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Police officer to stand trial accused of stalking and damaging property
A Kent Police officer is to stand trial accused of corruption, stalking and damaging property.
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Beer garden packed as new riverside ‘beach bar’ opens
A new riverside venue styled on a beach bar has opened in a historic Kent town, with a packed launch evening.
Landmark yellow shop gets a white makeover after 25 years
A landmark yellow shop that stood on a street for 25 years has been painted white after a new business moved in.
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‘I know how lucky I am’: Teenager suffers cardiac arrest in bedroom
A teenager who suffered a cardiac arrest in his bedroom has been reunited with the paramedics who saved him.
Indoor market to launch this weekend at historic riverside setting
A monthly market, celebrating the rich history of a town and its community, is opening at a huge tourist attraction.
Supermarket chain eyes up convenience store site on new-build estate
A supermarket chain has confirmed plans to open its second store in a Kent town as part of a new-build estate.
‘It’s the worst outbreak of graffiti I’ve ever seen’
Frustrated residents say a wave of offensive graffiti across a seaside town is the “worst outbreak we’ve ever seen”.
‘I quit teaching to become an author, now I’ve released my first book’
A former teacher has swapped the classroom for a writing career - and is now celebrating the release of her debut novel.
Parish councillor guilty of abusive or threatening behaviour towards former MP
A parish councillor has been found guilty of using abusive or threatening behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress to a former Tory MP.
Metal thieves ‘wrench free chapel bell in cemetery raid’
Metal thieves scaled a chapel steeple and wrenched its heavy bell free before dropping it to the ground.
Man ‘attacked’ at petrol station
A man was reportedly assaulted in a disturbance at a petrol station.
‘Our 25 years working in this shop put our children through medical school’
A couple have thanked their loyal customers for supporting their shop over the past 25 years ahead of their retirement.
Change makes it even easier to watch quality content on KMTV
It’s a big week for Kent’s local television channel with a change which makes it easier for people across the county to tune in.
Arrest after ‘man looks under stalls in women’s toilets’ at Spoons pub
A man has been arrested after reports someone sneaked into the women’s toilets at a Wetherspoon pub and looked under the stalls.
Tributes to ‘kind and caring’ former Kent pupil after sudden death aged 25
A former pupil with a “smile that expressed immense joy” has been described as “kind, caring, and charismatic” following his sudden death aged 25.
Delays ease on M25 after crash
There were delays on the M25 due to a crash.
'She steals the toilet roll!' Staffy found as stray loving life in new home
A “mischievous” Staffordshire bull terrier found straying has found a new home after spending 116 days in rescue.
Police probe unexplained death after woman found dead
Police have launched an investigation after a woman in her 50s was found dead at a property.
Holiday lodges and industrial estate plans revealed as country park put up for sale
A country park has been put up for sale, with sellers revealing new potential plans for a 150-lodge holiday park and a small industrial estate.
‘It’s still torture’: Mum of cyclist killed in bin lorry crash calls for road safety changes
The mum of a teenager killed when his bike collided with a refuse lorry is campaigning for more “regular and robust” training for drivers.