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Woman arrested after child bitten by suspected XL bully
A woman has been arrested and a dog, thought to be an XL Bully, has been seized after a child was bitten.
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Man dies after being hit by train at level crossing
Police have confirmed a man has died after being hit by a train at a level crossing.
Search for man as police investigate rape of teen girl in wooded area
Police are investigating reports a teenage girl was threatened and raped by a man after being taken into a wooded area.
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Fears beaches could keep ‘poor’ rating after sharp rise in bacteria levels
Fears are growing that three beaches could be rated ‘poor’ when new water quality results are published following a sharp rise in bacteria levels.
‘We had great fun’: Kent gastro pub to feature in popular TV show
An award-winning Kent gastro pub features in one of television’s most popular reality shows covering the hospitality industry.
‘We need buses, shops and swings’: How we would spend £20m to stop ‘decline’
With one of Kent’s poorest regions set to receive £20 million, residents and businesses have their say on how they would like the cash to be spent.
Tougher rules considered to curb HMO numbers following ‘rapid increase’
New restrictions are being considered by a council to restrict the number of houses of multiple occupation following safety concerns.
Proud dad-of-four killed in tragic crash ‘lived life to fullest’
A much-loved dad-of-four killed in a motorbike crash “lived life to the fullest”, says his heartbroken widow.
‘It’s frustrating’: Bosses behind energy storage facility ‘among UK’s biggest’ to resubmit fresh bid
Bosses behind a bid for a large battery energy storage system on green belt land say they will go back to the drawing board after withdrawing plans.
Home at centre of police road closure could become children’s care facility
A property with a troubled recent history that resulted in police having to shut an entire street could become a home for children with special needs.
Ghosts, ghouls and gothic tales: Kent’s horror history
From haunted marshes to eerie castles, Kent’s landscapes have long inspired tales of fear and the supernatural.
Missing pensioner found safe and well after three-day search
A vulnerable man who walks with a limp has been found safe and well three days after being reported missing.
Popular play centre to reopen three months after ‘heartbreaking’ closure
A soft play centre forced to close for months after suffering extensive water damage during heavy rainfall is to reopen tomorrow.
'We won’t disturb the neighbours!’: Plans in for large padel centre in Kent village
A Kent village could soon be home to one of the county’s largest indoor padel centres as part of plans to create a “modern sporting destination”.
Police officer taken to hospital after town centre ‘assault’
A police officer was taken to hospital after being assaulted in a town centre in the early hours of this morning.
KCC leader faces possible vote of no confidence in wake of leaked video
The leader of Kent County Council could face a vote of no confidence in weeks as the furore over a damaging leaked video shows little sign of abating.
Kent curry house chef named ‘best in UK’ at national awards
A Kent chef has been crowned “the UK’s best” at a major industry ceremony celebrating the nation’s finest curry houses.
Biker in 40s dies after crashing into wall
A motorcyclist has died after striking a wall in the early hours of this morning.
‘You can’t just sit back and wait — you have to go and make it happen’
Two women are launching a recording studio after giving up their jobs to follow their dreams.
Grandad who helped drag airmen from crashed German bomber dies aged 99
A grandad who helped drag injured airmen from a German bomber that crash-landed in Kent has died aged 99.