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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Couple calls for better maternity care after baby dies
Sarah and Andrew Conroy?s baby died after a three-hour delay in providing a blood transfusion.
People smuggler caught after yacht ran aground
National Crime Agency says Mohammed Ali Nareman saw migrants as "nothing more than a commodity" to make money from.
Regency-era house could be replaced by flats
Canterbury City Council says its proposals will help to preserve the character of Herne Bay.
Crossing revenue could fund ferry service, MP says
Gravesham MP says the closure of the Gravesend-Tilbury ferry has had an impact on the local economy.
Seventh baker leaves Great British Bake Off
The latest baker has left the show after a challenge involving mini meringues and souffles.
Subbuteo championship league to take place in Kent
English Subbuteo Association says the game, invented in 1947, became more popular in lockdown.
Man charged after suspected acid attack in pub
Kent Police say the incident happened in Ye Arrow pub on a Saturday night in September.
Train revamp complete in £100m project
New information screens and USB sockets are added to more than 1,000 carriages.
Reform UK suspend county councillor after complaint
An investigation is pending into a complaint made by some women into the behaviour of Robert Ford.
Asian hornet sightings soar in Kent
More than 110 Asian hornet nests have already been discovered and destroyed in Kent this year.
Army veteran first in world to trial cancer drug
The Cheriton veteran says he is "honoured and chuffed" to lead the relapsed lymphoma drug study.
Son of British detainee in Iran hopes for Trump help
Lindsay Foreman, from East Sussex, has been transferred to the notorious Evin Prison, her son says.
Children could kill with catapults, farmers warn
Campaigners call for tighter rules on possession of catapults.
'I was blamed for crash when I was 280 miles away'
A Kent driver was accused of a crash in Liverpool after her car number plate was cloned.
Is surveillance culture fuelling child cyberstalking?
Children as young as 10 are being drawn into a world of cyberstalking, a BBC investigation finds.
Tradespeople demand fix for tool theft 'plague'
One man says he struggled to afford replacements after his tools were stolen from his van.
Blue Badge fraud: 'More fakes than ever before'
Fake, stolen and dead people?s badges are being used, investigators warn.
'Absolute Nightmare' in Tunbridge Wells
There's some good news for drivers between Tunbridge Wells and High Brooms.
JD Vance brands Canterbury art 'ugly'
The temporary installation at Canterbury Cathedral is already causing a stir.
Gillingham FC
Gillingham striker Elliott Nevitt reacts to their 1-1 draw against Cheltenham Town.
Secret Kent
The story of Dover's hovercraft.
Kent legend Stevens returns in coaching shake-up
Legendary Kent all-rounder Darren Stevens is returning to the club as a bowling consultant in Adam Hollioake's coaching staff.
Raducanu has blood pressure taken in China defeat
Britain's Emma Raducanu struggles physically in a three-set loss to world number 219 Zhu Lin in the Ningbo Open first round.
Kent seamer Singh extends contract to 2027
Kent seamer Jas Singh extends his contract until the end of the 2027 season.
Gillingham to visit Newport in FA Cup
Robbie Savage's Forest Green Rovers will visit Jack Wilshere's Luton Town in the FA Cup first round.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
GB will regroup - captain Harvey
GB sitting volleyball captain Claire Harvey is keen to keep playing despite having all funding withdrawn by UK Sport.
Course closures bad news for racing as a whole
Horse racing cannot afford to lose more courses following the closures of Hereford and Folkestone, says Cornelius Lysaght
Gills bond after Vincelot injury
Gillingham's Charlie Allen says an injury to Romain Vincelot during the win at Rotherham has helped the team bond.
Broncos to return to Gillingham
London Broncos announce Gillingham's Priestfield Stadium will host their Super League match against Warrington.
Coach Kerry gives up 'dream job'
Danny Kerry believes the Great Britain women's team needs a "new direction" after stepping down as head coach.
Bevan shocked at Kent presidency
Kent's new president-elect Bob Bevan says he was shocked to be nominated for the role at Canterbury.
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Ex-funeral director admits 36 fraud charges but denies other offences
Robert Bush denied 30 counts of preventing lawful burials but admitted fraud charges.
Friend 'heard silence then screams', court told
Emma Cowley was on the phone to Ms Whyte when she heard a "terrified, in-pain scream", jurors hear.
Met PC's misconduct proven over bus stop arrest
PC Perry Lathwood will be given a written warning after calling Jocelyn Agyemang a "daft cow".
Luxury goods resale website owes sellers thousands
The owner of Hardly Ever Worn It has been ordered to pay seven claimants in county court judgements.
McCann friends left 'disturbed' by alleged stalker
David and Fiona Payne were with the McCann family on the night Madeleine disappeared in 2007.
XL bully owner pleads guilty over dog attack death
James Harrison Trimble-Pettitt was charged over the death of Ian Price, just hours before a ban was announced.
Strongman games title 'would be dream come true'
Andrew Reid is training for the 2025 Strongman Games, which will be held in Texas in November.
Man charged with killing woman in 2020
Georgina Ward was found dead at her home in Brierley Hill, Dudley, in November 2020.
Couple call for better maternity care after baby dies
Sarah and Andrew Conroy?s baby died after a three-hour delay in providing a blood transfusion.
Case dropped for Met officer who shot unarmed man
The misconduct proceedings involving W80 came after years of legal battles over the case.
Tributes after man fatally struck by road sweeper
The man who died after being struck in Leicester is named locally as Joginder Singh.
'Rik Mayall gave me glorious creative moments'
Elton says his new autobiography helped him deal with some of the grief around Mayall's death.
Source: BBC News
