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Long delays after hundreds evacuated from Channel Tunnel

Long delays after hundreds evacuated from Channel Tunnel

Channel Tunnel passengers are continuing to face long delays after a power failure on a Eurotunnel train saw almost 400 people evacuated.

Elvis fanatic's send-off fit for a king

Elvis fanatic's send-off fit for a king

Mourners got All Shook Up at an Elvis fanatic's funeral that was fit for a king.

Vile pervert dies while serving sentence for child rapes

Vile pervert dies while serving sentence for child rapes

A Second World War veteran has died while serving a 14-year sentence for sexually abusing two children, it has emerged.

Trio guilty of murdering young waiter in brutal attack

Trio guilty of murdering young waiter in brutal attack

Three men have today been convicted of murdering a young Italian waiter in an 'appalling and sickening group attack'.

Family's tribute to 'loving grandfather' after crash death

Family's tribute to 'loving grandfather' after crash death

The family of an 85-year-old man who died after being hit by a car have today told how his death 'left a huge hole' in their lives.

Albino spider spotted in Kent

Albino spider spotted in Kent

First there were albino squirrels, now Kent can lay claim to an all-white spider spotted in a garden - question is, is it rare?

Stores targeted in major crackdown on 'lethal highs'

Stores targeted in major crackdown on 'lethal highs'

Shops across the county were today raided by trading standards officers and police as part of the fight against legally sold drugs that can kill.

County tops legal highs league of shame

County tops legal highs league of shame

Kent is the UK's legal highs capital - with as many shops peddling the potentially lethal drugs as Britain's largest city, it's been revealed.

Rural gardens earmarked for £3m overhaul

Rural gardens earmarked for £3m overhaul

A multi-million pound restoration plan has been unveiled to improve two parks.

Kent to get £442m boost to ease traffic blackspots

Kent to get £442m boost to ease traffic blackspots

Three key transport schemes are to get several million pounds each to boost growth and ease congestion.

Boy, 10, hailed hero after mum engulfed in flames

Boy, 10, hailed hero after mum engulfed in flames

A boy who put out the flames when his mum accidentally set herself on fire has been hailed a hero.

Ex-choirmaster jailed for sex with girl, 14

Ex-choirmaster jailed for sex with girl, 14

A schoolteacher and former cathedral choirmaster has been jailed after admitting having unprotected sex with a schoolgirl.

Puppy fighting for life after being rescued from 'death's door'

Puppy fighting for life after being rescued from 'death's door'

A puppy found dehydrated, underweight and suffering from hypothermia is battling for survival after being rescued.

'Date rape drug victim' carried unconscious from bar

'Date rape drug victim' carried unconscious from bar

A woman whose drink was reportedly spiked with a date-rape drug collapsed at a bar and was rushed to hospital suffering hallucinations and paralysis.

Missing woman found

Missing woman found

A 43-year-old woman missing for more than a week has been found safe and well.

Police helicopter in search for woman

Police helicopter in search for woman

Police were called out to Borstal last night after concerns for a woman.

Gull guzzles duck whole on rat-plagued pond

Gull guzzles duck whole on rat-plagued pond

One of the few ducks remaining on a rat-plagued pond has been eaten... by a gull.

Inspirational mum vows to battle on after miracle baby

Inspirational mum vows to battle on after miracle baby

A mother fighting a terminal cancer diagnosis says her miracle baby is giving her the strength to live a normal life.

Police appeal for witnesses after fatal seaside crash

Police appeal for witnesses after fatal seaside crash

Police want to speak to anyone who witnessed a BMW collide with a building yesterday afternoon.

Police searching for missing man find body

Police searching for missing man find body

Officers searching for a man last seen in the Snodland area confirm a body has been found in Hampshire.

Sheppey crossings closed in escaped prisoner false alarm

Sheppey crossings closed in escaped prisoner false alarm

The Sheppey crossings were closed in both directions tonight as police hunted a suspected escaped prisoner ... before he was found still inside jail.

Three car crash closes A28

Three car crash closes A28

Four people were injured in a crash which closed the A28 at Bethersden.

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Pupils dig deep to study Great War

Pupils dig deep to study Great War

Life in the trenches became a reality for pupils at a primary school...when they built a life-size one in their playground.

Railway chiefs launch £75k appeal after 'devastating' fire

Railway chiefs launch £75k appeal after 'devastating' fire

A blaze which devastated a light railway's ticket office has sparked a huge fund-raising drive.

Armed police called to reports of man brandishing a sword

Armed police called to reports of man brandishing a sword

Emergency services called to Athelstan Road in Cliftonville.

Arrest made in relation to sex assault on Hythe footpath

Arrest made in relation to sex assault on Hythe footpath

Police are investigating the second sexual assault on a footpath in Hythe in two weeks.

Birchington woman wins big in kmfm's competition

Birchington woman wins big in kmfm's competition

Beach gives up its prize for one lucky kmfm listener in the big contest 3 Grand in the Sand.

CCTV images released after iPhones theft

CCTV images released after iPhones theft

Police have issued CCTV images of two men they want to talk to after hundreds of iPhones were stolen.

Former UKIP member could take on party's leader at next election

Former UKIP member could take on party's leader at next election

Conservatives choose former UKIP member to stand.

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