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Mother disturbs burglars trying to steal safe

Mother disturbs burglars trying to steal safe

12 July 2017

A former England boxer has been jailed after a woman returned home to find him and an accomplice dragging a safe out of her house.

Yobs set fire to motorcyclist's memorial

Yobs set fire to motorcyclist's memorial

12 July 2017

Vandals have tried to burn a tribute to a Kent businessman who died while taking part in a motorcycle race at Donington.

School asks pupils to bid for slaves

School asks pupils to bid for slaves

12 July 2017

A grammar school has been heavily criticised for asking pupils to act as slave traders and "buy" slaves at a fictional auction.

Kindergarten boss has plan to keep Sure Starts open

Kindergarten boss has plan to keep Sure Starts open

12 July 2017

A kindergarten manager has written a letter proposing another option to combat the proposed closure of Sure Start children's centres.

Unflappable saviours come to swan’s rescue

Unflappable saviours come to swan’s rescue

12 July 2017

People sprang into action after an injured swan was spotted on a lake.

Cash-strapped school to close

Cash-strapped school to close

12 July 2017

A popular school has announced it is closing in December after running into financial difficulties.

Park's key ride to shut for several days

Park's key ride to shut for several days

12 July 2017

A key attraction at Dreamland is set to shut for several days this month for essential maintenance.

Kent's jobless figures drop again

Kent's jobless figures drop again

12 July 2017

The number of people on unemployment benefits in the county has fallen again new figures have revealed

'Glorious' concert remembers killed musicians

'Glorious' concert remembers killed musicians

12 July 2017

The crowds did not go disappointed when the Royal marines made their annual return trip to Deal Memorial Bandstand on Sunday

Inspiring words written before student's death

Inspiring words written before student's death

12 July 2017

A young woman who died of stab and slash wounds in a shopping centre car park left a positive message for family and friends to remember her by.

All aboard new ferry from Sheppey to Southend

All aboard new ferry from Sheppey to Southend

12 July 2017

Amazing reaction to new ferry service between the Isle of Sheppey and Southend as all seats on maiden voyage sell out within hours.

It's no vicar's tea party - it's the Vicar's Picnic

It's no vicar's tea party - it's the Vicar's Picnic

12 July 2017

For the first time, the Vicar’s Picnic festival will have among its live music and family line-up, two vicars taking part.

Life's a peach at the beach

Life's a peach at the beach

12 July 2017

Is making sandcastles on your bucket list? Kent’s seaside offers ideas for the summer in spades, including the popular Sunny Sands sandcastle contest.

A feast of festival entertainment

A feast of festival entertainment

12 July 2017

Local acts, a feast of entertainment, all free, plus a reigning winner of The X Factor: it’s time for the Dartford Festival.

Flats plan for tyre garage site revealed

Flats plan for tyre garage site revealed

12 July 2017

Bosses at a tyre garage say they will look for smaller premises if plans to build nine flats on their current site are approved.

Homelessness at 'frightening' levels

Homelessness at 'frightening' levels

12 July 2017

A homeless charity leader says sleeping rough seems to have become accepted as figures show hundreds more people are living on the streets.

Tasty treats for the family this weekend

Tasty treats for the family this weekend

12 July 2017

From getting the cherry best out of the weekend, to meandering through a maze family treats for the summer.

'This time both of us get to wear the dress'

'This time both of us get to wear the dress'

12 July 2017

A couple who previously married as man and wife are to renew their vows as same-sex partners.

Fire death woman had made repeated threats to kill herself

Fire death woman had made repeated threats to kill herself

12 July 2017

An inquest has heard a pensioner had suffered from anxiety and taken overdoses on several occasions before setting herself on fire.

Kent County Show attracts 80,000

Kent County Show attracts 80,000

11 July 2017

Massive crowds flocked to this year's Kent County Show, despite a serious accident which closed part of the M20 on the opening day.

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