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Former Reform UK councillor dumps Ukip to start her own party
A former Reform UK county councillor who defected to Ukip has formed her own political party.
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Brother pays tribute to ‘hero’ police officer who died in line of duty
The brother of a police officer who died in the line of duty has paid tribute to his Brighton and Hove Albion FC-loving “hero”.
Musicians could return to historic stage as council announces long-needed repairs
Musicians may soon return to the stage of a historic venue as a council announces plans for long-needed repairs.
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Voters in west Kent villages to go to polls this week
Voters in several west Kent villages will go to the polls this Thursday for a by-election.
Award-winning burger restaurant branch shuts as boss vows: ‘We’re pushing forwards’
An award-winning restaurant and one of the highest-rated burger venues in Kent has unexpectedly closed.
‘The government has no idea at all how farming works…’
In her latest column, MP Katie Lam attacks the government’s attitude towards the farming industry.
Arrest as armed police respond to ‘woman seen with weapon’ in back garden
A 51-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly being seen in possession of a possible weapon in the back garden of a home.
Man dies at leisure centre after emergency services respond to welfare concerns
Emergency services were called to a leisure centre due to concerns for the welfare of a person.
‘This compelling show almost brought me to tears’
Our reporter was moved by Aaron Sorkin’s stage adaptation of a classic American novel.
Motorway contraflow to return for ‘high volume’ Easter holiday travel period
A dreaded contraflow is set to be deployed on the M20 in anticipation of high passenger numbers travelling through Kent.
Person cut from car after three-vehicle crash
Two people were taken to hospital after a three-vehicle crash on a major route.
Protest ahead of Kent campaigner’s court hearing over unpaid bills
A protest has been held ahead of an author’s appearance in court for unpaid water bills.
E-bike rider taken to hospital after crash with bus
Emergency services were called to a busy road following a crash between an e-bike and a bus.
Join the festivities at Kent castle’s final classical concert
We’re giving away five pairs of tickets to the unmissable Leeds Caste Concert this summer.
UK’s youngest digger driver set to take on his biggest challenge yet
A 13-year-old boy is set to go head-to-head with one of Kent’s most seasoned digger operatives in a challenge pitting youth against experience.
Three people treated after house fire
Four fire engines were called to reports of a house blaze in the early hours of the morning.
British man jailed in Iran criticises government for abandonment in war zone
A British man who has been jailed alongside his wife for 10 years in Iran for spying has criticised the Government for abandoning them in a war zone.
Concern for missing woman, 57, last seen two days ago
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing woman.
'It was a tragic accident’: Driver’s words to police after teacher killed in crash
A 33-year-old who killed a pedestrian in an alleged hit-and-run just before Christmas told police he thought he had hit a fox or badger.
Patient died after water was left for him despite being ‘nil by mouth’
A hospital has apologised after a patient who was ‘nil by mouth’ died after drinking water.