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Kent dad, 41: ‘I took paracetamol and went to sleep - but I was having a heart attack’
A dad who mistook the symptoms of a heart attack for a minor illness was left fighting for his life by a hidden condition.
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Three arrested amid ‘suspicious activity’ at industrial estate
Three men have been arrested and taken into custody following a raid, with balaclavas, gloves and a knife seized by officers.
Migrant asked passengers to check YouTube for help while steering small boat
A small boat pilot who asked passengers to check YouTube for guidance during a Channel crossing has been jailed.
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‘Rage and vitriol do not build stronger communities - they weaken them’
MP Mike Tapp says fighting one another, attacking police or engaging in violence will not change Britain for the better, but deepen existing divides.
Dartford Crossing reopens after police respond to ‘man on the bridge’
Motorists faced considerable disruption on the busy river crossing due to an ongoing police incident.
‘It’s a kick in the teeth’: Yobs cause costly damage to family business
Teenagers are alleged to have kicked an escape room’s front window after being told to leave by staff for causing trouble.
‘I lost everything after secret evidence wrongly sent me to prison…’
A businessman is appealing for the public’s help in clearing his name - 43 years after he was sent to prison for a crime he says he never committed.
Tiger keepers announce ‘heartbreaking’ death of Sumatran cub
Keepers at a wild animal park have announced the death of one of its tiger cubs born earlier this year.
Huge inflatable obstacle course coming to Bluewater
A 300-metre-long inflatable assault course featuring more than 40 obstacles will be launching at Kent’s largest shopping centre this summer.
‘The most expensive distraction’: Debate on new council names amid reorganisation
Plans to reorganise Kent’s local council structure have been described as “one of the most expensive distractions” for decades.
‘It’s a victory for common sense’: Outgoing postmasters secure vital ‘outreach service’ for villagers
Popular postmasters who were told the village would have no ‘outreach service’ after they retired are ‘relieved’ the Post Office has changed its mind.
Queues at busy town centre junction after crash
Drivers are facing queues at a busy junction following a crash near a town centre crossroads.
Tributes to pioneer who made history with world-famous Kent dig in 1990s
A ‘brilliant’ historian who helped preserve a world-famous ancient boat has sadly died aged 65.
‘It’s another nail in the coffin’: Anger as prime farmland earmarked for 110-home estate
Plans for another new-build estate on open fields have been described as “another nail in the coffin” for the Kent countryside.
No kidding! Kent class and teacher named ‘Britain’s funniest’ with prize-winning joke
A Kent class has been crowned the funniest in Britain after coming up with a hilarious onion rings joke.
Banned driver ploughed into car at speed leaving woman close to death
A banned driver left two people seriously hurt and one close to death when he ploughed into their car at almost twice the speed limit, a court heard.
Disgraced ex-MP reveals fellow jailed Kent politician was his prison saviour
A disgraced former MP jailed for sexual assault has revealed how a fellow fallen Kent politician became his prison saviour.
Kent golf course ranked England’s best gets green light for upgrades
Upgrades at a golf club crowned the best in England have been approved to ensure it can continue hosting major competitions.
Investigation as ferry passenger dies in ‘tragic accident’
A passenger was killed as vehicles were being let off a cross-Channel ferry, as maritime officials start the investigation process into the tragedy.
Man in his 30s taken to hospital after accident on A-road
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital following a crash on an A-road.