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Husband killed ‘ray of sunshine’ wife in murder-suicide
27 September 2024A tree surgeon in financial difficulties strangled, stabbed and hit his wife with a hammer before taking his own life.
Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks
26 September 2024Admire autumnal colours and feel the leaves crunching beneath your feet with a trip to Kent’s country parks and gardens.
Targeted murder or robbery gone wrong? Fatal shooting at pub unsolved 30 years on
26 September 2024On September 26, 1994, Stan Nicholls was shot in the head as he left his local pub - 30 years on, his killers have never been caught.
Fishing spot still closed after ‘deadly’ carp disease discovered
25 September 2024Restrictions have been put in place at a popular fishing spot after traces of a disease deadly to carp has been found.
Long lines as hundreds queue for department store sale
25 September 2024A sale preview for a department store's loyal customers has drawn a huge crowd in a Kent town.
Children removed from two special needs schools over safeguarding concerns
24 September 2024A decision to withdraw children from two special schools only two weeks into the new term has shocked parents and staff.
‘We’re fully booked until January - but it’s time to move on’
24 September 2024The owner of a village hotel, pub and restaurant has decided to sell up after turning the business around in just a year.
Power cables brought down after being hit by lorry
23 September 2024Firefighters were called after a lorry hit power cables leaving them lying in the road and across a pavement.
Former village pub could become an HMO
21 September 2024The upstairs of a former pub dating back to the 1800s could be converted into an HMO for 10 people.
Dig to uncover supersonic wartime rocket that exploded in Kent field
20 September 2024An archaeology dig has been uncovering the remains of a Nazi V2 rocket that exploded in a field during the Second World War.
A beer lover’s higgledy-piggledy pub paradise
20 September 2024Hidden corners, wonky floors and dark ales: Secret Drinker stumbles on a pub with a tale to tell.
Childhood antique find sells for ‘shock’ amount
19 September 2024An antique lover has been left shocked after a 500-year-old engraving he saved from being thrown in a tip when aged 11 sold for a five-figure sum.
Explore the enchanting autumn gardens of a historic castle
19 September 2024One of Kent’s beautiful castles is celebrating the season with golden autumn leaves, stunning flowers and guided tours.
Biker, 51, died after crash ‘while overtaking’
17 September 2024An inquest has opened into the death of a “unique” dad who was “loved by everyone”.
Former policeman’s anger at insurance firm’s two-year wait to fix ‘£100k’ landslip
16 September 2024A householder says he can’t sell his bungalow because an insurance company has failed to sort out damage caused by a neighbour draining a giant pond.
Residents’ survey entrants could win football tickets
12 September 2024A council is offering a free seven-day workout and a chance to win other prizes to anyone who enters its 2024 Residents’ Survey.
Villagers vote to adopt neighbourhood plan
11 September 2024Around a quarter of residents turned out at polling stations to give a resounding yes to their neighbourhood plan.
Kent MP declares support for Tory leadership front runner
09 September 2024A Tory politician has decided not to back her neighbouring MP in the Conservative Party’s leadership contest and has put her support elsewhere.
Biker in his 50s dies after crash with car
09 September 2024The rider of a green Kawasaki motorbike has died following a crash with a white Fiat Panda.
Missing teen last seen at railway station found
05 September 2024A 17-year-old who had gone missing has been found safe and well.
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