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‘Very dangerous’ psychiatric patient jailed after ‘savage’ knife attack on stranger
A 34-year-old man who launched an unprovoked attack and tried to kill a stranger while on escorted day release has been jailed.
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Permanent Traveller site approved in village after ‘healthy debate’
Plans for a permanent traveller site for one extended Roma Gypsy family have been approved in one part of the county where there is a shortfall.
Kent sergeant saves life of American officer while on holiday
A holidaying police sergeant has been recognised by US law enforcement for helping one of its officers whose gun had been stolen from his holster.
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‘This is crucial’: £41m contract to prevent hospital bed-blocking awarded
A new contract to provide an intermediate care and reablement service and help “timely hospital discharges” has been agreed.
‘For a little school, it’s quite exceptional’: Kent independent named ‘top in UK’
The headmistress of an independent school has said she is “incredibly proud” after winning a national accolade.
Police ban ‘nuisance’ man from town centre
A man who committed criminal damage and shoplifted on several occasions has been banned from entering a town centre.
‘Landmark’ victory for villagers as plans for hundreds of homes refused
Villagers are celebrating after two plans for hundreds of homes were refused on the basis they would cause harm to the green belt.
Dad jailed for killing man with ‘ferocious’ single punch
An "anger-filled" dad who killed a man with a single punch to the head after his girlfriend was sent "provocative" messages has been jailed.
Murder arrest as police tape off home after death of man in his 90s
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a pensioner in his 90s was found dead in a bungalow.
£15m luxury care home set to open at waterfront site
A new £1,700 a week home offering specialist dementia care will help ease bed-blocking problems at a major hospital.
‘I fled civil war and poverty…now I’m my area’s number one citizen’
Growing up relying on donated clothes, a new mayor has described receiving the chains of office as getting “the ultimate hand-me-down”.
Dad-of-one died after multiple stab wounds, inquest hears
A young dad was stabbed multiple times outside a block of flats in a suspected murder, an inquest has heard.
Kent’s De Haan brothers see wealth balloon by almost £200m as Rich List revealed
Kent’s De Haan brothers have seen their personal wealth balloon by almost £200 million this year, with their net worth now topping £1 billion.
Man dies after being hit by lorry on M2
A man has died following a serious crash which closed a busy section of motorway for four hours.
Body of woman pulled from sea amid huge emergency beach response
Police have confirmed a woman has died after being pulled from the sea at a beach last night.
‘We’re shocked and proud’: Artwork of school children to be showcased alongside world’s greatest
Move over Van Gogh and make way for the artwork of some talented primary schoolchildren which is set to be displayed at the country’s top galleries.
M2 reopens after pedestrian hit by lorry
A section of the M2 was closed while police investigated a serious crash.
Long delays on Dartford Crossing following crash
The emergency services have been called to one of the county’s busiest road networks following reports of a crash which has prompted long delays.
'Genuine belief and self-interest go hand in hand more often than not...'
Our local democracy reporter says one perk of local journalism is being far enough from London for the political hysteria to feel less infectious…
Dad given booze ban after racist outburst and assaulting teenage daughter in pub
A dad who assaulted his teenage daughter in a pub before a racist outburst, calling another punter the n-word, has been banned from drinking.