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Missing pensioner found
02 September 2024Police have thanked the public for their help to locate a missing pensioner.
'Covering our beautiful countryside with solar farms is not the only option’
02 September 2024Plans to build a 235-acre solar panel farm near a village have been tabled but critics fear its in the wrong place and better options are available.
M&S launches weekly parent and baby club
01 September 2024Weekly parent and baby meet-ups are being launched at seven M&S cafes across Kent.
Broadband services restored after thousands of homes and businesses hit
01 September 2024Engineers have managed to get services back online for thousands of homes and businesses after a major outage caused by damaged cables.
Three taken to hospital after ‘triple stabbing’ in town centre
01 September 2024Police have cordoned off part of a busy town centre following reports of an altercation which left three people with stab wounds.
Beer, bites and bands: food and drink festivals to see out the summer
31 August 2024Raise a glass to a great summer with real ale festivals, craft larger bars, street food stalls, live music and more.
Burglar behind ‘terrifying’ home break-in jailed
30 August 2024An intruder that helped break into a home via a lamppost and threaten the occupant at knifepoint has been jailed.
Road reopened near Dartford Crossing after lorry fire
30 August 2024All lanes have been reopened following an earlier lorry fire near the Dartford Crossing.
‘We are all in shock’: Staff furious as ambulance firm ceases trading abruptly
30 August 2024A private ambulance company that provided transport for NHS patients to reach hospital appointments has suddenly ceased trading.
Broken down crane causes six-mile queues
28 August 2024A broken-down crane has closed two lanes causing six-mile queues onto the M25.
Strictly judge Len Goodman’s ‘iconic phrases’ to be immortalised outside dance school
28 August 2024An artwork dedicated to the “perfect gentleman” featuring his most memorable quotes is to be installed outside the TV star’s hometown dance school.
‘I went to country park and paid £2.50 - why are the debt collectors after me?’
28 August 2024A teacher has been fined and received letters from debt collectors despite paying for parking at a country park.
Six Kent railway stations to have contactless payment option
27 August 2024Train users will be able to use contactless to tap-in and tap-out at multiple stations in Kent from next month.
Tributes paid to ‘well-loved and well-respected’ town councillor
27 August 2024Tributes have been paid to a well-known and long-standing councillor who has passed away.
‘It’s not worth it’: Kent workers still counting cost of ULEZ expansion a year on
27 August 2024This week marks a year since the ULEZ was controversially expanded up to the Kent border but workers on the edge say they are still feeling the pinch.
Dog found wandering along motorway named after Formula 1 champion
26 August 2024A stray dog that was spotted on a busy motorway has been given a new home to call his own.
More than 20 firefighters tackle recycling centre blaze
25 August 2024Six fire engines were sent to a large blaze at a waste recycling centre.
Love Island winner to host book signing
25 August 2024Influencer and reality TV star Ekin-Su will be signing copies of her debut book, Be Your Own Best Friend, at a Kent bookshop.
Memorial match to be held in honour of ‘incredible’ mum-of-three
24 August 2024The family of a mum-of-three who died four months after a rare cancer diagnosis are holding a charity memorial match.
Stolen quad bike and compressor recovered by police
23 August 2024An appeal has been launched to trace the rightful owners of suspected stolen machinery recovered by police.
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‘This rat-run bridge isn’t wide enough - someone will be killed soon’
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Boy, 16, found safe after going missing nine days ago
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Only shop in village to shut this week as ‘devastated’ couple leave Kent
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A-road shut in both directions after water main bursts
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Mum joined teen son in smashing up ex’s family home and car
