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‘Moving to Kent hospital in the 1980s was a culture shock - but I’ve loved it’
A nurse who moved to a Kent hospital more than 40 years ago has hung up her uniform for the final time.
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Suspect charged after man and teenager stabbed in alleyway
A man has appeared in court after being charged in connection with the serious assault of man and a teenager in an alleyway.
‘This is no less than the community deserves’: New plan agreed to rebuild fire-hit sports pavilion
A long-awaited project to replace a fire-hit sports pavilion at a recreation ground is set to move forward following the approval of a new plan.
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Drivers face month of delays as gas works begin on major A-road
Drivers face a month of delays as work to improve gas infrastructure on a main route has begun.
First-ever yob crackdown approved for historic Kent market town
A town described as the "jewel of the Weald" has approved its first crackdown on antisocial behaviour following a rise in reported incidents.
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Our reporter makes some suggestions of how Andy Burnham could make some big changes…
Man in his 50s taken to hospital after motorbike crash
A man in his 50s was injured in an early morning accident.
‘Left in the dark’: Residents’ fury as government ‘secretly’ sets up giant emergency car park
Residents have been left stunned after the government “secretly” set up a giant emergency car park on their doorstep.
Tories ousted by Reform in seat party held for almost 30 years
Reform UK has won a by-election called after the death of a long-standing councillor.
Popular farmers’ market closes after four years due to ‘backstabbing and complaints’
A town’s market has closed after more than four years following a row over alleged “backstabbing and complaints”.
Man charged with tampering with vehicles as police patrols ramp up over car crime
A man has been charged with vehicle interference as police urge people to report suspicious activity.
Yellow health warning issued as Kent braces for another heatwave
A yellow heat health alert has been issued as Kent braces for another heatwave.
Pictures: Kent racecourse made ‘emergency’ holding site for 1,000 cars amid border chaos fears
An abandoned Kent racecourse has been earmarked by the government as an emergency holding site for holidaymakers caught in queues this summer.
Opening date revealed for new Poundstretcher store
The opening date has been revealed for a new high street Poundstretcher store.
Flying display and fun day returns to historic airport for the first time in more than 10 years
Spitfires, Tiger Moths, other rare aircraft plus a parachute stunt team to feature at landmark event.
Council clamps down on school parking following clashes with 'abusive and threatening' parents
Parents have clashed with parish council staff and councillors in a village school parking row which has led to “abusive and threatening” behaviour.
‘I wasn’t expecting this’: School’s heartfelt tribute to lollipop lady retiring after 33 years
A lollipop lady was honoured by pupils past and present as she retired after three decades in the job.
Jobcentre security guard sacked for leaving work early loses race discrimination case
A security guard who claimed he had been sacked for leaving work early as a result of racial discrimination has lost his tribunal battle.
Cocaine-fuelled BMW driver led police on high speed chase before fishtailing into farm
A drug driver led police on a high-speed chase before running away from officers when he fishtailed his BMW into a farmyard.
‘Eyesore’ 300-home development left half complete as builder quits
Drone images show the state a half-built housing estate has been left in after a developer pulled out of the project.