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Kent’s rarest and weirdest weather phenomena
04 January 2024From dust devils to rainbow clouds and moon halos – these are just a few of the breathtaking weather phenomena captured on camera across the county.
Thousands raised for popular restaurant worker stabbed multiple times
04 January 2024More than £7,000 has been raised to support a ‘kind and gentle’ restaurant worker stabbed multiple times on his way home from work.
Sadness as popular chip shop shuts suddenly after 62 years
02 January 2024A popular fish and chip shop run by the same family for almost 62 years has suddenly closed as the owners want to focus on ‘what’s important in life’.
Town step closer to having own council
31 December 2023Campaigners are celebrating achieving the next step in their journey to set up a new council to represent their town.
Chair of troubled hospital trust steps down
30 December 2023The chairman of a hospital trust under significant pressure is stepping down for personal reasons, it has been confirmed.
Budget breaks to beat the January blues
26 December 2023Looking for a January pick-me-up? We’ve got some great getaways to help beat the winter blues - and they’re all under £100.
Passenger angry over waiting for train spat at staff when asked for ticket
24 December 2023A passenger who grew angry during a 40-minute wait for a train spat at a Southeastern worker after being asked to show his ticket.
Police probe after human jawbone found on beach
24 December 2023An investigation was launched after a man found human remains on a Kent beach.
Rare ‘rainbow clouds’ spotted in the skies
21 December 2023Residents have been left stunned by the sight of rarely-seen multi-coloured clouds in the skies with one snapper crying ‘tears of joy’.
Baby killers to be sentenced on camera in first for Kent court
20 December 2023A man and woman who murdered a toddler in a “wicked attack” will learn their fate at a hearing filmed in a Kent court for the first time.
Stagecoach extends £2 single fare cap
19 December 2023A bus company has announced it will extend its maximum fare scheme for another six months after seeing higher take-up.
Man charged after stabbing near railway station
18 December 2023A suspect has been charged after a man in his 50s was stabbed near a railway station.
Three arrested after man in 50s ‘stabbed’ in alley near station
17 December 2023Detectives are appealing for information after a man was reportedly stabbed in an alleyway, leading to three arrests.
‘They live in a high street and they’re complaining about noise’
17 December 2023A high street restaurant owner claims neighbours have no right to complain about noise - because they already live near a busy road.
Gang jailed after £1m of cocaine smuggled on broom handles
15 December 2023Six men have been jailed after they imported more than £1 million worth of cocaine on broom handles.
Plans to revive Kent’s underwater meadows
14 December 2023Nature lovers have launched an ambitious project to restore seagrass meadows in Kent after almost half were lost in the UK over the past century.
Top Boy star in planning war: ‘I’ll have to move if I don’t win’
14 December 2023Exclusive: Top Boy star Ashley Walters says he will have to move house if a Kent council continues to reject his plans to build an extension.
‘Wild West’ town’s 220 homes boost with Park & Ride
13 December 2023A tourism hot spot dubbed the “Wild West” for developers is set to swell by 200 homes while being served with a new Park & Ride.
‘£22 for six hours’ parking?! None of us will survive!’
13 December 2023Traders fear they will struggle to survive if “crazy” plans to hike parking charges by up to £2.10 an hour are given the green light.
Family pub-restaurant reopens after drastic renovation
12 December 2023A large pub-restaurant has reopened following a six-figure transformation.
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Pedestrian killed in M2 crash involving ‘number of vehicles’
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Lorry bursts into flames on roundabout approach
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‘This Christmas market is truly magical - but there’s just one problem’
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Inside Kent’s newest B&M store in former Wilko
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Delays after tank strapped to lorry hits railway bridge
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