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'It was a tragic accident’: Driver’s words to police after teacher killed in crash
A 33-year-old who killed a pedestrian in an alleged hit-and-run just before Christmas told police he thought he had hit a fox or badger.
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Public asked for views on new restrictions and requirements for HMOs and rental properties
New rules on HMOs and rental properties could be introduced following a public consultation.
More than 4,500 meningitis vaccines delivered as fifth jab clinic could open
More than 4,500 meningitis jabs have been delivered across east Kent as young people clamour to get vaccinated following a cluster of cases.
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Brave van driver battles fire on M20 as elderly woman’s car catches alight
A courageous van driver battled a fire that engulfed an elderly woman’s car on the M20.
‘To raise the flag felt exactly like the acts of service I ran to do’
MP Mike Tapp helped raise the flag at an important Kent landmark following residents’ concerns it was missing.
Why Kent MP is trying to block his own government's immigration reforms
A Labour MP from Kent is openly challenging his own government over immigration reform. Why is he speaking out and what does his intervention mean?
Opposition councillors demand to know why walk-out video ‘disappeared’
Opposition groups are demanding to know why a webcast of a controversial meeting has “disappeared” from Kent County Council’s website.
Kent towns to get £60m government funding over the next 10 years
A town has been awarded £20m Pride in Place funding to upgrade its high street, improve community facilities, and enhance public spaces.
Kent health chief: ‘Any new meningitis clusters or cases will be containable’
Sporadic household clusters of meningitis could appear over the next four weeks in other parts of the UK, a health leader has said.
Driver in critical condition after head-on crash shuts A-road for 10 hours
A man remains in a critical condition in a London hospital after a head-on crash shut an A-road for 10 hours.
'Removing Churchill from the back of a fiver is not some woke conspiracy for MPs to decry'
Our reporter says politicians making a fuss over the removal of Churchill from a fiver is disguising the fact they don’t have anything serious to say…
Explosions heard as huge blaze rips through industrial site
Video footage shows a huge blaze engulfing several vans and a warehouse on an industrial site.
Police officers in critical condition after crash
Two police officers are fighting for their lives after being involved in a serious crash while responding to an emergency call.
Trapped dog rescued from beach after falling 15 feet off sea wall
Crews came to the rescue of a small dog after it became stranded on the beach having fallen 15 feet from a sea wall.
New sports bar opens in town centre after major revamp
A new sports and gaming venue has opened following a major refurbishment by Shepherd Neame.
IT consultant sent explicit image after bombarding woman with pony fetish messages
A pervert sent pictures of himself wearing a pink chastity belt to a woman after bombarding her with kinky requests about being treated like a horse.
Demolition of shopping centre and multi-storey car park to begin next month
Demolition of a shopping centre and neighbouring multi-storey car park is set to begin next month, council bosses have revealed.
'We're human too': Estate agent hires counsellor to give regular therapy to ‘intimidated’ staff
A property firm has hired a trained therapist to give staff faced with a daily torrent of abuse free counselling sessions in the office.
‘He was the village saint - a friend to everyone’
A man described as “the saint” of a village and “friend to everyone” has died aged 67.
Police shut road after child hit by van
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash, involving a child, which has closed a busy route.