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MoD's 'extraordinary stupidity' caused soldier's death

MoD's 'extraordinary stupidity' caused soldier's death

25 November 2015

The partner of a soldier who died during a training exercise in Kent has been awarded compensation after "an extraordinary piece of stupidity" by MoD.

Government's £250m fund to solve Operation Stack

Government's £250m fund to solve Operation Stack

25 November 2015

Chancellor George Osborne has revealed new measures to tackle the problems caused on Kent's roads by Operation Stack.

HGV drivers fined £3,000 in first week

HGV drivers fined £3,000 in first week

24 November 2015

Lorry drivers parking up illegally overnight in newly banned roads have racked up £3,000 worth of fines in a week after council starts enforcing.

Peppa Pig is heading to town

Peppa Pig is heading to town

20 November 2015

The children's favourite is coming to Ashford as the star attraction at Saturday's festive family fun day.

Motorcyclist dies in crash

Motorcyclist dies in crash

20 November 2015

A prominent member of a sailing club has been killed in a motorbike crash.

Monster jellyfish wash up from the deep

Monster jellyfish wash up from the deep

20 November 2015

Dog walkers have reported seeing jellyfish the size of dustbin lids washed up on the shores of Kent

Schools urged to postpone trips in wake of terror attacks

Schools urged to postpone trips in wake of terror attacks

19 November 2015

Education chiefs are urging schools in Kent to postpone planned trips to France as the threat of further terrorist attacks looms.

Terry's moving tribute to tragic Connor, 9

Terry's moving tribute to tragic Connor, 9

19 November 2015

Chelsea captain John Terry has written a touching letter to the family of tragic Connor McDonald - who died after falling into the sea.

Derailment heroes honoured for quick-thinking

Derailment heroes honoured for quick-thinking

18 November 2015

Residents and rail staff have been praised for their quick thinking when a late-night train derailed after hitting a herd of cows near a Kent village.

What a pair of clowns!

What a pair of clowns!

18 November 2015

Two clowns were told to leave a Kent nature reserve for 'illegal' activity - and it's proving to be quite a problem for the site.

Man charged after two cut from crash wreckage

Man charged after two cut from crash wreckage

18 November 2015

A man has been charged after two people were cut free from their cars after a crash along a coast road.

'Delay police cuts in wake of Paris attacks' - commissioner

'Delay police cuts in wake of Paris attacks' - commissioner

17 November 2015

Crime commissioner Ann Barnes is urging the government to delay planned police funding cuts for a year in the wake of the Paris terror attacks.

REVEALED: Kent's summer of gridlock

REVEALED: Kent's summer of gridlock

17 November 2015

Kent's motorways were shut for almost 1,000 hours over a summer of travel misery, as it's revealed costly traffic-cutting measures are NOT being used.

Paris attacks: Kent school cuts trip short

Paris attacks: Kent school cuts trip short

16 November 2015

A Kent school was forced to end its trip to Paris early following the terror attacks on the French capital.

Missing dementia sufferer found safe

Missing dementia sufferer found safe

16 November 2015

A missing dementia sufferer has been found safe and well after a police search.

Resident attack witnessed by inspectors

Resident attack witnessed by inspectors

15 November 2015

A lack of staff and training have been blamed for violent scenes witnessed by inspectors at a Kent care home.

Services still running in wake of Paris attacks

Services still running in wake of Paris attacks

14 November 2015

Channel services into France are all still operating from Kent despite the devastating events that happened in Paris on Friday night

Council to spend £1,000 on dog waste bins

Council to spend £1,000 on dog waste bins

13 November 2015

This is what a £500 dog bin looks like, and a council has decided to buy two of them despite cheaper alternatives.

Anger that The Panorama revamp still isn't finished

Anger that The Panorama revamp still isn't finished

12 November 2015

Yet another deadline date for completing a multi-million pound tower block refurbishment has passed with no sign of the work ending.

Planning application submited for new pool

Planning application submited for new pool

11 November 2015

A planning application has been submitted for a new leisure centre days after councillors voted to approve a change in location.

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