BBC Kent News

Thu 20th Nov 2008:

Paper mill considering job cuts

Consultation gets under way at a Dartford paper mill which could close with the loss of 127 jobs.

Port workers' 48-hour strike ends

A 48-hour strike by more than 300 workers a row over privatisation at one of the Port of Dover ends.

Wed 19th Nov 2008:

TV slimmer child sex trial halted

The jury in the trial of TV dieting personality and radio DJ Barry Bethell, is discharged.

Mother talks of stalking dangers

The mother of a woman shot dead by an ex-boyfriend calls for more understanding of the dangers of stalking.

Man held after stolen car crash

Two teenagers are taken to hospital after a car which was being followed by police crashed into parked vehicles.

Crossing call after woman's death

The family of a woman who died after being hit by a milk float say a crossing might have saved her life.

Airport proposal threatens wildlife

Growing bird populations in the Thames Estuary could end plans for an artificial island airport, the RSPB claims.

Vicky experienced 'violent death'

A pathologist tells a jury that bruising found on Vicky Hamilton's body suggested she met a violent death.

Honorary doctorate for TV's Frost

Sir David Frost receives an honorary degree from the University of Kent at a ceremony in Rochester.

Emergency turn in shipping lane

A cargo vessel made an emergency turn in the Dover Strait to avoid a cruise liner, a report says.

Iceland £50m meeting 'positive'

A visit to Iceland by Kent council officials to secure £50m invested in collapsed banks was "positive".

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