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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Channel migrants: Migrant crossing figure reaches new high
The Border Force was alerted to a small boat travelling across the Channel at about 06:20 BST.
Kent crash death: Police hunt red BMW after man killed
Police were called to the A229 in Kent after the 23-year-old's black Peugeot 206 overturned.
West Malling house fire murder: Son-in-law jailed for life
Jackie Allen was murdered by Simon Childs, who started a "devastating" fire at the family home.
Universities told not to 'scaremonger' ahead of fee cut
Education Secretary Damian Hinds rejects claims of universities going broke, ahead of tuition fee cut.
Homeowners in England free to build bigger extensions
Rules in England making it easier to build extensions of up to 8m are being made permanent.
Channel migrants: Dinghy carrying 18 people intercepted
The group of men, women and children are found in a boat off the coast of Kent
Man held over large-scale fly-tipping in southern England
Mounds of rubbish weighing up to 120 tonnes are found dumped in five counties since March.
Lumley on Gurkhas: 'Let them know how hugely grateful we are.'
Joanna Lumley has pledged her continuing support for the Gurkhas.
Most parents reject nearest school
Some 60% do not choose their local secondary school as their first option, shows major study.
M25 killer Kenneth Noye to be freed from prison
Kenneth Noye was jailed for life for the murder of Stephen Cameron on a slip road of the M25 in Kent.
West Malling house fire murder: Son-in-law guilty
Jackie Allen was killed after her son-in-law Simon Childs set fire to a house in West Malling.
Kent community project bringing young and old together
A community project in Kent is bringing young and old together.
'Born Anxious': Kent mother designs autism-friendly T-shirt
"Born Anxious" is a clothing label with designs aimed at autistic children.
Teenager's arteries 'crushed by her own body'
A rare condition has left a Tunbridge Wells girl bedridden as her arteries are 'crushed' by body.
On the front line in the fight against the county lines drug trade
Footage shot by police in Hastings as they take on London-based drug gangs targeting the town.
Sevenoaks charity The Hygiene Bank opens UK outlets
A Sevenoaks woman started a charity to help tackle hygiene poverty because food banks cannot.
Jonny Williams: Box-set star goes from Wearside woe to play-off Addick
Wales midfielder Jonny Williams endured an injury-hit stay at Sunderland but now faces them in the League One play-off final for Charlton.
Tomas Holy: Ipswich Town to sign goalkeeper at end of Gillingham contract
Ipswich Town agree to sign goalkeeper Tomas Holy after his contract expires with League One side Gillingham in June.
County Championship: Kent batsmen frustrate Surrey in draw
Kent bat out the whole of the final day against defending champions Surrey to earn a draw at Beckenham.
Connor Ogilvie: Gillingham sign Tottenham defender on a more permanent deal
Gillingham sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Connor Ogilvie on a two-year contract after two seasons on loan at the Priestfield Stadium.
County Championship: Kent left target of 426 to beat Surrey
Sam Curran's innings of 80 helps put Surrey in a strong position on day three against Kent at Beckenham.
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
Cladding tests 'almost certain to fail', experts say
Fire safety experts warn that 1,700 buildings in England are likely to fail new fire tests.
Everest: British man among latest mountain deaths
Ten people have now died climbing the world's highest peak this season, amid reports of overcrowding.
Lyric Theatre evacuated in Jason Manford show as phone on fire
Jason Manford tweeted a photo of a fire engine outside the venue, saying "on fire tonight".
Children 'rescued' from Sheffield house leave hospital
Six children were taken to hospital after Friday's incident but two boys, aged 13 and 14, died.
M6 crash: Delays between Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe
Musician Ten Tonnes said he could not get to the Neighbourhood Weekender festival with the delays.
Normanby robber 'held knife to baby's throat'
The baby was threatened after his his grandmother refused to hand over her purse.
'No Outsiders' teacher leads Birmingham Pride parade
Andrew Moffat started the "No Outsiders" lessons at Parkfield Community School in Birmingham.
Kensington deaths: Man charged with parents' murder
Vladimir and Tatiana Koudriavtsev were found dead by police officers at their home in Adair Tower.
Channel migrants: Migrant crossing figure reaches new high
The Border Force was alerted to a small boat travelling across the Channel at about 06:20 BST.
Bolton Wanderers fans and staff raise funds for unpaid workers
About 100 Bolton fans and staff stage a walk to the stadium to fundraise for unpaid workers.
Murder arrest in Preston as man dies from fractures
The body of Steven May was discovered on Monday after he died from several injuries, police say.
Leo Latifi locker death: Prayers for boy, 9, killed
Leo Latifi, 9, was with his family at an after-school swimming club when the accident happened.
Source: BBC News
