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Jail for duo who operated lucrative drug network
Two men who operated a lucrative drug network – distributing large quantities of cocaine – have been jailed.
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‘It's devastating it's going to close’: Upset and anger at school protest
Frustrated pupils, both past and present, as well as parents gathered for a peaceful protest over the upcoming closure of a private school.
Mum’s joy at winning £1k thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday
A lucky mum is planning a trip away after winning £1,000 thanks to kmfm’s Thousand Pound Friday competition.
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Road cordoned off due to sinkhole
A cordon has been set up around a sinkhole and a road closed after its discovery earlier today.
Nine years for man who raped and strangled his victim
An offender has been sentenced to nine years after raping, strangling and falsely imprisoning a victim.
Drivers facing delays on M2 following crash
Drivers are warned of delays following a crash on a busy motorway, with emergency crews sent to the scene.
'Explosion rattles windows' after bomb squad called to chemical alert
A chemical alert has sparked a bomb squad and police response near a family park.
Alleged drug dealer tells court ‘deal’ was actually meeting to pay for £4K Rolex
A woman accused of drug supply and crashing into a police car as she evaded officers has given evidence in court.
Girls’ grammar school to introduce its own entry test
A grammar school is launching its own admission exam to help avoid the need to tutor for the Kent Test.
Emotional scenes as 30 learner driver cars join instructor’s funeral cortege
About 30 learner driver cars formed a funeral procession in a touching tribute to a much-loved instructor.
‘We want answers’: Pupils and parents to protest ‘shock’ merger of schools
Parents, pupils and alumni of a school are staging a peaceful protest over a “shock” merger decision.
Tickets go on sale for festive train ride based on family film
It’s full steam ahead for an immersive Christmas experience that will return to a Kent attraction later this year.
Head warns pupils over TikTok ‘school war’ planned at station
Parents have been warned police will take a “zero-tolerance” approach to anyone taking part in an organised fight between pupils from six schools.
Rush-hour delays after crash between car and motorbike
Drivers faced long delays this morning due to a crash involving a car and a motorbike, with police called to the scene.
Painting by Sir Winston Churchill to be displayed at his former Kent home
A painting by wartime prime minister Sir Winston Churchill is set to go on display for the first time in the UK at his former family home.
World-first AI exhibition to open at castle
The immersive experience will give guests a chance to interact with an avatar of one of England’s former rulers.
Care service closed after using rooms in person's home as ‘office space without consent’
The health watchdog has removed the registration of a care service and closed it down after it was rated “inadequate” for a second time.
Plans for holiday apartments at water reservior rejected
Controversial plans to create new holiday apartments at a water reservoir have been refused by councillors.
‘I ruined my high-end trainers in the washing machine - now fixing them is my job’
A husband and wife duo who set up shop after a pair of Nike Air Max 97s were ruined in the washing machine have seen their business boom.
Christmas burglar caught hiding in loft after police tracked stolen AirPods
A prolific burglar who smashed through a family’s door on Christmas Day and stole items worth thousands of pounds was caught by tracking AirPods.