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‘He's so arrogant': Wife killer quizzes coroner as inquest sheds new light on murder
A twisted husband who murdered his pregnant wife shamelessly questioned a coroner during an inquest that finally shed new light on the mother’s death.
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Heartbreak at sudden death of 'inspirational' head teacher
A tight-knit community has been left devastated following the sudden death of an “inspirational” primary school headteacher.
‘Rosie Duffield should have quit Labour before standing at general election’
A county councillor has lifted the lid on Labour’s unhappiness towards an MP who quit the party just months after being re-elected.
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Flat fire prompts strong emergency response
A fire near a care home has prompted a large emergency response.
NHS IT issues leave Kent GPs ‘scrambling’ with appointments
GP surgeries are struggling to access their clinical systems due to nationwide IT issues.
Trust apologises after baby boy died following ‘avoidable’ hospital delays
An inquest has concluded into the death of a baby boy who died within four hours of becoming seriously unwell at his home.
Warning after scammers pose as police officers
Residents are urged to stay vigilant after criminals attempted to steal money over the phone by posing as police officers.
Mum accused of trying to kill daughter told police: ‘I’ve done a terrible thing’
A "devoted and dedicated" mum accused of trying to kill her severely disabled daughter told police "I've done a terrible thing", jurors have heard.
Man with Locked-in Syndrome fights to speak again
A new push has been made in fundraising for a man paralysed after a stroke.
Owner banned from keeping animals after dog found with severe skin condition
A woman has been banned from keeping animals for five years after leaving her Bichon frisé cross with chronic skin problems and bleeding ears.
‘Patriotic, traditional and as great as a British pub should be’
Secret Drinker heads to a town’s oldest pub, where PC doesn’t stand for what you think it would
The final countdown: Kent’s 12 days of Christmas
We’ve got fabulously festive things to do every single day until Christmas Eve. Here’s our guide to the final 12 days of Christmas…
‘What went wrong?’ High Street health facility scrapped suddenly after lack of NHS funding
The plug has been pulled on plans for an elective care centre to be based in a former department store after insufficient funds to “back it up”.
‘We’re bursting at the seams’: Football club reveals £1.5m stadium plans
Football club bosses have revealed aspirations for a £1.5 million stadium upgrade, including a new stand and fan facilities, amid its growing success.
Council avoids higher housing targets while approving blueprints for thousands of homes
A leafy Kent borough has is set to get away with significantly lower housebuilding than the government demands thanks to delays.
Emergency services called to ‘medical incident’ near Sainsbury’s
A road was closed off while police and paramedics attended a medical incident near a town supermarket.
New Starbucks drive-thru and padel courts approved
Plans for a new Starbucks drive-through, padel courts and offices have been given the green light.
‘We are closing!’: Landlords of backstreet pub announce they’re leaving
The licensees of a pub have announced they are calling time after more than three years at the helm.
Motorists told to ‘face the consequences’ after speeding fines suddenly brought in
Fined motorists are being told to pay up despite a campaign being launched to overturn speeding fines on one of Kent’s busiest routes.
Suspected murder victim named for the first time
A 19-year-old was fatally stabbed seven times after an argument with another man, an inquest has heard.