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Kent council leader steps up legal challenge but opposition says it’s ‘bonkers’
The leader of the biggest local authority in Kent has stepped up a legal challenge to a decision on the reshaping of local government.
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Watch: Chilling moment masked men target elderly couple in house burglary
A burglary ringleader who spent nearly a year planning a raid on an elderly couple’s home has been jailed alongside two accomplices.
‘We’re stuck in the zoo!’ Family locked in Wingham Wildlife Park after closing time
A family accidentally locked in a Kent zoo after closing time took to Facebook to raise the alarm.
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Kent TikToker accused of murdering Medway man in Dubai is ‘suffering terribly’
The family of a 23-year-old woman say she is struggling in Dubai custody after her murder trial hearing was adjourned again.
Farage: ‘I want Operation Brock sorted in the next two years’
Nigel Farage says he “will be on the back” of highways chiefs if they do not “sort out” Operation Brock in the next two years.
Empty site behind new Aldi and Holiday Inn to be sold off at auction
A plot of land behind a soon-to-open Aldi supermarket is to be sold off at auction.
Revealed: Delayed roundabout revamp cost an extra £13.7m
A major road upgrade that ran two years behind schedule and caused huge disruption cost an extra £13m, it can be revealed.
Busy A-road closed as emergency services respond to crash
A busy road is closed in both directions as emergency services deal with a crash and oil spill.
TG Jones confirms closure of third Kent store
TG Jones bosses have confirmed another Kent store will be closing as the firm looks to downsize.
Suspected serial shoplifter in court after Subway staff ‘threatened with knife’
A man has been charged with robbery, theft and burglary after an alleged crime spree across Kent.
Cause of baby’s death unknown as arrested man and woman released without charge
A pathologist has been unable to determine how a two-month-old baby died, as police confirmed a man and a woman have been released without charge.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after being involved in crash with car
A person has been taken to hospital after a motorbike and a car were involved in a crash.
‘Deranged’ man jailed after telling probation officer: ‘I’d torture them to death’
A “deranged” man has been jailed after telling a probation officer he would “torture” three women to death in a menacing phone call.
‘I saw a huge fireball’: Homes ‘shook’ after explosion in underground tunnel
A man has described seeing a “fireball” behind his home after an explosion in an underground tunnel, which is being treated as suspected arson.
Two Kent stores to close as major chain announces it’s leaving the UK
Shoppers in Kent are set to lose two stationery stores after a gifts retailer announced plans to pull out of the UK.
Man charged with attempted murder after ‘shooting’ in Swanley
A man has been charged with attempted murder and firearms offences after a man in his 20s was treated for gunshot wounds.
Bomb disposal team called in after ‘grenade’ scare
A bomb disposal team was called to investigate a suspected wartime grenade in a village which led to a road being closed by police.
Faversham Pools set for £270k upgrade - as cafe to close
More than a quarter of million pounds is being invested on upgrades to a leisure centre amid news its cafe is closing.
From Belfast to Budapest, six of the best festive markets to visit this winter
Get into the festive spirit with these UK and European Christmas markets
‘I thought it’d gone forever!': Grandad's joy as lost wedding ring found on Kent beach
A grandfather was brought to tears by the stunning recovery of his wedding ring which he lost while swimming at his local beach.