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# kent - Monday 31 December, 2018

Britain and France to step up English Channel patrols after spike in migrant crossings Immigration This post contains videos

Britain and France to step up English Channel patrols after spike in migrant crossings

Dec 31st 2018, 1:18 PM 9,400 Views 32 Comments

Both countries are to increase surveillance patrols and target trafficking gangs.

# kent - Thursday 11 October, 2018

Man and woman jailed in UK after toddler severely mauled by dog Kent

Man and woman jailed in UK after toddler severely mauled by dog

Oct 11th 2018, 10:00 AM 32,548 Views 64 Comments

The 18-month-old girl was left with serious injuries to her scalp.

# kent - Tuesday 29 May, 2018

Man arrested after 14 people injured in 25-car collision in England Dartford

Man arrested after 14 people injured in 25-car collision in England

May 29th 2018, 10:42 PM 26,922 Views 22 Comments

The incident happened at Hythe Street, Dartford this evening.

# kent - Monday 19 March, 2018

Man (21) charged with attempted murder after car rams into Kent nightclub Gravesend

Man (21) charged with attempted murder after car rams into Kent nightclub

Mar 19th 2018, 1:41 PM 11,244 Views No Comments

The car hit at least 13 people who were on the dancefloor, police said.

# kent - Tuesday 28 November, 2017

Pilot jailed for dropping £2.5m-worth of cocaine into a field in Kent Drop Off Point

Pilot jailed for dropping £2.5m-worth of cocaine into a field in Kent

Nov 28th 2017, 9:32 PM 20,241 Views 14 Comments

The Belgian pilot admitted to the offence at the Old Bailey today, and was sentenced to 14 years.

# kent - Tuesday 22 August, 2017

Investigation under way after man in his 50s dies at English sex festival Flamefest

Investigation under way after man in his 50s dies at English sex festival

Aug 22nd 2017, 5:11 PM 72,124 Views 61 Comments

Kent Police said they were working to establish the cause of the man’s death.

# kent - Wednesday 12 April, 2017

UK judge sacked for 'abusive' comments on news articles about his cases Anonymous

UK judge sacked for 'abusive' comments on news articles about his cases

Apr 12th 2017, 9:03 PM 16,686 Views 18 Comments

Under a pseudonym, the judge called commenters “donkeys” and “trolls”.

# kent - Sunday 5 March, 2017

Seattle Sikh man told 'go back to your own country' before being shot Hate Crime

Seattle Sikh man told 'go back to your own country' before being shot

Mar 5th 2017, 12:15 PM 15,270 Views 26 Comments

Recently, South Asians have been on edge after a deadly shooting in a suburban Kansas City bar that the FBI is investigating as a hate crime.

# kent - Saturday 4 March, 2017

Body of baby found in English park Sheerness

Body of baby found in English park

Mar 4th 2017, 6:40 PM 21,606 Views 8 Comments

The remains were found today in the town of Sheerness.

# kent - Sunday 1 January, 2017

Police find three bodies near Cliffs of Dover Kent

Police find three bodies near Cliffs of Dover

Jan 1st 2017, 5:03 PM 31,509 Views 8 Comments

The bodies of a man and a woman were discovered during the search for a missing man, also found dead.

# kent - Thursday 22 December, 2016

60 inmates take over part of jail in Kent Fires

60 inmates take over part of jail in Kent

Dec 22nd 2016, 9:11 PM 9,023 Views 8 Comments

A number of fires are said to have been lit.

# kent - Saturday 27 August, 2016

Man injured after footbridge collapse over UK motorway Kent

Man injured after footbridge collapse over UK motorway

Aug 27th 2016, 2:24 PM 22,464 Views 17 Comments

Police said it is believed a lorry collided with the pedestrian bridge.

# kent - Thursday 25 August, 2016

Five young men die in seaside tragedy in England Camber Sands

Five young men die in seaside tragedy in England

Aug 25th 2016, 12:45 PM 49,777 Views 13 Comments

Police believe the men were all in their late teens and early 20s and had gone to the beach together.

# kent - Monday 8 August, 2016

MP warns people to not light bonfires with petrol after he suffers 30% burns in accident Don't Be Like Me

MP warns people to not light bonfires with petrol after he suffers 30% burns in accident

Aug 8th 2016, 7:45 PM 22,235 Views 37 Comments

Gordon Henderson said he could have died in the incident.

