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Man in court accused of multiple assaults on women
30 June 2023A man has been charged with assaults on women in Canterbury and Whitstable, and appeared in court today.
Loose Women star left in shock after Kent driver ‘screams’ abuse at her
30 June 2023Janet Street-Porter has told how a driver screamed horrible abuse at her during a quiet walk along the seafront.
Young girl given CPR after swimming lesson
29 June 2023A young girl got into difficulty during a swimming lesson and was given CPR before being taken to hospital.
Fish and chip shop named one of the best in UK
28 June 2023A chippy has secured a spot on a prestigious food guide, and has been praised for its specialities as well as traditional cod suppers.
The ‘lovely’ new-build dubbed ‘nice change from DFL-grey monstrosities'
25 June 2023A new-build home by the sea has caught the attention of neighbours – for going against the grain of the “DFL-grey” modern look.
Carnival ditches traditional court king and queen for new ‘inclusive’ role
24 June 2023Organisers of a 126-year-old carnival in Kent say they have abandoned the traditional roles of a court king or queen in a bid to be more inclusive.
Dispersal order rolled out to tackle beach nuisance
23 June 2023A dispersal order has been rolled out in a bid to tackle rising levels of anti-social behaviour on a popular Kent beach.
Soak up the sun in Kent’s best beer gardens
23 June 2023From luscious green lawns to cosy corners in the shade, Kent is home to some brilliant pub gardens. Here’s our pick for this summer.
‘Lovely young lads’ step in to help pensioners amid train ‘chaos’
22 June 2023A pair of “lovely young lads” from Kent stepped in to help two women catch their flight on time after “pandemonium” broke out on the way to Gatwick.
Man in court after allegedly assaulting police officer
21 June 2023A suspected drug dealer, also charged with assaulting an officer, has appeared in court following arrests by the police.
Disgraced DJ Barry Bethell dies aged 80
21 June 2023A convicted paedophile once known as the ‘Diet King’ for his appearance in a 90s Slimfast advert has died at the age of 80.
Gunman ordered pharmacy staff to 'get on the ground'
20 June 2023An armed robber who held terrified pharmacy staff at gunpoint has been jailed for 12 years.
Mugging victim urged to come forward after reported assault
20 June 2023Officers are calling for information after it was reported a boy was assaulted and possibly robbed.
Castle bids to serve booze and play music outside
19 June 2023Neighbours have raised concerns about possible noise and anti-social behaviour if plans to serve alcohol and play music in castle grounds are allowed.
Pub named among country’s best beer gardens
16 June 2023A pub’s beer garden has been named as one of the best in England in a new list to enjoy an al fresco beverage.
Person cut free from car after crash
16 June 2023A person had to be cut free from a car following a crash this morning.
Elderly woman devastated after council ‘kills her beloved flowers’
15 June 2023An elderly woman was left devastated after council workers reportedly sprayed her flowers with herbicide – causing them to wither and die.
Hitchhiking kitty makes 140-mile round trip
14 June 2023An adverturous cat made a 140-mile round trip after jumping into strangers’ cars and traveling from Kent to London and back again.
Binge-drinking dad controlled and degraded wife and daughter for 15 years
14 June 2023A “tyrannical” binge-drinker subjected his wife and daughter to a sustained campaign of “revolting degradation”.
Council sorry as dog walker ‘stalked’ on beach by rookie enforcement officer
14 June 2023A woman “stalked” by a novice enforcement officer wrongly demanding she put her dog on a lead has received a public apology from the council.
