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Crews called to rescue horse stuck in ditch
05 October 2023Fire crews descended on a field to help save a horse trapped in a ditch.
‘I missed my prison cell and thought I would end up dead’
05 October 2023A former prisoner who ended up on the streets admits he missed his jail cell and feared he would end up dead.
‘We should all keep an eye on young Hooky...’
04 October 2023At just 43, one of the county's most prominent politicians has high hopes for the future, as local democracy reporter Simon Finlay found out.
Shock at death of much-loved shopkeeper
04 October 2023A much-loved shopkeeper has been described as a “real character” who would help anyone following his shock death.
Home bid for pub where it was 'impossible to make profit'
02 October 2023The new owner of a former pub which closed and was sold earlier this year has revealed plans to turn the old boozer into a family home.
Frighteningly fun days out this Halloween
02 October 2023Keep the whole family happy this Halloween with plenty of kid-friendly activities, from ghost hunts to pumpkin carving.
Flood alerts issued for parts of Kent coast
29 September 2023Flood warnings have been given for several towns along the coast as high water levels are expected.
'Shambles' as 20 cars queue for disabled spaces at hospital
29 September 2023Disabled parking at a Kent hospital has been described as “shambolic” after more than 20 cars were pictured queuing for spaces.
Popular fishmongers to take over former Rooks site
28 September 2023A prime town centre unit previously occupied by the doomed JC Rook & Sons is to be taken over by a popular fishmongers.
‘Unviable’ micropub could be turned into home
27 September 2023A micropub that struggled in the wake of the pandemic could be converted into a home as bosses say the business is “no longer viable”.
Building homes on town centre car park 'will be huge loss'
27 September 2023Concerned residents say building homes on a car park as part of plans to redevelop a historic cinema would be a “huge loss” for the town.
'I'm staying at my mum's house until council kicks me out'
27 September 2023A grieving daughter received a letter from a council telling her to leave her mum’s house – just a month after she died.
‘Relief’ as win secured in campaign to bring blood tests back to hospital
26 September 2023A phlebotomy unit is set to return to a hospital for 12 months, two years after it was axed, as the NHS looks at demand for the service.
Farm shop submits plans for holiday let cabins
24 September 2023Plans have been submitted to create three new overnight glamping pods next to a popular farm shop and cafe.
Navy sailor who attacked women in Spoons spared punishment because of his job
24 September 2023A Navy sailor has escaped punishment for attacking three women after magistrates ruled out community service because of his active duty.
What we learned from the new Russell Murders documentary
24 September 2023The Russell murders stunned the nation in 1996 – but does a new TV documentary shed any new light on the tragedy which shook Kent?
‘My clever, brilliant boy seemed so happy – and that’s the frightening thing’
22 September 2023The heartbroken mum of a teenager who took his own life has spoken of the tragedy in the hope it will save others from going through the same agony.
Terrifying thrills and spine-tingling scares: Kent’s Halloween fright nights
19 September 2023From circus-themed horror mazes to crawling through pitch-black tunnels, only the bravest souls will dare to try these fright night events.
Fishmongers and antique stores: What replaced JC Rook and Sons?
14 September 2023It was one of the county’s biggest butchery firms but now, 18 months on, what has filled the massive gap left on our high streets?
Debt-ridden East Kent Hospitals ‘running out of cash’
13 September 2023A debt-ridden hospital trust that serves 700,000 people is on the brink of “running out of cash” prompting concerns over primary care.
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