# kent - Thursday 7 July, 2016

Extensive search underway for lynx which broke loose from Devon Zoo Appeal

Extensive search underway for lynx which broke loose from Devon Zoo

Jul 7th 2016, 9:57 PM 20,021 Views 44 Comments

Flaviu managed to escape by chewing through a board in the wall of his new home.

# kent - Wednesday 30 December, 2015

Sinkholes appear beneath train track in England as seawall begins to collapse Severe Damage

Sinkholes appear beneath train track in England as seawall begins to collapse

Dec 30th 2015, 7:01 PM 19,397 Views 15 Comments

Bad weather and high tides caused the damage.

# kent - Monday 31 August, 2015

Body found in search for man who went missing during triathlon swim Kent

Body found in search for man who went missing during triathlon swim

Aug 31st 2015, 3:15 PM 27,654 Views 6 Comments

Paul Gallihawk was competing in his first triathlon.

# kent - Monday 1 June, 2015

"Overexcited" man told to "put his jeans on" and leave World Naked Bike Ride Shafted

"Overexcited" man told to "put his jeans on" and leave World Naked Bike Ride

Jun 1st 2015, 5:49 PM 54,814 Views 76 Comments

The man was told to “calm down” by police officers.

# kent - Monday 25 May, 2015

Missing British teen believed to be in company of 51-year-old man Kaylie Hatton

Missing British teen believed to be in company of 51-year-old man

May 25th 2015, 9:04 PM 37,293 Views 20 Comments

The teen climbed out of a window at her grandmother’s home more than a week ago.

# kent - Tuesday 7 April, 2015

Pregnant woman airlifted to hospital after being spotted standing on upturned boat Rescue

Pregnant woman airlifted to hospital after being spotted standing on upturned boat

Apr 7th 2015, 1:24 PM 21,267 Views 18 Comments

A member of the public called 999 after seeing two people perched on the craft, far out to sea.

# kent - Saturday 29 November, 2014

Irish rugby coach Mick Finnegan missing in UK found safe Find Mick Finn

Irish rugby coach Mick Finnegan missing in UK found safe

Nov 29th 2014, 9:10 PM 86,588 Views 30 Comments

Police in England had been searching for the rugby coach since Thursday.

# kent - Tuesday 14 October, 2014

From The Daily Edge Enormous nightmare crab 'spotted' off the shore of UK seaside town Crabzilla

Enormous nightmare crab 'spotted' off the shore of UK seaside town

Oct 14th 2014, 1:00 PM 27,986 Views 30 Comments

An image of what appears to be a huge crustacean was spotted off Whitstable.

# kent - Sunday 14 September, 2014

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

Sep 14th 2014, 7:53 PM 19,850 Views No Comments

Everyone’s talking about cancelled penalty points, a closed prison unit and another IS hostage beheading.

Elderly woman in Kent fights off mugger by punching him in the mouth Tough Granny

Elderly woman in Kent fights off mugger by punching him in the mouth

Sep 14th 2014, 6:20 PM 12,973 Views 15 Comments

The woman was walking her dog early this morning when the man grabbed her.

# kent - Thursday 21 August, 2014

Man gets 3 months in jail after being caught cigarette smuggling at Dublin Airport yesterday Caught

Man gets 3 months in jail after being caught cigarette smuggling at Dublin Airport yesterday

Aug 21st 2014, 6:46 PM 17,042 Views 49 Comments

The 30-year-old appeared in court today after more than 16,000 cigarettes were found in his luggage.

# kent - Wednesday 7 May, 2014

UK police investigating Irish links of escaped 'Skull Cracker' Dangerous Criminal

UK police investigating Irish links of escaped 'Skull Cracker'

May 7th 2014, 9:01 AM 13,239 Views 14 Comments

Michael Wheatley — who earned his nickname following a series of violent attacks — escaped from an open prison at the weekend.

# kent - Monday 21 April, 2014

Funeral of Peaches Geldof to take place later today Kent

Funeral of Peaches Geldof to take place later today

Apr 21st 2014, 8:48 AM 22,056 Views 18 Comments

The private ceremony will be held a church in Kent.

