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Shop workers ‘threatened with firearm’ in Boxing Day robberies

A suspect has been arrested by armed police after it is said he robbed two newsagents.

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New bid for high street café after first plans branded ‘unacceptable’

New plans for a high street café have been submitted after the design of an earlier proposal was branded “unacceptable” by council officers.

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‘Pop-up’ shipping containers arrive for firms at fire-ravaged site

Replacement shipping containers have been installed at a fire-ravaged quayside site in a bid to welcome new pop-up businesses.

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Dog owner spotted in park ‘fondling’ his dog’s private parts appears in court

Horrified witnesses contacted the police after the dog owner was spotted carrying out an act of outraging public decency.

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Passengers face travel disruption due to engineering works

Rail passengers will be facing major changes to services for the rest of the year and into the start of January.

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Dog walker remains in critical condition after serious crash

Investigators are continuing to appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after a pensioner was seriously injured in a crash.

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‘It’s so sad’: Walkers describe shock as thousands of dead starfish wash up on beach

Thousands of dead starfish washed up on beaches along the Kent coast after recent rough seas and strong winds.

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Nominations open for the Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards 2026

Help us showcase Kent and Medway’s top pubs, chefs and takeaways in our annual awards. Who gets your vote this year?

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‘It’s completely unacceptable!’ Misery as roadworks extended by months

Motorists can expect more misery on a busy route in the new year after contractors announced that roadworks have overrun.

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Huge turnout expected for funeral of much-loved former publican

Hundreds are expected to attend the funeral of a much-loved former publican next week.

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Remembering those we’ve lost from classic Only Fools Christmas special filmed in Kent

We look back at the cast members no longer with us from the classic 1989 Christmas special The Jolly Boys Outing.

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Popes, presidents and phrases: Have a crack at our 2025 Quiz of the Year

It's been quite the year and we've got 30 questions to test your knowledge of it in a special Saturday Social

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Last orders: 12 much-loved Kent pubs that closed in 2025

With changing habits seeing many of our favourite pubs disappear, we take a look at 12 of those that stopped pulling pints in another gruelling year.

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‘It’s exciting - this will generate more footfall in our town centre’

Council bosses have relaxed planning rules at a closure-hit leisure complex - sparking hope long-empty units will finally be filled.

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Benefit cheat exposed by covert video after £28k disability fraud

A woman who dishonestly claimed more than £28,000 in disability benefits was rumbled after video evidence exposed the true extent of her condition.

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In pictures: Swimmers take to the sea for Boxing Day Dip

People across Kent are braving the chilly waters for the traditional Boxing Day Dip.

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Pensioner overjoyed after Good Samaritan fixes wall hit by Amazon delivery driver

An 81-year-old whose front wall was knocked down by a delivery driver says her faith in humanity has been restored by a kind tradesman.

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Divisive plans to turn 18th century inn into micropub approved

A centuries-old pub that closed almost two years ago will reopen on a smaller scale after divisive plans to transform it were given the green light.

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Dessert parlour opened in boy’s memory to downsize as building divided

A dessert parlour opened in memory of a young boy struck and killed by a car has been given the green light to significantly reduce in size.

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Boxing Day Dip cancelled due to ‘high winds’

The organisers of a Boxing Day Dip in Kent have confirmed the event has been cancelled due to the weather.