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Rollercoaster not ready for Dreamland opening

Rollercoaster not ready for Dreamland opening

Dreamland's landmark rollercoaster will not be finished in time for the grand opening of the theme park later this month, it's been revealed.

Storms continue - while parts of Kent sizzle

Storms continue - while parts of Kent sizzle

A Kent village is the hottest place in the UK today as parts of the county are bathed in sunshine - while others are hit by rain and thunderstorms.

Banana tree sprouts fruity crop

Banana tree sprouts fruity crop

One Kent family has been given a taste of the tropics - after growing bananas in their front garden.

Boy, 8, raises alarm after finding neglected dogs

Boy, 8, raises alarm after finding neglected dogs

A young boy raised the alarm when he found two dogs abandoned in a house in appalling conditions for up to three weeks with no food or water.

Lesbian mum's anger over 'bring your dad to class' day

Lesbian mum's anger over 'bring your dad to class' day

A mum has accused a school of promoting outdated stereotypes by holding a "bring your dad to class" day - with no equivalent for female relatives.

Attempted murder charge after man shot through door

Attempted murder charge after man shot through door

A Kent man has been charged with attempting to murder a man who was shot through his front door.

Burning car causes motorway delays

Burning car causes motorway delays

Two lanes of traffic were closed on the M25 after a car caught fire on the hard shoulder.

Can you answer maths question that left pupils stumped?

Can you answer maths question that left pupils stumped?

A tricky maths question about a girl called Hannah's sweets has prompted an outcry from pupils left stumped during a GCSE exam.

Have you got the million pound ticket?

Have you got the million pound ticket?

With a million-pound EuroMillions ticket yet to be claimed in Kent, the search for the lucky winners has stepped up a gear.

Crash partially blocks M2

Crash partially blocks M2

Two cars and a van have collided on the M2 this evening, partially blocking the carriageway.

M20 re-open after multi-car crash

M20 re-open after multi-car crash

Three cars were involved in a crash that closed the M20 this evening.

Dart Charge boss: 'We're sorry!'

Dart Charge boss: 'We're sorry!'

The boss of the new charging system at the Dartford tolls has apologised - after a catalogue of glitches.

Flat owner forced to live in shed for two years

Flat owner forced to live in shed for two years

A man has been sleeping in his allotment shed for nearly two years due to delays in the opening of an apartment block.

Charity volunteer drowned while swept out to sea

Charity volunteer drowned while swept out to sea

A young charity volunteer died after being caught in a rip tide while paddling knee-deep, an inquest heard.

Gatecrashers who attacked off-duty police officers jailed

Gatecrashers who attacked off-duty police officers jailed

Two men who gatecrashed a 40th birthday party and brutally beat two off-duty police officers - leaving one partially blinded - have been jailed.

Gamblers ban themselves from betting shops

Gamblers ban themselves from betting shops

A unique scheme to tackle problem gambling has seen more than 20 people exclude themselves from all betting shops.

Man in court for 'stabbing grandmother and her sister'

Man in court for 'stabbing grandmother and her sister'

A 29-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the attempted murder of his grandmother and her sister who were beaten and stabbed at their home.

Heroin addict was found dead in flat

Heroin addict was found dead in flat

A heroin addict may have lain undiscovered for up to two weeks after his death, an inquest heard.

‘It’s a miracle they’re still alive’

‘It’s a miracle they’re still alive’

The neighbour who discovered two elderly sisters seriously injured in a double stabbing says they are lucky to be alive.

A whole latte trouble!

A whole latte trouble!

A teenager had to be rescued by firefighters after getting his finger stuck in a coffee machine.

Driver 'could not avoid hitting man' on crossing

Driver 'could not avoid hitting man' on crossing

A driver who killed a man on a pedestrian crossing has described seeing the "panic" on his face - as a coroner rules she could not have avoided him.

Father and son jewellery heist suspects appear in court

Father and son jewellery heist suspects appear in court

A Kent father and son are among nine defendants who appeared at Southwark Crown Court today in connection with the multimillion pound jewel heist.

Mystery bird on the loose identified as emu

Mystery bird on the loose identified as emu

The RSPCA has revealed a large bird that turned up at a Kent farm this week is a male emu and they are trying to re-home him.

Road closed after rush-hour crash

Road closed after rush-hour crash

Four vehicles have been involved in a crash this morning close to a busy turn-off for the A2.

Safe stolen in sandwich shop raid

Safe stolen in sandwich shop raid

Police and forensics officers have been at the scene of a raid on a sandwich shop, in which a safe containing £650 was stolen.

Trapped woman released from overturned car

Trapped woman released from overturned car

Two women have been hurt after two cars crashed on a busy roundabout off the A2.

Water sent shooting into sky as main bursts

Water sent shooting into sky as main bursts

Homes and cars were drenched as a water main burst, sending the deluge as high as the roofs of neighbouring properties.

Man charged with attempted murder after sisters stabbed

Man charged with attempted murder after sisters stabbed

A man has been charged with a string of offences after two sisters were stabbed at their home in Faversham.

Drink-driver jailed after deliberately hitting pedestrian

Drink-driver jailed after deliberately hitting pedestrian

A man who deliberately drove his van at a man who was flung onto the bonnet has been jailed.

Ex-editor Coulson cleared of perjury

Ex-editor Coulson cleared of perjury

Former editor and Downing Street press secretary Andy Coulson has been cleared of perjury in court.

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