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Man, 19, in hospital as police cordon off pavement outside Jobcentre for forensic investigations
A 19-year-old man is being treated in a London hospital as police cordon off a pavement near a job centre for forensic investigations.
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CCTV image released in search for missing man, 54
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a missing man last seen near a town.
Cash-strapped council sells one of the ‘hottest’ restaurants in town
An award-winning restaurant located inside a former fire station has been sold for £325,000 in a welcome boost to the coffers of its landlord.
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No evidence Widdecombe ‘killing’ was politically motivated, say police
Police investigating the death of former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe say there is “nothing to suggest it was politically motivated”.
Controversial beach development dubbed ‘best on south coast’ gets new completion date
Bosses behind a controversial development of luxury seafront apartments say work will finish next summer.
Drone pictures capture progress on mini-council estate at former joinery
Drone pictures have revealed the progress on a mini-council estate being built on the site of a contaminated and derelict former joinery.
‘It was bigger and better than ever’: Thousands gathered for final ever Leeds Castle Concert
Review: The much-loved summer tradition came to an end with a night of music, memories and magical moments.
Man, 32, charged with murder after body found in suitcase at Kent park
A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder after a body was found inside a suitcase in a park.
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.
Disappointment as former special needs school put on the market with ‘scope’ for 20 homes
A former village school that has sat empty for almost 20 years has been listed for sale amid disputes over what its future should be.
‘I offered council my land for Traveller site, but they didn’t want my help’
A borough council ‘did not even consider’ an offer of land for 150 Gypsy pitches - ‘because it came from Fergus Wilson.’
‘Our town's been forgotten by time but we wouldn’t change a thing’
We visit a town to discover why, despite its challenges, children still play outside, teenagers are courteous and neighbours look out for each other.
Paedophile hunters catch Facebook predator who offered ‘girl’, 14, cash for pictures
Paedophile hunters snared a sexual predator who thought he was speaking to a 14-year-old girl on Facebook Messenger.
Your TV week sorted: The Chase goes global, Hannah Waddingham and a new cosy crime daytime drama
The best five new shows on TV this week, handpicked by our entertainment experts.
Get creative, consolidate or call it a day? Find out what the New Moon means for you in this week’s horoscopes
Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
Sneak peek inside Kent's former medieval wine bar set to become family home
Striking images show inside a medieval property where a £250,000 wine bar venture closed before plans were unveiled to return it to a family home.
‘Never in doubt!’ England fans fill Kent pubs to celebrate quarter-final victory
England fans in Kent pubs were singing "It's coming home" in the early hours after England's quarter-final win over Norway.
Police arrest man, 28, on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe.
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.
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.