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CCTV images released after bus driver ‘assaulted’
Police have launched an investigation after a bus driver was assaulted by a passenger.
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Murder trial told 12-week-old baby suffered catastrophic head injuries
A 12-week-old baby's catastrophic head and brain injuries were consistent with him being thrown forcibly to the floor, a murder trial has heard.
Sewage pours onto Broadstairs beach after ‘sewer collapse’
A sewage leak at one of Kent’s most popular beaches has sparked emergency works throughout the day.
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New plans revealed for £135k toilet block on Kent town’s seafront
A new toilet block costing six figures could be built as the council prepares to demolish existing loos to make more of the sea view.
'People are queuing out the door - we already need a bigger mixer!’
A mum says she has been so overwhelmed by support after opening her own bakery that she’s already planning to order a bigger mixer to meet demand.
Dover Christ Church Academy confirms death of Year 7 pupil
A school community is in shock following the death of a Year 7 pupil.
Delays on A20 following crash involving ‘lorry and two cars’
Drivers are facing delays on the A20 following an accident involving ‘a lorry and two cars’.
Kent teen becomes Canterbury College’s first student to go to University of Cambridge
A Kent teenager who was homeschooled through her GCSEs after quitting a grammar school during Covid has landed a place at the University of Cambridge.
‘Legendary’ cricketer who turned down Kent to play for village club has died
Tributes have been paid to a “legendary” batsman who chose to play cricket for his village club rather than the Kent county team.
Police helicopter joins hunt for driver after car ploughs into pole
Police are searching for a man after a Ford Fiesta crashed into a pole in a residential road.
‘It’ll be catastrophic’: Anger as vital roads in Kent village to shut for three weeks
Frustrated traders in a village say three weeks of road closures will be “catastrophic” for businesses already struggling after years of disruption.
Tickets on sale now for Bluewater's festive wonderland with ice skating and disco nights
The shopping centre's Christmas attractions are back, complete with singalong skating sessions, giant decorations and an observation wheel.
Discount supermarket with fruit and veg for £1 opens in Chatham shopping centre
A new council-run supermarket offering discounted goods has opened in a shopping centre.
Two men flown to London hospital in serious condition after motorbike crash
Paramedics, police and the air ambulance were called to a crash involving a car and a motorbike.
Driver, 24, avoids jail after head-on crash left man with serious injuries
A driver has avoided jail after a head-on crash left a man with serious injuries - but she could still face losing her job.
Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict Gala Bingo hall in Chatham High Street
Firefighters and police were called to a blaze at a derelict bingo hall.
Pub with chequered past could become Spanish restaurant
A pub which had its licence suspended after serious allegations were made could be transformed into a restaurant.
House of the Dragon star to play Poirot in murder thriller at Kent theatre
Be one of the first to see a fresh take on an Agatha Christie classic before it tours the UK.
Kent grammar school to expand amid ‘unanticipated’ surge in pupil numbers
A grammar school is to expand after an “unanticipated” surge in pupil numbers left it 80 pupils above its current capacity.
Quirky Kent shopping arcade on market for £500k as owner 'not getting any younger'
A shopping arcade which has helped dozens of small businesses get started has been put up for sale after almost four decades under the same owner.