• 24 Nov 2009 09:36

  Canterbury's Lounge On The Farm scoops UK Festival Award for Best Line-Up

  

  Parents pay tribute to tragic teen

  The parents of a 14-year-old boy found dead at a home in north Kent have described him as a "very much-loved son, brother and friend".

  Tuesday, November 24 2009

  

  Audio: Blaze at nuclear power station that supplies half of Kent

  Ten fire crews from across Kent tackled a fire at Dungeness B nuclear power station last night and this morning.

  Tuesday, November 24 2009

  

  Video and audio: On-the-run murderer only moved to Kent jail six days ago

  That's the revelation today after a former aide to the Duchess of York absconded from East Sutton Park open prison on Sunday.

  Tuesday, November 24 2009

  

  The best on the circuit!

  Roots Manuva, Edwyn Collins and The James Taylor Quartet - this year's Lounge on the Farm line-up has been voted the cream of the festival crop.

  Tuesday, November 24 2009

  

  Video: Ukuleles strike the right note

  The ukulele is fast becoming the new recorder in Kent's primary schools! Reporter Katie Lamborn found out more...

  Tuesday, November 24 2009

  • Pensioner locked up for sex abuse
  • Fallen soldier to be flown home today
  • Audio: Darwin who?
  • Police seek sex attacker
  • Man tried to get woman into car

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  Stimson to make changes for Yeovil clash

  Gillingham return to home soil on Tuesday to face a Yeovil side encountering similar problems on the road.

  Tuesday, November 24 2009

  

  Dover v Dartford - in pictures

  Picture action from the FA Trophy tie between Dover and Dartford.

  Tuesday, November 24 2009

  

  Fuller wants quick response to Rovers defeat

  Gillingham captain Barry Fuller is telling his team-mates to put Saturday’s defeat at Bristol Rovers behind them and focus on Tuesday's game with Yeovil.

  Tuesday, November 24 2009

  • Ebbsfleet v Tamworth - in pictures

  • Parents pay tribute to tragic teenager Ed Barry

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• 23 Nov 2009 16:43

  Tuesday, November 24 2009

  Brothers jailed for Baby P death could be prosecuted for grandmother torture

  

  Pair involved in Baby P death could be prosecuted

  The two brothers involved in the death of tragic Baby P could be charged with torturing their own grandmother 14 years ago.

  

  Man in court for attempted murder after shooting

  A man accused of attempted murder after a shooting incident in the Alkham Valley, near Dover, made a brief appearance at Maidstone Crown Court today.

  Monday, November 23 2009

  

  Murderer escapes from Maidstone jail

  Former Royal aide Jane Andrews - jailed for 12 years for killing her ex boyfriend - has escaped from East Sutton Park Prison.

  Monday, November 23 2009

  

  Staff 'neglected' heart patient: inquest

  Prison staff were found to be guilty of neglect when treating a heart patient who later died.

  Monday, November 23 2009

  

  Girl cut from three-car smash wreckage

  A girl was taken to hospital with head injuries after the car she was a passenger in was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in north Kent.

  Monday, November 23 2009

  • Mystery death teen named locally
  • Storms cause more ferry misery
  • Builder in court on stab murder charge
  • Police officers hurt in motorway smash
  • Man rescued after neighbours spot fire

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  Stimson: We must repeat what we do in training

  Gillingham boss Mark Stimson has urged his players to play the kind of football he knows they’re capable of.

  Monday, November 23 2009

  

  No offers for keeper Julian

  Gillingham manager Mark Stimson has expressed his disappointment at keeper Alan Julian’s decision to hand in a transfer request.

  Monday, November 23 2009

  

  Audio: Stimson frustrated at Gillingham display

  Gillingham manager Mark Stimson was left disappointed with his side’s second half display at Bristol Rovers on Saturday.

  Monday, November 23 2009

  

  FA Trophy first round draw

  The draw has not been kind to any of the Kent teams in the FA Trophy first round.

  Monday, November 23 2009

  

  Stimson happy with decision to leave out Jackson

  Mark Stimson has explained his reasoning for leaving top scorer Simeon Jackson on the bench at Bristol Rovers.

