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Busy road closed after accident involving police car on emergency call
A road is partially blocked due to an incident involving a police car and a Peugeot.
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‘Water woes show how we’re not equipped for extra housing’
In her first column for KentOnline, MP Helen Whately is questioning the level of housebuilding planned for the county.
Half-sister of Lord cleared of supplying drugs after smashing into police car
The half-sister of a late Lord has been found guilty of smashing into a police car during a chase but cleared of supplying drugs.
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‘Shots’ heard near abandoned school prompt armed police response
Armed police, drones and a helicopter were called to an abandoned school site after “shots” were heard.
Plans for abandoned 19th-century pub revealed
Plans linked to the future of a 19th-century village pub that has stood empty for 15 years are among the latest applications validated by a council.
Celebrated children’s author puts on ‘special’ event in Kent
Celebrated children’s author Michael Rosen delighted fans with an appearance at a packed literary event.
220 council homes planned for two landmark sites near town centre
Two landmark sites near a town centre could be transformed into 220 council homes under new plans.
Large emergency response amid ‘police incident’ at former school site
There is a huge emergency response at a long-abandoned school site this afternoon.
Man, 64, facing jail after trying to rob bank - armed with vape
A 64-year-old man is facing prison after pleading guilty to the attempted robbery of a shopping centre bank while armed with a 'vape'.
‘The church preaches love while rationing it’: Dismay at same-sex marriage stance
A decision by the Church of England about same-sex marriages shows why LGBTQ+ Christians leave the church, a councillor has said.
‘A horrific crime that’s left women’s confidence in policing at crisis point’
Here we look at how the impact of the shocking murder of Sarah Everard continues to this day - five years since she disappeared.
Residents demanding answers over ‘endless’ roadworks
The knock-on impacts of ‘constant’ roadworks for a town has left locals demanding answers.
‘I’m running from the pub to the Eiffel Tower’
A factory worker will run from his local pub to the Eiffel Tower to raise money for a cause close to his heart and his family since childhood.
Identity of man found dead in sea solved after KentOnline appeal
The mystery surrounding the identity of a man found dead in the sea has been solved following a KentOnline appeal.
Young driver who left seriously injured grandad in road after crash avoids jail
A young driver who knocked down two people as they crossed the road - leaving a grandad with life-changing injuries - has been spared jail.
‘We have so much potential’: Towns a growth area for creative industries
The opportunity to enhance creative industries and drive inward investment is one that must be grasped, says an MP.
Outdoor cinema returns with ABBA party and sci-fi classic
The open-air big screen will visit two Kent venues this summer, showing blockbusters such as Star Wars, Mamma Mia and Pride and Prejudice.
‘I lived in a garage with my kids after ending unhappy marriage - but you can rebuild’
A mum-of-two who once found herself living in a garage after leaving an unhappy marriage is now helping other women rebuild their lives.
Plan revealed for 300-home estate near village railway station
A developer has revealed it has its eye on land near a village railway station to build hundreds of homes.
‘I’m always worried I’m going to tip over’: Campaigner’s fight for better accessibility in historic hometown
A disability campaigner is hoping to raise awareness about the difficulties and dangers of travelling around her hometown.