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Hollywood actor hits out at threat to freedom of information
12 November 2015The well-known actor Michael Sheen has joined the campaign to stop the government weakening "right to know" legislation.
Council votes in favour of estate hotel plan
11 November 2015A 56-room hotel will be built on a Victorian estate despite concerns from locals about an increase in disruptive events.
Controlled explosion of Second World War bomb
11 November 2015Bomb disposal experts have carried out a controlled explosion of what is believed to be a Second World War bomb.
Ex-teacher admits taking indecent images of teen
11 November 2015A former teacher has admitted taking indecent images of a teenage girl.
Give the gift of friendship
11 November 2015The Kent Messenger has launched a campaign to find friends for 100 lonely people before Christmas, and you can help.
More people line up for unemployment benefits
11 November 2015The number of people on the dole increased in Kent last month, although unemployment across the region has fallen.
Drug supply ring jailed for total of more than 140 years
10 November 2015Members of a drug supply ring which centred around west Kent have been jailed for a total of more than 140 years.
Man flown to hospital after quarry fall
10 November 2015A man has been airlifted to hospital with leg injuries after reportedly falling down a chalk quarry.
Air ambulance exhibits plans for new site
09 November 2015Plans for a new multi-million pound air ambulance base have been revealed to members of the public.
Fallen tree blocks road
09 November 2015Members of Kent County Council's highways department are working to remove a fallen tree which is blocking a road this morning.
Let there be festive light
09 November 2015The countdown to Christmas will officially begin when the festive lights are switched on in towns across the county.
Park reopened after 'sexual assault'
09 November 2015A town centre park which was sealed off by police following an alleged sexual assault has reopened.
Parades to pay respects to fallen
08 November 2015Towns and villages across Kent have take part in Remembrance parades and services.
Bus, taxi and cars involved in crash
07 November 2015Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash involving a double decker bus and three other vehicles.
Search dog Bryn dies
06 November 2015A dog that helped save numerous lives across the county as part of Kent Search and Rescue has died.
More than 2,000 charges dropped last year
06 November 2015The CPS dropped more than 2,000 charges at court last year, 12% of all prosecutions in the county.
Kent commuters could face new toll
05 November 2015Drivers heading into London from Kent could face a new toll... to use the Blackwall tunnel.
Houses 'more affordable' in Kent
05 November 2015The average house price in the county is nearly 16% lower than the average for the South East, according to a report released today.
Care home receives glowing report
05 November 2015A Kent care home which only opened last year is celebrating after being commended by a health watchdog.
Multi-million pound theatre plan
05 November 2015Plans for a new, multi-million pound theatre, which could rival Canterbury's Marlowe, are being discussed by councillors.
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Air ambulance lands after head-on smash between bus and car
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Car overturns on main road in town centre
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'Our son didn't attend lectures for five months - why didn't uni check on him?'
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’Everything is being ripped out’: Pub undergoing £100k revamp
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Man found with seven bags of street drug spice in high street
