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Violent carer, rapists and fraudsters: 26 criminals locked up in June
Lots of people who committed crimes were jailed this month and are now spending time behind bars.
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Confirmed: Where and when construction of new Kent town is set to begin
The location of the first 300 homes for a new “garden town” has been revealed - as residents of nearby villages remain divided over the project.
'Excessive in the extreme': New pool and darts club faces licensing battle
A new pool and darts club is facing a licensing battle with council officers amid a row over whether it should have a compulsory membership scheme.
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Gothic and glamorous: ‘It’s Shakespeare with a Saltburn twist’
Outdoor theatre company’s summer tour heads to more than 20 Kent venues - and a National Trust treasure for the first time.
‘I told my teacher my step-dad sexually abused me two decades ago – but I was not believed’
A woman who was sexually abused for years by her child rapist stepfather, along with her sister, has revealed a teacher dismissed her disclosure.
'It's a lifeline for so many people': Volunteer cancer support service at risk of closure
An organisation that supports hundreds of cancer patients across Kent every year could be forced to close after losing its funding.
New images show how 218 council homes could look on abandoned sites
Plans for 218 council homes on a former Civic Centre and tannery have been put forward - with construction set to begin next year if approved.
Families still not confident in Kent trust’s ‘fragmented’ maternity care
Families have told a national probe they are still not confident maternity care at a troubled trust has changed but staff say morale has improved.
Sizeable police presence spotted outside school
Police and paramedics have been called to a busy road junction where a cordon has been put in place.
Six arrests after reported assault involving weapons in village
Three people have been taken to hospital and police have made six arrests following an alleged serious assault in a village.
Search for missing girl, 15, known to use rail network
Police are appealing for help to trace a teenage girl who has been reported missing from the Kent coast.
Man taken to hospital after being punched outside pub
Police were called to a pub after a man suffered head and neck injuries after being punched in the face outside the venue.
Warning issued as ‘jagged metal’ exposed at popular beach
A warning has been issued after jagged metalwork was found exposed at a popular seafront.
Man arrested after roof tiles ‘damaged and fall into road’ in village
A man has been arrested after roof tiles were reportedly damaged and fell into a road in a village.
Plans for demolition of former school site revealed
Plans are being put forward to knock down a former primary school almost a decade after it moved sites.
Man suffers serious injuries in late-night attack in town centre
A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a reported assault in a town centre.
Spoons wins bid for 1am closing time despite fears over drunken fights
A town centre Wetherspoon has won its bid to open until 1am at weekends despite fears over fights in the street and people urinating on homes.
Taxi rolls down bank into house as owner says: ‘I’ve had better days’
A taxi has rolled down a bank and into a house - causing significant damage to the porch.
Competition: Win a family ticket to this summer’s T20 cricket finale
Be part of the action this summer and watch the final Kent Spitfires home game of the regular season.
Road rage row ends with man pointing air pistol at driver’s head
A row over a parked car led to an "irate and aggressive" man pointing an air pistol at a driver's head and threatening to kill him.