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Man taken to hospital in critical condition after serious crash near Tesco
Emergency services are at the scene of a serious collision involving a VW van and an elderly pedestrian near a supermarket.
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Missing grandfather took his own life after police questioning
A former Scout leader was found dead after going missing just hours after being released from police custody.
Kent siblings star in Christmas music video after being discovered on Instagram
Three siblings have starred in a Christmas music video after being discovered on Instagram.
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Derelict roadside eyesore left empty for years could finally be restored
Plans have been submitted to restore a roadside 17th-century barn, which has been left empty for several years.
£30k project begins to replace condemned pedestrian footbridge
Work is underway to replace a condemned pedestrian footbridge deemed structurally unsafe.
Affordable housing demand could kill leisure centre redevelopment
Plans to redevelop an abandoned leisure centre remain in limbo amid claims the scheme cannot afford to provide a single affordable home.
Biker and passenger die in ‘head-on’ crash with van
A man and a woman in their thirties have been killed in a serious road collision involving a motorbike and two vehicles.
Disruption to Christmas getaway amid queues for ferries
Christmas getaway passengers have faced disruption amid long queues towards the Port of Dover.
Search for man, 40 with ‘missing middle finger’
Police are appealing for help tracing a man they have concerns for who is thought to have travelled in a black Vauxhall Corsa.
Missing girl, 13, found safe
Police have issued an update to say a teenage girl reported missing has been found safe and well.
‘I've paid hundreds in ridiculous fines — I just want to pay to park where I live’
A woman says she’s been inundated with parking fines after being told she’s ‘not eligible’ for a residents’ permit for an empty bay outside her flat.
‘Living in Ashford for 20 years, I never knew this side of Kent existed’
Neil ‘Razor’ Ruddock has revealed how house-hunting in the Kent countryside opened his eyes to a whole new side of the county.
'Fiercely independent' Second World War nurse celebrates 106th birthday
A former nurse who served during the war has celebrated her 106th birthday and is still living life very much on her own terms.
Family’s heartbreak at death of ‘beautiful, kind and loving’ son, 28
The family of an inspirational 28-year-old who battled cancer for almost half his life say he was a “beautiful, kind and loving” young man.
Divisive Ferris wheel given green light despite concerns over privacy
Plans to install a Ferris wheel in the middle of a shopping centre have been approved - despite concerns over privacy.
Bracing winter walks to escape the festive rush
Get out of the house and explore Kent’s stunning countryside with these invigorating winter walks.
What does Christmas have in store for you? Find out in this week’s horoscopes
Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
‘We worked so hard to make this our home - now we have to give it all up’
A tattoo parlour and baby development centre have become the latest traders to leave a doomed shopping complex.
Large emergency response as road blocked amid ‘reports of concern for person’
Emergency services have descended upon a Kent bridge following a major incident this evening.
Crowds line streets as 60 festive tractors light up town in Christmas parade
A fleet of 60 decorated tractors are rumbling through a seaside town as part of a colourful parade.