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‘It’s not acceptable’: Mask-wearing protesters slammed over port action
Hundreds of protesters who brought the road network to a standstill have been accused of “targeting the wrong people”.
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Bomb squad called to village after possible wartime explosive found
The entrance to a village hall has been cordoned off after suspected ordnance was discovered.
Block of flats, former pubs and church for sale at auction
A £3.9 million block of flats, two former pubs, a church and a bowling green are among 228 lots being offered in an upcoming auction.
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Prolific shoplifter defies court order banning him from all Kent Co-ops
A prolific thief caught stealing from shops he was banned from appeared in court twice in two days after being charged with a string of offences.
‘People enjoy living here - but this will destroy our neighbourhood'
Worried residents fear plans to turn a row of derelict garages into five modern homes could “destroy our neighbourhood”.
Woman blames return to crime on heroin addict boyfriend
A former drug addict started stealing from stores because she started dating a heroin addict, a court heard.
Huge £3m padel and wellness complex opens its doors
A multi-million-pound sports and wellness complex featuring padel courts, a gym and restaurant has opened.
Kent Politics Podcast: ‘We’re making progress, but Reform threat still exists’
A Labour MP says the public should judge the government on how it is achieving the promises made in its election manifesto.
Dad slapped partner during row over changing child’s nappy
A father slapped his former partner around the face during an argument over who was going to change the tot’s diaper.
‘I am proud’: The high street family business still going strong after 80 years
A family business that began selling cameras 80 years ago is celebrating a milestone after evolving into a specialist in an entirely different field.
'I felt violently sick’: Diner finds cockroach in his KFC meal
A diner says he was left feeling “violently sick” after discovering a cockroach inside his KFC burger.
The Beckhams, biscuits and Bet Lynch: Have a go at the Saturday Social online pub quiz?
Have a crack at the 13 questions in our general knowledge quiz.
‘This dog walk felt like we had left Kent and entered a forgotten kingdom’
Our reviewer and her canine companions tackle steep woodland trails and discover history and nature with a touch of fairy tale magic.
‘We've got no banks left - I couldn't buy food after card scam'
An elderly woman living in part of Kent with no banks couldn’t pay for food after her card was hacked and blocked.
‘This innovative beach bar is mecca for matcha lovers - I’ve never tasted cocktails like it’
Our reviewer hunts down a Japan-inspired beach bar/cafe specialising in green tea, gelato and modern mixology.
Arrest after car being chased by police crashes into wall
A man has been arrested after a car failed to stop for police and crashed into a wall.
Four arrests as police raid high street vape shops
Four men were arrested and more than 10,000 items confiscated in police raids on high street vape and phone repair shops.
Kent council demands Bayeux Tapestry priority booking for residents
Residents in part of Kent should get priority booking to see the Bayeux Tapestry when it goes on display, a council has argued.
Former Kent schoolboy’s polling firm caught up in Reform scandal
A polling company run by a former Kent schoolboy has admitted it broke industry rules after becoming caught up in the scandal engulfing Reform UK.
Council told to proceed with housing plan after shock government intervention
A decision by a council to drop its draft Local Plan over fears about future water supplies has been overruled by the government.