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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Fergus Wilson evicts four Ashford women for having new babies
Notorious landlord Fergus Wilson is being investigated for discrimination over the evictions.
Rolex theft moped murderer Jordan Bailey-Mascoll jailed
Jordan Bailey-Mascoll will serve a minimum of 34 years in prison.
Battle of Britain RAF Spitfire pilot Geoffrey Wellum dies
Sqn Ldr Geoffrey Wellum, who was 18 when he joined the RAF in August 1939, dies at the age of 96.
Stalking reports treble as prosecution rates fall
There were more than 10,000 recorded offences of stalking and harassment in England and Wales last year.
Tunbridge Wells flat death man 'loyal and caring'
Gordon Farnes was "loved dearly" and will "always be in our hearts", his family say.
London Bridge terror attack heroes on Civilian Gallantry List
Eight people who helped others during the terror attack are among 20 honoured by the Queen for gallantry.
How the World Cup boosted 'Englishness'
The England football team's success appears to have made more people proud to be English.
Warning over driving permits for EU
Millions of permits will be needed if the UK and EU do not recognise each other's driving licences.
Poverty link to early death 'scandalous'
Places with the highest premature mortality rates include Manchester, Blackpool, Middlesbrough and Hull.
Kent mum calls for medicinal cannabis help for daughter
Teagan Appleby, eight, suffers hundreds of seizures every day.
Kent runner back on track after brain injury
Tom Holden, 21, was told he might not walk again after a road accident left him with a brain injury.
Rare tiger joins Kent breeding programme
A Sumatran tiger is moved to Kent as part of a breeding programme to save the rare species.
Pilot's remains found 75 years later
An inquest is held after Sqn Ldr Daniel Cremin's remains were found 75 years after his death.
Shipwrecks at Tankerton and Camber Sands to be protected
The wreck of the 16th Century merchant ship, which was found on a Kent beach, is to be protected.
Lizzy Yarnold: Olympic skeleton champion has 'successful' back surgery
Double Olympic skeleton champion Lizzy Yarnold has had "successful" surgery for a long-standing back problem.
Will Gidman: Kent all-rounder to retire at the end of the season
Kent all-rounder Will Gidman is to retire from playing at the end of the season at the age of 33.
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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Custody for 'Columbine' plot schoolboys
Thomas Wyllie and Alex Bolland "hero-worshipped" the Columbine shooters and had a hit-list of targets.
Ex-UKIP woman jailed for £46k widower con
Stephanie Todd siphoned off widower Philip Wall's money after befriending him in the street.
Child's Gareth Southgate drawing tattooed on fan
Jeff Holt said he would have the tattoo done if a primary school could raise £2,000 for charity.
Didcot Power Station demolition date confirmed
Didcot was at the centre of a major incident in 2016, when the boiler house collapsed, killing four.
UK heatwave shuts part of Leeds & Liverpool canal
A large section of the Leeds-Liverpool waterway could close for a month if dry conditions persist.
Baby in Birmingham car-jacking ordeal reunited with mum
Four-week-old Eliza O'Neill was in the back seat of a car taken by thieves in Birmingham.
Brighton meat thief stole 'to fund cocaine habit'
George Hillyer stole £175,000-worth of meat over the course of almost a year, a court hears.
Nottingham beach rice and peas dish 'insulting'
A variation of the Caribbean food served at a beach attraction is condemned as an "embarrassment".
Durham rugby players in Sri Lanka had 'taken heroin' before death
Police in Sri Lanka are ordered to further investigate the drugs deaths of two players.
Seyed Khan murder: Man jailed for dad-of-seven axe death
Imran Mohammad was told to serve at least 24 years in jail for the "savage and brutal" murder
Cocaine cabbie jailed for Liverpool pensioner death
Taxi driver Paul Morrison is jailed for more than four years over the death of Andrew Oakden, 89.
Westhoughton: Former football coach jailed for abusing boys
The former leisure centre manager was jailed for seven years for indecent assault.
Source: BBC News
