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Wind-damaged Costa closed

Wind-damaged Costa closed

06 February 2015

A Costa Coffee shop was closed today after firefighters had to remove dangerous loose panels.

Fire fighters carry out lift rescue

Fire fighters carry out lift rescue

06 February 2015

Three people were freed from a lift by fire fighters after becoming trapped this afternoon.

Drug death accused found dead

Drug death accused found dead

06 February 2015

A man accused of supplying drugs to a woman found dead in a Tunbridge Wells flat was found hanged at his home.

Just don't try this at home

Just don't try this at home

04 February 2015

‘Edge of my seat? I was very nearly under it!’ said one reviewer of the nailbiting daredevilry that is Cirque Berserk.

Music with a message

Music with a message

04 February 2015

Seascapes and the natural world inspire the music and lyrics of Canterbury singer-songwriter Richard Navarro who is playing at Kent venues this month.

Manhunt after smash and grab raid at jewellers

Manhunt after smash and grab raid at jewellers

03 February 2015

A jewellery shop has been robbed in a smash and grab raid, sparking a police manhunt.

Hospitals need to improve, say inspectors

Hospitals need to improve, say inspectors

03 February 2015

Two hospitals and the trust which runs them have been told they all need to improve by the Chief Inspector of Hospitals.

Kent's top six miracle cat escapes

Kent's top six miracle cat escapes

02 February 2015

They say cats have nine lives, so here's the county's top six death-defying moggies - who have escaped everything from clothes dryers to car engines.

Your county needs YOU

Your county needs YOU

02 February 2015

Fancy playing a crucial role in our coverage of the general election 2015? We want your opinions, thoughts and views in the run-up to polling day.

Paddy McGuinness announces Kent dates

Paddy McGuinness announces Kent dates

30 January 2015

Tickets are now on sale for the Take Me Out presenter's Daddy McGuinness tour which will be coming to the county twice this autumn.

Former teacher in court over indecent images of children

Former teacher in court over indecent images of children

29 January 2015

A former grammar school teacher is facing charges of possessing 188 indecent images of children.

Drug dealer jailed after hiding drugs between buttocks

Drug dealer jailed after hiding drugs between buttocks

28 January 2015

A drug dealer who hid 23 wraps of cocaine between his buttocks has been jailed for more than two years.

Domestic garage blaze

Domestic garage blaze

27 January 2015

Fire crews tackled a blaze in a garage in Horsmonden.

Kent courts owed £18m in unpaid costs and fines

Kent courts owed £18m in unpaid costs and fines

26 January 2015

A Freedom of Information request has revealed the staggering figure owed by defendants following court judgements across the county.

Catch her while you can

Catch her while you can

26 January 2015

Sara Pascoe - the rising star of the alternative comedy scene - to hit the Trinity Theatre stage this weekend.

An evening with Terry Wogan on its way

An evening with Terry Wogan on its way

26 January 2015

TV and radio favourite Terry Wogan will be sharing stories from his amazing career with a Kent theatre audience

Lorry driver trapped after crashing into wall

Lorry driver trapped after crashing into wall

26 January 2015

Firefighters had to free a lorry driver who became stuck in his cab after colliding with a wall.

Man charged with attacking a police officer

Man charged with attacking a police officer

26 January 2015

A 49-year-old has appeared in court charged with assaulting a police officer in Tunbridge Wells.

Sign of the times?

Sign of the times?

25 January 2015

Signs could soon be going up on our roads - warning of the hundreds of wild boar believed to be living in our midst.

Two taken to hospital after crash

Two taken to hospital after crash

25 January 2015

A man was freed from his car after an accident in Tunbridge Wells which left two people in hospital.

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