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Family's fury after dementia sufferer escapes from care home

Family's fury after dementia sufferer escapes from care home

Care home bosses are under pressure after 79-year-old dementia sufferer escaped and walked more than a mile in her ballet shoes and t-shirt.

Op Stack removed

Op Stack removed

The M20 has reopened as Operation Stack is no longer in place.

'Give me the money or you will die'

'Give me the money or you will die'

A shopkeeper has been left too scared to return to work after being threatened with a broken bottle during an attempted robbery.

Buyers of flats in iconic building left in limbo

Buyers of flats in iconic building left in limbo

A housing association is considering legal action following a U-turn by developers to allow the sale of 30 properties.

Could Kent be the birthplace of democracy?

Could Kent be the birthplace of democracy?

A wealth of historical information is building up to show a tiny corner of Kent was at the centre of the creation of the Magna Carta.

Kent racing circuit to feature in video game

Kent racing circuit to feature in video game

People will have the chance to speed round Lydden Hill from the comfort of their armchairs after the race circuit was included in a computer game.

Mistaken identity parking fine blunder

Mistaken identity parking fine blunder

A man got a £60 ticket in the post despite his car being driven by his wife 100 miles away from where the supposed offence took place.

Birthday celebrations hit in fire alert at Rochester bar

Birthday celebrations hit in fire alert at Rochester bar

Fire crews were called to a bar and restaurant in Rochester High Street where an 18th birthday party was taking place.

Deadly drug found with baby's prescription

Deadly drug found with baby's prescription

A five month old baby could have been killed after a bottle of methadone was found with his prescription, his mother claimed.

Mum whose baby fell from window walks free

Mum whose baby fell from window walks free

A 'drinks binge' mother has avoided jail after her baby fractured her skull in a fall from a window.

Appeal launched after brick thrown from 'tatty' truck

Appeal launched after brick thrown from 'tatty' truck

An investigation has been launched after a brick was hurled at a car travelling through a Kent village.

'Britain's worst driver' finally passes test

'Britain's worst driver' finally passes test

A woman dubbed 'Britain's worst driver' has finally passed her test after 15 years of trying.

Mozart-loving Misty needs a new home

Mozart-loving Misty needs a new home

A Doberman with a love of classical music has been in a shelter for over six months.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

What was fixed with superglue and the wheels from a toy bus? Why did an artist have to remove her display of mannequins? It's the Friday News Quiz.

Man arrested in connection with 'drive-by' shooting

Man arrested in connection with 'drive-by' shooting

A man has been arrested after another man suffered gunshot wounds in a suspected drive-by shooting.

Estate agent dies in double fatal horror crash

Estate agent dies in double fatal horror crash

A boss has paid tribute to "a dedicated professional" after a second person dies following three vehicle pile-up.

Falcons Dick and Dom pursue world speed record

Falcons Dick and Dom pursue world speed record

A falcon trainer hopes his birds can become the fastest animals in the world in a record breaking speed attempt next month.

Bogus doctor who treated thousands jailed

Bogus doctor who treated thousands jailed

A 'doctor' who stole the identity of a real GP to illegally treat thousands of sick and vulnerable patients has today been jailed for six years.

Bus driver attacked by thugs 'riding horse'

Bus driver attacked by thugs 'riding horse'

A driver had to be taken to hospital with shards of glass in his eyes after his window was smashed by a group of thugs reportedly riding a horse.

John Newman sets up home in Kent

John Newman sets up home in Kent

Superstar singer John Newman has revealed he has moved to the county and is enjoying the local nightlife - when the door staff let him in, that is!

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into tree

Motorcyclist dies after crashing into tree

A biker, named as Damen, has died after losing control and crashing into a tree, prompting police to appeal for witnesses.

Workman impaled at construction site

Workman impaled at construction site

A workman has been left with a "deep and serious wound" after falling onto a scaffolding pole at a construction site

Migrants held after getting into UK through Folkestone

Migrants held after getting into UK through Folkestone

A further 49 migrants - including nine teenagers - have been caught trying to get into the UK through Kent.

Church cordoned off after serious assault

Church cordoned off after serious assault

A man has been found in a churchyard suffering from multiple serious injuries following an assault.

Developer wins new stay of execution from bulldozers

Developer wins new stay of execution from bulldozers

Plans to demolish a 'palace' home which defied the planning brief have seen a fresh setback... as the case must now go to court.

Council forces grieving dog owner to dig up pet

Council forces grieving dog owner to dig up pet

A grieving dog owner has spoken of his shock after a council told him to dig up his beloved pooch he buried in his garden.

Pet shop raiders make off with £3k of stock

Pet shop raiders make off with £3k of stock

Plans to relocate a family pet shop have been put on hold after burglars raided the new store just days from opening, stealing most of its stock.

No bail for arson suspect

No bail for arson suspect

The man accused of torching a bookshop, starting a fire that spread to several other shops, has been refused bail following a hearing this morning.

Hope as toddler smashes £500,000!

Hope as toddler smashes £500,000!

A very ill little girl battling cancer has been given a fighting chance to beat the disease - as £500,000 has been raised for lifesaving treatment.

Hospital on track with four hour target

Hospital on track with four hour target

Once ranked one of the worst performing A&E units in the country, Medway Maritime Hospital is starting to hit national targets.

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