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Retired pub owner killed in A2 crash
06 December 2023A retired publican was killed when an oncoming car crossed into his lane and hit his vehicle head-on, an inquest heard.
Hugely popular Kent air show scrapped for 2024
06 December 2023A much-loved air show will be scrapped next year as the Red Arrows are unable to attend.
Deadly bluetongue cases rise as control zone expands
06 December 2023Farmers could face fines or jail for moving livestock as cases of the potentially fatal bluetongue virus rise.
‘They’re showing their rear ends – it’s insulting’
06 December 2023Offended residents have described two giant reindeer sculptures “showing their rear ends” to passers-by at a war memorial as an “insult”.
Man charged after reports teenage girl sexually touched
05 December 2023A man has been charged after a teenage girl was reportedly sexually touched on her arm and face.
Coach driver: ‘Silent electric buses on new two-way road could kill someone’
05 December 2023Pedestrians could be knocked down and killed by “silent” electric buses if a new contraflow system is introduced in a town, a coach driver fears.
Law firms merge
05 December 2023Two law firms with 225 years in business between them have joined forces.
Tiler’s taunting texts to pal after attacking him with 6ft spirit level
05 December 2023A thug sent his victim sinister texts in hospital saying "lucky I didn't finish you" after attacking him with a 6ft-long tool.
Council legal action over unaccompanied child asylum seekers due back in court
04 December 2023The controversial issue of how Kent deals with lone asylum-seeking children arriving in small boats is due back in the High Court.
Nurse who helped thousands during career retires after 64 years
03 December 2023A nurse who looked after victims during an IRA bomb attack and dedicated decades of her life has finally decided to retire.
Cruise ship rescue drama in Channel
03 December 2023Lifeboat and coastguard teams raced to help rescue a man taken ill on board a cruise ship off the Kent coast.
‘You can earn £120k a year - it’s bloody good money’
03 December 2023A Kent man who started work at Buckingham Palace at 16 and was running an estate for a billionaire at 22 is now recruiting butlers around the world.
A-road shut for three hours after two-vehicle crash
01 December 2023An A-road was closed in both directions for three hours following a crash involving two cars.
IKEA pick-up points to open in Kent
01 December 2023IKEA and Tesco are teaming up to offer three pick-up points for the Swedish retailer in the county.
Hundreds of NHS workers to go on strike
01 December 2023Hundreds of hospital workers employed by a company owned by the NHS trust are set to go on strike in a dispute.
Is Prime Minister winning battle to curb small boat crossings?
30 November 2023Rishi Sunak has made it one of his key pledges – but is he winning in the battle to curb the number of small boats crossing the Channel?
Five more high street bank branches to close in Kent
30 November 2023Lloyds is shutting another 45 branches across its network amid the ongoing shift away from high street banking – including five sites in Kent.
The Kent husband and wife believed to be UK’s oldest couple
30 November 2023A couple both aged over 100 say they have never argued during 81 years of marriage and admit: “We had no idea we’d last this long.”
Traders fuming as new £1.5m bus route slashes on-street parking
29 November 2023Traders fear removing vital parking spaces from outside shops to make way for a new £1.5m bus lane could have a devastating impact on the town centre.
Historic Kent clock moved for first time in a century
28 November 2023A historic clock has been taken away for restoration as part of the wider £10.5 million restoration of a building.
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