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Woman killed by train had walked out of mental health unit

Woman killed by train had walked out of mental health unit

29 April 2015

A 24-year-old woman who was killed at a train station last week had left a mental health unit hours before.

Woman's body found at house

Woman's body found at house

27 April 2015

Police have found the body of a 54-year-old woman after they were called to a house following reports of concern for her welfare.

Gurkhas warned to be ready for Nepal operation

Gurkhas warned to be ready for Nepal operation

27 April 2015

Gurkhas prepare to join the search and rescue operation in Nepal following the earthquake at the weekend.

Vigil for victims of Nepalese earthquake

Vigil for victims of Nepalese earthquake

27 April 2015

Nepalese communities in Kent will come together tonight to pay their respects and pray for the victims of the tragic earthquake in their homeland.

Marathon challenge for Kent runners

Marathon challenge for Kent runners

26 April 2015

Emotions will run high today as more than 51,000 people head for the finish line of the iconic Virgin London Marathon - including dozens from Kent.

Concerns for woman standing on 'wrong side of motorway bridge'

Concerns for woman standing on 'wrong side of motorway bridge'

24 April 2015

Police were called this afternoon over concerns for the welfare of a woman standing on the wrong side of motorway bridge railings.

Enough: Pavilion needs action now

Enough: Pavilion needs action now

23 April 2015

Residents will meet to kick off a campaign to help find ways to fund the restoration of an historic Edwardian pavilion.

Man arrested for possessing weapon

Man arrested for possessing weapon

22 April 2015

Police arrested a man last night in a residential area for possessing a weapon.

Truck record boosts revenues at Eurotunnel

Truck record boosts revenues at Eurotunnel

22 April 2015

The Channel Tunnel operator saw its income grow in the first three months of the year despite a fire which closed the crossing in January.

Folkestone's hidden gem

Folkestone's hidden gem

22 April 2015

Tucked away behind the bustle of Folkestone town centre's market and main shopping area is the quiet Bayle area.

Arts chief hits back at gold dig 'poverty' claims

Arts chief hits back at gold dig 'poverty' claims

22 April 2015

The chief executive of a Kent arts foundation hit back at claims that Folkestone's gold dig was a plea for help to escape poverty.

Eurostar services cancelled due to Belgian strike

Eurostar services cancelled due to Belgian strike

22 April 2015

Eurostar services to Brussels have been cancelled today in the face of an anti-austerity strike in Belgium.

Squats reveal class A drugs

Squats reveal class A drugs

22 April 2015

More than 40 wraps of cocaine and heroin were discovered when police asked a dealer to do squats.

Head leaves as ‘superhead’ starts

Head leaves as ‘superhead’ starts

21 April 2015

Popular head teacher Mario Citro leaves Pent Valley after superhead Jon Whitcombe is brought in to take over school.

Hitler-style moustache vandalism on candidate poster

Hitler-style moustache vandalism on candidate poster

20 April 2015

A poster for Tory election candidate Damian Collins has been defaced with a moustache in the style of Adolf Hitler.

Cowboy landscapers in 'mean and despicable' con

Cowboy landscapers in 'mean and despicable' con

17 April 2015

Two Kent conmen - exposed in a Watchdog investigation - ripped off homeowners by carrying out shoddy and poor landscaping work costing thousands.

Biker arrested for causing town centre havoc

Biker arrested for causing town centre havoc

17 April 2015

A biker has been arrested for causing a nightmare for residents which led to anti-social behaviour complaints over illegally riding in a town centre.

Eurostar hit in the pocket by Paris terror attacks

Eurostar hit in the pocket by Paris terror attacks

16 April 2015

Cross-channel rail operator Eurostar says its revenues dropped by £12m in the first quarter of 2015 in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris.

TV historian talks on 'architectural wonders'

TV historian talks on 'architectural wonders'

16 April 2015

Dan Cruickshank visits seaside Kent to share his knowledge on ornate buildings around the world.

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Superhead’ called in to help improve school

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Superhead’ called in to help improve school

15 April 2015

One of Kent's superheads has been drafted in to improve on of Kent's struggling schools.

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