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Britain's Got Talent semi finalist returns to county

Britain's Got Talent semi finalist returns to county

17 June 2015

Maidstone's Britain's Got Talent semi finalist Joe Stribley will return to the county for a show which pays homage to the classic film, Dirty Dancing.

Ex-Ukip Atkinson allies with National Front leader

Ex-Ukip Atkinson allies with National Front leader

16 June 2015

Expelled former Ukip candidate Janice Atkinson has formed a new anti-EU group with a leader from the far-right group, National Front.

Holidaymaker rescued twice after drifting out to sea

Holidaymaker rescued twice after drifting out to sea

15 June 2015

An Albanian tourist staying in Kent on holiday was rescued TWICE in two days after drifting out to sea on his airbed.

Driver cut free from car following smash with tree

Driver cut free from car following smash with tree

14 June 2015

Police, fire crews and the air ambulance were all called after a car collided with a wall and then hit a tree.

Folk legends to bow out in final tour in Kent

Folk legends to bow out in final tour in Kent

12 June 2015

Folk band Bellowhead will take in one Kent venue as they tour for the very last time.

Jo Brand announces Kent date

Jo Brand announces Kent date

12 June 2015

Stand-up comedian Jo Brand has announced a preview date of her new tour in Kent.

Kent Police investigated over woman's train death

Kent Police investigated over woman's train death

11 June 2015

A call to Kent Police is at the centre of an investigation into the death of a woman hit by a train hours after she left a mental health unit.

Motorway re-opens after trailer overturns

Motorway re-opens after trailer overturns

11 June 2015

A stretch of motorway has re-opened and traffic is easing after a trailer spilled its load.

Farage wanted to expel Janice Atkinson before expenses scandal

Farage wanted to expel Janice Atkinson before expenses scandal

11 June 2015

Ukip leader Nigel Farage wanted ex-Folkestone and Hythe parliamentary candidate Atkinson out before she was fired over expenses scandal.

Fleet striker's injury torment

Fleet striker's injury torment

11 June 2015

Charlie Sheringham has spoken out about the mystery injury which ruined his season and baffled medics for months.

Callous thief stole from vulnerable pensioners

Callous thief stole from vulnerable pensioners

10 June 2015

A brazen thief who used sob stories to talk her way into vulnerable pensioners' homes before stealing cash and sentimental items has avoided jail.

David Starkey sings Magna Carta's praises

David Starkey sings Magna Carta's praises

10 June 2015

The county continues to celebrate the 800th anniversary of Magna Carta, which was at the root of our human rights laws.

'It is a miracle no one was hurt'

'It is a miracle no one was hurt'

10 June 2015

Shoppers had a lucky escape today when a large tree came crashing to the ground in the middle of a busy high street.

Tributes paid to councillor after shock death

Tributes paid to councillor after shock death

08 June 2015

Tributes are paid to councillor Paul Marsh who suddenly passed away over the weekend.

Two Kent MPs in race to chair select committee

Two Kent MPs in race to chair select committee

08 June 2015

MPs Damian Green and Damian Collins vie for influential select committee role

New role for Gurkhas in special anniversary year

New role for Gurkhas in special anniversary year

05 June 2015

Gurkhas based in Kent were this week granted a new role within the army's air assault rapid response force in their 200th year serving Britain.

Masked teen who stormed village post office named

Masked teen who stormed village post office named

05 June 2015

A judge has allowed a 17-year-old who took part in a "terrifying" armed raid on a Kent village post office to be named.

War and Peace Revival excitement grows

War and Peace Revival excitement grows

04 June 2015

The UK's largest gathering of vintage and military vehicles returns to Folkestone Racecourse in July.

Heroin addict was found dead in flat

Heroin addict was found dead in flat

04 June 2015

A heroin addict may have lain undiscovered for up to two weeks after his death, an inquest heard.

Armed robbers locked up for terrifying post office raid

Armed robbers locked up for terrifying post office raid

03 June 2015

Two robbers who carried out a "horrific and terrifying" raid on a post office before leading police on a week-long manhunt have been locked up.

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