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‘It’s been my life’s work’: Hospital scientist retires after 45 years
A scientist has hung up her lab coat after more than four decades of serving patients across the county.
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‘Reckless’ jet skis cause havoc and put swimmers at risk despite harbour ban
A group of “reckless” jet-skiers riding dangerously put swimmers at risk and ignored orders to leave despite their crafts being banned from the area.
Petition to stop 20,000 new homes in Kent handed to Prime Minister
A petition signed by thousands of people has been handed in to the Prime Minister in a bid to stop 20,000 homes being built in Kent.
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'People on low incomes should not bring babies into the world'
A Reform UK county councillor has sparked fury over remarks that people on low incomes should not have babies if they cannot afford them.
Appeal as biker remains in hospital week after serious collision
A motorcyclist remains in a London hospital more than a week after a serious collision – as police appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Second hospital boss appointed two months after predecessor resigned
A second chief executive has been appointed at a hospital after their predecessor resigned from a dual role.
AI data centre plans to go before councillors amid ‘existential’ water crisis
The fate of controversial plans for an AI data centre will be decided by councillors amid concerns over an “existential” water crisis.
Kent home where Bagpuss was created and filmed goes on market for £1.2m
The former home of Bagpuss creator Peter Firmin has gone on the market for £1.2 million.
‘Enough is enough! It’s time to take over failing South East Water’
MPs and councillors have ramped up calls to renationalise South East Water as the water company’s latest failures were debated in Parliament.
Shocking footage shows drivers racing on M2 at speeds of ‘up to 120mph’
Two men have been disqualified from driving for 18 months after being caught racing on a motorway.
‘Double standards’? Parking warden’s van pictured on double yellow lines
A resident was left “outraged” after spotting a parking warden’s van left on double yellow lines - but council bosses insist no rules were broken.
Commuter rail services diverted and cancelled after train hits 'obstruction'
Rail users faced long delays on busy parts of Kent’s railway network this morning after a train hit an “obstruction”.
Mother and daughter defrauded pensioner, 91, with dementia and went on shopping spree
Two women who defrauded a 91-year-old pensioner out of thousands of pounds have been sentenced.
‘Beloved’ dad dies in hospital days after assault outside pub
A man has been arrested after a 50-year-old man died in hospital following a fatal assault outside a town pub.
Supermarket to launch first standalone fashion store
Asda is rebranding one of its outlets with a major revamp now underway.
Bypass reopens after two-van crash and oil spill sparks motorway delays
A dual-carriageway was partially blocked while police and highways crews dealt with an oil spillage caused by a crash.
Drivers face three-mile diversion across industrial estate as road closed
Drivers are facing a three-mile diversion due to the closure of a busy road.
Drug dealer ordered to pay back more than £72k after encrypted messages cracked
A jailed drug dealer who used an encrypted messaging service to help supply cocaine has been ordered to pay back his ill-gotten gains.
‘It’s a very tough year for festivals’: Food and music event cancelled due to low ticket sales
Organisers have pulled a Kent food and music festival planned for the last weekend in June due to slow ticket sales.
Drinking water supplies return to homes after a week of problems
South East Water says drinking water supplies have returned to most homes across Kent after a burst main caused customers to lose their supply.