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‘We’ve lost everything’: Family of four left devastated after fire rips through home
A family of four has been left with almost nothing after a devastating fire tore through their home.
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Police descend on school targeted by hoax bomb threat
Police descended on a Kent school after it received a “threatening” telephone call.
Teens accused of stealing car tried to flee police after vehicle spotted
Teenagers accused of stealing a car tried to flee from police after officers spotted the vehicle.
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Rapist who subjected teens to ‘horrific timeline of abuse’ jailed for 17 years
A 34-year-old man who drove his teenage victims to secluded locations before raping them has been jailed for 17 years.
‘It was a privilege': Princess Anne visits Dover school
The Princess Royal has visited Kent to meet the latest intake of pupils at one of the county’s most prestigious schools.
Man, 35, ‘doesn’t know’ why he had sex with male pony
A pervert has admitted committing an act of bestiality which was caught on CCTV at a popular riding stables.
‘They’re the best people’: Conmen boasted of £55k scam against couple in ‘posh town’
Two rogue traders who targeted an elderly couple after learning they had no family and lived in a “posh town” have been jailed over a&...
'We don't get invited to parties - but Down's syndrome should be celebrated'
A mum whose child has Down’s syndrome says the “happy” youngster is often uninvited to birthday parties due to her condition.
Appeal launched over refused 100-home scheme on orchard
Plans for 100 homes on a commercial orchard, which were refused, are now the subject of an appeal.
Top tips to save money on your phone bill abroad
How to stop wasting your precious pennies on astronomical data bills if you’re jetting off on holiday.
New plans for Kent padel centre next to interactive go-karting circuit
A new padel and leisure centre could be joining an interactive go-karting circuit at a farm.
Gregg Wallace slashes price of ‘enormous’ home near Tenterden
Gregg Wallace has slashed the price of his “enormous” Kent home after previously revealing he “can’t live the life I used to have”.
‘It’s not easy to say goodbye’: Park cafe owners retire after 15 years
The family behind a popular park café are stepping away after 15 years of serving visitors and “incredible dedication”.
Tyla Wharmby says baby was in teenage mum’s care when he was fatally injured
The man accused of murdering little Hunter Hodges has told a jury that the baby was being cared for by his teenage mum when he was fatally injured.
Parking charges at previously free car parks to remain despite backlash
Parking fees brought in at six previously free car parks look likely to remain despite backlash which saw more than £7k of damage to meters and signs.
Hunt stepped up after man ‘pulled pushchair away from dad’
Police are stepping up efforts in their hunt for a man who allegedly approached a dad and tried to pull away a pushchair with a child inside.
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.
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”.
M20 slip road reopens after lorry crash leaves two people injured
Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash involving a car and a lorry on an M20 slip road.
‘I complained about children disrupting my exercise class - now we’ve been thrown out’
A fitness instructor says hall bosses terminated her hire agreement after she complained about children disrupting her classes.