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Man allegedly struck in head with object used in ‘serious assault’
A 40-year-old will appear in court accused of wounding with intent after a man was allegedly hit over the head with an object.
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‘It’s happened again’: Road remains shut after lorry hits railway bridge
A road remains cordoned off after a rental lorry collided with a railway bridge in a notorious crash hotspot.
Kent Sainsbury’s cafe to shut next week
A supermarket cafe branch is serving the last of its customers as it winds down for closure next week.
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Clothing store chain ‘collapses and leaves staff without pay’
A fashion retailer has reportedly collapsed and left staff without redundancy pay or owed wages.
Train delays after vehicle smashes into railway bridge
A vehicle smashing into a railway bridge has sparked train delays this afternoon.
Wife killer admits asking son to dig up own mum’s body in bid to prove innocence
A man who murdered his wife has admitted asking their son to dig up her remains in an elaborate attempt to convince police she was still alive.
Busy route closed after multi-vehicle crash
Drivers are facing delays following reports of a multi-vehicle crash on a busy route.
Decision time on controversial town centre plan with no parking
Divisive plans to demolish a “scruffy” building to make way for new homes and shops are set to be approved, despite concerns over parking.
Footballer died in crash after road sweeper broke down on dual carriageway
A road sweeper had broken down on the side of a busy road moments before a tragic crash which claimed the life of a popular young man.
‘Severe delays’ on major rail route due to signalling fault
Commuters faced severe delays on parts of Southeastern’s service after a signalling fault saw some trains cancelled.
'My appetite never fails me but this mountain of meat was an effort to conquer!'
When discussing where to go for this week's review, it was one image which sealed the deal as we chose a Tex-Mex restaurant with sea views.
Huge military aircraft flies low over Kent
A huge military aircraft was spotted flying low across Kent.
Sarah Everard’s parents call for tougher sentences for violent offenders
Sarah Everard’s parents are calling for tougher sentences for violent offenders that “reflect the seriousness of the crime”.
Popular pool now closed ahead of £20m renovation project
A much-loved but tired swimming pool has now been drained of water ahead of a multimillion-pound, two-year refurbishment project.
Body-worn footage shows moment brothel owner arrested
Footage shows the moment a brothel owner, who trafficked women at over 50 locations, was arrested by officers carrying out a raid.
Trial of man accused of trying to kill soldier delayed
The attempted murder trial of a 24-year-old man accused of trying to kill a soldier as he walked home has been delayed again.
Car engulfed in flames on A2
A car was engulfed in flames during a horror fire on a busy patch of the A2 triggering a swift response from the fire service.
‘We opened up a steak restaurant all because of a sauce’
Restaurant entrepreneurs have opened a town’s first ‘steak frites’ house, which only serves the “best cut” of beef and chips, in a former micropub.
Fifth member of armed balaclava-gang jailed after ‘appalling’ burglary
A violent burglar who “terrorised” a family in their own home as part of an armed balaclava-clad gang has been locked up.
Woman shocked by ‘massive’ seven-inch chip while tucking into TV dinner
A woman was given food for thought while eating dinner and watching the news - when she discovered a “massive” seven-inch chip on her plate.