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Time to nominate your unsung heroes as awards return

Time to nominate your unsung heroes as awards return

27 September 2024

The 2025 Pride in Medway awards have launched with organisers inviting people to nominate those who do so much good in their communities.

Kent man embarks on tractor ride across UK – travelling at top speed of 13mph

Kent man embarks on tractor ride across UK – travelling at top speed of 13mph

27 September 2024

A retired farmer is travelling 1,500 miles across the country in his Massey Ferguson 135 to raise money for charity.

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Husband killed ‘ray of sunshine’ wife in murder-suicide

Husband killed ‘ray of sunshine’ wife in murder-suicide

27 September 2024

A tree surgeon in financial difficulties strangled, stabbed and hit his wife with a hammer before taking his own life.

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‘It's more than just a church - it can't be sold off'

‘It's more than just a church - it can't be sold off'

27 September 2024

The congregation of a much-loved church has been left devastated as the venue is set to be sold off, after being closed for more than 18 months.

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‘Raw sewage spills across my driveway every time there is heavy rain’

‘Raw sewage spills across my driveway every time there is heavy rain’

27 September 2024

A resident says raw sewage is spilling from a drain cover outside his home when it rains - and even a 30kg concrete dog isn’t able to hold it down.

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The mysterious case of unknown man found dead in guesthouse 28 years ago

The mysterious case of unknown man found dead in guesthouse 28 years ago

27 September 2024

A new image of a young man with a “toothy grin” found dead on this day has been released 28 years later by investigators trying to identify him.

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Duchess of Edinburgh opens new Kent winery

Duchess of Edinburgh opens new Kent winery

26 September 2024

The Duchess of Edinburgh marked a huge milestone for a global champagne producer by officially opening its new winery.

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Repeat shoplifter jailed and told she ‘must use clear bag’ in supermarkets

Repeat shoplifter jailed and told she ‘must use clear bag’ in supermarkets

26 September 2024

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed and is prevented from entering a store with a bag that is not clear, on her release from prison.

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Rag’n’Bone Man stuns fans at Kent tattoo studio

Rag’n’Bone Man stuns fans at Kent tattoo studio

26 September 2024

Brit Award winner and singer delighted crowds by posing for pictures during a filming session for one of his new tracks.

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Driver dies after A2 crash

Driver dies after A2 crash

26 September 2024

A driver has died after a vehicle collided with a central reservation on a busy Kent route.

Gameshow quizzer The Beast to ‘terrify crowds’ in panto

Gameshow quizzer The Beast to ‘terrify crowds’ in panto

26 September 2024

Quizzer Mark Labbett, who is best known for being on The Chase, has revealed what he loves most as he returns to star as a baddie in panto.

Suspect arrested after ‘gun’ fired at police car

Suspect arrested after ‘gun’ fired at police car

26 September 2024

A man has been arrested following reports of a “handgun” being fired at a police patrol car.

‘A delivery van crashed into our front room - where our son had been sat moments before’

‘A delivery van crashed into our front room - where our son had been sat moments before’

26 September 2024

A mum has spoken of her shock after a DPD delivery van crashed into her home.

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‘He thought he just needed rest - then he was put in a coma’

‘He thought he just needed rest - then he was put in a coma’

26 September 2024

A loving wife has re-lived the harrowing moments after her husband developed sepsis and the devastating impact it has had on his life.

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Targeted murder or robbery gone wrong? Fatal shooting at pub unsolved 30 years on

Targeted murder or robbery gone wrong? Fatal shooting at pub unsolved 30 years on

26 September 2024

On September 26, 1994, Stan Nicholls was shot in the head as he left his local pub - 30 years on, his killers have never been caught.

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Former Kent MP calls for better aftercare for sepsis survivors

Former Kent MP calls for better aftercare for sepsis survivors

25 September 2024

A former Kent MP has called for better aftercare for sepsis survivors following his devastating battle.

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Inquest opens into death of grandson who killed his nan

Inquest opens into death of grandson who killed his nan

25 September 2024

An inquest has been opened into the death of a refuse collector days after he fatally stabbed his grandmother.

Fishing spot still closed after ‘deadly’ carp disease discovered

Fishing spot still closed after ‘deadly’ carp disease discovered

25 September 2024

Restrictions have been put in place at a popular fishing spot after traces of a disease deadly to carp has been found.

‘Doctors thought my daughter had autism but Google led me to her real diagnosis’

‘Doctors thought my daughter had autism but Google led me to her real diagnosis’

25 September 2024

A mum-of-two who only discovered her daughter had a rare genetic disorder after Googling her symptoms is now raising awareness of the condition.

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Groundwork begins to get £60m project ‘out of the ground’

Groundwork begins to get £60m project ‘out of the ground’

25 September 2024

As the groundwork gets underway in a major regeneration project, children in the community have made their mark unveiling artwork on the hoardings.

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