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‘He’s telling the truth’: Key witness comes forward to back jailed businessman
A former paperboy says he is prepared to give evidence in court to support a businessman’s claims he was sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit.
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Family 'remain critical' of police as inquest into tragic death of Leah, 24, concludes
The family of a woman found dead after going missing for 12 days say they remain “critical” of Kent Police after an inquest into her death concluded.
‘Given how messy the divorce was, Europe still wants to be friends’
Whatever your political view on the vote, 10 years ago this week, to Leave or Remain, what has been the impact on Kent business of Brexit?
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‘Grandad would be proud’: One of Kent’s oldest family firms celebrates 90th birthday
A family business that has survived a devastating fire and the ups and downs of the economy is celebrating its 90th anniversary.
‘I skipped past the coven of cackling women… but then rent-a-crowd arrived’
Secret Drinker rediscovers the joys of boozing in a proper backstreet pub
‘They should have caught my cancer sooner – now my son might lose both parents’
A mum in need of overseas treatment for stage four cervical cancer fears her son will lose both his parents if she does not secure the funds in time.
Home Office confirm hotel no longer being used by asylum seekers
The new owners of a hotel which was being used for asylum seekers say they want to restore it as the heart of the community.
Kent MP facing sack over ‘unauthorised’ article on Home Secretary’s immigration proposals
A Kent MP is facing the sack from his ministerial role after writing an unauthorised article regarding settlement rules for foreign care workers.
Incredible moment armed officer hitches a lift in van to catch fleeing suspect
Police have released remarkable footage of a van driver aiding armed police as they chased down a suspect.
Water ban in place after sewage outflow near popular sea swimming spot
Swimmers have been told not to go in the water at a popular bathing spot after a sewage outfall release.
Busy dual carriageway blocked following three-car crash
Queues are building on a busy dual carriageway this evening following reports of a three-car crash.
Pupils head underground as school comes up with smart way to keep cool
Tunnels that were once used to dodge bombs have been used by school pupils to escape the sweltering temperatures.
Women's fashion chain to close only Kent store after 20 years at Designer Outlet
A premium fashion brand is to close its only Kent store.
Live: Hosepipe ban and more Kent school closures as 'extreme heat' warning extended
A hosepipe ban has been introduced and more school closures announced as Kent braces for another day of high temperatures.
Consultation on proposed fire station closures and job cuts deferred by councillors
A public consultation process into the closure of fire stations and cutting jobs has been deferred.
E-scooter rider taken to London hospital following crash
Paramedics, including those from the air ambulance, were called to reports that a man had fallen from their e-scooter.
Imam accused of ‘silencing’ girl’s family over abuse allegations kept arrest secret from employers
An imam accused of "silencing" a girl's family over sex abuse allegations did not reveal his arrest to his employers until the day before his trial.
Tunnel reopened after serious lorry crash
A major tunnel has reopened after it was closed due to a lorry colliding with the lighting and scattering debris over the road.
Murder charge for Kent woman after British man found dead in Dubai
A Kent woman is being held in custody in Dubai after being charged with murder following the death of a British man.
Footage shows arrests after beach brawls as huge crowds flock to Kent coast
Police body-cam footage shows officers chasing and arresting suspects after fights broke out during an evening of disruption on the Kent coast.