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Bomb squad called as high street evacuated

Bomb squad called as high street evacuated

Officers have evacuated a high street after reports a suspicious package has been discovered.

Gay couple's landmark wedding

Gay couple's landmark wedding

A gay couple have become the first in the county to convert their civil partnership to a marriage, after a new law was passed.

Look Who's coming

Look Who's coming

Tourists heading to the proposed Paramount resort in Kent could find themselves on a Doctor Who rollercoaster or Little Britain water ride.

Ferry delays as high winds batter Kent

Ferry delays as high winds batter Kent

Ferry services have been disrupted as high winds lash Kent ahead of expected freak storms and gales.

Five people escape blazing house

Five people escape blazing house

Families had to be evacuated and emergency workers from the British Red Cross were also drafted in to help after a house fire in Gravesend.

Funeral parlour will cover costs for tragic mum-of-three

Funeral parlour will cover costs for tragic mum-of-three

A funeral parlour offered to provide a free ceremony for a mum-of-three who died from a brain tumour just months after she was given years to live.

Power problems wipe out panto

Power problems wipe out panto

One of Kent's biggest pantos, whose stars include 'Dirty Den', was cancelled tonight following a power outage.

Fairytale Christmas for little girl who lost her dad

Fairytale Christmas for little girl who lost her dad

A six-year-old girl facing her first Christmas without her dad was left speechless after the Elf Service made a very special delivery.

Girl describes moment flasher exposed himself

Girl describes moment flasher exposed himself

A 17-year-old girl has warned others not to walk alone after a man subjected her to a terrifying ordeal as she made her way home.

Grandson of VC hero jailed for stealing medals

Grandson of VC hero jailed for stealing medals

The grandson of an alleged Victoria Cross hero has been jailed...for stealing shotguns and First and Second World War medals.

Woman punched in the face in robbery

Woman punched in the face in robbery

Police have released an e-fit image after a woman in her 60s was punched in the face and robbed of her purse by a man near a parade of shops.

Body of missing man discovered below cliffs

Body of missing man discovered below cliffs

The body of a missing man has been discovered at the bottom of cliffs.

Delays after person hit by train

Delays after person hit by train

Rail services have been delayed or cancelled after a person was hit by a train.

Failed learner driver jailed after imposter takes test

Failed learner driver jailed after imposter takes test

An asylum seeker who failed the driving theory exam seven times has been jailed for fraud, after getting someone else to take his eighth test.

'Saucy speech' MP joins Brand and Farage on Question Time

'Saucy speech' MP joins Brand and Farage on Question Time

An MP at the centre of a row over a 'rude' parliamentary speech has joined a high-profile panel for an edition of Question Time being filmed in Kent

Woman screams at terrified child in 10-minute tirade

Woman screams at terrified child in 10-minute tirade

A pregnant woman was recorded screaming at a sobbing child in a foul-mouthed onslaught described by a judge as "shocking".

Community wardens set to be saved from axe

Community wardens set to be saved from axe

A controversial move to slash the number of community wardens in half is likely to be scrapped after a campaign.

Sex attacker found hiding under victim's bed

Sex attacker found hiding under victim's bed

A predator who followed his young victim home and sexually assaulted her repeatedly was arrested after he was found hiding under her bed.

VIDEO: Police hire 'pickpocket' - to put stuff IN people's bags

VIDEO: Police hire 'pickpocket' - to put stuff IN people's bags

Police used a novel tactic to highlight the dangers of pickpockets - by hiring a magician to target unsuspecting 'victims'.

Family's tribute to 'kind and loving' woman found dead in flat

Family's tribute to 'kind and loving' woman found dead in flat

A family have spoken of their loss after a "kind, loving" woman was found dead in a flat - as a 62-year-old man faces a murder charge.

Family led to safety in electric fire

Family led to safety in electric fire

Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus led two children and two adults to safety after an electrical fire smokelogged their home.

Shamed ex-journalist has rape sentence increased

Shamed ex-journalist has rape sentence increased

An award-winning journalist who helped expose the MPs' expenses scandal has had his sentence increased for a "monstrous" rape.

Ex-EastEnders actress Danniella forced out of home

Ex-EastEnders actress Danniella forced out of home

Former EastEnders star Danniella Westbrook has thanked well-wishers after revealing she has lost her home and is living in temporary accommodation.

Man exposes himself to girl, 17,

Man exposes himself to girl, 17,

Police are hunting a man who flashed at a teenage girl on a busy road.

Cancer victim gypsy allowed to stay

Cancer victim gypsy allowed to stay

Travellers occupying a car park in Medway have been ordered to move again - but the head of the family, who has cancer, will be allowed to stay.

Film featuring Snoop Dogg and Branson in line for Oscar

Film featuring Snoop Dogg and Branson in line for Oscar

A Kent producer could become the town’s first Academy Award winner after a documentary he worked on was long-listed for an Oscar.

Firefighters strike starts today

Firefighters strike starts today

Kent firefighters will take part in another round of strike action today as the government takes steps to implement unpopular pension arrangements.

Golly! Controversial dolls on sale at fair

Golly! Controversial dolls on sale at fair

Festival organisers have defended the sale of "traditional" golly dolls at a family event, as opponents brand them inappropriate.

New lease of life for Charles Dickens' local?

New lease of life for Charles Dickens' local?

The pub where Charles Dickens drew inspiration for his finely drawn characters could be restored to its former glory.

Boy, 15, arrested for drink driving

Boy, 15, arrested for drink driving

A boy two years younger than the legal driving age was one of 32 arrested in the first week of a drink-drive campaign - and he was out at 4.10am!

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