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Biker, 18, dies in hospital after crash with tree
A teenage biker has died in hospital days after coming off the road and hitting a tree.
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Security guards drafted in to tackle seaside town disruption for second summer running
Security guards have been drafted in for the second summer running to help tackle anti-social behaviour in two Kent coastal towns over the summer.
Man and teenager stabbed by stranger in alleyway
A manhunt is underway after a man and a teenager were stabbed last night.
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Emergency crews descend on car park after concerns for woman’s welfare
Emergency crews were called to an office car park near a shopping centre following reports of concerns for a woman’s welfare.
‘It’s like a movie!’: Bomb squad called after shock garden find
A dad is grateful his birthday weekend didn’t go off with a bang after he dug up a mortar bomb in his garden - and unwittingly took it into his home.
Travellers seen ‘speeding’ in park and driving on pavements ordered off land by courts
Travellers who pitched up on a recreation ground and seen driving “at speed” on the open space have been ordered to leave.
‘Complex’ gas leak closes major route until next week
A key route through a village is expected to remain closed until next week due to a “complex” gas leak.
Going nuclear: Cold War bunker could be yours for £45k
Fancy somewhere to bunker down when the apocalypse comes? A hidden Cold War relic could be yours for £45,000.
Hosepipe ban expanded across Kent
Another water company which supplies customers in Kent has announced a temporary hosepipe ban after a period of prolonged dry weather.
Major riverside development scaled back to ensure it can be built
Developers have scaled back plans for hundreds of homes on a brownfield site after ongoing viability issues.
Former ‘health hazard’ bungalow to be flattened for care home expansion
A bungalow once described as a "health hazard" because of a rat infestation could be demolished as a next-door care home looks to expand.
‘Appalling’ paedophile ‘showed no remorse’ after abusing child multiple times
A sex offender who showed no remorse for his actions after abusing a child has been put behind bars.
Emergency road closure on key route for up to 10 days
A busy road near a sports centre has been shut – and could remain closed for 10 days for emergency repairs.
Bidders from across world set to vie for treasure trove of works at Kent auction
Bidders from across the world are expected to vie for original artworks by one of the nation’s best-loved children’s storytellers.
The Kent resident battling Farage and Count Binface in Clacton by-election
A Kent businessman has put himself in the running against Nigel Farage and dozens others for the upcoming Clacton by-election.
Long delays on motorway after biker seriously injured in crash and taken to London hospital
There were long delays on the M25 near the Dartford Tunnel following a crash involving a motorbike.
Police officer barred after groping colleague on nights out
A police officer has been barred from the profession after twice inappropriately touching a colleague on nights out and urinating in public.
‘It can’t be difficult to get to a high street’: Traders call for better access to new car park
Shopkeepers are demanding better access from a new car park to a high street – fearing the proposed route will make it harder for shoppers.
Kent motorway ranked as England’s best in new nationwide survey
The M20 - home to the hated Operation Brock 50mph contraflow - has been ranked as the best motorway in England.
‘My brother knew no fear - now we’re doing something out of our comfort zones’
Five people will leap from 12,000ft next month in memory of a much-loved army veteran who knew “no fear”.