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Abuser jailed after leaving victim ‘fearing for her life’
An abusive partner has been jailed after he attacked his victim and threatened to kill her family.
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Emergency services descend on beach after concerns for person
Emergency services including a helicopter have descended on a beach following concerns for the welfare of a person.
Concern for welfare of missing girl, 15
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 15-year-old girl.
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‘Families in Kent will see real, practical benefits’
MP Mike Tapp outlines how the Budget will make a real difference to families living and working in Kent.
‘We’ll never forgive you’: Thug locked up for killing pensioner with one punch
The family of a pensioner who died following an attack by a man who had only been out of prison for three months will never forgive his killer.
‘There were not 600 drones’: Family let down by festive light show ahead of Kent event
A dad-of-two has warned about a light show after the same event in Sussex, which he says was “nothing as advertised” left his children disappointed.
Lorry driver appears in court after much-loved dad killed in crash
A lorry driver has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a much-loved dad-of-two was killed in a crash on the M20.
Salon boss awarded compensation - but has yet to receive a penny
A salon owner who nearly lost his business after a sewer collapse has won thousands of pounds in a legal fight with insurers.
Revealed: New business could take over former high street WHSmith
Plans have been revealed to bring an empty former town centre WHSmith back into use.
Police search gardens after several cars damaged in hit-and-run
Police were seen searching gardens after a hit-and-run left multiple vehicles damaged.
Give the gift of tickets to Kent’s biggest summer event this Christmas
We’re giving away five family tickets to the unmissable Kent County Show 2026. Give them to a loved one or keep them all to yourself!
Disappointment after GP surgery confirms branch closure
Patients have condemned the decision to close their doctor’s surgery after almost a year of uncertainty.
Poundland set to close branch just two years after it opened
Poundland is set to close in a town just two years after it first welcomed shoppers through the doors.
Popular hotel and wedding venue reopens amid £400k revamp
A popular hotel and wedding venue has partially reopened under new ownership amid a £400,000 revamp.
Long delays on M20 after three-car crash
Drivers faced long delays on a busy motorway this morning due to a crash involving three vehicles.
‘It keeps small businesses like ours going’: Diner thanks community following blaze
Bosses of an American diner have thanked the community for its support a month after it was able to reopen following a nearby building blaze.
‘I was screaming in pain. I don't want this to happen to anyone else'
A pensioner was left screaming in pain after tripping over a drain cover in a busy town centre and falling flat on his face.
Award-winning DJ Fatboy Slim announces Kent date
The ‘90s trailblazer will play a string of shows across the country next year, including an outdoor venue here in Kent.
Collapsed wall brings mayhem and misery to ‘rat run’ Kent village
A collapsed wall is causing mayhem and misery as residents wait weeks for it to be repaired.
‘Don’t brush our concerns under the carpet’: Inquiry into permanent border facility bid
A public inquiry is due to launch which will determine whether a controversial border facility will receive permanent status.