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Lifeguards and schoolgirls save young swimmer

Lifeguards and schoolgirls save young swimmer

A proud dad has described how two children helped swimming pool staff save a woman's life when her heart stopped.

Police appeal over missing woman

Police appeal over missing woman

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 36-year-old who hasn't been seen for six days.

Puppy 'shaken like a rag doll' in savage attack

Puppy 'shaken like a rag doll' in savage attack

A woman is furious after her nine-month old cockapoo needed stitches after it was horrifically attacked by another dog.

Nick Clegg makes visit to Kent in election run-up

Nick Clegg makes visit to Kent in election run-up

Nick Clegg makes his second visit to the county with just a few days to go before the election and toasts a certain Royal baby

Police hunt teenager following sex attack

Police hunt teenager following sex attack

An efit image has been released following the sex assault of a 14-year-old girl.

Child taken to hospital after crash

Child taken to hospital after crash

A child has been taken to hospital following a collision on the A20 this morning.

Family need medical treatment after pan fire

Family need medical treatment after pan fire

Two children and two adults were treated by paramedics after a pan, which had been left on a stove, led to a fire in a flat.

Woman suffers spinal injuries in crash

Woman suffers spinal injuries in crash

A woman was taken to hospital with spinal injuries after a collision on the A2.

Pigeon killed following catapult attack

Pigeon killed following catapult attack

A catapult was used in a cruel attack on a flock of birds, which left one pigeon dead. WARNING: Graphic picture.

Woman loses legal battle after being left with nothing but dog

Woman loses legal battle after being left with nothing but dog

Appeal court judges have ruled a woman left destitute after splitting with her partner of 30 years was entitled to nothing more than she got.

TV's Paul O'Grady to quit Britain if Tories win election

TV's Paul O'Grady to quit Britain if Tories win election

Comedian Paul O’Grady, from Kent, vows to move to Italy if David Cameron wins Thursday’s election.

Boy injured in hit and run

Boy injured in hit and run

Police are searching for a driver who left the scene of a hit and run in which a 12-year-old boy was injured.

More than £1m spent on police PR

More than £1m spent on police PR

Kent Police is the second highest spender out of county forces when it comes to their PR budget, new figures have revealed.

Firefighters called to suspicious van fire

Firefighters called to suspicious van fire

A man had to be given oxygen after trying to put out a van fire which is believed to have been started deliberately.

Surgery that closed after critical report to reopen

Surgery that closed after critical report to reopen

A medical centre which shut after it was found to pose 'unacceptable risk' to its patients is set to open its doors again.

Litter wardens given powers to tackle anti-social behaviour

Litter wardens given powers to tackle anti-social behaviour

Litter wardens are being handed more powers to deal with mess and anti-social behaviour - including clamping down on nuisance buskers and dog fouling.

Pensioner killed after 'tripping' into path of reversing van

Pensioner killed after 'tripping' into path of reversing van

A pensioner who 'tripped over his feet' and into the path of a reversing van suffered fatal head injuries, an inquest heard.

Toddler hit in the eye by stone-throwing yobs

Toddler hit in the eye by stone-throwing yobs

Unruly teenagers are "driving tourists away" after hurling stones at a three-year-old boy, a pensioner and a coach-load of French students.

Crews forced to break down door after ashes spark bin fire

Crews forced to break down door after ashes spark bin fire

Firefighters offer safety advice after the contents of an ashtray were emptied into a bin, and caught alight.

Fewer crimes but violence still a problem at hospital

Fewer crimes but violence still a problem at hospital

Crimes reported at Maidstone Hospital have dropped by a third, but assaults top the list of offences.

Harry hits the campaign trail

Harry hits the campaign trail

Another celebrity hit the campaign trail in Kent today when Harry Hill showed his support for Labour.

It's a girl! Congratulations pour in for royal baby

It's a girl! Congratulations pour in for royal baby

The Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to a girl and Ukip leader Nigel Farage was among the first to send congratulations.

Missing Kent pensioner found 'safe and well' in London

Missing Kent pensioner found 'safe and well' in London

A man who failed to return home after visiting a relative in Kent was found in east London in the early hours of this morning.

Renewed appeal as fears grow for missing 'Laura'

Renewed appeal as fears grow for missing 'Laura'

Police are continuing to appeal for information over concerns for the welfare of a 33-year-old woman who was reported missing last month.

Sweeps Festival is under way in Rochester

Sweeps Festival is under way in Rochester

There's plenty to sweep you off your feet at popular May Bank Holiday event

Ukip leader says some campaigning has been "vile"

Ukip leader says some campaigning has been "vile"

An anti-Ukip group held a day of action in Ramsgate as Nigel Farage spoke to South Thanet voters.

Van overturns on motorway sliproad

Van overturns on motorway sliproad

Emergency services were called to a junction with the M20 after a van overturned.

Woman cut from car after skip collision

Woman cut from car after skip collision

A woman in her 50s was cut free from her car after colliding head-on with a skip.

Thieves rip Victorian post box from wall

Thieves rip Victorian post box from wall

A distinctive old-fashioned post box has been stolen from the wall it was embedded in.

Fears after man approaches schoolgirl, 9

Fears after man approaches schoolgirl, 9

Police have released an e-fit after a van driver tried to lure a nine-year-old girl into his vehicle.

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