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‘Murdered’ Alfie was covered ‘head to toe’ in injuries
18 October 2023A doctor has told the jury at the Alfie Phillips murder trial the toddler was covered in injuries from ‘head to foot’ including bite marks.
Kent towns in line for banking hubs
18 October 2023Three Kent towns suffering a bank shortage could be set to see banking hubs set up in their high streets.
Worldwide bidders go head-to-head for Star Wars actor’s collection
17 October 2023A global audience vied for some rare memorabilia in the collection of a Star Wars actor who lived in the county for much of his career.
‘This is grim work in a dangerous environment’
15 October 2023Clothes, car number plates and bottles of urine have been cleared from the verge of one of Kent’s busiest roads.
State-of-the-art padel tennis pavilion coming to Kent
15 October 2023A centre in Kent will be the latest to celebrate the rise of a fast-growing racquet sport sweeping the country with new state-of-the-art facilities.
‘Sorry, live music fans – pub’s departure from gigs makes perfect sense’
15 October 2023When a pub beloved for its live music was transformed into a gastropub with rooms, there was uproar. We went along to sample the new offering...
Families 'trapped' in towns after 4,000 bus cancellations in a month
12 October 2023A crisis facing a Kent bus firm has left parents fearing their children will be left stranded and other passengers concerned for their independence.
Jury told of desperate efforts to save life of ‘murdered’ Alfie
11 October 2023The mother of a man accused of murdering a toddler in a caravan has told a court how she desperately tried to save the young boy’s life.
Celebrity chef's top spots to eat in Kent town 'full of East Londoners'
11 October 2023A celebrity chef has shared his favourite places to eat in one Kent town.
Become besties with your local bookshop
11 October 2023Bookshop Day is back and stores across Kent are celebrating with author talks, book signings and storytime sessions.
Relative doubted mum’s explanation for injury to toddler’s face, murder trial told
07 October 2023The step-grandfather of a toddler allegedly murdered said he had doubts about the cause of an injury to the boy’s face, a court has heard.
Got the post-summer blues? Book an October getaway in Kent
07 October 2023We’ve picked some of the best hotels, holiday homes and bed-and-breakfasts to book for an autumnal mini-break.
Poundland, Iceland and Starbucks: What replaced Woolworths?
07 October 2023As a coffee chain looks to open in a former Woolworths, we take a look at what replaced the high street giant after it vanished from our high streets.
Dermot O’Leary tucks into crab sandwiches in Kent town
06 October 2023One of the country’s best-known TV presenters enjoyed some of the local food on offer at a harbour.
Plea to increase councillors by 25% turned down
06 October 2023The ambitions of a council to increase its rank of politicians has been turned down which would have seen another 10 members added.
Boss of historic Kent firm hid tracker under ex-girlfriend’s car in stalking campaign
06 October 2023A high-profile businessman attached a GPS tracker to his ex-girlfriend’s car during a four-month stalking campaign
Family ‘utterly heartbroken’ as much-loved football coach dies on flight home
05 October 2023A devastated wife has paid tribute to an “amazing husband and dad” who died on a long-haul flight after suffering a deep vein blood clot in his leg.
Nightmare roundabout set for upgrade after HS2 scrapped
04 October 2023One of Kent’s most congested junctions is to be upgraded using money saved from scrapping the northern leg of HS2, the government has announced.
Toddler had 70 injuries and cocaine in system, murder trial hears
04 October 2023An 18-month-old boy suspected to have been murdered by his mum and her boyfriend had 70 separate injuries to his body, a jury has been told.
Teen left needing dentures after teeth knocked out in violent mugging
04 October 2023A bottle-wielding thug left a teenager needing dentures after knocking out several of his teeth in a violent attack after attempting to rob him.
