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Herald of Free Enterprise ferry capsizes with the loss of 193 lives
06 March 2022People living in Dover at the time of the Herald of Free Enterprise disaster in 1987 have told of its lasting impact on the town.
Council accused of 'giving away' land set for development
05 March 2022A council has been accused of 'giving away' land which is destined for 150 seafront homes, following a bid of £26.6m from a buyer.
Kent's railway stations in line for £1.5m investment
04 March 2022Railway stations across the county will be getting upgrades to waiting rooms, car parks, CCTV and security in the next few months.
Dealers jailed after police crack encrypted messages
04 March 2022A dealer and his courier who supplied large amounts of cocaine and ketamine across Kent were discovered thanks to analysis of their messages.
More asylum seekers picked up
04 March 2022Almost 450 people in small boats were intercepted by authorities on both sides of the English Channel yesterday.
'World first' skate park to finally open next month
04 March 2022An ambitious multi-storey urban sports centre which has been beset by delays and rising costs will now open its doors to the public within weeks.
'Russians in Kent are being bullied'
04 March 2022People should distinguish between the actions of the Russian state and the Russian people living in Kent, a councillor has said.
Projections for summer crossings by boat 'very high'
03 March 2022Concerns have been raised over more asylum seeking crossings this summer, which could be 'challenging' for Kent's councils to provide aid.
Patients urged to have a say on changes to vascular care
02 March 2022Plans have emerged to combine specialised vascular services in Kent, which would involve combining the care at one 'centre of excellence'.
'I'm happy to give my life for Ukraine'
01 March 2022We meet the Ukrainians flocking to a Kent Army surplus shop to secure much-needed military supplies to take to the front line in the war with Russia.
Two pedestrians hurt in collision
28 February 2022A man and a woman were injured and taken to hospital after a road accident and a driver was arrested.
'Horrified' by asylum seeker Bill
28 February 2022More than 1,000 faith leaders have spoken out against the Government's new Nationality and Borders Bill and want key parts changed.
'Drunken idiot' burglar played dead in Co-op mid-raid
28 February 2022A "drunken idiot" burglar crept through an air vent and played dead when police were called in a bid to evade arrest.
Identity theft victims sent O2 payment demands
27 February 2022A number of people in one town have fallen prey to crooks who have used their names and addresses to scam a mobile phone firm.
Cheeky spectacle as naked bike ride set to return
26 February 2022Cyclists are gearing up to flash the flesh at a naked bike ride, with participants urged to "ride as bare as you dare" to save the environment.
Duo charged with four burglaries
26 February 2022A man and a teenager from Essex have been charged after a string of break-ins in Kent.
Uber and Just Eat drivers stage Friday night takeaway strike
25 February 2022Delivery drivers are striking in two Kent towns after stating they cannot survive on pay offered by Just Eat and Uber Eats.
Just Eat drivers to strike over low pay
24 February 2022A group of fast food delivery drivers say cuts to pay have left them struggling to survive at a time of rising fuel costs.
Dealer used child to deliver crack and heroin
24 February 2022A drug dealer who used a child to deliver crack cocaine and heroin has been locked up.
Hot meals for those still without power
24 February 2022Eleven food vans are in place around Kent as 260 homes are still without power following the weekend's storms.
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