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KCC Reform UK cabinet member resigns over ‘lapse of judgement’
A Reform UK cabinet member in charge of purging Kent County Council of waste has resigned over a ‘lapse of judgement’.
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Biker saves woman’s life after spotting flames under her car
A driver has thanked a motorcyclist who spotted flames under her car and warned her to get out just seconds before it was engulfed.
‘We’re not just an exams factory’: Grammar school head to leave ‘proud’ after seven years
A head teacher will step down after seven years - and says he will leave the school in a better place than when he started.
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‘She loved you and you violated her trust’: Abuser left pregnant girlfriend ‘bloodied and bruised’
A woman-beater who smashed his pregnant girlfriend’s head against a toilet cistern and dragged her by her hair has been jailed.
Oscar-winning actor films iconic scene in Kent for next big role
An Oscar-winning actor has come to the county to film a major scene for a soon-to-be-released movie.
More than 100 colleagues pay respects to railwayman after choking tragedy
More than 100 colleagues lined a Kent station to pay respects to a much-loved lifelong railwayman who died after choking while out for a meal.
More flats set for disused railway works as ‘Plan B’ to be revealed ‘within weeks’
Plans to build more flats on a disused railway works previously earmarked for film studios are set to be revealed “within weeks”.
Last chance to nominate your hospitality heroes
There’s just a few days left to send in your nominations for this year’s Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards, so make sure you don’t miss out.
‘I own nine monkeys but fear I’ll lose them under new rules’
A monkey enthusiast says incoming government rules have fellow primate owners worried their animals will be seized and killed.
‘I’m worried for our health’: Mum’s eight-year hell in mould-ridden home with young sons
A mum-of-two fears for her children’s health after persistent leaks and black mould have “plagued” her home for eight years.
Trust declares critical incident due to ‘exceptional demand’ for hospital services
Hospital chiefs have declared a critical incident due to “ongoing and exceptional demand”, warning of possible “long waits”.
Jan Leeming hits out over ‘screaming child’ spoiling lunch at Kent hotel
A former BBC newsreader has taken a pop at a Kent boutique hotel, saying that a screaming child spoiled a birthday lunch with a friend.
Mum feared driver ‘wouldn't stop’ before hit-and-run that killed son, 4
The mum of a boy killed in a hit-and-run sent voice notes before the fatal smash, saying in one that she "knew they wouldn't stop".
CCTV appeal following assault in pub
Police have released a CCTV image of a man after paramedics were called to an assault in Wetherspoons.
BBC Two to screen documentary featuring Kent County Council
A major BBC Two documentary hosted by Laura Keunssberg featuring Reform UK’s tenure at Kent County Council will air this week.
‘We are unashamedly ‘Kent first’ in our approach’
In her column, Linden Kemkaran says Kent County Council is making changes that will directly help Kent’s communities and residents.
Huge mounds of waste dumped in country lane
Several large piles of waste have been fly-tipped on a country lane which leads to a church.
Warehouses at docks to be demolished to make way for ‘future development’
An application has been submitted to clear land ahead of future development at Chatham Docks.
‘I had an adrenaline rush’: Teenager admits he ‘wanted to hurt’ alleged murder victim
A 16-year-old boy who has admitted manslaughter has told a court he wanted to hurt a man, but not seriously injure him, as a murder trial continues.
‘It didn’t make sense’: Man suffers lasting pain after wrong tooth removed
A 37-year-old man has been awarded £6,700 after the wrong tooth was removed following a misdiagnosis.