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‘This crime had a big impact’: Stolen war memorials returned to church
Two First World War memorial plaques which were stolen from a church have been restored and returned to the site.
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Kent trust investigated as national inquiry into baby deaths scandal launches
A Kent hospital trust is among 14 in England to be examined as part of a national investigation into maternity and neonatal failures across the NHS.
Kent man among those charged after London protests
A 36-year-old man is one of eight set to appear in court in connection with public order offences after violent disorder in London.
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Much-loved restaurant on the market as sister site’s expansion begins
A beloved restaurant has hit the market, while its sister site eyes expansion.
Family of suicide victim furious after video of him edited to sell mental health hoodies
A grieving mum says she is disgusted after a clothing firm stole and edited a video of her son, taken just two weeks before he died, to sell hoodies.
Family heartbroken over death of mum just months after cancer symptoms appeared
The grieving husband of a mum who died from bowel cancer just months after symptoms appeared says her death has “left a huge hole in our family”.
Kent mum targeted after ‘kill them all’ video on Charlie Kirk death insists: ‘I was misconstrued’
A Kent mum who has received death threats after posting a controversial video about the murder of Charlie Kirk says she “absolutely” regrets it.
Man found guilty of ‘encouraging’ drunk driver who killed pedestrian in fatal van crash
A 49-year-old man has been found guilty of aiding and abetting causing the death of a man by dangerous driving nearly four years on from the crash.
Discover autumn trails at Kent’s historic houses
Visit stunning properties and get stuck into autumnal activities, including trails, craft fairs and pumpkin picking.
Plans for village estate approved despite ‘crazy’ lack of school places
Plans for a 90-home estate have been given the nod despite concerns local infrastructure is already under “immense pressure” and cannot cope.
‘Work on new-build estate has made our homes unsellable'
Fed-up residents have described the “nightmare” of living next to a new-build construction site, claiming it is making their homes unsellable.
Power knocked out after tree falls into main road between Kent towns
A large tree fell during windy weather today blocking a busy route and sparking delays.
Rail delays across Kent due to trees on tracks
Rail passengers are facing delays across Kent this afternoon due to several trees on the tracks across the county.
Traffic woes continue in town after key route closes
Congestion has built up in a town after a key route was closed for a roundabout project that is 12 months behind schedule.
Murder probe after woman found dead at home
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in her home.
M20 reopens after day of traffic hell for motorists
A motorway has fully reopened after damage was discovered to a bridge.
Person taken to hospital after crash between van and car
A road has been closed off after a crash between a car and a van, which left one person needing hospital treatment.
Cars badly damaged in crash as emergency crews called
Two cars have been damaged following a collision, with police and ambulance crews on the scene.
Fresh updates surface for two sprawling Kent housing estates
New details about two sprawling housing estates have emerged following the latest round of planning applications.
Family forced out of home by huge fire thank community after thousands raised
Well-wishers have poured in money, exceeding a crowdfunding target, to help occupants of a house wrecked by fire