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A 43-year-old man has been charged with rape after a woman reported being attacked in a town park.

Attempted murder charge after man stabbed in high street

A 33-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murder after a town centre stabbing.

Historic fountain reinstated after decade-long campaign

A community group has proved successful in its effort to get an historic 125-year-old fountain returned to its original location.

Missing boy and girl found after police appeal

Police say two missing children who were believed to be together in Chatham have now been found safe and well.

Docks campaign dealt blow as Rayner rejects calls to intervene

The government has decided not to intervene in a controversial planning bid to convert an industrial docks site.

Violent boyfriend threatened to throw acid at girlfriend if she left him

A 31-year-old thug who subjected his girlfriend to months of controlling and violent abuse has been locked up.

M2 slip road to remain closed for several weeks

A slip road off the M2 will remain closed for several more weeks for emergency bridge repairs.

Anger as quad bikers trash football pitch on eve of ‘football’s return to remote village’

The return of the beautiful game to a remote village has been thrown in doubt after vandals took it upon themselves to trash the pitches.

Defence giant’s £220m site overhaul will create ‘huge jobs’ boom

An aerospace firm has announced plans to employ hundreds of new highly-skilled workers as it expands its Kent-based site.

‘You will always be loved’: Fresh tributes to ‘wonderful’ son, 25, as almost £2k raised

Fresh tributes have been left close to where the body of a missing man was discovered, as thousands are raised to help his family.

‘We all now have this special bond’: Village rallies to save girl after field collapse

Villagers, friends and emergency service workers joined forces to give lifesaving treatment to a teenage girl who collapsed in a cardiac arrest.

Five November dates for your diary

From festive fairs to spectacular fireworks, we’ve got five unmissable events coming to Kent this November.

‘Halloween miracles’ final blow for cat rescue centre ‘up to its knees’ with rescues

A cat rescue centre is appealing for help after hitting “an absolute brick wall” with its number of moggies following the arrival of six “miracles”.

Dolphins caught on video gliding through river

27 October 2024

A pod of dolphins was spotted swimming in one of the county’s largest rivers.

‘I loved my time as a Wren - but I wasn’t a very good shot!’

27 October 2024

The Women’s Royal Naval Service Association has honoured its oldest surviving member from the Second World War - at the age of 105.

Find hidden treasures at Kent’s antique fairs

27 October 2024

Bag yourself a second-hand bargain, pick up some retro fashion or refresh your home with antique furniture at these winter antique fairs.

Second teenager arrested after men stabbed near graveyard

Two men have been taken to hospital and two teenagers arrested after a stabbing in an alleyway.

Two injured in crash between lorry and car on A2

Emergency services are at the scene of a crash between a lorry and a car on a busy road which has seen two people injured.

Five unmissable authors coming to Kent lit fest

A literary event returns this autumn with Booker Prize winners and best-selling authors. Here’s our guide to this year’s festival.

‘Shame on you!’ Police almost called after ‘zoo homes’ plans approved at rowdy meeting