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Ambulance service ‘sorry’ for gran’s stretcher fall hours before death
Ambulance service bosses have apologised to the family of a much-loved gran who fell off a stretcher and hit her head hours before her death.
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‘Kent’s quirkiest cafe where the cocktails come with a side of calamity’
Our reviewer visited an offbeat tearoom after it reopened after years of being closed - but the mixology was a real mixed bag.
Lead factory responds to ‘contamination concerns’ after Rayner rejects £1.3bn homes and stadium plan
A Kent MP has ordered a meeting with Housing Secretary Angela Rayner over the controversial refusal of a major planning development on health grounds.
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New twist as huge tower blocks project for 254 flats put up for sale at £65m
The saga of one of Kent’s biggest ‘build to rent’ property schemes has taken another twist with it now being offered for sale for £65 million.
Our online quiz is back with 13 trivia questions on everything from movie soundtracks to rhubarb
Put your brain to the test! Have a crack at our brilliant online pub quiz.
'Online betting is nihilistic, intrinsically solitary, and anti-social...'
Our reporter argues online gambling apps are fuelling addiction, and says tougher regulation is needed to curb the industry's growing influence…
‘The government is obsessed with building houses but not supplying enough water’
There are growing calls for the major water supplier serving Kent to be allowed to have a legal say in massive new housing developments.
‘The day I stop is the day you're dead’: Man’s keyboard vendetta against terrified mum
A man "driven by grievance" over a business dispute waged a keyboard vendetta against a mum that included false accusations her partner was a rapist.
Could you be this year’s Christmas star? Huge Kent festive light switch-on searches for talent
Applications are now open for people to take to the stage at one of the county’s biggest light switch-ons.
This beautiful riverside walk has everything dogs love – and a nice café to boot
Our reviewer and her canine companions take in a trail which combines beautiful scenery, historic landmarks and plenty of opportunities to cool off.
Armed police swoop on petrol station and six arrested after ‘kidnapping’
A 24-year-old man from Kent has been arrested after a suspected kidnapping.
Big emergency responses as wildfire blazes hit Kent
A witness has described a huge wildfire threatening a house and sending smoke across part of the county.
Police concerned for welfare of missing man, 33
Police are concerned for the welfare of a man who has gone missing.
Cinema to reopen tomorrow after blaze causes closure
A cinema has been evacuated due to a fire, which caused damage to a screen, as bosses confirm it will reopen this weekend.
Paedophile who got girl, 15, pregnant is jailed after police find her hiding in cupboard
A 26-year-old sex offender who had several sexual encounters with a girl he knew was 15 – including getting her pregnant – has been locked up.
‘It’s disgusting’: Fury as council sells off park depot site to highest bidder
A former council depot beside a park is being sold off - leaving campaigners who wanted to keep the site in public hands “disgusted”.
‘They were super nice’: The Sidemen visit Kent pub to film new video
A hugely popular group of YouTubers have visited a Kent pub while filming for an upcoming video.
Nursery slapped with Ofsted notice after safeguarding measures not met
Education inspectors found that a nursery and daycare had not carried out DBS checks when recruiting staff.
Tankers block part of A-road as water company repairs burst sewage mains
Tankers are blocking part of a dual carriageway as a water company continues emergency repairs following three burst sewage mains.
Charity devastated after specialist £800 boat reportedly stolen
A charity has appealed for help after thieves allegedly stole a specialist boat used during sailing sessions for children with additional needs.