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Sex offenders jailed within days of each other for breaching court orders
Two sex offenders have been locked up within days of each other after both breached court orders.
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Arrest after alleged sexual assault in town centre park
An arrest has been made following an alleged sexual assault in a memorial garden, as police continue to urge any witnesses to come forward.
World-class rider died when her horse fell on her
A professional rider “died participating in the sport she loved,” an inquest has heard.
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‘Powerless and pointless’ transport board faces the axe
The decision by county council highways bosses to scrap an advisory board on transport issues has been met with a mixed reception.
South East Water chairman resigns after damning report highlights ‘culture of failure’
A water company’s chairman has resigned after a parliamentary committee declared it had no confidence in the firm’s leadership.
Escape room owners reveal opening date for latest venture
The owners of a town’s first escape room have revealed the opening date for their latest game.
Princess Anne makes first royal visit to almshouse in Kent
Princess Anne attended a flag-raising ceremony on her first royal visit as patron of a Kent almshouse.
First look inside refurbished 18th-century pub three years after huge fire
One of Kent’s oldest pubs is set to reopen over three years after it was devastated by a fire - and KentOnline have been given a sneak peek inside.
‘I won’t let the bullies beat me’: KCC leader marks Reform’s year in charge
Major players in Kent politics have spoken about the direction of KCC as Reform UK marks a year in charge at County Hall.
‘Her dreams were cruelly taken away - but she’s making massive progress’
The family of a teenage girl left with life-changing brain injuries after collapsing in a park say she is continuing to make “massive improvements”.
‘It’s beyond a joke!’ Village faces four-month road closure and gridlocked diversion
The four-month closure of the main road through a village has been branded “beyond a joke” by residents.
Council swaps fines for signs in bid to curb anti-social behaviour in coastal towns
On-the-spot fines for things like disposable barbecues on the beach are to be replaced by signs in a council trial to curb anti-social behaviour.
‘You could have killed so many people’: NHS worker crashed after driving on wrong side of M25
An NHS worker who caused a head-on crash after driving on the wrong side of the M25 and then failed to do a breath test has avoided prison.
Bus and car smash prompts emergency response
Emergency services are at the scene after a collision between a car and a bus.
Kent Politics Podcast: Green and Reform councillors go head-to-head
The guests on today’s Kent Politics Podcast discuss why their parties continue to make ground on Labour and the Tories.
Smash hit West End musical based on an extraordinary true story heads to Kent
Irrepressible wartime comedy opens for a limited run this month at the county’s biggest theatre.
Women who ran ‘network of brothels’ around Kent walk free from court
A trio, said to be part of a “sophisticated” brothel network, have avoided being sent back to prison, having served their punishment in custody.
Fire crews respond to ‘lots of smoke’ coming from terraced home
A busy main road was blocked during rush hour while emergency services responded to an blaze at a terraced property.
Teens locked up for attacking and killing man on Kent beach
Three teenagers have been sentenced at the Old Bailey after they attacked and killed a man on a beach.
Person dies while on bus after emergency crews called
Paramedics, fire crews and police attended a medical incident but sadly a person died at the scene.