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Cleaner accused of ‘poisoning’ office coffee with Viagra cleared
25 January 2024A former cleaner accused of spiking colleagues’ coffee with Viagra has been acquitted more than five years after she was first accused.
Woman in hospital after two car crash
25 January 2024A woman has been taken to hospital after police, firefighters and paramedics were called to a crash involving two cars.
‘Diabolical’ or ‘much-needed’? New estate plans split village
25 January 2024Plans for a new estate with 71 homes have divided villagers, with some calling for much-needed housing while others fear overdevelopment.
How more than 400 Kent breweries disappeared
25 January 2024Kent’s brewing history is a tale of an incessant march towards just a few big names as countless independent breweries were lost.
People smuggler bragged: ‘Gangs trust and pay me’
24 January 2024A people smuggler has been jailed for eight years for money laundering and boasted most of his business was involved in illegal activity.
Warning over moths which can 'cause irritation' to eyes and skin
24 January 2024Villagers are being warned of a moth caterpillar, which has millions of hairs on its body which can cause skin and eye irritations.
Rail passengers stranded after power cut halts service
24 January 2024Passengers have been left stranded and facing delays after trains were brought to a standstill amid a power supply failure.
Cleaner ‘poisoned colleagues’ coffee with Viagra’, jury told
24 January 2024A former factory cleaner has denied lacing office coffee with chemicals including Viagra in a bid to “poison” colleagues.
QEII Bridge reopens as Storm Jocelyn brings strong winds
24 January 2024There were delays at the Dartford Crossing after the bridge was closed due to strong winds from Storm Jocelyn.
Long delays as lane closed on port approach
23 January 2024Long delays are being reported on the approach to Kent’s busiest port after a lorry broke down in traffic queues forced by bad weather in the Channel.
Debris flies from ‘unsafe roof’ during high winds
23 January 2024High winds have caused a roof to become insecure and debris to be scattered around a residential area.
Town's fourth Costa to open on abandoned workshop site this year
23 January 2024New images reveal how a town’s fourth Costa coffee shop – due to open later this year – will look.
Car thief rams Fiat 500 through wall and smashes into parked cars
22 January 2024A thief stole a Fiat 500 and smashed through a wall before ploughing into parked cars and making a getaway.
Mystery as ‘devoted’ couple found dead in bed together
22 January 2024Police discovered a devoted couple dead in their home after they had not been seen or heard from for nine days.
'They have to build homes somewhere - but this road is too dangerous'
20 January 2024Residents say the speed limit on a busy main road needs to be reduced before 15 planned new homes are built.
Drugs-filled mattress ‘so inflated’ officers feared people inside
20 January 2024A driver has been jailed after smuggling drugs worth £8m inside a mattress – which was so full authorities feared it was filled with people.
'I was a Gladiator in the ‘90s and this new show will never be as good'
20 January 2024An original star of Gladiators has spoken on what life was like, claims he was drunk on set and why it’s hard to beat the 1990s version of the show.
Storm Isha to wreak havoc in Kent as Met Office issues amber weather warning
19 January 2024Storm Isha is set to batter the Kent coast – with the Met Office issuing an amber warning for wind.
Services disrupted as three Kent councils hit by cyber ‘attack’
18 January 2024Three Kent councils have seen services disrupted amid a potential organised hacking attack.
Bluetongue cases total hits 52 as sheep tests positive
18 January 2024Another case of bluetongue in Kent has been confirmed, bringing the total number to 52.
