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Police use tasers hundreds of times in year

Police use tasers hundreds of times in year

22 July 2014

Kent police drew, aimed and fired tasers more times than any other south east county last year, it's been revealed.

Technology boost for pupils

Technology boost for pupils

22 July 2014

Students at a Kent school will be able to use a 3D printer in lessons after staff won it at a business to business exhibition.

Kent musicians perform at local music festival

Kent musicians perform at local music festival

21 July 2014

A Kent singer and band have performed at a local music festival this summer and now are looking for their next challenges.

Summer concerts coming to town

Summer concerts coming to town

21 July 2014

Music lovers are invited to summer concerts that will be held on every Sunday in August.

Kent's heritage brought to life

Kent's heritage brought to life

21 July 2014

A scheme aimed at bringing parts of Kent's heritage to life has unveiled a blue plaque commemorating an important person in the county's history.

Kent care home wins national award

Kent care home wins national award

21 July 2014

A care provider in Kent has been presented with a national award for its services to Dementia and Alzheimer's sufferers.

Kent back on flood alert on hottest day of year

Kent back on flood alert on hottest day of year

18 July 2014

As Kent swelters on the warmest day of the year, the Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for heavy thundery showers and flooding.

Broken down train causing delays

Broken down train causing delays

18 July 2014

A train that has broken down on the track is causing delays for passengers.

Former army major who lost everything through gambling to swim channel

Former army major who lost everything through gambling to swim channel

18 July 2014

A man who gambled away £750,000 and lost everything he cared about has worked for years to regain his family and home.

Fires break out as homes across Kent are struck by lightning

Fires break out as homes across Kent are struck by lightning

18 July 2014

See dramatic pictures of last nights severe storms as it emerges properties were damaged by lightning strikes.

Men jailed after £10k bike theft spree

Men jailed after £10k bike theft spree

18 July 2014

Two men have been jailed after bicycles worth £10,000 were stolen from railway stations including Tonbridge, West Malling and Sevenoaks.

16 arrests after burglary crack-down across west Kent

16 arrests after burglary crack-down across west Kent

17 July 2014

A total of 16 people have been arrested this month in connection with burglary offences across west Kent, one of which occurred more than a year ago.

Free sessions for young musicians

Free sessions for young musicians

17 July 2014

Young musicians across Kent are being given the opportunity to learn to play orchestral instruments for free.

Kent man tackles 100 mile challenge

Kent man tackles 100 mile challenge

17 July 2014

A man who aimed to run 100 continuous miles in 24 hours has completed his attempt at the gruelling challenge.

Schoolgirls bag bronze medal

Schoolgirls bag bronze medal

17 July 2014

A group of schoolgirls have received a bronze medal for their performance in an international dance competition.

Bank robber jailed after blowing up cash machine is former BBC actor

Bank robber jailed after blowing up cash machine is former BBC actor

17 July 2014

A man who has been jailed after blowing up a cash machine claims he left a life of crime after finding God.

Council keeping residents safe

Council keeping residents safe

17 July 2014

A prestigious award has been presented to a council for its efforts towards health and safety in the borough.

Keep your bike safe this weekend

Keep your bike safe this weekend

17 July 2014

Cyclists can take extra measures to protect their bikes by attending a free security marking event held by Kent Police this weekend.

Men jailed after £10,000 bike theft spree

Men jailed after £10,000 bike theft spree

17 July 2014

Two men have been jailed after around £10,000 of bikes were stolen from railway stations.

Bank robbers jailed after blowing up ATM machine

Bank robbers jailed after blowing up ATM machine

16 July 2014

A gang of robbers has been jailed after blowing up an ATM machine and stealing thousands of pounds.

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