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Memorial tree for beloved volunteer taken from nursery
12 August 2024A special tree planted in memory of an 89-year-old volunteer has been stolen from a children’s nursery.
It was created in Kent but why isn’t netball an Olympic sport?
11 August 2024With more than 20 million players worldwide the fast-paced sport traces its origins to a Swede in Kent - but why hasn’t it featured at the Olympics?
Second dyslexia-focused school to open after mum’s ‘flexi’ success
11 August 2024A mum who set up Kent's first dyslexic school after watching her daughter struggle in a mainstream setting is now opening her second facility.
Delays expected as roadworks shut tunnel
11 August 2024Motorists are facing long delays due to roadworks at the Dartford Crossing while roadworks take place inside one of the tunnels.
Hour-long delays after three-car crash
10 August 2024Drivers are being warned of long delays and four miles of congestion after an accident between three cars.
‘Teething problems’ see bus trial hit by delays and timetable issues
10 August 2024A bus service trial impacted by roadworks and timetable mishaps has been branded a “disaster” less than two weeks since its launch.
Labour councillor remanded in custody after speech to counter protesters
09 August 2024A suspended councillor has been remanded in custody after he was charged with allegedly encouraging violent disorder while addressing a London crowd.
Family devastated after nan’s jewellery ‘goes missing’ following hospital death
09 August 2024A daughter is warning grieving relatives to remove their loved ones’ jewellery after her mum’s heirlooms went missing after she died in hospital.
Police arrest man after Labour councillor filmed making 'cut throats' threat at counter protest
08 August 2024A man has been arrested on suspicion of “encouraging murder” after a video appeared online calling for the throats of protesters to be cut.
Labour councillor suspended after telling counter protest: ‘Cut all their throats’
08 August 2024A Labour councillor has been suspended after footage emerged of a man at a protest calling for the throats of anti-immigration protesters to be cut.
Three boys in hospital after shooting
08 August 2024Two boys aged 14, and an 18-year-old, have been treated for injuries after being shot.
Firefighters called to e-bike blaze
08 August 2024Firefighters were called to a residential road after an e-bike caught alight.
Girl, 9, dies after being hit by bus
07 August 2024A nine-year-old girl has died two days after being involved in a bus crash.
Gym to shut for 200k revamp
07 August 2024Part of a new-look leisure centre will be undergoing a transformation just two-and-a-half years after opening.
Rural crime crackdown sees several caravans, tractors and quad bikes seized
07 August 2024Since the start of the year police have recovered more than £2million worth of suspected stolen property from rural areas in Kent.
Care agency rated inadequate after patients and staff share ‘frustrations’
07 August 2024The health watchdog is seeking enforcement action against a home care service after it allegedly failed to protect patients from abuse.
Daredevil 91-year-old takes on country's longest zip line
07 August 2024A gran has proven age is just a number after fulfilling a bucket list wish and whizzing down England’s longest zip line.
Major beauty retailer to open first store in Kent
06 August 2024A multinational beauty retailer is set to open its first store at Kent’s largest shopping centre.
Forklift firm closes home of 30 years to move to Kent
06 August 2024A truck rental depot specialising in material handling equipment such as forklifts has opened a new depot and created more than 60 jobs.
Man charged after car ploughs into pub
05 August 2024A man has been charged after a Mini Cooper crashed into a 15th century pub.
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