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Man taken to hospital after attack outside venue’s ‘barn rave’

Man taken to hospital after attack outside venue’s ‘barn rave’

A man was taken to hospital with facial injuries after an attack outside a venue.

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Would-be robbers pursue man in ‘dangerous three-mile car chase’

Would-be robbers pursue man in ‘dangerous three-mile car chase’

A man was reportedly pursued in a car chase after he refused to empty his pockets during an attempted robbery.

Person taken to hospital after crash closes busy route

Person taken to hospital after crash closes busy route

A person was taken to hospital after a crash closed a busy route.

First pictures of new lion cubs at Kent zoo

First pictures of new lion cubs at Kent zoo

Four adorable lion cubs who faced a death sentence have been saved at the 11th hour by a Kent wildlife park.

Three burnt-out cars found in woodland

Three burnt-out cars found in woodland

Mystery surrounds the discovery of three burnt-out cars, part of a bonnet and a number plate found in woodland between two parks.

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P&O Ferries worker ‘unfairly sacked after hair pulling and swearing allegations’

P&O Ferries worker ‘unfairly sacked after hair pulling and swearing allegations’

A “loyal” P&O Ferries worker was unfairly dismissed over unfounded allegations he pulled a colleague’s hair and called her offensive names.

‘The last month of trading will be extremely emotional’

‘The last month of trading will be extremely emotional’

The owner of a town centre shop says she has made the ‘right’ but ‘sad’ decision to leave after 14 years of trade.

Two arrested after pedestrian killed in crash

Two arrested after pedestrian killed in crash

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a pedestrian, aged in his 40s, was killed in a crash.

Amber cold alert issued for Kent as temperatures to plunge to -4°C

Amber cold alert issued for Kent as temperatures to plunge to -4°C

An amber “cold health alert” has been issued for the county, with warnings of an increase in deaths among the elderly and extra demand on hospitals.

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Hospital reintroduces mask-wearing rule following surge of flu cases

Hospital reintroduces mask-wearing rule following surge of flu cases

A hospital is asking visitors to stay away if they are unwell and to wear masks to stop the spread of flu.

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Emergency services rush to medical incident on main road

Emergency services rush to medical incident on main road

Police, paramedics and firefighters were called to a Co-op after reports of a medical incident.

Kent man arrested after being spotted next to dead wild boar

Kent man arrested after being spotted next to dead wild boar

A man from Kent suspected of hunting wild boar has been arrested after one of the animals was found dead.

Fresh images reveal how multi-million-pound ‘health campus’ could look

Fresh images reveal how multi-million-pound ‘health campus’ could look

Work on a ‘health campus’ and retirement village could start this year after fresh CGI designs surfaced showing how the finished project could look.

Shock as stag runs into traffic on busy road

Shock as stag runs into traffic on busy road

A stag has been contained by police after running across a busy road and into traffic.

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Man pleads not guilty to murder of ‘dedicated father and grandfather’

Man pleads not guilty to murder of ‘dedicated father and grandfather’

A man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a missing 54-year-old man whose body was discovered in woodland.

Person dies after being hit by train

Person dies after being hit by train

A person has died after being hit by a train this morning.

Bootfair expansion plans rejected after ‘litter and urinating’ claims

Bootfair expansion plans rejected after ‘litter and urinating’ claims

Plans to double the number of car boot sales being held on an open field have been refused after those living nearby raised concerns.

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‘It’s a serious issue’: Residents call for action after another crash at junction

‘It’s a serious issue’: Residents call for action after another crash at junction

Fed-up drivers are calling for action to be taken on a town centre junction blighted by several crashes.

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Last chance to nominate your foodie favourites in Kent awards

Last chance to nominate your foodie favourites in Kent awards

You haven’t got long left to send us your nominations for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2025. Here’s how to do it.

'Locking up murderers to be fed and cared for by the state is insult to victims' families'

'Locking up murderers to be fed and cared for by the state is insult to victims' families'

Capital punishment, BBC bias, the care crisis and the proposed cousin marriage ban are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.

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Town’s ‘best postie’ retires after 30 years

Town’s ‘best postie’ retires after 30 years

A postman hailed a Kent town’s best and known for his bad jokes has retired after more than 30 years in the job.

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We visit the incredible Kent church on its own little island

We visit the incredible Kent church on its own little island

We visit the remote Kent church you need a bridge to access – after finding the key hundreds of yards away.

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Delays on major routes after accidents in the wet weather

Delays on major routes after accidents in the wet weather

A number of road accidents have been reported as the county is hit by wind and rain.

Navy warship spotted off Kent coast after shadowing Russian fleet

Navy warship spotted off Kent coast after shadowing Russian fleet

A Royal Navy warship has been shadowing a fleet of Russian vessels for 500 miles and was spotted off the Kent coast.

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Warning of ferry delays of up to 90 minutes because of strong winds

Warning of ferry delays of up to 90 minutes because of strong winds

Cross-Channel operators are telling passengers of long hold-ups to journeys as winds reach as high as 75mph.

What to look forward to in Kent in 2025

What to look forward to in Kent in 2025

Music festivals, art exhibitions, charity races and national holidays – it’s all here in our 2025 Kent events calendar.

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Yellow weather alert for snow and ice issued

Yellow weather alert for snow and ice issued

The Met Office has warned the county could see “heavy snow and freezing rain” as it issues a yellow weather warning.

Ambulance service responding to three calls every minute

Ambulance service responding to three calls every minute

Am ambulance service is urging people to think before calling 999 as it expects demand to stay high into the new year.

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Concern over Mr Doodle’s plan for ‘out-of-keeping’ seaside home

Concern over Mr Doodle’s plan for ‘out-of-keeping’ seaside home

A famous Kent artist has proposed plans for a “quirky” seaside home inspired by his work - but not everyone is bowled over by the unique design.

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E-scooter ‘started buzzing then went up in flames’ in fatal fire

E-scooter ‘started buzzing then went up in flames’ in fatal fire

A devastating fire which took hold of a huge shared home after an e-scooter “started buzzing” then ignited claimed the life of a much-loved busker.

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