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‘It’s unbelievable’: Nearly 70 saddles donated to disabled riding school following break-in
The director of a riding centre for the disabled says she has been left overwhelmed by the outpouring of support after it was targeted in a break-in.
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Drug dealer found in bathroom as police raided cannabis farm
Watch the moment police broke through several stud walls to discover more than 70 cannabis plants growing in rooms around a house.
First giraffe born in eight years at Kent animal park named after England star
A Kent animal park has named its first giraffe calf in eight years after an England football star.
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Family-friendly festival of events set to return
A programme of events celebrating a town and its regeneration will return this weekend.
Counter terror police confirm Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’
The suspect arrested on suspicion of murdering the former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe continues to be questioned and could be held for another seven days.
Murder charge man, 32, appears in court after body found in suitcase
An alleged murder victim has been named in court after two suspects appeared there this morning.
‘It’s really upsetting’: Shock as high street charity shop closes after almost 50 years
A charity shop manager admits the company’s decision to close her high street store will leave a gaping hole in an already struggling high street.
‘Snow’ at iconic Kent landmark for ‘Christmas film shoot’
Snow in Canterbury in the middle of summer? No, it’s not a freak weather event - but the scene being set for the filming of a new Christmas movie.
Tragedy as woman dies in hospital after being hit by lorry
A woman has tragically died in hospital after being hit by a lorry.
South East Water forced to spend £30.5m to improve network after years of failures
South East Water has been ordered to spend £30.5m after years of supply failures across Kent, watchdog Ofwat has announced.
Bomb ship’s iconic masts to be sent to tourist attraction
A £9.5m plan to remove the masts of a notorious Second World War wreck will see the structures transferred to one of Kent’s top tourist attractions.
Major A2 road works planned for ten weeks
Motorists will see ten weeks of “potential disruption” while significant improvements are made to a town’s central road.
Parish councillor jailed after making ‘death threat’ to former MP
A parish councillor who made a “death threat” towards a former MP while at a funeral has been jailed.
Have your say on how £60m should be spent improving high streets
Applications are now open to the public for a special community role which will decide how cash should be spent improving neighbourhoods.
Refusal of 800-homes plan near ‘already congested A-road’ upheld
A developer’s appeal against a decision to refuse planning permission for its 800-home scheme near a busy roundabout has been dismissed.
‘We're leaving no stone unturned’: Inside town’s major £21m theatre revamp
The doors to an “iconic” theatre have been opened for the first time in years to showcase ongoing works to restore it to its former glory.
Shopper ‘grabbed around neck’ by stranger while in Sainsbury’s
A shopper was allegedly grabbed around the neck by a stranger who then tried to drag him out of a supermarket.
‘We feared the worst’: Tearful reunion as lost Lab finally found - three miles from home
A family has been tearfully reunited with their much-loved pet Labrador, who went missing for five days and was feared lost for good.
A229 to remain shut ‘for at least a week’ following gas leak
A busy A-road will be closed for at least a week while engineers carry out repair work following a gas leak.
Watch moment ‘arrogant’ conman who swindled pensioner out of £15k is arrested on prison release
Footage shows the moment a seasoned conman who repeatedly targeted his vulnerable victim is arrested upon release from prison for similar offences.