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Paramedics tried to save man, 49, who died in play park tragedy
A man who died after being found unresponsive in a park’s public toilets has been named.
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Murder charge for Kent woman after British man found dead in Dubai
A Kent woman is being held in custody in Dubai after being charged with murder following the death of a British man.
Tunnel closed for ‘most of the day’ following lorry crash
A major tunnel is expected to be shut for most of today following a lorry being involved in a collision.
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Care home residents discovered ‘lifting empty forks to their mouths as staff talked over them'
A care home has been plunged into special measures after residents waited 19 hours for help while others lifted empty forks to their mouths.
Two taken to hospital after emergency crews rush to rescue swimmers and jet-skiers off Kent coast
Two people were taken to hospital after eight people, including two jet-skiers, were rescued from the sea off the Kent coast
Live: Hosepipe ban enforced amid Kent water outages and rail disruption on another scorching day
A hosepipe ban has been announced, commuters are facing disruption, and homes are without water as Kent braces for another day of high temperatures.
Coastguard called amid report of ‘two children in difficulty’ in sea
The coastguard helicopter, police and lifeboat teams were called to children in trouble while swimming near a harbour.
Tiny Kent school with just 97 pupils celebrates 175th anniversary
A primary school with just 97 students marked its 175th anniversary with a fly-over that saw its head teacher do a loop-the-loop.
‘Crowd control measures’ in place as hundreds descend on seaside town
Crowd control measures are in place and access to a station has been restricted as high levels of visitors descend on a coastal town.
Plan to develop former builders' merchants site earmarked for housing
Plans have been submitted to retain an industrial use for a former builders' merchant despite the land having been earmarked for homes.
Build homes on old youth centre site to tackle anti-social behaviour, say developers
Developers say building homes on a former youth centre site will help tackle anti-social behaviour - but residents want the facility rebuilt instead.
Algerian man jailed for risking lives during small boat crossing
An Algerian man who was captured by drone, piloting a small boat with more than 60 people across the English Channel, has been jailed for two years.
‘Things have changed because of Brexit - there’s no doubt about that’
A decade after the Brexit referendum, the Port of Dover has revealed what effect leaving the EU has had on export and tourist traffic.
Firefighters stage noisy protest at proposed job cuts and station closures across Kent
More than 200 firefighters have staged a protest march ahead of a meeting discussing proposed job cuts and station closures across the county.
‘Dangerous’ abuser jailed after woman fell from moving car following months of torment
A violent bully who repeatedly punched his ex-partner in the head before she fell from an open door of a car travelling at 40mph has been jailed.
Get set to sizzle: Event loved by foodies returns to Kent this weekend
Beer, burgers and bands - there's plenty on the menu at annual food festival.
Rick Stein: ‘Hearty dishes like this fish pie are exactly what we need sometimes’
How to make the classic fish pie from the Seafood Restaurant Cookbook by Rick and Jill Stein.
‘The five-star food was so good, we almost forgot about the shoddy service’
Our table wasn’t ready and it took an hour for the food to arrive… but this place has something about it.
Fire crews called to village as residents told to keep windows closed
Residents were told to keep their windows shut on the hottest day of the year as fire crews tackled a workshop blaze in the heart of a village.
Air ambulance called and traffic held on M25 due to serious crash
A motorway has been shut in both directions and an air ambulance called after a serious collision on the M25.