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Kent-born darts star crowned European champion for second time
Kent-born darts star Ross Smith has reclaimed his European Championship crown after defeating Martin Schindler in a thrilling final in Dortmund.
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Works on iconic seafront landmark approaching completion
A long-awaited project to revamp an ailing seafront landmark is approaching completion.
Fraudsters jailed for targeting elderly in £40k distraction thefts at banks
Three fraudsters who conspired to steal more than £40,000 from elderly bank customers – including at a Lloyds in Kent – have been jailed.
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Flood alerts issued across Kent as Storm Boelo leaves homes without power and roads blocked
Storm Boelo is continuing to wreak havoc across the county, with fallen trees blocking roads and railway lines.
Delays on M25 as National Highways team responds to incident
There are traffic delays on the M25 due to reports of a broken-down vehicle.
Two suffer serious burns as ‘traumatic’ flat fire forces residents to evacuate their homes
Two people have suffered serious burns, while six people were treated for smoke inhalation following a flat fire.
Man arrested after pub assault leaves three in hospital
A man has been arrested after several people were assaulted at a pub, leaving three in hospital.
Ashford’s historic bowls club edges closer to new home as work begins on clubhouse
Work has begun on a new bowls clubhouse as members edge closer to leaving their existing home of almost 120 years.
Supermarket worker caught in online police paedophile sting
A pervert faces a long prison sentence after sending an indecent video to an undercover police officer who was posing as a nine-year-old girl.
Howletts’ elephants to get new house with indoor paddocks and sick bay
The UK’s largest elephant herd is set to get a new home at Howletts after plans for the accommodation were granted planning permission.
New community hub and domestic abuse centre plans unveiled
Plans have been put forward to create a community centre, food bank and help victims of domestic abuse.
Buildings destroyed as debris ‘flies around’ after fire at business complex
A fire has destroyed a metal barn on a site housing businesses after an explosion reportedly blew the roof off a building.
Sailor rescued from moored yacht as sea batters boat during gale-force winds
A person was rescued from a yacht as strong winds and storm-like conditions battered the boat.
‘Car parking company fined me £100 while my dog was being put down’
A heartbroken dog owner was slapped with a £100 parking fine for spending six hours at the vets while his beloved pet was put down.
Fallen trees block Kent roads and railway lines as Storm Boelo brings flood warning
Fallen trees have blocked several roads and railway lines across Kent as the county faces another night of stormy weather.
Dad used daughter’s iPad to ask about massage with option of sex
A 40-year-old who used his daughter’s iPad to ask about a massage with the option of sex has admitted breaching a court order.
Bid for 'ugly' student housing block on disused garage site thrown out
Plans for a new student accommodation block described as “ugly, overbearing and oppressive” have been rejected.
Why has Kent's NHS bill for autism and ADHD soared 45-fold in two years?
Kent's NHS spending on autism and ADHD services has rocketed from just £640,000 to almost £29 million in two years. We look at the reasons why...
TV shows not to miss: New Celebrity Race Across the World, First Dates plus Stephen Graham returns as a sadistic serial killer
The best new programmes on TV this week - handpicked by our entertainment experts.
First look at plans to rebuild historic lightning-hit pub
Plans to rebuild a historic pub which burnt down after being struck by lightning have been unveiled.