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‘It brings back awful memories’: The baby murder that shocked town

‘It brings back awful memories’: The baby murder that shocked town

Police have made a fresh appeal for information over the death of a newborn baby - exactly 30 years after the infant's body was found in a lake.

Missing man in ‘black beanie’ may have travelled out the county by foot or bus

Missing man in ‘black beanie’ may have travelled out the county by foot or bus

Police are appealing for help to locate a missing 57-year-old man they believe may have travelled out of Kent on foot or via the bus network.

Delays on A21 clear after car fire

Delays on A21 clear after car fire

Emergency services were at the scene of a vehicle blaze on a busy trunk road this evening following reports of a crash.

Teen admits sharing ‘ISIS’ terrorist videos online

Teen admits sharing ‘ISIS’ terrorist videos online

A teenager has pleaded guilty to sharing extreme Islamist-related terrorist material and propaganda on different social media platforms.

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Queues clear at Dartford Tunnel

Queues clear at Dartford Tunnel

Earlier queues on one of the county’s busiest road networks have now cleared.

Body-worn footage shows moment brothel owner arrested

Body-worn footage shows moment brothel owner arrested

Footage shows the moment a brothel owner, who trafficked women at over 50 locations, was arrested by officers carrying out a raid.

Work underway to clear illegal waste dumped in Kent woodland

Work underway to clear illegal waste dumped in Kent woodland

Work is underway to clear thousands of tonnes of illegal waste dumped in an ancient woodland, as investigations continue.

Police release CCTV image after Currys worker ‘threatened in robbery’

Police release CCTV image after Currys worker ‘threatened in robbery’

Police have released a further image after a store worker was allegedly threatened during a robbery.

‘Terrifyingly good fun - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we love you’

‘Terrifyingly good fun - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang we love you’

We took our seat as the truly scrumptious touring production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang visited a Kent theatre.

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Film crews from Universal Pictures spotted in Kent town

Film crews from Universal Pictures spotted in Kent town

Six lorries from a leading film studio were pictured parked up in a coastal town this morning.

Steakhouse boss reveals official opening date for restaurant in tourism hotspot

Steakhouse boss reveals official opening date for restaurant in tourism hotspot

The boss of a new steakhouse in a tourism hotspot has revealed exactly when her “unique dining experience” will launch inside a former Subway.

Footage shows Louis Vuitton bag stuffed with cash at cocaine dealer’s home

Footage shows Louis Vuitton bag stuffed with cash at cocaine dealer’s home

Police bodycam footage shows the moment officers uncovered bundles of banknotes, drugs and designer goods during a raid at a cocaine dealer’s home.

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Seven ‘outstanding’ new businesses to open at seaside attraction

Seven ‘outstanding’ new businesses to open at seaside attraction

Seven “outstanding” new businesses are coming to Folkestone Harbour Arm, including its first-ever authentic Nepalese street food offering.

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Family of former roofer appeal for colleagues after ‘painful’ death

Family of former roofer appeal for colleagues after ‘painful’ death

The family of a former roofer are appealing for his ex-colleagues to come forward after his asbestos-related cancer death.

Towering £150k public drinking water feature taking shape in high street

Towering £150k public drinking water feature taking shape in high street

An eye-catching 12ft high public drinking water feature where people can fill their bottles will be unveiled in a Kent high street later this month.

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Kilo of cocaine discovered in raid as duo charged

Kilo of cocaine discovered in raid as duo charged

Two men are to appear in court after police probing alleged drug dealing raided a home.

Residents fuming over village housing plans they hoped had been defeated

Residents fuming over village housing plans they hoped had been defeated

Villagers are fuming after plans for a new housing estate which they believe should be scrapped could now go-ahead.

Global bubble tea chain opens first Kent store

Global bubble tea chain opens first Kent store

A global bubble tea giant is due to open its first store in the county as it looks to expand across the UK.

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Town to be cut off from hospital and Bluewater after bus service axed

Town to be cut off from hospital and Bluewater after bus service axed

It has been announced that a bus service will no longer be stopping at the hospital or shopping centre following a trial.

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Man taken to hospital after emergency response in town centre

Man taken to hospital after emergency response in town centre

A man was taken to hospital after police and ambulance crews were called to an incident in a town centre.

Police appeal after Kent motorcyclist killed in crash

Police appeal after Kent motorcyclist killed in crash

Police have launched a witness appeal after a Kent man died following a crash between a motorbike and a van.

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Graduate of top uni jailed for causing fatal crash in dad’s Range Rover

Graduate of top uni jailed for causing fatal crash in dad’s Range Rover

A “promising” university graduate is behind bars after crashing his dad’s Range Rover into a taxi and killing the rear-seat passenger.

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‘It’s a sticking plaster’: Council’s bid for 20 homes to house homeless and Afghan refugees snubbed

‘It’s a sticking plaster’: Council’s bid for 20 homes to house homeless and Afghan refugees snubbed

A council is set to purchase four homes for use by the homeless and refugees - despite asking the government for help purchasing four times as many.

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Mum downed £140 worth of shots and punched neighbour 20 times over loud music

Mum downed £140 worth of shots and punched neighbour 20 times over loud music

An “extremely intoxicated” 31-year-old woman attacked her neighbour with several punches in a row over loud music being played at night.

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‘She had a dream of getting better and raising awareness – now I’m continuing her legacy’

‘She had a dream of getting better and raising awareness – now I’m continuing her legacy’

The brother of a 29-year-old who died from an aggressive form of breast cancer is hoping to save other people with early detection.

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'We chose to retire in quiet village - now new homes are ruining it'

'We chose to retire in quiet village - now new homes are ruining it'

The growing tension between hitting ambitious housing targets and existing residents’ wishes to conserve their area is exemplified in a Kent village.

‘Your dead dad won’t like litter!’ Vile graffiti as daughter’s tributes trashed

‘Your dead dad won’t like litter!’ Vile graffiti as daughter’s tributes trashed

A daughter’s touching tribute to her father was targeted by vile graffiti which read: “Your dead dad won’t like litter.”

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Your step-by-step guide so you don’t miss the chance to vote on May 1

Your step-by-step guide so you don’t miss the chance to vote on May 1

Kent County Council goes to the polls on May 1 but the result will depend on your vote - read our easy guide on how to get into the polling booth.

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Boy, 7, praised for 999 call which saved his mum’s life

Boy, 7, praised for 999 call which saved his mum’s life

A seven-year-old boy has been hailed a hero for saving his mum’s life after she collapsed at home with a blood clot.

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‘Severe delays’ on major rail route due to signalling fault

‘Severe delays’ on major rail route due to signalling fault

Commuters faced severe delays on parts of Southeastern’s service after a signalling fault saw some trains cancelled.

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