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Hundreds of children in tug-of-war record attempt
04 July 2024Almost 500 children are waiting to hear whether they have set a new world record for a tug of war.
‘Anne Boleyn would immediately recognise her room today’
01 July 2024A year-long project has recreated Anne Boleyn’s rooms at Hever Castle.
Burglar who stole sentimental jewellery from homes jailed
28 June 2024A man who ransacked homes in Kent over a week-long period and made off with jewellery of sentimental value has been jailed.
Two Kent banks set to close
27 June 2024Major banks have announced plans to shut two more branches as closures continue across the county.
Celebrities to take part in football match for charity
27 June 2024A charity football match will be taking place, with TV personalities, reality stars and an actor taking part.
‘Care homes should pay for own GPs’
25 June 2024A patients’ group is calling for politicians to address the problem of overwhelmed GP surgeries following the election.
Astonishing images show moment firefighters hoist massive bull to safety
24 June 2024Astonishing pictures show firefighters displaying their ability away from infernos – by safely hoisting a bull trapped in a ditch to safety.
Kent’s first super ATM opens
24 June 2024A new “super” ATM deposit service which will allow customers to do more than just draw out cash is now available in a town.
Forensics probe after man suffers serious head injuries
23 June 2024Police have made an arrest after a man was taken to hospital in a serious condition following an attack.
Man caught on camera defacing election board
20 June 2024A Green Party candidate is ‘disappointed’ after several of her election posters were defaced with pro-Reform slogans.
Thief stole alcohol worth more than £800
19 June 2024A 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
19 June 2024A 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
19 June 2024The remarkable tale of how the Countess of Wessex went from college in Kent to being one of the Queen's favourite family members.
‘Help us set a new world record - we need hundreds of kids’
16 June 2024Three 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
16 June 2024A man became so enraged with a driver who turned her car around outside his home, he smashed her windscreen.
Village to face more delays after gas works extension
12 June 2024A 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’
11 June 2024A witness has described the dramatic moment a bus went up in black smoke and flames.
The Tonbridge constituency and the candidates standing
11 June 2024We profile the Tonbridge constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.
‘This town may just have the next Banksy’
10 June 2024Councillors 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
08 June 2024A businessman was taken to court following allegations of fraudulent evasion relating to employee pension contributions.
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