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Homes left without water due to ‘technical issues’
23 February 2024A water company has apologised and set up water bottle stations for customers experiencing a loss of supply or low pressure due to technical issues.
Farmers to protest over cheap imports for third time
22 February 2024Farmers will take part in a go-slow convoy to protest over unfair treatment and cheap imports.
Two tigers and a leopard! Kent’s most dangerous animals revealed
22 February 2024More than 100 potentially dangerous wild animals, including two tigers and a zebra, are living in Kent.
Debt-ridden dad stole ‘irreplaceable’ artefact to sell as scrap
22 February 2024Worshippers were left anguished after a “unique” church lectern gifted more than 100 years ago and worth thousands was stolen during a break-in.
Fire service to end Channel Tunnel contract
21 February 2024Cost-saving measures are forcing Kent’s fire service to cease its contract to provide firefighting cover at the Channel Tunnel.
Alcohol taken from children in crackdown on teen yobs
21 February 2024Two children were arrested and alcohol was seized from others as police clamped down on anti-social behaviour.
Public step in to clear road after car overturns
19 February 2024Members of the public stepped in to clear a road after a car rolled onto its side in a crash which caused “traffic chaos”.
Man who piloted ‘overloaded’ dinghy guilty over Channel deaths
19 February 2024A man who piloted an "overloaded and vulnerable" dinghy across the English Channel on which four people drowned has been convicted.
Free attractions for great family days out
19 February 2024If you’re looking for ways to keep your family entertained that won’t break the bank, we’ve got 21 of Kent’s best free attractions.
Man told police: ‘I’ve smoked weed since I was 12 and I’ll never stop’
18 February 2024A man stopped by police in a park because he smelt of cannabis told the officers nothing would stop him from smoking the drug.
Dozens of ‘high-risk’ trees chopped down after property damaged
18 February 2024Pictures show how dozens of mature trees have been chopped down – after a study found they were “at risk of falling”.
Woman stole from Aldi and M&S in ‘out of character’ spree
18 February 2024A thief who stole alcohol from Aldi, Londis and an Esso garage has now given up drinking, a court heard
Dual carriageway closed after multi-vehicle crash
17 February 2024Emergency services were called to a collision which closed a main road.
Farmers station tractors at Tesco in protest over cheap imports
17 February 2024Tractors have descended on a town for the second time in a fortnight in row over government policy.
Swift justice after four police officers assaulted
16 February 2024A 34-year-old man has been jailed for seven months just one day after he attacked police officers, grabbing one by the throat.
Body found in countryside in search for missing pensioner
16 February 2024Police have discovered a body in the search for a pensioner – four days after he was reported missing.
9 weeks of gas works to cause disruption on busy road
16 February 2024A series of closures are to take place on a busy road as nine weeks of gasworks are scheduled to start next month.
Arson probe as lit firework posted through letterbox
15 February 2024Police have launched an arson probe after a lit firework was posted through the letterbox of a home.
Country house to become 'one of Kent’s most prestigious wedding venues'
15 February 2024The owners of a historic home say it will become "one of Kent's most prestigious wedding venues" when it hosts its first ceremonies later this year.
Fixing NHS finances ‘like trying to boil the ocean’
14 February 2024The hospital trust boss in charge of managing its finances says he is expecting to go over budget by a further £50m initial projections.
