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‘It’s such a shame’: Dead porpoise found on beach by dog walker
A dead porpoise has been discovered washed up on a beach.
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Queues at Dartford Crossing after lorry and car crash
Motorists experienced lengthy queues at the Dartford Tunnel after a collision involving a lorry and a car.
Vapes and tobacco seized during crackdown
Items have been seized during a crackdown on illegal vape and tobacco sales.
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Work starts as controversial McDonald’s to open this year
Work is under way on a new McDonald’s - which sparked huge opposition and more than 300 objections.
Kent killer's new wife: ‘People say I'm in denial, but I still believe he's innocent’
The wife of a convicted murderer has insisted she still believes he is innocent in a new documentary into the disappearance of Debbie Griggs.
‘He inspired so many’: Sadness at death of much-loved gymnastics coach
The death of one of Kent’s best-known former gymnastics coaches has saddened many of his past pupils, who he inspired to take up the sport.
One of town’s biggest new estates could get even bigger
Hundreds of homes have already been built on one Kent development, but plans have now been submitted for even more.
‘This could escalate’: Calls for council to take action after campfire damages beach
There are calls for a council to take urgent action against people starting campfires on a popular beach after foliage was set alight.
Ducks find their favourite new watering hole - a Kent pub
Two ducks have become the toast of a Kent pub after unexpectedly waddling in and deciding to make it their regular watering hole.
Former England star Joe Cole makes surprise visit to Kent pub
Pub regulars were left starstruck when a former footballer walked through the door to award bosses with a prize for winning a national competition.
Police issue new appeal for missing man after fresh sighting 34 miles from home
Police have made a fresh appeal for help finding a man reported missing from Medway following a new sighting more than 30 miles away.
Demolition of fire-hit building complete - but plans for 34 flats delayed
A town centre building left empty for more than 20 years before being ravaged by flames has now been flattened ahead of a major redevelopment.
Love Island and Strictly star to host new festival at Kent attraction
A Love Island finalist is to host the world's first festival dedicated to wild cats.
Rain can’t dampen celebrations as Pride parade brightens streets
A colourful parade celebrating diversity brought music, costumes and rainbow flags to city streets despite heavy rain.
Man arrested in street after Audi TT ‘failed to stop’ for police
This is the moment a man was arrested in a residential street after an Audi TT allegedly failed to stop for police.
Before and after: Pictures reveal how Kent has transformed since the 1990s
Check out interactive aerial images which show how housing, transport and retail have transformed our towns since 1990.
‘We came out of retirement to save our local village pub’
A couple have come out of retirement to take on their local village pub after fears it would be closing its doors.
Your TV week sorted: Britney, Brexit and one of the world’s biggest sports podcasts starts a 40-day TV run
The five top new shows on our screens this week, handpicked by our entertainment experts.
‘I know what it’s like to have no money': Mum opens town’s first free shop
A mum says she has opened a town’s first “free shop” because she knows what it’s like to have no money and rely on others for help.
Number of fines issued to drivers during Sheppey Crossing confusion revealed
The number of fines issued to speeding drivers on a busy crossing after a faulty camera was fixed can now be revealed.