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TikTok star in tears over 'lack of empathy' for wheelchair users at animal park
24 February 2023A social media star has criticised a wild animal park for a "lack of empathy and inclusiveness" to wheelchair users.
'My son couldn’t sleep and he would cry – he was very scared'
24 February 2023Two Ukrainian women have told of the horrors of the invasion they fled and their life now in Kent on the first anniversary of the war.
Asda burglar locked up for 17-month crime spree
23 February 2023A career thief who used a pensioner's stolen bank card and swiped jewellery worth thousands from a shopping centre has been jailed.
Award-winning burger joint confirms shock closure
23 February 2023A burger restaurant once voted the best in the county and with Britain's best chef at its helm has announced its shock closure.
Thug barged into and kicked man during lift row
23 February 2023A thug appeared in court after shoulder-barging another man as he was getting into a lift at a station before kicking him on the shin.
Over-the-limit BMW driver had told cops he was getting lift home
22 February 2023A pensioner who was caught behind the wheel of his BMW while over the legal limit had earlier told police he was getting picked up from the pub.
Council tax bill to see another £5 hike
22 February 2023The part of residents' tax bill going towards the fire service is set to rise to fund pay rises, new engines and a station redevelopment.
Huge former Debenhams could become council HQ
22 February 2023A former Kent Debenhams department store - which now lies empty - could become home to a council’s offices.
Couple caught smuggling asylum seekers inside sofas
21 February 2023A married couple has been sentenced after being caught trying to smuggle asylum seekers into Kent in the back of sofas.
Sexual predator in 'fake taxi' raped teenager during five-hour ordeal
21 February 2023A 46-year-old picked up a drunk and vulnerable teenager in a van she believed was a taxi and raped her while she was unconscious.
Want to live Clarkson’s Farm dream on 12.5 acre property?
21 February 2023If you’ve been thinking about the rural life, this converted farmhouse with horse stables and paddocks could be the home of your dreams.
Celebrity chef closes restaurant after just six months
20 February 2023A celebrity chef has been forced to bring the shutters down on his celebrated business after just six months, citing "tough trading conditions".
Drink-driver high on cannabis busted at McDonald's
19 February 2023A drink-driving McDonald's customer high on cannabis was shopped by staff after he pulled up and ordered while sweating and incoherent.
BT worker tagged after cannabis stash found in shed
19 February 2023A dad-of-three found with a large amount of cannabis in his garden shed told police he had bought it in bulk for personal use.
Six-hour queues at border as staff strike
18 February 2023Massive queues are building as people head home following the half-term break are hit by the impact of border staff going on strike.
Drunk man abused barbers after he couldn't get hair cut
18 February 2023A drunk man was evicted from a barber's shop after he started shouting and swearing at staff because they could not fit him in for a hair cut.
Ex-soldier hoarded 'sickening' bestiality and baby torture images
17 February 2023A veteran once shot by the Taliban has been unmasked as a paedophile who hoarded "sickening" images of child abuse and bestiality involving a frog.
Private developer bids to buy seafront site from cash-strapped council
16 February 2023A private developer is offering to buy and take over a controversial seafront scheme for homes and a new leisure centre from a cash-strapped council.
Half-term holiday warning as strikes hit homecoming travellers
16 February 2023Travellers returning home from their half-term breaks have been warned to expect delays amid border force strike action.
From failing school shut down by council to secondary hailed Ofsted success
16 February 2023A school has been hailed a success by Ofsted - just five years after its predecessor was shut down amid poor exam results and plummeting admissions.
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