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Arrests were made after a suspected drug deal took place in front of police officers.

'So I can't use my phone even if it's on speaker?'

A driver caught holding her phone to her face while taking a call on speaker has been given a ticket.

BMW mangled after rolling over in crash

Police were called to the scene of a car crash which left a grey BMW severely damaged.

Amazon driver crashed van after downing beers on way home

An Amazon delivery driver crashed his van and ended up in a ditch after downing beers on the way home from his rounds.

Landlord selling popular pub after 26 years

A popular village pub famous for hog roasts and paella nights is to get new owners for the first time in 26 years.

'I've had three cars written off on my road in three years'

A mum fears a child could be killed if measures are not taken to tackle dangerous driving on her road.

From Madison Square Garden with The Who to Maidstone

Pete Townshend protégés The Wild Things have made Kent their second home, and will play in the County Town this month.

More than 500 homes built - but no new school for years

Plans for a new school to accommodate children living at a still-expanding housing development have been delayed.

Petrolheads to make boy's birthday dream come true

A community of car enthusiasts are to parade past a young superfan's home as a birthday treat.

The Kent MP marking 40 years in Parliament and still 'fighting for the soul' of his party

As he marks 40 years in the House of Commons today, Kent's longest-serving MP remains determined to stay on.

The runaway pigs who captured the nation's hearts

We recall the heart-warming tale of the 'Tamworth Two' 25 years after they went on the run and hit headlines around the world.

Anger as ‘uncompassionate’ council hikes allotment costs

07 January 2023

A council's decision to hike costs for allotments has sparked anger among gardeners, who say it has come at the "worst time" for families.

Mock the Week comedian returns for home gig

07 January 2023

A comedian who's been on Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo has shared photos of her growing up in the county, ahead of her new show.

The man going viral for slagging off Kent - could I change his mind?

07 January 2023

TikToker Phil Carr has regularly criticised Kent as being one of the worst counties in the UK - but can our reporter change his mind?

Police search for man after iPhone theft on bus

Officers have released an image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the theft of an iPhone on a bus.

How town became the star in hit movie

As Sam Mendes' latest acclaimed movie hits the big screen this month, we look back at how one Kent town was transformed for the production.

Stones sign defender after cat-kicking scandal

A footballer convicted for filming his Premier League footballer brother kicking and hitting a cat has joined a Kent side on loan.

Guest leaves live seagull at Travelodge

Many weird and wonderful things, from a large toy, Second World War bravery medal and seaside bird were found at Travelodges around the county.

Man 'murdered girlfriend with knife after row over cheating'

A mum-of-three tragically died after being stabbed in the leg through a door panel by her boyfriend, a court has heard.

Strep A infections surge as officials confirm 151 deaths