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Missing teen found

Missing teen found

A teenager who had been missing has been found.

Fatal crash driver fined over wrong insurance

Fatal crash driver fined over wrong insurance

A food delivery driver whose car hit and killed a 16-year-old girl has been given a £1,000 fine for not having the proper insurance.

Rail company's gift to Demelza charity

Rail company's gift to Demelza charity

Network Rail built a new disabled access ramp for a Kent children's hospice disrupted by its works, and donated £3,500.

Driver 'going too fast' before fatal crash

Driver 'going too fast' before fatal crash

A police officer drove the same route as a young man killed in a head-on collision and told an inquest of his findings.

Petition for action as danger railway crossing stays shut

Petition for action as danger railway crossing stays shut

A councillor is calling for urgent action after a busy footpath crossing railway tracks - temporarily shut over safety concerns - remains closed.

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MP warns his party to change tack on housing

MP warns his party to change tack on housing

A Kent MP has warned his party that it risks losing seats at the next election if it fails to listen to concerns over housing.

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Heart-warming moment missing dog reunited with siblings

Heart-warming moment missing dog reunited with siblings

A whippet missing for nearly a month, and feared stolen, has gone wild with happiness at being reunited with her family.

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£92m congestion-busting flyover plans approved

£92m congestion-busting flyover plans approved

Major upgrades on one of Kent's busiest junctions have been given the green light by the Secretary of State after a public inquiry.

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Roofer pocketed £100k from pensioner for shoddy work

Roofer pocketed £100k from pensioner for shoddy work

A crooked roofer who ripped off a trusting pensioner and pocketed about £100k for shoddy repair work, has been locked up.

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'Our son was killed but he still helps us stay together'

'Our son was killed but he still helps us stay together'

The parents of a 16-year-old who was punched and kicked to death 15 years ago say his spirit has helped to keep them together.

Kings make history

Kings make history

Kent Kings have their first win as a Championship club.

Blaze started in kitchen

Blaze started in kitchen

Two dogs and their owner have been rescued from a smoke-filled property.

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New waste contract could introduce electric bin vehicles

New waste contract could introduce electric bin vehicles

The council has agreed on plans for a new waste collection team which will clean the borough.

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Child, 8, threatens boy with gun

Child, 8, threatens boy with gun

Police are investigating reports a child, believed to be aged around eight years old, threatened another lad with an 'air weapon'.

Bail extended after fatal crash which killed biker

Bail extended after fatal crash which killed biker

A man arrested after a young biker was killed in a crash has had his bail extended.

One of Kent’s most dedicated fundraisers hits £300k - here's how

One of Kent’s most dedicated fundraisers hits £300k - here's how

One of the county’s most dedicated fundraisers has hit £300k, so we've taken a look back at his extraordinary efforts...

Kind gesture for police after officer attacked

Kind gesture for police after officer attacked

Police patrols had a "pleasant surprise" left on their car after one of their officers was attacked.

Kings give favourites a fright

Kings give favourites a fright

Kent Kings gave title favourites Glasgow Tigers plenty to think about in their first home match of the season.

Cocktail bar fined £1,000 for breaching Covid regulations

Cocktail bar fined £1,000 for breaching Covid regulations

A town centre cocktail bar has been fined £1,000 after being unable to follow council inspectors' advice to make its garden confirm to Covid rules.

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Controversial comic Lee Hurst sparks new Twitter storm

Controversial comic Lee Hurst sparks new Twitter storm

The Kent comic has enraged the Twittersphere after comparing today's young people waiting for Covid jabs with Second World War D-Day soldiers.

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