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'It's time to go'

'It's time to go'

Those were the heartbreaking words uttered by a woman in pain shortly before her husband of 57 years found her dead in bed.

Helicopter involved in police chase

Helicopter involved in police chase

Police were hunting a suspect in Gillingham today after a driver failed to stop.

Police appeal for witnesses following serious accident

Police appeal for witnesses following serious accident

Anyone with information about a two car accident which left a 63-year-old man with serious injuries is asked to contact the police.

Violent robbers sentenced to 17 years for bookie thefts

Violent robbers sentenced to 17 years for bookie thefts

Three men have received a total of 17 years behind bars for their parts in violent robberies across Kent.

Judge slams prosecutors in biting case after Suarez ban

Judge slams prosecutors in biting case after Suarez ban

In the wake of a match ban for football biter Luis Suarez, a judge has criticised lawyers in the case of a man who did the same to two policemen.

Pervert downloads vile images including sex with octopus

Pervert downloads vile images including sex with octopus

A pervert has walked free after admitting downloading sick images of sex with animals - including an octopus and calf.

Mosque blocks radical preachers

Mosque blocks radical preachers

Radical clerics wanting to preach at a Kent mosque were turned away by its leader amid fears about their motive.

Witnesses sought after woman, 32, dies as car plunges off car park

Witnesses sought after woman, 32, dies as car plunges off car park

Police are seeking witnesses after a 32-year-old woman died as her car plunged from the top of a multi-storey car park when it hit a roundabout.

Arrest after man 'flashes at two school children'

Arrest after man 'flashes at two school children'

A 25-year-old has been arrested by police investigating two reports of a man exposing himself to children.

Armed police called to town centre road

Armed police called to town centre road

An armed response unit joined paramedics in a town centre road amid fears for a man's welfare.

Two women cut free from three-vehicle pile-up

Two women cut free from three-vehicle pile-up

Firefighters used specialist equipment to free two women from vehicles after a crash.

Hackers sabotage school with hardcore porn virus

Hackers sabotage school with hardcore porn virus

A school was forced to shut down its entire computer network after virus emails were sent to children containing hardcore pornography.

‘We caught scabies from new mattress’

‘We caught scabies from new mattress’

A couple are locked in a row with a major store amid claims they caught scabies from a new mattress.

Ex-Gills player in horror crash: 'I’m so happy to be home'

Ex-Gills player in horror crash: 'I’m so happy to be home'

A footballer left fighting for his life after an accident in South Africa has thanked everyone for their support as he arrived home.

Want fries with that? Doughnut bacon cheeseburger arrives in Kent

Want fries with that? Doughnut bacon cheeseburger arrives in Kent

A bizarre deep-fried doughnut bacon cheeseburger with more than 1,500 calories has arrived at a Kent cafe.

Man wakes up to find bed on fire

Man wakes up to find bed on fire

A man suffered burns after a candle sparked a blaze in his bed.

Flood warning as Kent braced for washout weekend

Flood warning as Kent braced for washout weekend

The Met Office has issued a weather alert for Kent as heavy downpours across the county could lead to flooding.

Toddler crushed by speaker that fell 30ft from balcony

Toddler crushed by speaker that fell 30ft from balcony

A three-year-old boy was left fighting for his life when a heavy music speaker crashed down on him in a freak accident while on holiday.

Iconic arch to mark WW1

Iconic arch to mark WW1

A new memorial arch to mark the centenary of the First World War has been completed before a visit by Prince Harry.

Mass murderer's father: 'We had no idea he was violent'

Mass murderer's father: 'We had no idea he was violent'

The Kent father of a spurned virgin who went on a horrific killing spree has spoken for the first time about his family's ordeal.

Eurotunnel to exit ferry market

Eurotunnel to exit ferry market

Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel has today been given six months to stop MyFerryLink services from Dover to Calais or sell them.

Positive diagnosis as medical kit maker cleans up at KEiBAs

Positive diagnosis as medical kit maker cleans up at KEiBAs

A high-tech manufacturer has taken home two gongs at the Kent Excellence in Business Awards, celebrating economic success across the county.

Cats killed as dogs run wild on housing estate

Cats killed as dogs run wild on housing estate

Shocking video has emerged of three killer dogs stalking down a residential road before launching a ferocious attack on a small cat.

Driver smoked cannabis before fatal M20 car crash

Driver smoked cannabis before fatal M20 car crash

Smoking cannabis before he got behind the wheel might have affected a driver killed while swerving to avoid a crash on the M20, an inquest heard.

Every little helps... as Tesco removes 'anti-homeless' spikes

Every little helps... as Tesco removes 'anti-homeless' spikes

People power has triumphed after supermarket giant Tesco agreed to remove controversial spikes from outside a store.

Manston airport closure injunction bid returns to High Court

Manston airport closure injunction bid returns to High Court

A flight training business is resuming its case to force the owners of the recently-closed airport to allow them to use the runway.

Shove your fine where the sun don't shine

Shove your fine where the sun don't shine

I've never been there says furious motorist who was given a parking ticket when his car was 500 miles away in Kent.

Body on track identified

Body on track identified

Police have released the name of a 31-year-old man who died on the railway tracks before he was hit by a train.

Three to stand trial after medals theft

Three to stand trial after medals theft

Three men are due in court charged with a burglary conspiracy, after a 100-year-old veteran had his war medals stolen.

Roundabout shock as woman pulls boy into traffic again

Roundabout shock as woman pulls boy into traffic again

A mystery woman branded 'irresponsible and dangerous' for dragging a child across a busy roundabout is believed to have been caught on camera again.

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