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A2 roadworks: Five years, one-third under cones
Drivers using a stretch of the A2 have had to contend with road works for a third of the time over the past five years, new data has revealed.
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Water set to return in Kent villages after weekend supply issues
Water supply issues were still impacting villages in Kent after another week of problems for South East Water customers.
Young biker ‘likely’ had medical episode before fatal crash, inquest hears
A 25-year-old biker killed while out on a ride with his father ‘most likely’ had a medical episode before losing control.
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Neighbour row over noise ends with woman stabbed in head
A 42-year-old woman on trial accused of attempted murder is alleged to have stabbed her neighbour over a row about the loud banging of doors.
Jen Brister and Laura Smyth to perform at comedy night
The Live Next to the Apollo tour also includes sets from Nabil Abdulrashid and Jeff Innocent.
'I had no symptoms - but had a hysterectomy at 34'
A woman was forced to undergo a full hysterectomy due to cervical cancer at the age of 34 - despite having experienced no previous symptoms.
Building delays mean KCC may have lost out on up to £3.9m towards school places
A development approved years ago won’t need to make any contribution towards education despite a town’s predicted shortfall of 1,765 secondary places.
Man dies after tragic crash near M2 services
A man has died in hospital following a serious collision on the M2.
Body found in search for man, 27, missing for more than two weeks
Officers searching for a 27-year-old man missing for more than two weeks have recovered a body.
Husband and wife landlords step away after transforming ‘run-down’ Kentish pub
A couple who transformed a “run-down” pub have revealed they are bowing out for a slower pace of life.
MP calls for meeting with NatWest after 'disappointing' response to water crisis criticism
An MP has described failed attempts to meet with members of one of South East Water’s (SEW) biggest shareholders as “disappointing”.
‘We’re extremely worried’: Protest over ‘homeless shelter’ plan for derelict church
Residents have spoken out against plans which would see a derelict town centre church turned into a community hub featuring homeless accommodation.
Huge apartment block and homes at former leisure centre site approved
Proposals to build a block of 45 apartments and 15 townhouses where a leisure centre once stood have been given the go ahead by the council.
Police tape off field after man, 18, found dead
Police have taped off a field near allotments after a teenager was found dead this morning.
Man faces decade behind bars after stabbing colleague
A man who repeatedly knifed a work colleague has been warned he faces at least a decade behind bars.
Ex-police officer snared by paedophile hunters after swapping selfies with teen girl
A retired police officer snared by “paedophile hunters” after sending depraved messages to a teenage girl has been spared jail.
Murder arrest after man fatally stabbed
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing in a residential area.
Here’s your TV week sorted! Five must-watch shows you need to see in the next seven days
The best programmes on the box this week, handpicked by our entertainment experts.
‘She was the pillar that held our family together’: Tributes to ‘loving’ mum-of-three
A family has paid tribute to a carer who has died aged 51 following a breast cancer diagnosis.
‘I’ve invested millions to turn cauliflower farm into one of Kent’s best wedding venues’
A former cauliflower farm has been transformed into one of Kent’s finest wedding venues in just four years.