she was hit by a car in a supermarket car park.

'Evil' thug raped then robbed terrified victim

'Evil' thug raped then robbed terrified victim

A thug branded "evil" by a judge stuffed a dressing gown in his victim's mouth before raping her twice and then robbing her house.

Hoping to take a drinking game to Vegas...

Hoping to take a drinking game to Vegas...

Two Kent lads are hoping to put a new spin on an old drinking game, by competing against the world's finest in....err... Beer Pong!

Mum jailed after urging stabbing witness to withdraw statement

Mum jailed after urging stabbing witness to withdraw statement

A mum of five is behind bars after trying to get a witness to a street stabbing to withdraw her statement to police.

Robin now has eggs in lovely pile

Robin now has eggs in lovely pile

A cheeky robin who found an unlikely new home inside a carpet showroom, is now looking after some eggs.

Baby monkey says hello to the public

Baby monkey says hello to the public

A wild animal park is celebrating the birth of an endangered monkey.

Campaigners: 'Put animal abusers on cruelty register'

Campaigners: 'Put animal abusers on cruelty register'

The plight of Chunky the chihuahua cross who was punched, kicked, fed drugs, set on fire and left for dead has led to calls for government action.

Is Adam as swift as an Arrow?

Is Adam as swift as an Arrow?

Gold medal sprinter and former Dartford schoolboy Adam Gemili races against the Red Arrows.

Man appears in court accused of wife's murder

Man appears in court accused of wife's murder

A 54-year-old has appeared in court today in connection with the killing of a popular village teacher, who was found strangled at their home.

Paul Hollywood's Kent home for sale

Paul Hollywood's Kent home for sale

TV baker Paul Hollywood is marketing his historic Grade-I listed village property for £795,000.

Peter Tatchell's LGBT 'transphobia' row

Peter Tatchell's LGBT 'transphobia' row

A renowned rights activist has appeared in Kent and denied supporting controversial remarks about transgender people.

Police hunt men after protest descends into violence

Police hunt men after protest descends into violence

Police have issued images of 11 men they want to speak to after the National Front and anti-fascist groups clashed in a day of violent protests.

Sky's the limit for pair after tale of romance

Sky's the limit for pair after tale of romance

A couple's love story impressed airline bosses so much that they named a plane after them.

Strictly star Len's holiday to remember

Strictly star Len's holiday to remember

Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman has taken a turn around a Kent seaside town to film his latest show.

Today's video news

Today's video news

Catch up with today's top stories from across the county, including a mum battling mental health issues and a lost eagle.

Emergency services scrambled to picnic site

Emergency services scrambled to picnic site

Emergency services were scrambled to a picnic site after concerns were raised about a man's welfare.

Top guitarist cleared of possessing child images

Top guitarist cleared of possessing child images

Charges have been dropped against a musician who has performed with stars including Queen's Brian May.

Probe into police's handling of 'body in boot' murder case

Probe into police's handling of 'body in boot' murder case

Kent Police's involvement in the case of a man who strangled a woman while on bail for two rapes is being investigated by a watchdog.

Golf club tees up for £5m transformation

Golf club tees up for £5m transformation

A redevelopment will see a golf club become a country club, complete with an indoor pool, spa and a fitness area.

Neighbours fail in call to cut venue’s late hours

Neighbours fail in call to cut venue’s late hours

A group of residents claim they are regularly robbed of their sleep by a nearby events venue, and that business interests are being put before people.

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