  Monday, November 23 2009

  • Gate suffer cup elimination
  • Injury-time goals sink Chats
  • Town make their point at Hill
  • Oystermen lose again

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  • Paul Fender in court charged with Karren Martin's murder
  • Teen found dead at Gravesend house named locally as Ed Barry
  • Police officers injured in M20 crash

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• 22 Nov 2009 23:23

  Monday, November 23 2009

  Delays on M0 after crash involving police car

  

  M20 reopens after police car crash

  The M20 has fully reopened following a crash involving a police car on Sunday afternoon.

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• 22 Nov 2009 06:11

  Sunday, November 22 2009

  Ferries disrupted and castle closed by gales

  

  Man charged with murder after body found at Greatstone

  A 43-year-old builder has been charged with murder after the discovery of a woman's body in a house in Greatstone on Friday.

  Sunday, November 22 2009

  

  Post mortem inconclusive after teen's death

  Police investigating the unexplained death of a 14-year-old Gravesend boy say a post mortem carried out to determine the cause of his death is inconclusive.

  Sunday, November 22 2009

  

  Ferries disrupted and castle closed by gales

  Cross-Channel ferry services have been disrupted and Dover Castle has been closed as gales sweep across East Kent.

  Sunday, November 22 2009

  

  Herne Bay man rescued after neighbours spot fire

  A man is rescued after a fire at a house in Central Parade, Herne Bay, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

  Sunday, November 22 2009

  

  Saturday's football action

  Gillingham and Ebbsfleet both suffer defeat, while Dover edge a thrilling FA Trophy clash with Dartford. All the action from the Kent football scene.

  

  Pictures: Bristol Rovers v Gills

  All the picture action from Gillingham's trip to Bristol Rovers on Saturday.

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  • Greatstone stabbing victim named as Karren Martin

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• 21 Nov 2009 10:53

  Three arrests after Maidstone stabbing

  

  Family flees from blazing building

  A family fled their home in a Kent town after fire broke out in the flat next door.

  Saturday, November 21 2009

  

  Crash barrier crushed lorry cab in M2 crash - eyewitness

  A witness to the aftermath of a serious crash on the M2 claims part of the central crash barrier broke off after being struck by a car and hit a lorry travelling in the opposite direction.

  Saturday, November 21 2009

  

  Probe launched into boy's mystery death

  Police are investigating the unexplained death of a 14-year-old boy in north Kent.

  Saturday, November 21 2009

  

  'We could be killed within a week'

  The Kent couple kidnapped by Somali pirates fear their captors are "losing patience" and have urged the Government to discuss ransom demands.

  Saturday, November 21 2009

  

  Village stabbing victim named

  A 28-year-old woman who died after being stabbed in a Kent village has been identified.

  Saturday, November 21 2009

  • Arrests after boy is stabbed
  • Archbishop to meet the Pope

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  Gills succumb to late penalty

  Andy Barcham's superb goal wasn't enough for Gillingham as they conceded late to lose at Bristol Rovers.

  Saturday, November 21 2009

  

  Whites through after Crabble cracker

  Nicky Southall's second half strike eventually settled a thrilling FA Trophy derby clash between Dover and Dartford.

  Saturday, November 21 2009

  

  O'Donovan strike sees off Bromley

  Shannon O'Donovan scored the winner as Maidstone beat Blue Square South side Bromley in the FA Trophy.

  Saturday, November 21 2009

  

  Mixed afternoon for the Sodje family

  Akpo Sodje's first goal for the club earned Charlton a point at Yeovil after his older brother Sam had been sent off.

  Saturday, November 21 2009

  

  Saturday's football scores

  All the results for the matches involving Kent's major teams on Saturday.

  Saturday, November 21 2009

  • Charles sees red as Fleet slump again
  • Saturday's football scores
  • New Kent fixtures released
  • Overhaul for cricket league structure in Kent

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• 20 Nov 2009 17:19

  Saturday, November 21 2009

  Gorillas tuck into Marmite at Port Lympne

  

  Woman dies after multiple stabbing

  A woman in her twenties has died after suffering stab wounds in New Romney.

  

  You lit up our lives...

  Tributes are being paid to a Kent soldier who died in Afghanistan this week.

