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Right to light fight taken to County Hall

Right to light fight taken to County Hall

Street lights across the county will remain off during the early hours, despite a call for council chiefs to switch them back ion.

Kent MPs welcome 'fantastic' Scottish referendum result

Kent MPs welcome 'fantastic' Scottish referendum result

County MPs have hailed the Scottish referendum result as a 'fantastic' outcome after voters rejected independence.

Commuter chaos on trains after lightning strike

Commuter chaos on trains after lightning strike

Train commuters have been enduring long delays after a lightning strike damaged signalling equipment.

Convicted fraudster's pledge after wheelchair burnt out

Convicted fraudster's pledge after wheelchair burnt out

Wellwishers who donated cash after a woman's wheelchair was stolen will get their donations back... after it was revealed she was a fraudster.

Five reasons Scotland is closer than you think

Five reasons Scotland is closer than you think

From James Bond to deep friend Mars Bars, Kent is connected to Scotland in some surprising ways.

Run around a field to cure obesity, says councillor

Run around a field to cure obesity, says councillor

A Tory councillor has provoked outrage by suggesting overweight people should run around a field to lose weight.

Teen mums branded ‘sluts’ fight prejudice and abuse

 Teen mums branded ‘sluts’ fight prejudice and abuse

A teenage mum is speaking out against the bullying and stigma she faces after having at baby at 16.

Arrest after assault leaves man in hospital

Arrest after assault leaves man in hospital

About a dozen police officers were called to a house this evening following an assault which has left at least one man injured.

Coroner's action after hospital death

Coroner's action after hospital death

A coroner will write to a failing hospital trust after a woman's death revealed a worrying shortage of intensive care beds.

Intruder captured in Google Street View photo?

Intruder captured in Google Street View photo?

The mystery of a Google Street View image that appeared to show a burglar breaking into a house has been solved.

Tests 'inconclusive' after man dies in river

Tests 'inconclusive' after man dies in river

More tests will be carried out after a 38-year-old man died in the River Stour just hours after contact with the police.

Tesco worker's £92k car win after MOT fail

Tesco worker's £92k car win after MOT fail

A supermarket worker who had to sell his car when it failed its MOT is all revved up after winning a £92,000 vehicle.

Tory leader's dark secret as paedophile

Tory leader's dark secret as paedophile

An ex-Conservative branch chairman sexually assaulted three children and exchanged perverted child fantasies online.

Woman jailed for lying about lover's samurai sword death threat

Woman jailed for lying about lover's samurai sword death threat

A woman whose partner was arrested when she lied about him threatening to kill her with a samurai sword has been jailed.

Experienced pilot killed in helicopter crash off coast

Experienced pilot killed in helicopter crash off coast

The family of a Kent man who died when the helicopter he was flying crashed into the sea have paid tribute to "a fantastic dad and brilliant pilot".

Christmas venue bosses 'worse than Scrooge' over £65 tickets

Christmas venue bosses 'worse than Scrooge' over £65 tickets

Families have slammed a new Kent Christmas attraction for selling tickets at £65 per person - even for children.

Tragic air steward 'bullied' after horrific landing

Tragic air steward 'bullied' after horrific landing

A British Airways cabin crew member found dead on a Kent beach felt 'bullied' by the airline after being hurt in a horrific landing, an inquest heard.

Health warning as Kent pollution levels soar

Health warning as Kent pollution levels soar

People with health problems are being warned to take extra care as pollution levels across the county soar.

Health secretary visits troubled hospital

Health secretary visits troubled hospital

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt visited Medway Maritime Hospital today as it remains in special measures.

'I saw holes in his body and blood'

'I saw holes in his body and blood'

A gunman left two men terrorised as he stood astride a motorbike shooting at them, a court heard.

Young mum-of-three 'trapped in flat' during lift repairs

Young mum-of-three 'trapped in flat' during lift repairs

An angry young mother claims she and her three children will be trapped in their sixth-floor flat for seven weeks during lift repairs.

Wanted: £500 reward in hunt for serial attacker

Wanted: £500 reward in hunt for serial attacker

The KM Group is offering a £500 reward following a string of attacks on women in a seaside town.

Argos recruiting 250 Christmas workers

Argos recruiting 250 Christmas workers

High street retailer Argos aims to recruit 250 staff in Kent to work in stores during the busy festive period.

Lorry hits two horses on M25

Lorry hits two horses on M25

Motorists have been enduring long queues on the M25 in Kent after a lorry hit two horses near the Dartford Crossing.

Lights out until the new year

Lights out until the new year

Kent County Council has dismissed a motion to rethink the street light switch off amid fears crime is on the rise.

Scottish independence 'could cause untold damage'

Scottish independence 'could cause untold damage'

As Scotland prepares to vote in the historic independence referendum, Kent MPs and business leaders rally to defend the union.

Thug takes potshots at birds with air rifle

Thug takes potshots at birds with air rifle

An animal lover fears a human could be the next target of a gunman who has left a bird with horrendous injuries.

Pervert jailed for 19 years for "extreme and gross" sex offences

Pervert jailed for 19 years for "extreme and gross" sex offences

A pervert is behind bars for abusing a child as young as three in what was dubbed "the most extreme and gross behaviour one can imagine".

Police hunting driver after argument with 12-year-old

Police hunting driver after argument with 12-year-old

A driver who injured a 12-year-old boy after accusing him of pouring sticky liquid on his car is being sought by police.

Van driver denies causing death of teen cyclist

Van driver denies causing death of teen cyclist

A motorist is to stand trial after appearing in court to deny causing the death of a teen cyclist by dangerous driving.

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