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Fatal rush to get to his bed

Fatal rush to get to his bed

The tragic road death of a popular young man could have happened because he was tired and desperate to get back to bed, an inquest heard.

Judge ‘sad’ over chatroom sex crimes

Judge ‘sad’ over chatroom sex crimes

A judge has spoken of his sadness at how sex crimes can begin with children groomed online while sentencing a pervert who downloaded vile images.

Mensa girl has eyes on PM’s job

Mensa girl has eyes on PM’s job

A 12-year-old schoolgirl given a better IQ mark than Einstein has spoken of her high hopes - to become Prime Minister.

Alarm over roadblock "gang" turns out to be prank

Alarm over roadblock "gang" turns out to be prank

A road block by a “gang” that struck fear among locals is now thought to be a silly prank.

Elderly woman rushed to hospital after bedroom fire

Elderly woman rushed to hospital after bedroom fire

A Sandwich resident has been treated for smoke inhalation following a fire in her bedroom.

Motorcyclist 'fighting for life' in hospital

Motorcyclist 'fighting for life' in hospital

A motorcycist is fighting for his life in a London hospital after an crash with a van.

Parents asked to vote on plans to convert school into co-ed

Parents asked to vote on plans to convert school into co-ed

Boys could move into an all girls school to help create more grammar school places.

Seven car pile-up near busy roundabout causes tailbacks

Seven car pile-up near busy roundabout causes tailbacks

Traffic is backing up after up to seven vehicles collided on the coast-bound Thanet Way near Brenley Corner roundabout.

Cocaine worth £13m found at port

Cocaine worth £13m found at port

A major drug-smuggling plot has been foiled in Kent after cocaine worth £13million was discovered.

Stranglers car explodes on way to gig

Stranglers car explodes on way to gig

Punk rockers The Stranglers have had an explosive start to their gig in Kent tonight - after their car exploded en route.

Bus sprayed gold in Yarnold's honour

Bus sprayed gold in Yarnold's honour

A gold bus has been unveiled today in tribute to Kent's Winter Olympics hero Lizzy Yarnold.

River search for missing dad after medium tells family where to find body

River search for missing dad after medium tells family where to find body

Police divers are scouring a river today in the hunt for a missing father-of-one - after a medium told his family where to find his body.

Murder squad detectives hunting man over fatal stabbing

Murder squad detectives hunting man over fatal stabbing

Detectives have today released a picture of a man they want to speak to in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old found stabbed.

Man arrested after car crashes into field

Man arrested after car crashes into field

A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after he was rescued from the wreckage of his car by fire crews on the Thanet Way A299.

Man 'wouldn't have killed himself in fireball horror despite rape claim'

Man 'wouldn't have killed himself in fireball horror despite rape claim'

The family of a man who died in a fireball after an allegation of rape have spoken for the first time about how he would not have killed himself.

Arrests as fight breaks out at pub wake

Arrests as fight breaks out at pub wake

Three men have been arrested after a fight broke out during a wake at a pub last night.

Apprentice misses out on date with PM

Apprentice misses out on date with PM

The KM Group's editorial apprentice has visited Downing Street for an apprenticeship event - but missed out on meeting Prime Minister David Cameron.

Hospital bosses stop surgery after five avoidable deaths

Hospital bosses stop surgery after five avoidable deaths

Hospital bosses have been forced to suspend specialist surgery for cancer patients after five deaths from avoidable complications.

Eyes of the world on teen skier Millie at start of Winter Paralympics

Eyes of the world on teen skier Millie at start of Winter Paralympics

A teenage skier is leading British athletes at the Winter Paralympics by carrying the flag at the opening ceremony in Sochi tonight.

Criminal lawyers to protest again over cuts to justice system

Criminal lawyers to protest again over cuts to justice system

Barristers and solicitors are congregating outside Kent's crown courts today in a countrywide walk-out against drastic cuts in legal aid fees.

Cultural facelift in £600k bonanza

Cultural facelift in £600k bonanza

The cultural scene of Medway is to be revitalised in a major facelift that will bring 140 jobs thanks to a government grant announced today.

Railway volunteer charged with Facebook threat to kill manager

Railway volunteer charged with Facebook threat to kill manager

A volunteer at one of Kent's leading tourist attractions has been charged after allegedly threatening to kill the general manager on Facebook.

More than 40 pupils excluded as superhead tackles bad behaviour

More than 40 pupils excluded as superhead tackles bad behaviour

A new head teacher cracking down on bad behaviour at a school judged inadequate in all areas by Ofsted has excluded more than 40 pupils.

Man 'tried to murder two mechanics over faulty car'

Man 'tried to murder two mechanics over faulty car'

A man on a motorbike shot two mechanics in revenge for violence over the sale of a faulty car, jurors heard today.

Pair charged with killing man found dead wrapped in clingfilm

Pair charged with killing man found dead wrapped in clingfilm

Two men have today been charged with killing a chef who was discovered wrapped in clingfilm in a flat.

Farmer loses 36 ewes and lambs in bloodbath after double dog attack

Farmer loses 36 ewes and lambs in bloodbath after double dog attack

A devastated farmer has lost dozens of animals after they were mauled by dogs in two horrific attacks in just days.

Pint glass thrown at drinker as football rivalry boils over into violence at pub

Pint glass thrown at drinker as football rivalry boils over into violence at pub

A football fan was left with a four-inch gash to his head after a pint glass was hurled at him when violence broke out at a pub during a match.

Teenage sportsman died hours after starring on the pitch

Teenage sportsman died hours after starring on the pitch

A talented student died when he was hit by a lorry hours after a man-of-the-match performance in a university football game, an inquest heard.

Jobs threat for 150 workers at Dartford Crossing tolls

Jobs threat for 150 workers at Dartford Crossing tolls

As many as 150 Dartford Crossing toll workers are facing redundancy under a new barrier-less payment system, it has emerged.

Long delays after woman cut free from car in crash that causes oil spill

Long delays after woman cut free from car in crash that causes oil spill

Commuters have been facing long delays this morning after a smash between a car and lorry led to a woman being trapped and an oil spill.

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