A man has been reported missing from Faversham

May 30, 2017, 9:57 am

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Police officers are appealing for information to help locate a 78-year-old man who has been reported missing from Faversham.Alan Gordon is last known to have been in the Station Road area at around 2pm today (Tuesday, May 30). He is described as being white with grey hair and a slim build. He is believed to be wearing jeans and black shoes.It is believed he may be travelling on public transport and anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 101 quoting 30-888. Read more: Police are...

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May 30, 2017, 10:30 am

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A huge fire engulfing an M&S lorry has closed the M26 near Sevenoaks this evening. Highways England has said the M26 is closed westbound between J2a and the M25 while Kent Fire and Rescue Service deal with the blaze. Kent Police said it was called just before 5.30pm to reports the lorry was on fire and this dramatic footage shows the extent of the inferno. There is already queuing traffic and Highways England is warning drivers to be patient.

Our 11 favourite images from Kent's monster storm

May 30, 2017, 11:00 am

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The severe storm swept across Kent on Sunday night leaving witnesses in shock. Many took to social media to post videos and pictures as the storm unfolded. One user posted dashcam footage of a violent flash eruption of lighting and thunder, which can be seen in the video above. Dan Desborough posted pictures as lightning lit up the Folkestone seafront.Read more: Two homes were struck by lightning after 'insane storm to remember' hit Kent The Met Office warned of flooding, power cuts and travel...

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May 30, 2017, 11:15 am

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Dramatic footage shot from a passing vehicle shows the extent of the lorry fire which closed the M26 this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the motorway at 5.30pm today. The road has now been partially reopened but traffic is taking some time to disperse. The video obtained by Kent Live shows the entire back of the Marks and Spencer lorry ablaze. A woman in the car describes how she can feel the heat of the fire - despite being on the other side of the motorway.

This is why the Odeon cinema in Orpington was evacuated

May 30, 2017, 12:31 pm

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The Odeon cinema in Orpington was evacuated tonight amid unconfirmed reports of smoke being seen.People were pictured gathered outside the venue in the Walnuts Shopping Centre and the cause of the incident has now been confirmed.A London Fire Brigade spokesman said officers were called to the cinema just before 7.50pm as the fire alarm was going off.Two fire engines attended the scene and officers carried out a thorough sweep of the building.They did not find smoke or any other cause for the...

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May 30, 2017, 11:19 pm

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Good morning and thank you for following Kent Live's live blog for all of the latest traffic and news updates for Tuesday, May 30. It's looking like it could be a pretty dreary day across parts of the county with cloudy and overcast weather expected to cover the sky for most of the day, with a small possibility of some sunshine later this afternoon. It's looking good for the most part on the roads this morning, but we will keep you updated throughout the day with the latest on the county's...

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May 30, 2017, 11:38 pm

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Doubt has been cast over the conviction of Michael Stone, who was found guilty of the notorious Chillenden murders, which shocked the nation.Stone has always denied the charges but was found guilty of the brutal murder of Lin Russell and her six-year-old daughter Megan nearly two decades ago.He was also convicted of the attempted murder of Lin's other daughter Josie, then-nine, who suffered horrendous head injuries in the same attack but miraculously survived. The Tunbridge Wells-born heroin...

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May 31, 2017, 12:05 am

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Herne Bay residents last night witnessed a dramatic search and rescue operation over the sea, as helicopters and the lifeboat combed the water. It is understood the operation was launched to look for a missing kayaker, though this has yet to be officially confirmed, and involved the Whitstable lifeboat and coast guard. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a helicopter circling over the bay with a spotlight shining down on the water from about 10pm last night (Tuesday, May 30). Read more: Our 11...

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May 31, 2017, 1:15 am

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Two teenagers have been arrested following an alleged hate crime attack at Minster beach on Sunday (May 28). Two parents with five children, aged eight to 15, were enjoying a bank holiday trip to the seaside on the Isle of Sheppey before the reported attack at 4.15pm.Read more: A Jewish family had stones hurled at them in a racist attack during a holiday at Minster beachIt is alleged that two boys and three girls ran towards the family throwing stones at them and shouting racist abuse.Officers...

A Thanet driver who started go-karting as a 'bit of fun' has been...

May 31, 2017, 2:09 am

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A driver from Thanet has been named a 'national racing star' after a clean sweep of victories at the weekend (May 27-28). Michael Crees, 33, from Broadstairs, won all three of his races at Snetterton Circuit in Norfolk in the second series of the 2017 GRDC+ season. And his success has seen him listed as one of only four drivers recognised as 'national racing stars of the weekend' by Motorsport News. Read more: Go-karting was a just a hobby for Michael Crees but now his life has 'gone...

