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Man hunted in connection with robbery

03 July 2017
Man hunted in connection with robbery

A man in his 60s had his hands tied to his steering wheel and then robbed of cash, police say.

Historic photos of when we used trams not cars

02 July 2017
Historic photos of when we used trams not cars

A retired priest and transport enthusiast reminds us what we lost when trams were replaced by buses and cars.

Tributes to Elsie

02 July 2017
Tributes to Elsie

Elsie Smith, one of Kent's oldest residents, has died aged 102.

Planning decision delayed

01 July 2017
Planning decision delayed

A last-minute pollution report forced councillors to put back a decision on 124 new homes.

Roads before houses say councillors

01 July 2017
Roads before houses say councillors

Councillors insist a controversial new housing estate should not be built until road improvements are completed.

Flying ace to headline fun day

30 June 2017
Flying ace to headline fun day

Aerobatic pilot Justyn Gorman, parachutists, stunt motorcyclists, a dog display team and pirates are lined up for a big fun day on the Kent coast.

Lifeboat crew rescues two men trapped on mud

29 June 2017
Lifeboat crew rescues two men trapped on mud

Two men aged 27 and 30 were plucked to safety during a rescue operation after being trapped on a mud bank.

'We thought we were going to die'

29 June 2017
'We thought we were going to die'

Three teenagers nearly drowned during an after-school dip, prompting calls for a safety campaign in schools across Kent.

One-legged actor wins part in top London theatre

27 June 2017
One-legged actor wins part in top London theatre

A Kent actor who lost a leg from diabetes and needs a wheelchair is taking to the London stage to play a man suffering from motor neurone disease.

Builder dies after fall

24 June 2017
Builder dies after fall

A man who suffered serious injuries while working on a house has passed away after catching an infection.

Parents protest over school governors' plan

23 June 2017
Parents protest over school governors' plan

An unholy row has broken out at a Church of England school after two popular teachers have decided to leave.

Port reveals plans for old steel works

22 June 2017
Port reveals plans for old steel works

More than 200 new jobs announced as part of a £50 million development of a derelict site. But port bosses need help to name new £3 million bridge.

Pre-school’s outstanding work recognised by Ofsted

22 June 2017
Pre-school’s outstanding work recognised by Ofsted

Education watchdog gives pre-school a glowing report after inspection.

Kent town celebrates 350th anniversary of Dutch invasion

21 June 2017
Kent town celebrates 350th anniversary of Dutch invasion

Dutch mayor says "sorry" for his Navy invading Britain as 350th anniversary celebrations go with a bang.

Swimmers rescued from drowning

21 June 2017
Swimmers rescued from drowning

Two young girls and a man were given oxygen and taken to hospital after getting into difficulties in the sea.

Review: All Or Nothing - Orchard Theatre

20 June 2017
Review: All Or Nothing - Orchard Theatre

Brilliant songs and a roller-coaster of emotion bring to the stage the frustrating life and death story of The Small Faces' Stevie Marriott.

Noisy drunks force council to remove bench

19 June 2017
Noisy drunks force council to remove bench

A council has been forced to remove a public bench after neighbours complained about rowdy drinkers making a nuisance.

Reshuffle hits homes plan

18 June 2017
Reshuffle hits homes plan

Publication of a borough council's house-building plans has been delayed.

Parents fury at school governors' plans to save cash

16 June 2017
Parents fury at school governors' plans to save cash

Two top teachers are to leave after governors demanded swingeing cuts to their schools.

Kent MP appeals for donations to London fire victims

15 June 2017
Kent MP appeals for donations to London fire victims

A Kent MP and a bus company have launched appeals for blankets, clothes, toiletries and food for the victims of the London tower block blaze.

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