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Couple kissed and cuddled after beating 'dad' to death

Couple kissed and cuddled after beating 'dad' to death

29 June 2022

A couple have admitted killing a man they called "dad" but denied murder.

Boat crossing pilots now face life in prison

Boat crossing pilots now face life in prison

28 June 2022

Controversial Nationality and Borders Act measures come into force as the government seeks tough action against those crossing the Channel.

Home Secretary's plans for barracks ruled unlawful by High Court

Home Secretary's plans for barracks ruled unlawful by High Court

26 June 2022

The High Court has ruled the government's plans to house asylum seekers in dilapidated barracks until 2026 are unlawful, it's been reported.

Soldier who died at Army camp found hanged

Soldier who died at Army camp found hanged

26 June 2022

An inquest has heard how the body of a 23-year-old soldier was found at an Army base in Kent.

Man knifed himself to death in stranger's garden

Man knifed himself to death in stranger's garden

25 June 2022

A former personal trainer who died after stabbing himself in the stomach was found fatally injured by a shocked widow in her back garden.

Why plans for thousands of new Kent homes have stalled

Why plans for thousands of new Kent homes have stalled

25 June 2022

An issue holding up major housing projects could lead to "uncontrolled development" in some areas - so what's being done to solve the problem?

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Two-car crash shuts busy road both ways

Two-car crash shuts busy road both ways

24 June 2022

Rush-hour traffic was forced to divert after a busy route was shut in both directions while emergency crews dealt with the aftermath of an accident.

'Go now,' Howard tells Johnson

'Go now,' Howard tells Johnson

24 June 2022

A former Conservative leader and Kent MP has told Prime Minister Boris Johnson to quit after a double by-election calamity.

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New venture from Champagne Bar team

New venture from Champagne Bar team

24 June 2022

The family behind an award-winning seaside bar are to expand their offering with a new 'tasting rooms' restaurant just yards away.

We explore the new Cantii Way cycle route

We explore the new Cantii Way cycle route

23 June 2022

To celebrate the launch of a new 145-mile trail around the county we told our reporter to get on his bike and give it a try.

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Seizure of £315k from car boot helps snare dealer

Seizure of £315k from car boot helps snare dealer

22 June 2022

Brothers involved in the supply of drugs were caught out after police found bundles of cash and an encrypted mobile phone after stopping a car.

Cheers! Celebrate English Wine Week with these Kent vineyards

Cheers! Celebrate English Wine Week with these Kent vineyards

22 June 2022

From crisp whites to warm reds, you can enjoy some fantastic wines from across the Garden of England.

Family pelted with stones after being racially abused

Family pelted with stones after being racially abused

21 June 2022

A man and his dog were attacked and a family pelted with stones in two incidents of racial abuse within minutes of each other in a seaside town.

Soldier found dead at Army base

Soldier found dead at Army base

21 June 2022

The death of a young soldier whose body was found at an MOD site is not being treated as suspicious, police say.

School rated Good but must do better on attendance

School rated Good but must do better on attendance

21 June 2022

A academy's leadership has been praised by Ofsted inspectors - but they warn more must be done on pupil attendance.

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Road closed after campervan catches fire

Road closed after campervan catches fire

20 June 2022

A road was closed in both directions after a campervan caught alight and fuel was spilled.

Man beaten with pole by burglar

Man beaten with pole by burglar

20 June 2022

The victim of an aggravated burglary was attacked in his own home after he discovered a man climbing in through a window.

Paedophile blamed victims and Love Island

Paedophile blamed victims and Love Island

20 June 2022

An 80-year-old paedophile blamed his victims for his crimes, saying one became flirtatious after watching Love Island.

Final push for 'first of its kind' sea sauna

Final push for 'first of its kind' sea sauna

20 June 2022

A crowdfunding campaign to raise cash to build a sauna for sea-swimmers has just weeks to go to meet its target.

Enjoy the heatwave: Kent’s most Instagrammable picnic spots

Enjoy the heatwave: Kent’s most Instagrammable picnic spots

17 June 2022

We’ve scanned social media to find some of the county’s most picture-perfect places as it's National Picnic Week.

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