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Congestion following three-car crash

Congestion following three-car crash

30 September 2024

There are delays this morning after a three-vehicle accident on a busy bypass.

Residents flee as fire ravages flats

Residents flee as fire ravages flats

29 September 2024

People were forced to evacuate their homes in the middle of the night after flames engulfed a block of flats.

Road closed again after burst water main

Road closed again after burst water main

28 September 2024

A burst water main has caused a road to be closed for the second time in the space of a week.

Husband killed ‘ray of sunshine’ wife in murder-suicide

Husband killed ‘ray of sunshine’ wife in murder-suicide

27 September 2024

A tree surgeon in financial difficulties strangled, stabbed and hit his wife with a hammer before taking his own life.

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Inquest opens into death of grandson who killed his nan

Inquest opens into death of grandson who killed his nan

25 September 2024

An inquest has been opened into the death of a refuse collector days after he fatally stabbed his grandmother.

Late-night trains cancelled after flooding

Late-night trains cancelled after flooding

23 September 2024

Trains on a Kent railway line are unable to run this evening due to damage caused by flooding.

Power cables brought down after being hit by lorry

Power cables brought down after being hit by lorry

23 September 2024

Firefighters were called after a lorry hit power cables leaving them lying in the road and across a pavement.

‘The secret to our 75 years of being married? A glass of sherry a day’

‘The secret to our 75 years of being married? A glass of sherry a day’

21 September 2024

The couple have been married for 75 years and say there was never any doubt they would be together their whole lives.

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Dig to uncover supersonic wartime rocket that exploded in Kent field

Dig to uncover supersonic wartime rocket that exploded in Kent field

20 September 2024

An archaeology dig has been uncovering the remains of a Nazi V2 rocket that exploded in a field during the Second World War.

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‘My brother killed my nan - I can’t ever forgive him’

‘My brother killed my nan - I can’t ever forgive him’

20 September 2024

A 25-year-old mum has shared the heartbreak of losing her nan, brother and family dog in one night of tragedy.

Road closed for two more days due to water burst

Road closed for two more days due to water burst

18 September 2024

A road is to remain closed for two days due to a burst water pipe.

B&B in historic castle wins top award

B&B in historic castle wins top award

18 September 2024

One of the county’s swankiest bed and breakfasts has been recognised with a leading tourism award.

Five-bedroom home set in ‘exclusive’ park on the market for almost £4m

Five-bedroom home set in ‘exclusive’ park on the market for almost £4m

18 September 2024

A unique home which looks like a “Mediterranean villa” and includes an indoor swimming pool, cinema room and views over a lake is up for sale.

Aldi eyes up new stores in two Kent towns

Aldi eyes up new stores in two Kent towns

14 September 2024

Discount retailer Aldi is appealing for help to find sites for new stores in two Kent towns.

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‘Lives are being ruined’: Anger at new layer of flats added to existing block

‘Lives are being ruined’: Anger at new layer of flats added to existing block

14 September 2024

Residents in a block of flats undergoing an upwards extension to add new homes have hit out at the works likened to living on a building site.

Emergency response after child ‘hit by car’

Emergency response after child ‘hit by car’

13 September 2024

Police are at the scene of a crash where a child has reportedly been hit by a car on a busy main road.

Wildlife charity loved by Hollywood star on brink of closure

Wildlife charity loved by Hollywood star on brink of closure

13 September 2024

An animal charity that boasts A-list support from actor Johnny Depp and The Kinks’ Dave Davies is on the brink of closure amid rising costs.

Windows damaged and paint thrown at high street bank

Windows damaged and paint thrown at high street bank

12 September 2024

A pro-Palestian action group has claimed responsibility for the attack on a Kent high street bank.

Grandmother was stabbed in the neck at her home

Grandmother was stabbed in the neck at her home

12 September 2024

An inquest has been opened into the death of a “well-liked and respected” grandmother who was fatally stabbed at her home.

Villagers vote to adopt neighbourhood plan

Villagers vote to adopt neighbourhood plan

11 September 2024

Around a quarter of residents turned out at polling stations to give a resounding yes to their neighbourhood plan.

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