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Vicky Hamilton tape given to dad The father of murdered schoolgirl Vicky Hamilton is reunited with some of her possessions almost 21 years after she went missing.

Schools closed after weekend snow A number of schools across Kent and Medway are affected by the weekend's snowfall and icy conditions.

Officers search for firearms man Kent Police say they are still searching for a man following a firearms incident in the Medway area.

Bogus warden 'fining dog owners' Dog owners are warned to be on their guard after reports that a bogus warden has been giving £50 on-the-spot fines to dog owners in Ramsgate.

Experts gather for Dickens event Experts on the work of Charles Dickens are gathering in Medway for a conference linking Rochester with Paris, Boulogne and London.

Consultation on night flight bid A 28-day consultation into a Kent airport's plan to run night flights has begun in a bid to draw the issue to a conclusion, Thanet council says.

How Kent inspired Charles Dickens Charles Dickens spent a happy childhood in Kent and its landscape inspired him

In pictures: Enjoying the Kent snow Many people across Kent took the opportunity to enjoy the snow for the first time this winter

City's pride at Charles Dickens The city where Dickens was born prepares to mark the 200th anniversary of his birth

Daish angry at York postponement Ebbsfleet United manager Liam Daish says the decision to call off their FA Trophy game with York should have been made on Friday.

Gillingham P-P Hereford Saturday's League Two fixture between Gillingham and Hereford United has been postponed because of a frozen pitch at Priestfield.

Charlton P-P Rochdale Saturday's League One fixture between Charlton and Rochdale is postponed because of a frozen pitch.

What is BBC Kent Introducing? Presenter Jacob Rickard explains what BBC Kent Introducing does and answers FAQ about the show.

VIDEO: Regiment's decade in Afghanistan For the past decade the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment has been fighting almost continuously on the front line in Afghanistan.

BBC Radio Kent studio webcams Take a look at who is presenting on BBC Radio Kent via the studio webcams.

Victim's brother wants 2012 peace The Olympics must be remembered "for peace as well as sport", the brother of a teenager killed in south-east London says.

Olympic Dreams: Natalie Seymour Canterbury's Natalie Seymour hopes to be chosen for the squad for London 2012

Olympic Dreams: Martin Brockman Maidstone athlete Martin Brockman is doing everything within his powers to secure a place in the decathlon at London 2012.

Olympic Dreams: Guy Williams Kent showjumper Guy Williams knows that being ranked number one in Great Britain will not necessarily guarantee him a place at London 2012.

VIDEO: South East braces itself for snow The first snow of the winter is forecast to hit the South East this weekend.

VIDEO: 200th anniversary celebrates Dickens "Rags to riches" novelist Charles Dickens spent his childhood in poverty but became a major commercial success during his lifetime.

VIDEO: Hope for the future of Thamesteel The administrator of Kent company Thamesteel says it is "extremely keen" to sell it on as a going concern.

VIDEO: Charles Dickens a global industry As the 200th anniversary of the birth of author Charles Dickens approaches, events are being held around the world to mark the occasion, reflecting the widespread popularity of his work.

VIDEO: Pfizer closure: One year later One year on from the announcement that Pfizer was planning to close its plant in Sandwich, three people say how the news has affected the town.

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Daish angry at York postponement Ebbsfleet United manager Liam Daish says the decision to call off their FA Trophy game with York should have been made on Friday.

Gillingham P-P Hereford Saturday's League Two fixture between Gillingham and Hereford United has been postponed because of a frozen pitch at Priestfield.

Charlton P-P Rochdale Saturday's League One fixture between Charlton and Rochdale is postponed because of a frozen pitch.

Accidents due to icy conditions Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions in England led to a series of accidents.

Rhys murder witness given payout A witness in the Rhys Jones murder inquiry is given £80,000 in compensation after his identity was revealed by Merseyside Police.

Racist emails sent to archbishop Police are investigating after racist abuse was sent to the Archbishop of York following comments he made about same-sex marriage.

Bath gasometer 'should be saved' The mayor of Bath, famed for its Roman and Georgian architecture, says the last of the city's gasometers should be saved from demolition.

Apprentice boost for sub builder Defence giant BAE Systems is to recruit 136 apprentices at its submarine building business in Barrow, Cumbria.

TfL seeks 300 Tube station staff London Underground is recruiting 300 Tube station staff but the RMT accuses it of plugging gaps after a 2010 cost-cutting measure.

Capello opposes FA Terry decision England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.

Police condemn gang attack on bus An attack on a Salford bus by a gang of hooded youths was "completely irresponsible", police say.

Protesters leave Exeter Cathedral Protesters camped outside Exeter Cathedral begin clearing their tents and belongings from the site.

Man arrested after wife's murder A 75-year-old man from Lancashire is arrested on suspicion of his wife's murder.