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Man arrested as murder investigation launched
A man has been arrested, and a murder investigation has been launched, after a man died.
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Plan for 300-home estate revealed as another developer eyes up village
Plans to build hundreds of homes in a village, where other developers have also submitted estate proposals, have been unveiled.
Fire crews tackle huge marshland blaze
Emergency services have been called to a huge fire on marshland this evening.
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Tributes to ‘kindest soul’ left at level crossing after boy, 17, dies on railway line
Tributes have been paid to a teenager who died after being hit by a train.
Family with 10-week-old baby ‘lose everything’ in devastating house fire
A couple with three young children, including a 10-week-old baby, have told of their heartbreak after they “lost everything” in a house fire.
These pubs, hotels, restaurants and chefs have been named the best in Kent
After a record-breaking number of votes, meet the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards champions
'Ongoing IT failure is the NHS equivalent of potholes in the road — it's absolute chaos'
A GP surgery has warned ongoing IT issues are posing a real “risk to patient safety” with under-pressure staff forced to “work blindly”.
Young family left homeless after devastating fire rips through house
A young family have been left homeless after a devastating fire tore through their house, leaving their dog unaccounted for.
Award-winning actress pictured filming on dystopian Kent beach set
Pictures have shown the filming taking place for a new BBC drama.
Travellers’ legal bid over riverside plot rejected by Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal looking to overturn a refusal of plans for a Travellers’ site.
New £400k fund for community projects after government version ends
Projects impacting hundreds of thousands of people could receive a cash boost thanks to a new fund started up by a council.
‘My half a year in hotel room has taken its toll - why am I still not home?’
A grandmother with leukaemia has questioned why it has taken over six months to repair her bungalow after a car smashed a hole through her bedroom.
Motorcyclist injured in crash with car
A motorcyclist was injured after a crash with a car.
Gas engineer shot by police charged with firearms offences
A 37-year-old man has been remanded in custody after he was charged with six offences including possession of a shotgun and an explosive substance.
Rival players brawl after cup final clash
Kent FA is working with the police after “deeply disappointing” scenes at the end of a cup final between two local rivals.
Man with sword who injured police officer avoids jail
A 29-year-old man who was arrested after he was seen acting threateningly with a sword has avoided being sent to prison.
Councillor hits back at claims of coastal community ‘betrayal’
A council chief has rejected claims that coastal towns are neglected in a blueprint which lays out a district’s arts and entertainment provision.
‘It connects past, present and future’: Historic bridge reopens after three years
An historic crossing has been restored across a canal following an £80,000 investment and has become part of the world’s longest coastal path.
Kent fire stations could shut amid financial worries
Kent’s fire service has warned it may have to shut some stations as it grapples with “growing financial pressures”.
Hundreds of elderly people left stranded after charity’s shock closure
Hundreds of elderly people have been left stranded after a cash-strapped charity which has provided them support for decades shut down.