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Fresh appeal over A20 death crash Police make a fresh appeal over a fatal road crash on the A20, which may have been caused by youths throwing stones at traffic.

Ibiza death woman body flown home The body of a woman who was killed by a suspected hit-and-run driver outside an Ibiza nightclub is flown home.

WWII rescue ship to return home A ship which became famous for its record number of crossings to the beaches of Dunkirk is to return to Kent.

Jury out in bedsit murder trial Jurors retire in the case of a man accused of strangling his girlfriend at the bedsit they shared in Canterbury.

Elderly 'could die' if home shuts Families fighting to stop the closure of a care home in Kent say they fear the elderly residents could die early if they are moved out.

Appeal after sex attack on woman A 29-year-old woman is sexually assaulted by a man who initially claimed to be concerned about her welfare, according to police.

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Live - Kent v Essex Live commentary and match scorecard from day three of the County Championship game at Canterbury.

Gills have respect back - Bentley Gillingham midfielder Mark Bentley says the team have got their discipline and respect back under manager Andy Hessenthaler.

Charlton snap up Francis Charlton Athletic sign Southend's player of the year Simon Francis on a two-year deal.

Fleet's Phipp aims for first team Former Arsenal trainee Tom Phipp is aiming to break into Ebbsfleet's first team after signing his first professional contract.

Gills snap up striker Akinfenwa Gillingham sign former Northampton Town striker Abebayo Akinfenwa on a one-year deal.

Man wanted over murder in Spain Spanish police are hunting for a Liverpool man who is suspected of shooting a father-of-two dead in a crowded bar in the Costa del Sol.

Team's new Atlantic rowing record Four rowers reach the Isles of Scilly 43 days after leaving New York, smashing 12 days off the 114-year-old previous record.

Knifepoint bid to kidnap girl, 12 Police are seeking a man who attempted to abduct a 12-year-old girl at knifepoint as she was walking along a street in Essex.

Bike hire fee lifted after glitch Cyclists who used London's bike hire scheme on its first day will not be billed because of technical problems.

Man charged over metro stop rape A man will appear in court charged with rape after a 16-year-old girl was attacked at a Tyne and Wear Metro station in North Shields.

Sir Bobby remembered one year on One year to the day since the death of former England boss Sir Bobby Robson, a ceremony takes place at Newcastle ground, St James's Park.

Probe as wedding guests fall ill The Health Protection Agency investigates why at least 15 people fell ill during a wedding reception at a social club.

Chinese lantern causes crop fire A Chinese lantern, released as part of birthday celebrations, causes a severe crop fire when it lands in a barley field.

Two men quizzed over explosives Two men are being questioned at a central London police station by the Metropolitan Police over possible explosives offences.

Men face court on murder charge Two 28-year-old men are charged with the murder of a man in West Yorkshire.