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Drunk attacks stranger with samurai sword at wife's birthday

Drunk attacks stranger with samurai sword at wife's birthday

A heated text message exchange led to drunk Dean Tolputt attacking a stranger with a samurai sword at his wife's birthday.

Trapped teen rescued from overturned car

Trapped teen rescued from overturned car

An 18-year-old man was rescued by firefighters from the wreckage of his car after it overturned in a ditch in a rural road

Driver avoids jail after killing three in horror crash

Driver avoids jail after killing three in horror crash

A driver who killed his fiancee, her mother and a popular Kent father in a horror crash after a "momentary lapse of attention" has avoided jail.

Man shot dead by police 'wanted in connection with murder'

Man shot dead by police 'wanted in connection with murder'

A man shot dead by police had been named in connection with the murder of a Kent pensioner days earlier, it was reported tonight.

'My little fighter'

'My little fighter'

A mum's revealed the inspirational tale of one tot's battle - after his kidney was removed when a huge tumour developed.

Grimy and mouldy: Mum exposes 'filthy' leisure centre

Grimy and mouldy: Mum exposes 'filthy' leisure centre

Shocking photos taken by an angry mum have revealed hygiene issues at a leisure centre, including dirty tiles, a filthy sink and an overflowing bin.

Police swoop on house in murder probe

Police swoop on house in murder probe

Police investigating the death of Roy Blackman tonight descended on a house, but say no arrests have been made.

Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

A 50-year-old man reported missing from his Bethersden home has been found safe.

Women warned after man exposes himself in woods

Women warned after man exposes himself in woods

Women and girls have been warned about a flasher who was seen lurking by an old railway track.

Villagers search after puppy dies from eating poisoned 'meat'

Villagers search after puppy dies from eating poisoned 'meat'

A search party was formed when a three-month-old puppy died after consuming a “meaty” substance left on a country field.

Dead horse found tied to tree

Dead horse found tied to tree

Another dumped horse has been found dead at a picnic spot in Kent woodland, as neglect cases continue to rise. Warning: disturbing images.

Obstacle race left hundreds of drivers stuck in mud

Obstacle race left hundreds of drivers stuck in mud

The organiser of an obstacle court event has apologised after hundreds of cars were mired in mud and roads around the venue were gridlocked

Dog rescue centre facing crisis after storm damage

Dog rescue centre facing crisis after storm damage

A dog rescue centre is calling for help after a storm destroyed the buildings that house the animals.

Richard E. Grant raves about Kent railway

Richard E. Grant raves about Kent railway

Actor Richard E. Grant described his ride on a steam train as a "boyhood fantasy made real".

Tree surgeons clear fallen tree in road

Tree surgeons clear fallen tree in road

Tree surgeons have been called after a fallen tree was left blocking a road and damaging nearby telephone lines.

'For our Belgian brothers'

'For our Belgian brothers'

Villagers have raised the Belgian flag to show their support for the people in Belgium following yesterday's terror attacks.

Ticketed for stopping to read sign

Ticketed for stopping to read sign

A driver was shocked when she was slapped with a £70 parking fine - for pausing to read the enforcement sign!

Mum 'refused shot at job because she has a child'

Mum 'refused shot at job because she has a child'

A woman says she was refused the chance to apply for a job because she had a young child.

Youngsters in tears after vandals trash wildlife garden

Youngsters in tears after vandals trash wildlife garden

Children were left stunned and in tears after vandals trashed a wildlife garden they had lovingly created.

Superstar Scooby saves his owner

Superstar Scooby saves his owner

A labrador called Scooby twice saved his teenage owner from slipping into a potentially fatal diabetic coma.

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