The council will support the search for missing Sevenoaks...

May 31, 2017, 2:14 am

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Sevenoaks Town Council said it is supporting the police's search for missing Ken Henson "however it can".Specialist search teams have been out on the streets looking for the 80-year-old, who was last seen on Friday (May 26).Kent Police, Kent Fire and Rescue Service, and Kent Search and Rescue joined forces to escalate the search over the weekend following serious concerns for his welfare.Read more: Concerns are growing for missing Sevenoaks pensioner Ken HensonLinda Larter, Sevenoaks...

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May 31, 2017, 3:23 am

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Emergency services were called in to Dover town centre early this morning (May 31) after a "disturbance" involving a group of youths.Eyewitnesses reported seeing eight police cars, a police dog unit, and at least one ambulance in the Tower Hamlets area at around 1am.At least one person was injured in the incident, but nobody was arrested. A Kent Police spokesman told Kent Live: "We were called at 12.46am on Wednesday, May 31, to reports of a disturbance in Tower Hamlets Road.Read...

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May 31, 2017, 4:01 am

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Officers from British Transport Police have begun an investigation into the theft of a high value violin on board a train between Barnehurst and Dartford.A man boarded the train at Barnehurst in London before removing the instrument, thought to be dated from the 1920s, from the overhead rack at around 6pm on May 1.Read more: Two teenagers have been arrested after a Jewish family in Minster were 'pelted with stones'The man is then seen leaving the train at Dartford. Officers believe this man may...

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May 31, 2017, 4:33 am

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An 18-year-old girl was stabbed in a serious assault in Dover yesterday (May 30).Emergency crews, including paramedics, police and the air ambulance, raced to Coombe Valley Road around 3.48pm after reports of a serious assault.Today (May 31) police have confirmed the victim was an 18-year-old girl who suffered a 'single stab wound to the chest'.The teenager was rushed to a London hospital with serious injuries and remains in a stable condition.Read more: A road has been closed following a...

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May 31, 2017, 5:30 am

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A Tonbridge charity worker has slammed council parking wardens for deliberately avoiding issuing tickets to council waste disposal contractors.Cliff Warwick, who has lived in the town for ten years, said he had seen Veolia trucks parking on double yellow lines for years, but feels in the past few months the problem has escalated."I can understand the need for them to pull up sometimes to load or unload waste, but particularly in the last few months I have seen them parked illegally on a...

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May 31, 2017, 9:02 am

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A thug has admitted throwing a beer can at a woman's eye leaving her partially blind. Cora Mitchard was watching a fireworks display outside a pub in Deal on New Year's Eve when she became collateral damage to a row between a group of young men. Read more: Police have confirmed a teenage girl was stabbed in a serious assault in DoverShe had been sitting on a bench when one of the rowdy group decided to throw a can at a bouncer – but it missed and instead smashed her in the face....

The wife of missing Sevenoaks pensioner Ken Henson is calling for...

May 31, 2017, 9:19 am

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The wife of a missing Sevenoaks pensioner has put out an appeal for the public to help in the search.Ken Henson, 80, was last seen on Friday (May 26) and the police and his family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.Susan Henson, 76, said: "I wanted to stress to people to look in and around their gardens and sheds, and anywhere they have not been in a while."It was very hot at the weekend and he may have felt overwhelmed and wanted to sit in the shade."Read more:...

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May 31, 2017, 10:29 am

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An Orpington nursery has been praised by Ofsted after its children were found to be "confident and independent".For the second time in succession Orpington Day Nursery was given the education watchdog's second highest rating.And the Moorfield Road nursery was judged to be "good" in all areas including "outcomes for children" and "quality of teaching, learning and assessment".Read more: This is what Ofsted said after its latest inspection at an Orpington...

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May 31, 2017, 11:18 am

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A Sittingbourne nursery has been praised by Ofsted after its children were found to "develop good social skills and build meaningful friendships".For the third time in a row The Westlands Nursery was given the education watchdog's second highest rating.And the Homewood Avenue nursery was judged to be "good" in all areas including "outcomes for children" and "quality of teaching, learning and assessment".Read more: This is how much funding your school is...

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May 31, 2017, 12:00 pm

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A Margate man accused of being responsible for his pregnant girlfriend's death has launched an appeal for financial help.Danny Glass faces a charge of death by reckless driving following a fatal scooter accident in Phuket on May 8 in which vlogger Sophie Emma Rose Anderson was killed.Following the crash Mr Glass, 29, paid tribute to his 41-year-old partner her his "twin flame".But days later Thai investigators arrested him and he was formally charged on Sunday.Now, in an attempt to...