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‘Go home’? ‘I already am’: Kent MP’s witty comebacks at racist abuse
A Kent MP has turned a barrage of racist abuse on its head by telling trolls demanding she “go home”: “I already am. It’s Gillingham.”
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Southern Water tanker smashes into historic bridge forcing closure until further notice
A bridge has been shut until further notice after a Southern Water tanker smashed into it, causing significant damage this morning.
Kent Police forced to pay £10k to shopowner over failed store alcohol licence appeal
The county’s police force has been ordered to pay costs to both a businessman and a council over a failed appeal against an alcohol licence.
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Plans to transform HMO into ‘pet spa'
A Victorian townhouse could be partially converted into a dog grooming parlour and pet spa under newly submitted plans.
Pictures show long queues after incidents on Kent’s motorways
Drivers are facing delays after two incidents on major routes.
McDonald’s branch temporarily shuts after fire
A McDonald’s restaurant has temporarily closed after a fire at the premises.
‘The day I stop is the day you're dead’: Man’s keyboard vendetta against terrified mum
A man "driven by grievance" over a business dispute waged a keyboard vendetta against a mum that included false accusations her partner was a rapist.
This beautiful riverside walk has everything dogs love – and a nice café to boot
Our reviewer and her canine companions take in a trail which combines beautiful scenery, historic landmarks and plenty of opportunities to cool off.
‘It sounded like rocks’: Mum’s horror as yobs egged flat while baby slept
A mum has told how yobs threw eggs at her flat window while her nine-month-old baby was inside.
Air ambulance lands and A-road closed after car crashes into house
An A-road has been closed in both directions after a car crashed into a house.
M20 queues building amid Eurotunnel delays
Pictures show queues building on the M20 amid waiting times of up to two hours and 15 minutes at Eurotunnel.
Kent hit by another major water outage - as thieves ‘steal supplies’ from vulnerable residents
Thousands of residents have been left without water again after a major pipe burst.
Homes, caravan and sheds hit as out-of-control bonfire spreads to site
Two static homes, a caravan and multiple sheds have been damaged after an out-of-control bonfire spread to a motorhome site.
Big emergency responses as wildfire blazes hit Kent
A witness has described a huge wildfire threatening a house and sending smoke across part of the county.
Need a late break? Here’s where to head to this autumn…
From France to Nepal, travel experts share why shoulder season is a great time to visit these destinations.
Ambulance service ‘sorry’ for gran’s stretcher fall hours before death
Ambulance service bosses have apologised to the family of a much-loved gran who fell off a stretcher and hit her head hours before her death.
‘Kent’s quirkiest cafe where the cocktails come with a side of calamity’
Our reviewer visited an offbeat tearoom after it reopened after years of being closed - but the mixology was a real mixed bag.
Lead factory responds to ‘contamination concerns’ after Rayner rejects £1.3bn homes and stadium plan
A Kent MP has ordered a meeting with Housing Secretary Angela Rayner over the controversial refusal of a major planning development on health grounds.
New twist as huge tower blocks project for 254 flats put up for sale at £65m
The saga of one of Kent’s biggest ‘build to rent’ property schemes has taken another twist with it now being offered for sale for £65 million.
Our online quiz is back with 13 trivia questions on everything from movie soundtracks to rhubarb
Put your brain to the test! Have a crack at our brilliant online pub quiz.