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‘It was a complete state’: Kent prison named worst in the country
A Kent jail was found to be rife with drug smuggling and staff-prisoner relationships during an unannounced inspection.
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Woman accused of causing fatal crash told police other car driver had been tailgating her
A woman alleged to have braked sharply, causing a three-vehicle crash that killed a biker, told police the other car driver had been tailgating her.
Bridgerton fans soon will be able to marry on real filming set
Couples dreaming of a Bridgerton-style wedding will soon be able to tie the knot at a real filming location.
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‘Terrified’ woman, 22, struck by meningitis as boyfriend, 20, fights in ICU
A young woman has told how she was struck down with suspected meningitis just hours after her boyfriend was rushed to hospital.
Relocation bid for firm based on land ‘wanted for Lower Thames Crossing’ set for refusal
A business based on land wanted for one of Britain’s biggest infrastructure projects could see its relocation bid refused over green belt concerns.
‘We have a gun to our heads’ - council moves forward with 23,000 homes plan despite protests
Blueprints to build 23,000 homes around a Kent district by 2043 have been given the green light after a heated debate.
Meningitis case confirmed at another Kent uni - as hundreds queue for vaccine
A meningitis case has been confirmed at another university - as a vaccine rollout is underway at another city campus.
Boss of nightclub linked to meningitis outbreak urges wider vaccine rollout
The owner of a nightclub, linked to a cluster of meningitis infections, has penned a letter to the Prime Minister urging him to take action.
Historic event set to go ahead in city hit by meningitis outbreak
The installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury is being kept under review amid the ongoing meningitis outbreak - but is expected to go ahead.
Suspect charged after man seriously injured in assault and airlifted to London hospital
A suspect has been charged after a man was seriously injured in an assault and airlifted to a London hospital.
Tens of thousands of residents to benefit from new weekly bin collection
Residents who live in flats in one part of Kent will start to receive a weekly food waste collection as part of plans to standardise recycling.
Urgent appeal to trace mum of newborn kittens found dumped in park
An animal rescue centre is asking member of the public to be on the lookout for a distressed cat after a litter of kittens was found dumped in a park.
Crowd cheers as armed police make arrest following stabbing
A man has been taken to hospital after reports of a stabbing near a town centre.
‘Exciting operators’ come forward as plans to transform harbour surge ahead
Ambitious plans to boost one of Kent’s most iconic harbours have already been met with interest from “exciting operators”.
Another town centre bank branch closing for good tomorrow
Another Kent bank branch will close for good tomorrow.
Revamped wine shop and bar to open tonight
A revamped and expanded wine bar and bottle shop will host its grand opening tonight after a lengthy refurbishment.
Council puts former sports hall in town centre car park up for auction
A former community centre and sports hall has sparked interest after going up for auction with a guide price of £185,000.
‘So sad – another great shop with lovely staff bites the dust’
The last two remaining The Original Factory Shop stores in Kent are set to close, months after the brand plunged into administration.
‘Miss school and you’ll end up in court? That’s quite the message to send children’
Columnist Melissa Todd explores the pressure around school attendance, and asks if compulsory education says more about society than it does children.
Pawnbrokers to open fourth Kent store in former Claire’s unit
A pawnbrokers is to open in a shopping centre unit that was home to Claire’s for more than 20 years.