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Moment police stop ‘evil’ criminal on motorway with £55k in plastic bag
Two men who helped smuggle migrants into the UK hidden inside lorries have been sentenced.
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Road reopens after crash sparks ‘accident investigation’
A road that was closed in both directions following a crash has reopened.
We speak to England fans filling Kent pubs for World Cup quarter-final
Pubs across Kent are already filling up with football fans ready to watch England’s World Cup quarter-final tonight.
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‘Brazen’ thieves, 19, broke into Kent homes to steal high-value cars
Two “brazen” thieves have been jailed after stealing high-value cars by breaking into victims’ homes.
Body found in suitcase at park close to children’s teddy bear hunt
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was discovered in a suitcase at a park.
Recreation ground taped off for second day after large emergency response
A recreation ground remains sealed off by police after a large number of officers and forensics teams were spotted there.
Police searching for missing boy and girl last seen six days ago
Police are searching for two missing teenagers who have not been seen for almost a week.
Popular Kent sports bar suddenly shuts down during World Cup
A sports bar in a prime location has shut down during the World Cup.
US clothing brand to open first UK store at Kent shopping centre
Clothing brand Wrangler - known for its denim attire - is to open its first standalone UK store at a Kent shopping centre.
Kent animal park ‘devastated’ by death of snow leopard
A snow leopard at Howletts Wild Animal Park whose favourite hobbies were “stalking bison and anyone on a bicycle” has sadly died aged 14.
Serial gym thief who stole TV star's wallet strikes again - but avoids jail
A prolific thief who brazenly walks into gym changing rooms to steal cash and bank cards has avoided jail.
Eye-catching new images reveal how former Debenhams could be transformed
New images have revealed how a town's former Debenhams store could be transformed - with work expected to begin later this year.
Pervert jailed for targeting children back in court just weeks after prison release
A persistent sex offender jailed for targeting children is in trouble again just a few weeks after he’d been let out.
Thousands raised for family of highways worker killed on motorway
Thousands of pounds have been raised for the family of a highways worker who died in a collision on the M23.
Ann Widdecombe attacked nearly 24 hours before she was found dead, police believe
Police are continuing to hunt for a suspect after former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home.
Serial killer to provide DNA as part of new Chillenden murders probe
A serial killer is set to give a DNA sample in connection with one of Kent’s most notorious crimes.
‘I’m pulling my hair out’: Trader’s anger at decision not to show World Cup game
A trader says he is “demoralised” by a council’s decision not to show England’s quarter-final World Cup clash at a food hall.
Giant projection lights up White Cliffs as Bayeux Tapestry arrives in Kent
The White Cliffs of Dover have been lit up with a huge projection of the Bayeux Tapestry as the historic embroidery arrived in the UK.
Man left with serious injuries after town centre assault
A man has been taken to hospital after reportedly being assaulted in a town centre.
‘There’s no one else doing it here’: New coffee shop among trio of expansions at seaside landmark
More is now on offer for visitors at a popular tourist spot in Kent amid makeovers for three traders.