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Cocaine-fuelled BMW driver led police on high speed chase before fishtailing into farm
A drug driver led police on a high-speed chase before running away from officers when he fishtailed his BMW into a farmyard.
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Council clamps down on school parking following clashes with 'abusive and threatening' parents
Parents have clashed with parish council staff and councillors in a village school parking row which has led to “abusive and threatening” behaviour.
Popular farmers’ market closes after four years due to ‘backstabbing and complaints’
A town’s market has closed after more than four years following a row over alleged “backstabbing and complaints”.
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‘Eyesore’ 300-home development left half complete as builder quits
Drone images show the state a half-built housing estate has been left in after a developer pulled out of the project.
Flying display and fun day returns to historic airport for the first time in more than 10 years
Spitfires, Tiger Moths, other rare aircraft plus a parachute stunt team to feature at landmark event.
'He will stay in our hearts forever': Family devastated by tragic death of son, 30
A family left devastated by the tragic death of a much-loved 30-year-old say he will “stay in our hearts forever”.
Jobcentre security guard sacked for leaving work early loses race discrimination case
A security guard who claimed he had been sacked for leaving work early as a result of racial discrimination has lost his tribunal battle.
‘I wasn’t expecting this’: School’s heartfelt tribute to lollipop lady retiring after 33 years
A lollipop lady was honoured by pupils past and present as she retired after three decades in the job.
‘My jaw hit the deck when I was told the price’
There are fishy tales and a seaside shock for Secret Drinker as he heads to a pub on one of Kent’s best beaches.
Herd of elephants to stay at wildlife park despite £250k Africa rewilding fundraiser
Bosses at a wildlife sanctuary have confirmed their 12 elephants will remain at the site indefinitely despite efforts to rewild the herd to Africa.
Man charged after police respond to weapon threats
A man has been charged after allegedly threatening people with a weapon before reportedly driving erratically and assaulting a police officer.
The Kent postcodes with the highest number of car crimes
Figures show the five areas in the county with the highest levels of vehicle crime.
Sex offender who sexually assaulted child at pub is locked up
A 40-year-old who inappropriately touched a child while they were sitting alone at a pub has been sent to prison.
Pictures: Kent racecourse made ‘emergency’ holding site for 1,000 cars amid border chaos fears
An abandoned Kent racecourse has been earmarked by the government as an emergency holding site for holidaymakers caught in queues this summer.
Boy arrested over assault as police disperse young people during fireworks event
A 13-year-old boy was arrested amid antisocial behaviour at a fireworks display.
Flagship council cost-cutting programme 'shelved’
A department for finding historical financial inefficiencies at Reform UK-led Kent County Council has been shelved amid claims from rivals it failed.
‘It’s a strong first step’: Homes being built to reduce housing waiting list
Work is progressing well to turn a long-term empty plot into affordable homes to make a dent in a borough's housing waiting list.
Owners take over urgent repairs to historic hotel
The owners of a landmark hotel with royal links say they are taking over work to secure its future.
Burglar raids fire-ravaged flat days after residents fled blaze
Police are hunting a burglar accused of raiding a fire-ravaged flat just days after residents were evacuated.
Two men charged after man in 30s ‘stabbed’ in street
A man in his 30s remains in hospital in a serious condition after an alleged stabbing in a street.