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‘It’s a victory for common sense’: Outgoing postmasters secure vital ‘outreach service’ for villagers
Popular postmasters who were told the village would have no ‘outreach service’ after they retired are ‘relieved’ the Post Office has changed its mind.
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Queues at busy town centre junction after crash
Drivers are facing queues at a busy junction following a crash near a town centre crossroads.
Tributes to pioneer who made history with world-famous Kent dig in 1990s
A ‘brilliant’ historian who helped preserve a world-famous ancient boat has sadly died aged 65.
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‘It’s another nail in the coffin’: Anger as prime farmland earmarked for 110-home estate
Plans for another new-build estate on open fields have been described as “another nail in the coffin” for the Kent countryside.
No kidding! Kent class and teacher named ‘Britain’s funniest’ with prize-winning joke
A Kent class has been crowned the funniest in Britain after coming up with a hilarious onion rings joke.
Banned driver ploughed into car at speed leaving woman close to death
A banned driver left two people seriously hurt and one close to death when he ploughed into their car at almost twice the speed limit, a court heard.
‘I lost everything after secret evidence wrongly sent me to prison…’
A businessman is appealing for the public’s help in clearing his name - 43 years after he was sent to prison for a crime he says he never committed.
Disgraced ex-MP reveals fellow jailed Kent politician was his prison saviour
A disgraced former MP jailed for sexual assault has revealed how a fellow fallen Kent politician became his prison saviour.
Kent golf course ranked England’s best gets green light for upgrades
Upgrades at a golf club crowned the best in England have been approved to ensure it can continue hosting major competitions.
Investigation as ferry passenger dies in ‘tragic accident’
A passenger was killed as vehicles were being let off a cross-Channel ferry, as maritime officials start the investigation process into the tragedy.
Man in his 30s taken to hospital after accident on A-road
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital following a crash on an A-road.
Chef at James Blunt’s gastropub to take over from MasterChef finalist at trendy restaurant
A MasterChef finalist has left the stoves at a trendy seaside town restaurant, but his replacement is a well-known cook from James Blunt’s gastropub.
'Our mum would still be alive if she'd had an MRI scan when she needed it'
The heartbroken family of a beloved pensioner claims she would not have died if she had not waited six weeks for a scan.
From Glastonbury’s fabled Pyramid Stage to a Kent castle
Rock legends to headline a huge summer show alongside a bill showcasing the best of British guitar music
Kent killer's new wife: ‘People say I'm in denial, but I still believe he's innocent’
The wife of a convicted murderer has insisted she still believes he is innocent in a new documentary into the disappearance of Debbie Griggs.
Disappointment as Thameslink announces summer cuts to train timetable
Councillors are urging Thameslink to reconsider the temporary summer cuts it has made to its timetables.
Bid to halt 26% hike in bus prices for concessionary students
Thousands of parents have been offered a glimmer of hope that a bus pass price hike could be reviewed.
Developers seek confirmation HMO conversion was lawful
Developers are seeking confirmation that the conversion of a family home into a five-bedroom house in multiple occupation was lawful.
Nighttime flasher suspect remanded in custody
A man has appeared in court charged with exposing himself at night - while using a torch.
Dad who pulled woman’s hair on train and asked for a kiss sentenced under new law
A dad-of-two who claimed his harassment of a lone female passenger on a train was just “banter” has been sentenced in a legal first.