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Main road closed after two-car crash
There is a large emergency service presence after a collision between two cars on an A-road.
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Woman admits dangerous driving after smashing into gran’s bungalow
A driver who crashed into an 84-year-old’s home, forcing her to spend months living in a Premier Inn while it was repaired, has appeared in court.
Secure mental health ward to close next year
A 10-bed secure mental health ward has stopped accepting patients as it prepares to close next year.
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Teen driver in court accused of causing crash death of girl, 16
A young man has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a 16-year-old girl two years after a fatal crash.
Crackdown announced on ‘serious problem’ of London councils moving people to Kent
The government is planning to tackle the “serious problem” of London councils sending residents to the county and other parts of England.
First candidates for by-election announced
Candidates for an upcoming by-election following the death of a councillor have been announced.
Watch: Rob Beckett bowled over by giant ball while filming new TV show in Kent
A team of celebrities were on a roll as they pushed a giant red ball through Canterbury - until they got stuck at the city’s security bollards.
Rapist's sick 17,000 photo collection included hundreds of victim
A twisted rapist who hoarded hundreds of images of his victim among thousands of other depraved pictures has been jailed.
Why 'Britain's rudest man' is saying goodbye to his £1.85m Kent country house
Controversial historian and author David Starkey has reflected on love, loss and legacy as he prepares to sell his Georgian home in a Kent village.
Part of major A-road closed due to emergency manhole cover repairs
Drivers may face delays as part of an A-road is shut following damage to a manhole cover.
Appeal to find missing 12-year-old girl last seen in early hours
Police are asking for help to find a missing 12-year-old girl last seen in the early hours of today.
‘Creating a space where grieving families can remember their baby is so important to me’
A mum who was given more time with her stillborn son thanks to a temperature-controlled cuddle cot is raising money for a hospital memorial garden.
Traffic chaos fears as motorway slip road to close for weeks for new-builds works
Frustrated residents have hit out at a major roadworks project which will see a motorway slip road closed for several weeks.
'He got out just in time': Fundraiser set up for man whose home was destroyed in blaze
A GoFundMe page has been launched for a man who woke up in the middle of the night and escaped just in time before a fire destroyed his home.
Former mosque leader claims his accuser lied about sexual abuse
A former mosque leader accused of molesting a young girl during Quran lessons has told jurors her account was a lie.
Man charged after high street stabbing sparks armed police response
A man has been charged after a high street stabbing which saw armed police descend on a town centre.
‘It was empty, but after our £50k revamp, punters are coming back’
A pub that had to close its doors early because of a lack of customers is now thriving thanks to a new landlord's major revamp.
'Placed' evidence, 'revenge' rumours and a missing locket: The mystery of Leah Daley's death
Police investigated whether a young woman's death was a revenge attack linked to her father - as experts suspect evidence was “placed” near the scene.
Amber weather warning for ‘extreme heat’ issued for Kent
A weather warning for extreme heat has been issued by the Met Office and covers the whole of the county.
'Does it indicate that voters are now so promiscuous that the bellwether rule no longer applies?'
Local Democracy Reporter Simon Finlay shares his thoughts on Kent's changing political landscape…