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Kent recognised in Queen's birthday honours list

Kent recognised in Queen's birthday honours list

10 June 2016

As part of her 90th birthday celebrations, the Queen's honours list has been announced - and there is plenty to celebrate across the county.

Beach search launched after 'suicide note' found

Beach search launched after 'suicide note' found

10 June 2016

A search is under way on a stretch of beach to look for a woman after a note which appeared to be a suicide note was found.

Stack alert as fans head to Euro 2016

Stack alert as fans head to Euro 2016

10 June 2016

Highways chiefs and police are prepared for thousands of fans heading to France for Euro 2016 via Kent's ports but haven't ruled out Operation Stack.

Protesters hold sit in as council discusses 12,000 homes plan

Protesters hold sit in as council discusses 12,000 homes plan

09 June 2016

Residents against proposals for a huge 12,000 home garden town plan stage sit-in in council chamber last night to "hold the council in contempt".

Warning as deaths on Kent's coast almost triple

Warning as deaths on Kent's coast almost triple

09 June 2016

People are being warned to treat the water with respect after the number of deaths on Kent's coast almost tripled last year.

Houses shaken by after series of loud bangs

Houses shaken by after series of loud bangs

07 June 2016

The cause of a series of loud bangs that were heard for several miles and caused houses to shake has been revealed.

Stores and shoppers urged to check scam notes

Stores and shoppers urged to check scam notes

05 June 2016

Police warn of counterfeit £20 notes after fake money found being used in Canterbury

Royal Navy set to patrol Kent coast

Royal Navy set to patrol Kent coast

05 June 2016

Reports suggest Royal Navy warships will patrol the channel - as fishermen say people smugglers are targeting them to ship migrants into Kent.

Man flown to hospital after road smash

Man flown to hospital after road smash

03 June 2016

A motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital after a crash with a car on Romney Marsh.

Man cut free after main road crash

Man cut free after main road crash

01 June 2016

A man has been cut free from a car after a crash on a busy main road through Kent this afternoon.

Further plans over 12,000 home town to be discussed

Further plans over 12,000 home town to be discussed

01 June 2016

Proposals for a new garden town for up to 29,000 people on fields in Kent could be put to the government in the coming weeks.

'Wrong-way driver' charged with causing serious crash

'Wrong-way driver' charged with causing serious crash

01 June 2016

A man has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving after allegedly travelling the wrong way down a motorway.

Two men, from Kent, charged after boat carrying migrants began sinking

Two men, from Kent, charged after boat carrying migrants began sinking

30 May 2016

Two Kent men have been charged after a boat with 18 Albanians was rescued off the Kent coast

Brits quizzed after migrants' boat starts sinking

Brits quizzed after migrants' boat starts sinking

29 May 2016

The French coastguard says migrant boat tragedies in the Med could happen in The Channel as it emerges two Brits also onboard are being interviewed.

What to do this half term across Kent

What to do this half term across Kent

25 May 2016

Need a plan for the school holidays? We've got it covered - here's your complete guide to things to do in the county for kids, teens and families.

Fashion chain to open at outlet centre

Fashion chain to open at outlet centre

24 May 2016

Lifestyle brand Diesel has announced plans to open a store at a town's major shopping centre.

Fancy some bangers and PINK mash?

Fancy some bangers and PINK mash?

23 May 2016

A Kent potato grower's coloured spuds are proving so popular with adventurous cooks and chefs they've launched their own website to cater for demand.

Lifeboat crews rescue stricken yacht

Lifeboat crews rescue stricken yacht

22 May 2016

Lifeboat volunteers had a busy night after being called out to rescue a stricken yacht which had suffered engine failure a mile off the coast.

Police and air ambulance called to 'serious' crash

Police and air ambulance called to 'serious' crash

22 May 2016

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash with a cyclist on a rural road.

Driver jailed after woman dies in crash

Driver jailed after woman dies in crash

20 May 2016

A young driver has been jailed for killing a woman while driving - after it was claimed he may have been texting at the time.

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