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Arrest after man ‘exposed himself and assaulted woman’ in Chatham
Reports of a man exposing himself and assaulting a woman in a town centre street have resulted in an arrest.
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‘I can’t thank her enough’: Kent cardiac arrest survivor marries partner who helped save his life
A man has married the woman who helped save his life after he collapsed due to a cardiac arrest and started making “snoring noises”.
‘I’ve never had a bad day at work in 60 years’
An engineer who has worked for the same firm for 60 years, even teaching some of its directors, looks back at his career.
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Hospice charity considers ‘organisational changes’ due to increasing financial pressures
A hospice charity has reported a deficit of around £1.8 million as it looks to reduce costs to survive.
Health bosses issue findings after ‘toxic lead poisoning’ fears at Kent factory
Health bosses say they have no significant concerns for people living and working near a massive lead refinery after fears were raised.
Kent food bank in race against time to fix leaking roof
Food bank bosses say they are in a race against time to raise £25,000 to fix a leaking roof, which they say could put the vital lifeline at risk.
Pictures show complex operation behind masts’ removal from bombship
Images shared by the firms behind the removal of masts from a sunken bombship show the complexity of the work, as we look at what happens next.
‘Racism, sexism and a complete disregard for voters were all clearly shown’
Writing for KentOnline, MP Jim Dickson has attacked Reform UK after an undercover documentary featured the party.
Tennis courts planned for Ashford estate left with no facilities for 11 years
A housing estate left without any community facilities for 11 years could finally get a new centre featuring three tennis courts.
Work begins to rebuild parts of popular quay after devastating fire
Almost a year after a devastating fire destroyed a historic building at a popular quay, work has finally begun to bring it back to life.
‘Illegal tree felling’ probe at Kent site earmarked for housing
Drone pictures show trees being hacked down at a site earmarked for housing, sparking a Forestry Commission probe into alleged illegal felling.
The Kent business park where five office blocks could be turned into 260 homes
Why have major firms left Kings Hill? We explore the changing office market, empty buildings and plans to turn some into homes.
Medway named one of hardest places to grow up in England
Medway has been named one of the hardest places to grow up in England, with a report warning that children are being “radically failed”.
Delays clear after four-vehicle crash at busy bypass
Drivers faced long delays after a crash involving four vehicles at a busy bypass.
Investigation launched into cause of house fire
An investigation is underway into the cause of a house fire, which broke out in the early hours of this morning.
Protesters calling for end to greyhound racing at Kent’s last dog track ‘pelted with eggs’
Protesters calling for an end to greyhound racing at Kent’s last dog track were “pelted with eggs by masked youths” during a demonstration.
‘I’ve seen them before, but this was massive!’ Water spout spotted off Kent coast
A “massive” water spout has been spotted off the Kent coast in the English Channel.
Controversial AI data centre given planning permission despite water usage fears
A controversial data centre has been narrowly approved despite residents’ concerns about water usage and the stability of the neighbouring landfill.
‘Gutted’ grandmother’s shop targeted in hammer attack months after opening
A “gutted” grandmother told how a hammer-wielding vandal smashed her high street shop window just months after opening.
Herne Bay’s first McDonald’s finally gets green light amid concerns over noise
A McDonald’s branch can finally open in Herne Bay after the final planning hurdle was cleared, despite concerns from residents over noise and smells.