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Medway's James Jordan won't be returning to Strictly this year

Medway's James Jordan won't be returning to Strictly this year

The BBC announced today that Gillingham-born Strictly pro James Jordan is leaving the show after eight years

Mum in agony after botched caesarean prescribed tea

Mum in agony after botched caesarean prescribed tea

A mother who almost died when her bowel was perforated during an emergency caesarean was told she had wind - and given peppermint tea.

Still sharing a cuddle every night after almost 80 years

Still sharing a cuddle every night after almost 80 years

A couple who have never rowed in eight decades have revealed the secrets to a long and happy marriage as they celebrate their 75th anniversary.

UKIP's Nigel Farage drops hint about Kent seat

UKIP's Nigel Farage drops hint about Kent seat

Fresh from his party's success at the Euro elections, UKIP leader Nigel Farage has said he may stand in Thanet South next year.

Sir Winston Churchill's daughter Lady Soames dies aged 91

Sir Winston Churchill's daughter Lady Soames dies aged 91

Westerham born Mary Soames, the last surviving child of Sir Winston Churchill, died at home yesterday following a short illness.

Appeal for witnesses after man's jaw is broken

Appeal for witnesses after man's jaw is broken

Detectives are appealing for help from the public after a man's jaw was fractured in an attack.

Bold bikers baring all for city ride

Bold bikers baring all for city ride

A convoy of naked cyclists is gearing up for a city ride today after a series of complaints to police about "inappropriate behaviour".

Princess to visit lifeboat station

Princess to visit lifeboat station

Kent is to get a royal visit today as Princess Anne formally names a new lifeboat.

Has Kelly Brook secretly married her boyfriend?

Has Kelly Brook secretly married her boyfriend?

Kent model Kelly Brook has hinted she has secretly married her boyfriend by referring to him has her "husband" on Instagram.

Police called over child 'abduction bid' claims

Police called over child 'abduction bid' claims

Officers have carried out a search after reports of a man chasing and trying to abduct children in the street.

Hero tells of moment he rescued woman from train tracks

Hero tells of moment he rescued woman from train tracks

A brave soldier did not think of his own safety when he jumped onto train tracks to save a woman who fell while running for her train.

Commissioner faces sky high protest over 'car crash' TV show

Commissioner faces sky high protest over 'car crash' TV show

An aircraft has been circling police headquarters in Maidstone with a banner demanding the resignation of police commissioner Ann Barnes.

£10k raised for ex-Gills keeper 'critical' after crash

£10k raised for ex-Gills keeper 'critical' after crash

An appeal to raise cash to help a former Gills keeper fighting for life in a South African hospital has raised £10,000 in less than a week.

Firefighter spared jail after secretly filming woman in shower

Firefighter spared jail after secretly filming woman in shower

A firefighter who spied on a woman in the shower with a hidden camera has avoided prison - but is likely to lose his job.

Bouncer jailed after clubber dies in 'sleeper hold'

Bouncer jailed after clubber dies in 'sleeper hold'

A doorman is behind bars today after forcing a clubber into a choke hold so tight he was left unconscious and died at a Christmas party.

Patients' letters delivered to wrong address... for 10 years

Patients' letters delivered to wrong address... for 10 years

Highly confidential patient information - including test results - have been delivered to the wrong address for a DECADE.

Grevious bodily harm suspect released on bail

Grevious bodily harm suspect released on bail

A 32-year-old man accused of intentionally causing grevious bodily harm has been released on bail until Friday, June 13.

Shock as pregnant mum, 22, found dead on floor

Shock as pregnant mum, 22, found dead on floor

The family of a young pregnant woman have been left stunned by her mystery death along with her unborn baby while at home with her toddler son.

Bouncer guilty of killing man at Christmas party

Bouncer guilty of killing man at Christmas party

A bouncer who boasted of using a "sleeper hold" to knock victims unconscious has been convicted of killing a man at his work Christmas party.

First hospice beds to go three years earlier than expected

First hospice beds to go three years earlier than expected

Beds will start to go at a hospice centre three years earlier than the charity had claimed, it has been revealed.

Pensioner blocks sledgehammer burglars' getaway car

Pensioner blocks sledgehammer burglars' getaway car

An 80-year-old man - startled to see thieves burgling his home -leapt into action... by blocking in their getaway car with his own.

Police called after chimney falls onto buildings

Police called after chimney falls onto buildings

An inspector is investigating after part of a building collapsed in a busy street this evening.

Man arrested after bricks thrown in roof stand-off

Man arrested after bricks thrown in roof stand-off

A teenager has been arrested after bricks were thrown from a rooftop in a tense stand-off with police.

Council's naked bike ride tweet angers traders

Council's naked bike ride tweet angers traders

A council has sparked fury by telling those offended by naked cyclists to "steer clear" of a shopping centre this week.

Lorry driver locked up for 14 years after raping child

Lorry driver locked up for 14 years after raping child

A pervert trucker is behind bars after being convicted of a string of sickening child abuse charges.

First pictures of elderly couple subjected to brutal attack

First pictures of elderly couple subjected to brutal attack

An elderly couple savagely attacked in their own home by a teenage thug in a crowbar attack have spoken of their distress after his sentence was cut.

Masked robbers flee with £11k after tying up shop staff

Masked robbers flee with £11k after tying up shop staff

Two robbers emptied a safe of around £11,000 after tying up store workers in a "distressing" raid.

'Skullcracker' jailed for life after robbery while on run from Kent

'Skullcracker' jailed for life after robbery while on run from Kent

A notorious armed robber dubbed the "Skullcracker" has been jailed for life after raiding a building society having fled a Kent prison.

Woman hunted after man punched in face

Woman hunted after man punched in face

A CCTV image has been released of a woman police want to speak to after a 24-year-old man was left needing stitches to his eyelid in a brawl.

Cyclists given stiff warning over naked bike ride

Cyclists given stiff warning over naked bike ride

Organisers of a naked bike ride have been forced to lay down the law to cyclists after complaints to police about "inappropriate behaviour".

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