  Friday, November 20 2009

  

  Dozens of off-licences to close in Kent

  The firm which owns Threshers and Wine Rack off-licences is to close 27 stores in Kent - with the loss of 130 jobs.

  Friday, November 20 2009

  

  Pub girls give punters an eyeful

  Apparently copies of an eye-popping new calendar are going down quicker than a shot at a stag do!

  Friday, November 20 2009

  

  Love it or hate it ...gorillas tuck in to a tasty treat

  Forget gorillas in the mist - Port Lympne zoo prefer their gorillas in the yeast.

  Friday, November 20 2009

  • My homes aren't worth as little as £160k: property tycoon
  • Trust faces funding gap of up to £280m
  • Major crimefighting drive hits Medway today
  • Man wanted for 'nasty attack' on policeman
  • Video: Youngsters on the election trail

  

  Dickson issues Gills warning

  I like you but I want to hurt you – that’s the message from striker Chris Dickson to Gillingham ahead of their League 1 trip to Bristol Rovers on Saturday.

  Friday, November 20 2009

  

  Brandy wants more goals

  Gillingham strike sensation Febian Brandy is hoping he can take his goal tally into double figures before his loan spell ends.

  Friday, November 20 2009

  

  Jackson will still be on the spot

  Simeon Jackson returns for Gillingham on Saturday from international duty and boss Mark Stimson believes the experience will give the striker an extra lift – despite enduring more heartache from the penalty spot.

  Friday, November 20 2009

  

  Gills keeper transfer listed

  Gillingham keeper Alan Julian has been transfer listed at his own request.

  Friday, November 20 2009

  • Dynamos won't take lowly opponents lightly
  • Maidstone close in on new signing
  • Dallas to make step up
  • No word on Kent Mote return

  

  Home built for peace and quiet

  Need more space? Can’t escape from the day-to-day hustle and bustle of family living?

  Friday, November 20 2009

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  • Staff at a Gravesend pub bare all for naked charity calendar

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• 19 Nov 2009 23:30

  Friday, November 20 2009

  Rachel named top home cook

  

  Pub row led to man being 'glassed' by his girlfriend

  A woman with 52 previous offences who glassed her boyfriend in a pub has been jailed for 15 months.

  

  Lorry driver airlifted to hospital after multi-vehicle pile-up

  The M2 has fully re-opened after a serious accident.

  

  Cooking up a treat - the girl who impressed Gary Rhodes

  A self-taught cook has won a national contest after serving up a dish to Gary Rhodes.

  

  Have a break...

  ...have a fiver. Oh no it's a Kit Kat wrapper...and now I'm stuck in a drain! The story of one VERY hapless chap from Faversham.

  Thursday, November 19 2009

  

  KCC...the Mongolian connection

  Kent County Council is prepared to go the extra mile to attract foreign business...5,000 extra miles in fact.

  Thursday, November 19 2009

  • Video: enter the dragons
  • Cooking for the PM
  • Stack ends on M20...for now

  

  New Kent fixtures released

  Kent will start the 2010 cricket season with a trip to Trent Bridge to play Nottinghamshire in the LV County Championship, starting on April 15.

  Thursday, November 19 2009

  

  Striker Pugh to make Wings loan switch

  Gillingham striker Andy Pugh will join Welling for a second loan spell before the weekend.

  Thursday, November 19 2009

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  • M2 re-opened after horror crash

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• 19 Nov 2009 02:40

  Thursday, November 19 2009

  Family wants action against doctor after baby's death

  

  Distraught family want action against doctor

  A family whose first child died hours after birth want action taken against the doctor in charge.

  Thursday, November 19 2009

  

  Stack ends on M20

  Kent's road network is getting back to normal after the lifting of Operation Stack on the M20 and the reopening of Thamesport.

  Thursday, November 19 2009

  

  Why we're falling behind in the poverty league

  Parts of Kent are wallowing in rising levels of poverty and social deprivation.

  

  Tredwell called up to England one-day squad

  Kent spinner James Tredwell could be a surprise inclusion in the England side for the first one-day international against South Africa in Johannesburg on Friday.

  Thursday, November 19 2009

  

  Overhaul for cricket league structure in Kent

  Kent’s cricket landscape will receive a major overhaul ahead of next season with a new countywide division for teams currently outside the Kent League.

