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Man arrested by armed officers released

Man arrested by armed officers released

03 December 2015

A man who was arrested by armed officers "kitted out in gear" has been released without charge.

Treasure found in Kent

Treasure found in Kent

03 December 2015

A hoard of Roman coins and a 17th century letter sealer which were discovered in parts of Kent have been classified as treasure.

Team to combat child sexual exploitation

Team to combat child sexual exploitation

02 December 2015

Police, health workers, social services and councils have teamed up today to stop children being sexually exploited across Kent.

Stage shows spreading the seasonal joy

Stage shows spreading the seasonal joy

02 December 2015

It’s not just pantos packing Kent's theatres this Christmas - there are also plenty of other festive shows on taking place.

Government wins backing, but two Kent MPs vote against air strikes

Government wins backing, but two Kent MPs vote against air strikes

02 December 2015

Two Kent MPs have voted against military action in Syria but the government has wons backing for air strikes.

Services for child asylum seekers at breaking point

Services for child asylum seekers at breaking point

02 December 2015

The influx of unaccompanied children seeking asylum in Kent has pushed the county's social services to breaking point.

'Santa's sleigh' visible on Xmas Eve

'Santa's sleigh' visible on Xmas Eve

01 December 2015

A bright light travelling over the UK will be visible the night before Christmas

Festival to return after first year success

Festival to return after first year success

01 December 2015

A festival which proved successful in its first year will be returning to Kent next summer.

Rowers reunited with rescuer

Rowers reunited with rescuer

01 December 2015

A group of rowers have been reunited with a rescue swimmer who saved them when their boat began to sink in the middle of an ocean race.

Luxury brands help boost profits

Luxury brands help boost profits

01 December 2015

A children's clothes shop is predicting growing profits after huge expansion in overseas sales.

Fire scare at hospital

Fire scare at hospital

29 November 2015

Part of the Tunbridge Wells Hospital was evacuated last night.

Elderly pedestrian killed in road crash named

Elderly pedestrian killed in road crash named

28 November 2015

Police are appealing for witnesses to an accident in which a pedestrian was killed yesterday.

Evil ex-soccer coach jailed for sex abuse of young boys

Evil ex-soccer coach jailed for sex abuse of young boys

27 November 2015

An "evil" former soccer coach who raped and sexually abused vulnerable young boys over a 30-year period has been locked up for 22 years.

Great-grandfather's post office kidney appeal

Great-grandfather's post office kidney appeal

27 November 2015

A great-grandfather has taken a slightly less conventional route in appealing for a kidney which he needs to stay alive.

Olympian opens new gym extension

Olympian opens new gym extension

27 November 2015

An Olympic medalist has officially opened a gymnastic academy's new extension.

The Friday News Quiz

The Friday News Quiz

27 November 2015

Why was a school closed this week, and what do campaigners want Canterbury West station to be renamed? Take the Friday News Quiz...

Shoppers snap-up Black Friday bargains

Shoppers snap-up Black Friday bargains

27 November 2015

Kent's shopping centre car parks are full to brimming as bargain hunters fight for the top cost savings on Black Friday.

Man dies after being hit by van in high street

Man dies after being hit by van in high street

27 November 2015

A man has died after being knocked down by a van in a high street.

Young father's death remains a mystery

Young father's death remains a mystery

26 November 2015

The death of a young father who was found lying in the middle of a busy road remains a mystery.

Profit boost at law firm

Profit boost at law firm

26 November 2015

A legal practice has seen its income and bottom line increase in the first half of this year.

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