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Four men charged over ‘town centre brawl’ deny involvement

Four men charged over ‘town centre brawl’ deny involvement

28 August 2024

Four men have denied being involved in a fight which is alleged to have broke out in broad daylight in the middle of a busy high street.

Man taken to hospital after motorbike crash on major route

Man taken to hospital after motorbike crash on major route

28 August 2024

A man has been taken to hospital after a crash involving a motorbike and a car on a major route

Heartbreak as French-style bakery to shut due to ‘bad weather and rising costs’

Heartbreak as French-style bakery to shut due to ‘bad weather and rising costs’

28 August 2024

The heartbroken owner of a much-loved bakery announced bad weather and soaring staffing costs will force him to shut.

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Man remains in hospital in critical condition after ‘road rage’ assault

Man remains in hospital in critical condition after ‘road rage’ assault

28 August 2024

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was found with life-threatening injuries following an altercation.

Strictly judge Len Goodman’s ‘iconic phrases’ to be immortalised outside dance school

Strictly judge Len Goodman’s ‘iconic phrases’ to be immortalised outside dance school

28 August 2024

An artwork dedicated to the “perfect gentleman” featuring his most memorable quotes is to be installed outside the TV star’s hometown dance school.

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Prison worker charged over ‘inappropriate relationship’ with murderer

Prison worker charged over ‘inappropriate relationship’ with murderer

28 August 2024

A female prison worker has been charged with having an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with the man who murdered law graduate Zara Aleena.

New series of Amazon TV shot in Kent

New series of Amazon TV shot in Kent

28 August 2024

Parts of Kent were used as filming locations for the latest series of an Amazon Prime Video TV show.

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Kent gang member jailed after 2,000 marriage documents forged

Kent gang member jailed after 2,000 marriage documents forged

28 August 2024

A Kent man is among four people jailed for forging marriage certificates, allowing people to live in the UK illegally.

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Brewer serves up pizza wagon as new attraction

Brewer serves up pizza wagon as new attraction

28 August 2024

Just days after entering the English wine market, a leading brewer in the county has now launched a mobile pizza wagon.

Heat health alert issued as mercury could hit 31C

Heat health alert issued as mercury could hit 31C

28 August 2024

Forecasters predicting a temperature spike of more than 30C have triggered a heat health alert covering Kent.

Building homes on former leisure centre site ‘can’t be ruled out’

Building homes on former leisure centre site ‘can’t be ruled out’

28 August 2024

Administrators of a former leisure centre say building homes on the site cannot be ruled out - as an MP fights to get the facility reopened.

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Drug driver high on cannabis told police: ‘I was trying to avoid a large bird’

Drug driver high on cannabis told police: ‘I was trying to avoid a large bird’

28 August 2024

A weed smoker caught driving too slowly while high on drugs told police she was trying to avoid a large bird in the road.

Kent is now home to almost 2,000 HMOs - but what is it like to live in one?

Kent is now home to almost 2,000 HMOs - but what is it like to live in one?

28 August 2024

A tenant has revealed what life is like in a Kent HMO, as we look at why this form of shared living is on the rise - and what powers councils have.

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Restaurant tycoon in bid to transform trouble-hit seaside shelter

Restaurant tycoon in bid to transform trouble-hit seaside shelter

28 August 2024

A seaside shelter that has become a magnet for anti-social behaviour could be given a new lease of life as an outdoor dining space with live music.

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Fundraiser for girl left with life-changing injuries after school bus and tractor crash

Fundraiser for girl left with life-changing injuries after school bus and tractor crash

27 August 2024

Grace Tutt has been left with life-changing injuries after her school bus was involved in an accident with a tractor.

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New money to prevent cross-Channel border chaos

New money to prevent cross-Channel border chaos

27 August 2024

A Kent ferry port and rail terminal will get £3.5 million each to avoid the risk of massive cross-border delays when new checks come into force.

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Councillor accused of sex offences to stand trial alongside wife and son

Councillor accused of sex offences to stand trial alongside wife and son

27 August 2024

A borough councillor charged with multiple sex offences dating back nearly 40 years has appeared in court alongside his wife and son.

Builders ordered to stop work as ‘horrendous chalk scar’ blights countryside

Builders ordered to stop work as ‘horrendous chalk scar’ blights countryside

27 August 2024

A “chalk scar” which “can be seen from the moon” has been created at a building site - with a council now ordering a halt on some engineering work.

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Armed police descend on main road

Armed police descend on main road

27 August 2024

Police were called to a main road after reports a man had made threats concerning some people he knew.

‘Plans to close adult education centre are irrational’

‘Plans to close adult education centre are irrational’

27 August 2024

A council leader has hit out at Kent County Council over fears an adult education centre will be closed.

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