  Thursday, November 19 2009

  • Burman eyes shock Trophy victory
  • Fleet desperate to sign striker
  • Reid takes the helm at Deal
  • Lovell keen to return to action

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  • Huge hole in the ground opens up on quiet Maidstone estate

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• 18 Nov 2009 09:13

  Avoid the A228 Grain after bad weather closes Thamesport

  

  Stack on Stack - a double delay for our drivers

  Motorists face a nightmare journey home tonight - as a double Stack-style operation is implemented.

  Wednesday, November 18 2009

  

  Ex-MP ends ITV's epic search for chairman

  Former Tunbridge Wells MP Archie Norman is to take on the job of chairman of ITV, replacing Michael Grade.

  Wednesday, November 18 2009

  

  Children threatened in terrifying raid

  Two children were threatened by a gang which escaped with cash and jewellery after forcing entry into a house.

  Wednesday, November 18 2009

  

  Email set to go the way of Betamax: professor

  Email may die out within the decade - according to a Kent university professor.

  Wednesday, November 18 2009

  

  Video: It's my round...I've got tokens!

  You've probably been given gift cards and book tokens for Christmas before - but this year you may find some pub vouchers in your stocking. Cheers!

  Wednesday, November 18 2009

  • Video: How I survived domestic abuse
  • Thousands of youngsters go to the polls
  • Who would do this?
  • Man in dock on murder charge
  • Services and jobs affected as Swale slashes £5m off budget

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  Midweek football round-up

  There was a busy programme of matches involving Kent sides in the Ryman League on Tuesday night.

  Wednesday, November 18 2009

  

  Clarke enjoying Welling's happy atmosphere

  Rejuvenated Lee Clarke has revealed that a better atmosphere at the club is behind Welling's improvement in form.

  Wednesday, November 18 2009

  

  Erskine back with Gills

  Striker Jacob Erskine has returned to Gillingham after Bromley declined to extend his loan spell.

  Wednesday, November 18 2009

  • Byrne agrees Superbikes deal
  • Win keeps Gravesend top
  • Kart racer facing big challenge
  • Deal & Betteshanger edged out

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  The winners have now been announced!

  Click here to find out which charities have been chosen...

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• 17 Nov 2009 16:56

  Wednesday, November 18 2009

  Drug addict Luke Brocklebank stabbed to death in row over heroin: court

  

  Stabbed to death for a heroin fix: court

  A drug addict’s plan to steal heroin went tragically wrong when he was stabbed in an alleyway by a teenage dealer, a court heard.

  

  Clean bill of health for Kent's beaches

  Every Kent beach has met European standards for bathing water quality this year.

  

  Whitehall keeps tight-lipped on schools' troubleshooter plan

  Government officials are refusing to say why they decided to order troubleshooters in to help Kent’s poorest performing secondary schools.

  

  Drug dealers jailed for combined 26-year stretch

  Five drug dealers who supplied class A drugs in Thanet have been jailed for a total of 26 years.

  Tuesday, November 17 2009

  

  No charges for nurse who cut patient's face

  A nurse accused of assaulting a stroke victim at Medway Maritime Hospital will not face prosecution.

  Tuesday, November 17 2009

  • Man killed in balcony plunge
  • Woman blows £92k in a watch shop: court
  • Police blunder leads to driver being 'let off'
  • Man killed in road smash named

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  Home form pleases Stimson

  Gillingham manager Mark Stimson is delighted with the form that seen his side lose only once in eight League 1 home matches.

  Tuesday, November 17 2009

  

  Ball named Kent League's best young cricketer

  Kent academy all-rounder Adam Ball has been named Kent League Young Cricketer of the Year for 2009.

  Tuesday, November 17 2009

  

  Lewis nearing peak condition

  Gillingham manager Mark Stimson believes midfielder Stuart Lewis is just one game away from reaching the peak of his fitness.

  Tuesday, November 17 2009

  • Aitken needs best-ever display
  • Liam Daish

  

  Does my mortage look big in this?

  Where do we stand with our mortgages in this recession?

  Tuesday, November 17 2009

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  • Man killed in Westerham crash named as John Smithers
  • Ferrari crashes into Blue and White cafe at Mersham

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