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Lifeboat crews race to capsized dinghy

Lifeboat crews race to capsized dinghy

Two people were rescued off the Kent coast after bystanders see them frantically waving for help.

Building Reece's beach hut dream...

Building Reece's beach hut dream...

An 11-year-old's final wish before his death is a step closer to reality... as donations for a £30,000 beach hut have doubled.

Farmer's shooting warning after sheep death

Farmer's shooting warning after sheep death

A farmer's threatened to shoot dogs off leads on sight after a sheep was savaged by a husky. WARNING: graphic image

Cigarette blamed for mobile home blaze

Cigarette blamed for mobile home blaze

Gas cylinders also discovered as four fire engines and a bulk water carrier rush to village fire.

Controversial Kent police commissioner comes under fire...from the prime minister

Controversial Kent police commissioner comes under fire...from the prime minister

David Cameron tells radio listeners Ann Barnes is not making a very good fist of her job

Motorhome on fire at petrol station

Motorhome on fire at petrol station

Three fire engines and a foam unit race to scene on major Kent road

UKIP leader denies he has his eye on a certain Kent seat

UKIP leader denies he has his eye on a certain Kent seat

Nigel Farage moves to dampen speculation about Folkestone and Hythe after speaking to a Tory councillor on a cruise ship.

Firefighters strike over government pension proposals

Firefighters strike over government pension proposals

Firefighters across Kent are striking again today in protest at what they say are "unfair" pension proposals by the government.

Gran's surgery ordeal after ferocious dog mauling

Gran's surgery ordeal after ferocious dog mauling

A woman has endured hours of surgery after an out-of-control dog targeted her and her beloved pet in a ferocious attack.

Patient choked to death on beef 'the size of a man's palm'

Patient choked to death on beef 'the size of a man's palm'

A man died in his nursing home while being fed a slice of beef "the size of a man's palm" by a carer who said he had cut it into manageable sizes.

Blaze breaks out at pub

Blaze breaks out at pub

Firefighters donned breathing apparatus after a fire broke out in a kitchen's ventilation system

Craving for a kebab proved too much for man who was over the limit

Craving for a kebab proved too much for man who was over the limit

A drink driver who ploughed his car into a charity shop was driving to a shop just 200 yards from his home

Dealer who travelled to Kent to ply his trade gets three years

Dealer who travelled to Kent to ply his trade gets three years

Police discovered cash, heroin and cocaine when they stopped the car of a 31-year-old dad.

Ex-Gills keeper arrives back in the UK

Ex-Gills keeper arrives back in the UK

George Howard is back in Britain and says it is good to be home

Woman who disappeared found safe and well

Woman who disappeared found safe and well

Police thank those who helped with search for vulnerable woman.

'You've hurt me - stay away from me': Murder trial hears of distress call

'You've hurt me - stay away from me': Murder trial hears of distress call

Murder trial jurors have heard how police were called to a suspect's home just days before he is alleged to have killed a love rival.

Man trapped between skip and lorry is flown to hospital

Man trapped between skip and lorry is flown to hospital

A man has been flown to hospital with serious injuries after being trapped between a skip and lorry in a crash.

Joke Facebook pictures of 'ornament' spark bomb scare

Joke Facebook pictures of 'ornament' spark bomb scare

Bomb disposal experts were called when a woman posted joke pictures on Facebook of an "ornamental" wartime shell in a baseball cap and sunglasses.

Peaches Geldof: 'I'm going to die like my mother'

Peaches Geldof: 'I'm going to die like my mother'

Tragic Peaches Geldof - found dead at her Kent home - was haunted by predictions she would die from a drugs overdose like her mother, it has emerged.

Fake Christmas tree row has fir flying

Fake Christmas tree row has fir flying

Despite being the height of summer, a row has broken out in a village over plans to erect a fake Christmas tree.

Trio jailed for terrifying masked raids on shops

Trio jailed for terrifying masked raids on shops

Three robbers are behind bars for a terrifying campaign of masked raids on betting shops, a rural post office and jewellers.

Jail for rapist who forced his victim to lie

Jail for rapist who forced his victim to lie

A pervert who raped his victim then forced her to tell police she'd made up the crime has been jailed for 15 years.

Home alone boys escape house fire

Home alone boys escape house fire

Two young boys who were home alone escaped a fire which completely destroyed the back of their house.

Man wanted after charity box for seriously ill children stolen

Man wanted after charity box for seriously ill children stolen

A man is wanted by police after a charity box raising money for seriously ill children was stolen from a pizza takeaway.

Racist neighbour in 'black gorilla' abuse

Racist neighbour in 'black gorilla' abuse

A neighbour hurled abuse at her ex-friend, pelting her with a flour and water cocktail and saying 'you are now white British'.

Fault sees hundreds of residents pay double council tax

Fault sees hundreds of residents pay double council tax

Hundreds of people have been affected by a computer glitch that has seen around £35,000 too much taken for council tax and parking fines.

Fears for Kent schoolgirls missing in Thailand

Fears for Kent schoolgirls missing in Thailand

Interpol has launched a hunt for a mother who has gone missing with two Kent schoolgirls in Thailand.

Police and forensics officers investigate raid

Police and forensics officers investigate raid

Police were today investigating a burglary which last night saw several police cars, forensics officers and ambulances called out.

Minister in storm over 'staycation' gaffe

Minister in storm over 'staycation' gaffe

A Kent MP has sparked another controversy by suggesting those hit by the massive passport backlog should stay at home instead.

Couple bring blockbuster thrills to Kent with Indiana Jones car

Couple bring blockbuster thrills to Kent with Indiana Jones car

A couple are bringing a touch of blockbuster action to Kent after buying a sports car used in a famous Indiana Jones chase.

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