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Footage reveals moment man found hiding in garden box after high-speed pursuit
Dramatic footage captured the moment police found a man hiding in a garden box following a high-speed pursuit.
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Kent’s largest college group receives more than £3 million government funding
Kent’s largest college group is set to receive more than £3 million in government investment to revamp its facilities.
‘He was seconds away from death’: Footage shows moment motorcyclist crashes on A2
An angry dad has said his son was “seconds away” from death after his son was knocked off his motorbike by a car switching lanes.
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‘It went right up the bank’: Delays after car overturns in crash
A person has been taken to hospital after a car overturned in a crash.
Man accused of murdering his dad unable to enter plea
A man accused of murdering his father by stabbing him multiple times was due to appear in court.
Bosses reveal plans for Kent’s next seaside sauna
Bosses behind a seaside sauna business have announced further expansion plans for another Kent venue at a well-known coastal beauty spot.
Town council deletes X account amid links to Musk and Trump
A town council has deleted its X account over concerns that the platform has become “increasingly hostile”.
Lines reopen after train hits tree on railway
Southeastern is warning rail passengers that services may be delayed or cancelled after a train hit a tree which was obstructing the line.
‘Feisty’ porcupine rescued from stable and reunited with owner
Volunteers were left baffled after being asked to catch a runaway porcupine found sheltering in a stable.
‘We have to get a handle on this’: Kent GPs struggling due to ‘IT failure’
Surgeries across the county are experiencing “real problems” accessing patient records and booking appointments due to a reoccurring IT issue.
Former post office could be turned into burger restaurant
A bid to transform a former post office into a restaurant and takeaway is among the latest planning applications submitted to the council.
Arrests after reports of attempted burglary at block of flats
Two men are being questioned by police after an alleged attempted burglary at a town centre flat block.
Drivers faced major road closure as traffic diverted through town centre
Drivers faced town centre gridlock this morning after a busy dual carriageway route was closed for emergency works.
‘Deep concern’ as Kent tops list for accidental deaths
“Deep concerns” have been expressed about a charity report showing Kent has the highest number of accidental deaths in the country.
Pride march cancelled amid fundraising difficulties
Organisers of an annual Pride march say it will not go ahead this year – but say more small-scale community events will still take place.
M20 reopens after overturned vehicle blocked traffic
Traffic was held on the M20 after a car overturned on the carriageway.
Public urged to ‘steer well clear’ of toxic caterpillars
Thousands of toxic caterpillars have been spotted near a coastal beauty spot.
First look inside new gaming shop as opening date nears
Gaming fans will not have to wait much longer to get their own town centre hangout spot, set to open this weekend.
‘We lost our shopping centre - but we’re not losing this fight’
Determined business owners have been backed by more than 1,000 people in their fight to keep a treasured First World War tank in a town.
‘It’s now or never’: Rallying cry from campaigners fighting 1,350-home estate
Campaigners fighting plans for a 1,350-home estate say it is “now or never” to stop the development.