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Barrister accused of breaking teacher’s jaw during school trip claims he acted in self-defence
A lawyer who claims he acted in self-defence when he broke a teacher's jaw has been described by colleagues as the “epitome of a good man”.
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'She will be missed by us all': Former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe dies aged 78
Ann Widdecombe, the former MP and MEP who also featured on Strictly Come Dancing, has died.
‘It shouldn’t take 20 years to get our sewage problems fixed’
A near two-decade-long fight with a housing association over sewage problems could finally be resolved - but it’s not over yet.
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Armed police called after reports of man with possible weapon
Police, including armed officers, were called to a residential road after reports were made about a man with a possible weapon.
Police appeal for help to find missing man, 39
Police are appealing for help to find a missing man.
Drinking for England! ‘I don’t always go around hugging total strangers in the pub’
Secret Drinker heads to a seaside local for a World Cup knockout all-nighter with the boys
Review into opening hours at urgent treatment centre ‘deeply concerning’
A review into the possible reduction of hours at an urgent treatment centre has been described as “deeply concerning”.
Driver in custody after woman seriously hurt in lorry crash
A man has been taken into custody and a woman remains in a life-threatening condition following a crash early this morning.
Just chill: How to find the coolest cafes with air-con - or the best pub gardens to sip a pint in the sun
As the county continues to bask in scorching temperatures, two free tools can help you track down the best places to enjoy the weather or cool off.
Developer told to stop ringing up councillors ahead of housing vote
A developer has been warned about calling councillors who were due to vote on its proposals later that day by officers.
'I went to Cornwall to get away from this stench’
Residents are fed up with the ‘unbearable’ smell of a nearby sewage plant – with one even taking an unplanned holiday to escape the stench.
Small primary schools ‘could be lost’ in falling birth rate
A Kent education specialist fears small schools will end up shutting because of falling birth rates.
'We're lucky to be here': Dad warns of beach dangers after near-death experience with son
A father who feared for his and his son’s lives after becoming trapped in mud is pushing for greater awareness of hidden coastal dangers.
Elderly left ‘exposed’ and 27-hour average waits: Inside Kent hospital’s struggling A&E
A crisis-hit hospital has been told to make urgent improvements after patients faced average waits of more than 27 hours to be admitted to a ward.
‘This is going to cause chaos’: Footage shows busy road submerged due to burst pipe
A busy main route between two towns has been flooded and partially shut off and homes are without water due to a burst pipe.
Image released after woman followed by man ‘acting suspiciously’
Police are trying to identify a man after a woman was allegedly followed and filmed.
Drivers told to expect delays after motorway crash
Motorists are being warned of delays after a crash on the M2 in the lead up to rush hour.
Police uncover suspected cannabis farm at high street shop
Officers investigating reports of suspicious activity at a high street premises have recovered “a quantity” of cannabis plants.
Van driver charged after highways worker from Kent dies in motorway crash
A 38-year-old has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a highways worker from Kent was killed.
Officers caught alleged bike thief, 17, within minutes and found cannabis search
A teenager was arrested minutes after another boy was allegedly robbed of his bike.