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Trauma of fire victims one year after huge flats blaze

Trauma of fire victims one year after huge flats blaze

One year on from a major blaze that tore through a block of flats, victims have spoken of their ongoing ordeal.

Eighty school pupils struck down with 'food poisoning'

Eighty school pupils struck down with 'food poisoning'

An investigation is under way after 80 pupils and six members of staff were struck down with suspected food poisoning at a private school.

Dog rescued from 15m well

Dog rescued from 15m well

Firefighters came to the rescue of a cocker spaniel who had fallen 15m down a well.

Air ambulance lands after child falls from window

Air ambulance lands after child falls from window

A child has been taken to hospital after being injured when they fell from a window.

Jane Norman falls into administration... again

Jane Norman falls into administration... again

Dozens of Kent jobs are at risk after women's fashion retailer Jane Norman tumbled into administration for the second time in three years.

Murder accused admits beating love rival as he slept

Murder accused admits beating love rival as he slept

A carpenter who denies the jealous murder of a love rival has admitted beating his sleeping victim after going looking for him.

Barack to basics for gaffe-prone worker

Barack to basics for gaffe-prone worker

A merchandise worker is feeling a right mug after mistaking England defender Chris Smalling... for the US president!

Radical shake-up of policing in Kent

Radical shake-up of policing in Kent

A new way of tackling crime - which puts the control back into local neighbourhoods - is being unveiled today.

Unanswered questions over young dad's river death

Unanswered questions over young dad's river death

Relatives of a man found dead in a river after going missing on a night out have been left with unanswered questions about if his drinks were spiked.

Shot cat has leg amputated

Shot cat has leg amputated

A cat found cowering in a bush and covered in blood had to have its leg amputated - after an X-ray revealed it had been shot with a pellet gun.

M25 cleared after multi-vehicle pile-up

M25 cleared after multi-vehicle pile-up

Traffic is now moving after the M25 was blocked by a multi-vehicle crash.

Man charged after using 'racist language'

Man charged after using 'racist language'

A man has been charged with using abusive and racist language towards a woman in a park.

They think it's all over...

They think it's all over...

... it is now for England's world cup hopes - so how is Kent marking the last game of the 2014 World Cup?

Second hospice boss resigns in wake of beds row

Second hospice boss resigns in wake of beds row

The fallout over the hospice bed closure controversy continues as trustees chairman Dr Richard Morey also steps down.

Crash stops man from saying goodbye to dying wife

Crash stops man from saying goodbye to dying wife

A driver has been jailed after a horrific crash left a pensioner unable to spend precious time with his dying wife because he was so badly injured.

Entries flood in for Kent Charity Awards

Entries flood in for Kent Charity Awards

Deserving organisations from across the county are submitting entries for the first ever Kent Charity Awards.

Cleaners called in after 'exam papers dumped'

Cleaners called in after 'exam papers dumped'

Exam papers showing pupils' personal information and even marks have been dumped in the centre of a busy town.

World War two Veteran from Kent gets trip in Spitfire for very first time

World War two Veteran from Kent gets trip in Spitfire for very first time

A World War two Veteran from Kent has been given the chance to fly in a Spitfire for the very first time.

Pregnant teenager 'murdered by controlling ex-boyfriend'

Pregnant teenager 'murdered by controlling ex-boyfriend'

A 17-year-old girl was murdered by her obsessive and controlling ex-boyfriend after he discovered she was pregnant, a court heard.

'Chopper' gets the chop from World Cup party

'Chopper' gets the chop from World Cup party

A pub has cancelled a football party with Chelsea legend Ron "Chopper" Harris after England's early exit from the World Cup.

Dog's eye gouged out in savage attack at park

Dog's eye gouged out in savage attack at park

A mum watched in horror as her pet King Charles spaniel had its eye bitten out in a savage dog attack.

Jewellery haul stolen in smash-and-grab raid

Jewellery haul stolen in smash-and-grab raid

Thieves have stolen women's jewellery worth thousands of pounds after forcing open shutters in a smash-and-grab raid.

Mystery surrounds death of cyclist

Mystery surrounds death of cyclist

A report is being prepared for the coroner after a cyclist died from head injuries on a quiet country lane.

Handyman molests care home resident, 88, in bed

Handyman molests care home resident, 88, in bed

A pervert was caught on secret camera after repeatedly molesting an elderly care home resident as she lay helpless in bed.

Winston facing eviction from Big Brother house

Winston facing eviction from Big Brother house

Kent's Big Brother star faces leaving the reality TV show after being nominated for eviction by fellow housemates.

Kent police drafted in to catch woman's murderer

Kent police drafted in to catch woman's murderer

Officers from Kent are now working on a major murder investigation after a woman was stabbed to death on her way to university.

Couple pocket £50k windfall... then claim thousands in benefits

Couple pocket £50k windfall... then claim thousands in benefits

A couple 'forgot' about a £50,000 windfall when they claimed £24,000 in benefits.

Girl attacked with knife at primary school

Girl attacked with knife at primary school

A nine-year-old girl has been left suffering nightmares after being attacked with a knife by a classmate at school.

Hospice boss jailed after stealing thousands from charity

Hospice boss jailed after stealing thousands from charity

A hospice boss who stole more than £12,500 from charity donations is starting a jail sentence.

Lorry and bus in crash

Lorry and bus in crash

A bus driver had to be treated at hospital for injuries after a crash between the bus and a lorry this morning.

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