# kent - Thursday 10 April, 2014

Body of Peaches Geldof released to family for funeral RIP

Body of Peaches Geldof released to family for funeral

Apr 10th 2014, 11:08 AM 28,095 Views 64 Comments

The 25-year-old died suddenly at home on Monday.

# kent - Wednesday 9 April, 2014

From The Daily Edge Peaches Geldof post-mortem results 'inconclusive' RIP

Peaches Geldof post-mortem results 'inconclusive'

Apr 9th 2014, 12:55 PM 43,206 Views 18 Comments

Police are now waiting on the results of toxicology tests.

Post-mortem on Peaches Geldof to be carried out today RIP

Post-mortem on Peaches Geldof to be carried out today

Apr 9th 2014, 7:46 AM 13,150 Views 38 Comments

The 25-year-old daughter of Bob Geldof died unexpectedly two days ago.

# kent - Tuesday 8 April, 2014

Post-mortem on Peaches Geldof to be carried out 'within days' RIP

Post-mortem on Peaches Geldof to be carried out 'within days'

Apr 8th 2014, 10:55 AM 45,930 Views 72 Comments

The 25-year-old was found dead at her home in Kent yesterday.

# kent - Monday 28 October, 2013

Irishman among four killed by storm in the UK Stormwatch

Irishman among four killed by storm in the UK

Oct 28th 2013, 5:19 PM 36,013 Views 21 Comments

Donal Drohan, originally from Waterford, died when a tree fell on his car in Watford at about 6.50am. Three others were killed in the UK and four more elsewhere in northern Europe.

# kent - Thursday 5 September, 2013

Eight seriously injured in 100 vehicle UK motorway pile-up Roads This post contains images

Eight seriously injured in 100 vehicle UK motorway pile-up

Sep 5th 2013, 10:09 AM 26,554 Views 51 Comments

The incident at Sheppey crossing in Kent is happened this morning when poor visibility conditions hampered motorists.

# kent - Sunday 5 May, 2013

Divers begin three-week operation to raise WWII German aircraft bomber English Channel

Divers begin three-week operation to raise WWII German aircraft bomber

May 5th 2013, 7:30 AM 9,691 Views 34 Comments

The bomber is the only one of its kind left after World War II, and was shot down in the English Channel during the Battle of Britain in 1940.

# kent - Sunday 31 March, 2013

British wildlife parks being targeted by rhino poachers Poaching

British wildlife parks being targeted by rhino poachers

Mar 31st 2013, 7:30 AM 5,436 Views 19 Comments

An anonymous tip-off has led to increased police patrols.

# kent - Monday 12 November, 2012

Man arrested for posting photo of burning poppy on Facebook Poppycock

Man arrested for posting photo of burning poppy on Facebook

Nov 12th 2012, 11:06 AM 11,168 Views 151 Comments

The 19-year-old is due to be questioned by police in England today about the photograph of the burning poppy, which was reportedly accompanied by an offensive comment.

# kent - Saturday 10 November, 2012

Five years for schoolboy who used sophisticated prosthetic disguises in raids Crime

Five years for schoolboy who used sophisticated prosthetic disguises in raids

Nov 10th 2012, 2:44 PM 20,154 Views 14 Comments

The sentence was handed down by an English court yesterday.

# kent - Saturday 7 July, 2012

Appeal for missing Gerard Reynolds Missing Person

Appeal for missing Gerard Reynolds

Jul 7th 2012, 3:26 PM 9,603 Views 7 Comments

Reynolds, originally from Kent, has been visiting Ireland in recent days and was last seen on Thursday.

# kent - Tuesday 3 January, 2012

In pictures: storms topple trees and trucks in Britain Storms This post contains images

In pictures: storms topple trees and trucks in Britain

Jan 3rd 2012, 1:33 PM 4,484 Views 2 Comments

High winds have resulted in road closures and serious damage to cars and buildings in England and Scotland today.

# kent - Tuesday 23 August, 2011

English police baffled by mystery man Kent

English police baffled by mystery man

Aug 23rd 2011, 1:14 PM 1,441 Views 21 Comments

The man says he woke up on a beach in Kent, England – and can’t remember anything about who he is.

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