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Man caught on camera defacing election board

Man caught on camera defacing election board

20 June 2024

A Green Party candidate is ‘disappointed’ after several of her election posters were defaced with pro-Reform slogans.

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Thief stole alcohol worth more than £800

Thief stole alcohol worth more than £800

19 June 2024

A prolific thief was caught with eight bottles of spirits in his rucksack following one of his stealing sprees.

Bus passengers ‘Walking on Sunshine’ as crossroads reopen after three weeks

Bus passengers ‘Walking on Sunshine’ as crossroads reopen after three weeks

19 June 2024

A crossroads which closed causing three weeks of diversions for drivers and buses, has finally reopened after the emergency gas works ended.

Sophie's web: From Kent student to Queen's confidante

Sophie's web: From Kent student to Queen's confidante

19 June 2024

The remarkable tale of how the Countess of Wessex went from college in Kent to being one of the Queen's favourite family members.

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‘Help us set a new world record - we need hundreds of kids’

‘Help us set a new world record - we need hundreds of kids’

16 June 2024

Three 10-year-olds need 500 kids to join them in a record-breaking tug of war.

Man smashed mum’s windscreen after she turned around on his driveway

Man smashed mum’s windscreen after she turned around on his driveway

16 June 2024

A man became so enraged with a driver who turned her car around outside his home, he smashed her windscreen.

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Village to face more delays after gas works extension

Village to face more delays after gas works extension

12 June 2024

A village which has faced two weeks of temporary traffic lights and closures has been told the work has been extended.

Bus fire ‘sounded like bomb went off’

Bus fire ‘sounded like bomb went off’

11 June 2024

A witness has described the dramatic moment a bus went up in black smoke and flames.

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The Tonbridge constituency and the candidates standing

The Tonbridge constituency and the candidates standing

11 June 2024

We profile the Tonbridge constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.

‘This town may just have the next Banksy’

‘This town may just have the next Banksy’

10 June 2024

Councillors have considered the idea of graffiti walls to curb vandalism, in the hope taggers would then leave other places alone.

Former sports centre boss fined following pension fraud probe

Former sports centre boss fined following pension fraud probe

08 June 2024

A businessman was taken to court following allegations of fraudulent evasion relating to employee pension contributions.

‘The council is just not listening about Sunday parking charges’

‘The council is just not listening about Sunday parking charges’

05 June 2024

Voices were raised and banners were waved in a rally against the introduction of Sunday parking charges.

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First ‘super ATM’ coming to Kent

First ‘super ATM’ coming to Kent

05 June 2024

A new special ATM will be the first of its kind in the county and offer much more than the standard machine.

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Former Kent company director fined £15,000 in pensions probe

Former Kent company director fined £15,000 in pensions probe

01 June 2024

A Kent businessman has been ordered to stump up £15,000 for withholding information in a pensions probe.

By-election called after councillor quits his post

By-election called after councillor quits his post

31 May 2024

A Green councillor has resigned, prompting a by-election which will coincide with the general election.

E-fit image released after cyclist threatened by teenagers

E-fit image released after cyclist threatened by teenagers

31 May 2024

Police are appealing for information after two teenagers threatened a cyclist and attempted to steal his bike.

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Daredevil gran jumps 12,000ft 30 years after skydive dream cancelled

Daredevil gran jumps 12,000ft 30 years after skydive dream cancelled

30 May 2024

A 70-year-old has finally achieved her dream of jumping out of a plane after waiting for 30 years.

Rock icon’s sports car joins motor show

Rock icon’s sports car joins motor show

29 May 2024

A car once owned by rock icon Rod Stewart was one of the star attractions at an annual motor show.

Fears for three more Kent restaurants as bookings date cut-off revealed

Fears for three more Kent restaurants as bookings date cut-off revealed

28 May 2024

Speculation is mounting that three Brewers Fayre restaurants in Kent could be among several venues earmarked for closure by owner Whitbread.

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The ‘Grinch’ exposed himself to schoolgirls while wearing pink tutu

The ‘Grinch’ exposed himself to schoolgirls while wearing pink tutu

28 May 2024

A pervert who dressed up as the Grinch at Christmas has admitted exposing himself to teenagers while wearing a pink tutu.

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