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Last trains home replaced by buses

Last trains home replaced by buses

07 November 2016

The last trains home to Kent from London are to be replaced by buses this week due to engineering work.

‘Polarisation between thrivers and strugglers’

‘Polarisation between thrivers and strugglers’

07 November 2016

Growing numbers of Kent firms have seen large increases or declines in sales since the EU referendum, particularly among exporters, research shows.

Christmas pantomimes across Kent this year: your essential guide

Christmas pantomimes across Kent this year: your essential guide

07 November 2016

They're festive fodder for the whole family and Christmas wouldn't be the same without them: here's our guide to this year's pantomimes across Kent.

Police search woodland as fears grow for missing woman

Police search woodland as fears grow for missing woman

07 November 2016

Specialist search teams are scouring woods for a 73-year-old dementia sufferer last seen two days ago.

Firefighters revive guinea pigs with oxygen

Firefighters revive guinea pigs with oxygen

06 November 2016

Guinea pigs Dave and Paul can breathe a sign of relief after special pet masks were used on them following a fire at their home in Sittingbourne.

Ukip member's 'blockade' comments reported to police

Ukip member's 'blockade' comments reported to police

04 November 2016

A councillor's social media posts about action people could take at a council meeting have resulted in him being reported to police.

Kent MP tells nation of fireball horror

Kent MP tells nation of fireball horror

04 November 2016

Gordon Henderson was urging members of the public to stay safe this bonfire night - after he was left with 30 per cent burns to his body.

Device helps police snare drug drivers

Device helps police snare drug drivers

03 November 2016

The drugalyser is the latest weapon being used to catch people who get behind the wheel while under the influence of illegal or dangerous substances.

Fireworks ready for blast off

Fireworks ready for blast off

02 November 2016

Gloves and hats at the ready - it's almost time to head to a fireworks display near you.

GP's surgery gets lowest possible score for patient safety

GP's surgery gets lowest possible score for patient safety

01 November 2016

A GP's surgery has received the lowest possible score for providing safe, well-led services to its patients; but the doctor has disputed the findings.

Work begins on final phase of A&E redevelopment

Work begins on final phase of A&E redevelopment

31 October 2016

Construction work has started on the final phase of the £18m programme to redevelop the emergency department at Medway Maritime Hospital.

Council eyes up £28m town centre investment

Council eyes up £28m town centre investment

31 October 2016

A council plans to enter into a multi-million pound commercial property deal to build a cinema, hotel, restaurants and shops.

Metal detectorist prosecuted for keeping treasure

Metal detectorist prosecuted for keeping treasure

31 October 2016

A metal detectorist who found a valuable ring has been ordered to pay compensation for stealing it - as police clamp down on so-called night-hawking.

Asda payment fault causes long queues

Asda payment fault causes long queues

30 October 2016

A fault with Asda's card payment system left scores of customers queuing for long periods of time to pay for their groceries this afternoon.

Great news... you've got an extra hour in bed!

Great news... you've got an extra hour in bed!

29 October 2016

It may seem gloomy and autumnal... but the clocks are going back on Sunday morning, so you get a lie-in.

Teen traps arm between conveyor belts

Teen traps arm between conveyor belts

29 October 2016

Firefighters have been called out to rescue a 19-year-old who got his arm wedged between two pieces of machinery on an industrial estate.

Island features in TV show climax

Island features in TV show climax

28 October 2016

Hit television show Hunted on Channel 4 sees contestants evade hunters for a month as they battle to track them down.

'Agency staff should be vetted more thoroughly'

'Agency staff should be vetted more thoroughly'

28 October 2016

The family of an elderly woman who was tied to a bed with her nightdress are calling for staff to be vetted more thoroughly.

Schoolboy chorister a BBC winner

Schoolboy chorister a BBC winner

28 October 2016

A schoolboy from Kent has won the BBC Radio 2 Young Chorister of the Year competition and already been booked to perform on Songs of Praise.

Police investigate cut down lamppost

Police investigate cut down lamppost

27 October 2016

Officers are making enquiries after a lamppost was damaged in a bizarre act of vandalism in a busy street.

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