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Health test 'ruins' grandfather's life

Health test 'ruins' grandfather's life

An MS patient who cannot walk more than six metres without help the has been deemed too fit for a mobility car allowance.

Stolen crane used in petrol station ram-raid

Stolen crane used in petrol station ram-raid

A huge hole has been smashed into the side of a service station by thieves who stole a flatbed lorry and crane.

Pavement parking vigilante strikes again

Pavement parking vigilante strikes again

Police are hunting a car vandal who has returned to the same street they targeted last year in a campaign against drivers who park on pavements.

Warnings after hoverboard fire

Warnings after hoverboard fire

Fire crews have warned people to use the right chargers after a hoverboard overheated and caught fire

'It scares me to ask how long I've got left'

'It scares me to ask how long I've got left'

A mum has spoken of the heartbreaking moment she told her two young daughters she has incurable cancer.

Flood of charity donations in memory of rail death teen

Flood of charity donations in memory of rail death teen

The parents of a teenager who died after being hit by a train have been touched by a flood of donations to a mental health charity in his name.

Cars damaged in wrecking spree

Cars damaged in wrecking spree

Around 18 cars were damaged in a leisure centre car park in around 20 minutes.

Police hunt brazen pub cash thieves

Police hunt brazen pub cash thieves

A hunt has been launched for three men who stole two safes and cash from a pub.

Oyster racks 'threatening lives'

Oyster racks 'threatening lives'

A councillor has called for action against 'spiked racks’, which he says are a danger to swimmers, particularly people unfamiliar with the area.

Plans for new housing estate submitted

Plans for new housing estate submitted

Proposals for 170 homes to be built on a farmer's field have sparked a mixed response.

Emergency centres prepared ahead of tidal surge

Emergency centres prepared ahead of tidal surge

Residents in vulnerable homes along the coast are being warned to be ready for flooding risk.

Sex attacker's 'asleep' claim

Sex attacker's 'asleep' claim

A man who assaulted a woman as she slept said he was so drunk he had no memory of what he had done.

Marathon runner breaks world record - and he's not done yet!

Marathon runner breaks world record - and he's not done yet!

A 21-year-old has entered the Guiness World Records as the youngest person to run 100 marathons in one year.

Teen mum arrested as baby abandoned outside store

Teen mum arrested as baby abandoned outside store

An 18-year-old woman is in police custody after her baby was found abandoned outside a food store as temperatures plummeted.

Spike in number of baby hedgehogs

Spike in number of baby hedgehogs

A hedgehog sanctuary is struggling to cope with a record number of babies this winter.

Cushing... from beyond the grave

Cushing... from beyond the grave

Kent's acting veteran has returned to the silver screen - more than 20 years after his death. Warning: spoiler alert!

Tigger tattoo sex attacker sent to jail

Tigger tattoo sex attacker sent to jail

A man sexually assaulted a teenager by trying to "beguile" her with his Tigger tattoo from Winnie the Pooh.

Crash on Thanet Way

Crash on Thanet Way

Five vehicles are said to have been involved in a crash on the Thanet Way this morning.

Best Christmas present in the world

Best Christmas present in the world

A couple have had their first child born on Christmas Day after the baby made an early appearance.

Main road closed after car overturns near Tesco

Main road closed after car overturns near Tesco

Police have closed a road after a car overturned near a supermarket.

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