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Reservoir reopens after takeover

Reservoir reopens after takeover

Hundreds of anglers took to boats and cast their rods from the banks of a country park lake as it reopened.

Woman hit by car outside pub died of head injuries

Woman hit by car outside pub died of head injuries

An inquest has been opened into the death of a woman who was hit by a car outside a busy pub.

Charity appoints new CEO

Charity appoints new CEO

A Kent-based charity which helps the families of sick and disabled children requiring live-saving surgery has appointed a new CEO.

Murder accused had mental illness, jury hears

Murder accused had mental illness, jury hears

A dustman and former soldier who killed a workmate in a frenzied knife attack had paranoid personality disorder, a jury has heard.

£70m shopping centre development given go-ahead

£70m shopping centre development given go-ahead

Councillors have voted to approve a £70 million extension at a Kent shopping centre which will see a new cinema and shops built.

Teenage girl seriously injured after being hit by van

Teenage girl seriously injured after being hit by van

A young teenager has suffered serious injuries this evening after she was hit by van.

'He kept on about my mother. She’s dead. I lost it'

'He kept on about my mother. She’s dead. I lost it'

A court has heard a recycling worker stabbed a friend 17 times following a dispute over his late mother.

Prolific fly-tipper jailed

Prolific fly-tipper jailed

A man who dumped rubbish in several parts of the county, even after being warned by the courts for previous offences, has been jailed.

Tragic Jess killed herself after battle to see children

Tragic Jess killed herself after battle to see children

A mother-of-two tormented by an eight-year battle to see her children left Christmas presents for them before taking her own life.

Trial of man accused of murder to begin

Trial of man accused of murder to begin

The trial of a man accused of murdering a colleague at a rubbish tip will begin today.

High tea! Chef serves up cannabis-laced cakes

High tea! Chef serves up cannabis-laced cakes

A chef has avoided jail after being caught making cakes and cookies for his friends that were laced with illegal cannabis oil.

Kent baby changing brand scoops business award

Kent baby changing brand scoops business award

A Kent-based baby changing bag brand has been handed a Small Business Award.

Kent town could be set for £30m driverless car development

Kent town could be set for £30m driverless car development

More than £30m could be spent introducing self-driving cars in a bid to reduce congestion in a Kent town.

£70m investment plans go on display

£70m investment plans go on display

Members of the public have been given the opportunity to view a 3D model of plans for a £70 investment in Tunbridge Wells.

Rio call for Kent pair

Rio call for Kent pair

Will Bayley and Ross Wilson have been selected to represent Great Britain at this summer’s Paralympics in Rio.

15-year-old interviewed after suspected arson attack

15-year-old interviewed after suspected arson attack

A teenager has been interviewed by police after an outbuilding fire was deemed suspicious.

Lorry driver in court over Southborough pile-up

Lorry driver in court over Southborough pile-up

A lorry driver has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving after a horror smash in Southborough.

'Be aware - don't focus on your phones or music'

'Be aware - don't focus on your phones or music'

A head teacher has warned pupils to pay attention to what is happening around them after men in a white van approached a girl.

Arrest after man's face slashed with bottle

Arrest after man's face slashed with bottle

An appeal for witnesses to a violent assault in a bar has lead to one man being arrested.

£1,000 reward for info after fox shot with crossbow

£1,000 reward for info after fox shot with crossbow

A terrified fox is recovering at a Kent charity centre after being shot through the face with a crossbow. WARNING: Graphic images

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