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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Folkestone mechanic's death was misadventure, jury concludes
Ashley King, 22, was dismantling cars when he was crushed to death in Folkestone in November 2017.
Kent Police praised for improvements in crime recording
Kent Police?s crime-recording arrangements have improved dramatically since June 2017.
Man arrested after bomb squad called to Ramsgate flat
The 65-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of using a substance or object to endanger life.
M&S names next 17 stores it wants to close
The proposed closures, affecting 1,045 staff, are part of its plan to shut more than 100 stores by 2022.
Bath's Sydney Gardens to be restored
Sydney Gardens in Bath is among six parks to have been awarded a total of £13.8m in lottery cash.
Medway hospital admits childbirth swab left in woman
The woman gave birth at Medway Maritime Hospital in Kent on 16 October last year.
Brexit: Could leaving with no deal cause traffic jams?
What are the government's plans to manage traffic under a no-deal Brexit?
Royal Mint marks 50 years of the 50p
The coins include a celebration of Sir Roger Bannister recording the first sub four-minute mile.
Brexit: How will it affect fruit farmers?
Kent's fruit farmers are concerned there will be a labour shortage after Brexit.
John Bercow: 'Anti-Brexit sticker belongs to my wife'
The speaker hits back at an MP who questions his partiality by pointing out his wife is not his property.
Ex-JLS star in young farming campaign
JB Gill, who is now a farmer, wants more young people to follow in his footsteps.
Jack Shepherd: Can a fugitive remain on the run forever?
Jack Shepherd has been on the run for six months - what does an international manhunt involve?
Concrete blocks
Photographer Joe Pettet-Smith's pictures of the remaining sound mirrors that were designed to detect approaching enemy aircraft.
Maidstone United 2-4 Maidenhead United
Maidenhead claim a vital win at fellow strugglers Maidstone, in a game where both sides have a man sent off.
Nicky Ajose & Jorge Grant: Mansfield sign Charlton striker and Forest midfielder
Mansfield bring in Charlton Athletic forward Nicky Ajose and Nottingham Forest midfielder Jorge Grant on loan.
Burton Albion 2-3 Gillingham
Substitute Josh Rees scores a stoppage time-winner as FA Cup giantkillers Gillingham beat Carabao Cup semi-finalists Burton.
Shrewsbury Town 0-3 Charlton Athletic
Charlton produce an impressive away display to run out comfortable winners at Shrewsbury.
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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National News Headlines
Woman arrested in Rebecca Hall cold case murder inquiry
Rebecca Hall disappeared in 2001 and her body was found almost two weeks later in an alleyway.
Poole house explosion: Injured man in court over blast
Ian Clowes was airlifted to hospital following the blast which also injured his ex-wife.
'Fairy dust' head teacher Sue East's funeral to take place
Sue East, the head at St Andrew's primary in Bath, wrote a moving letter to pupils before she died.
Off-duty PC Kevin Flint killed in A41 motorbike crash
The Thames Valley Police officer was travelling home when he hit a stationary vehicle in a lay-by.
Man denies murdering backpacker Grace
A man accused of killing Grace Millane in New Zealand denies the charge.
Mark Evans death: Angela Ayre found guilty of manslaughter
Angela Ayre is found guilty of manslaughter but cleared of murdering Mark Evans at their home.
Alfie Lamb death: Boy 'killed for being noisy'
Alfie Lamb cried out "mummy" when he was deliberately squashed in a bid to quiet him, a court hears.
Motorcyclist killed in M11 crash in Essex
His motorbike was in collision with a small dark-coloured vehicle which failed to stop at the scene.
George Acres death: Mother of seven-year-old pleads insanity
Jurors must decide whether Christina Acres, 37, was insane at the time she killed her son George.
Hillsborough trial: Fans 'failed by match chief'
David Duckenfield's failures contributed to the deaths of "wholly innocent" Liverpool fans, jurors hear.
Man fined over car fitted with siren in King's Lynn
The man was spotted by police driving the car fitted with emergency-style blue lights.
Lorry hits Leicestershire bridge within hour of reopening
The road under the bridge had been closed while damage caused by a crash in December was repaired.
Source: BBC News
