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Two hurt after stabbing outside high street pub
A man has been seriously injured after a stabbing outside a high street pub in the early hours of the morning.
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Air ambulance lands at school as road closed after ‘medical incident’
An air ambulance has landed at a school after police closed a main road following a “medical incident”.
Spoons wins bid for 1am closing time despite fears over drunken fights
A town centre Wetherspoon has won its bid to open until 1am at weekends despite fears over fights in the street and people urinating on homes.
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‘It’s something different’: Town’s first Irish bar to open at nightclub
Ashford's first Irish bar is to open inside the town's only nightclub following a £90,000 investment.
Six arrests after reported assault involving weapons in village
Three people have been taken to hospital and police have made six arrests following an alleged serious assault in a village.
Axed bus service to return to village after uproar
Campaigners are celebrating the restoration of a much-missed bus service, which they say will be a life-changer for a Kent village.
Woman sexually assaulted during knifepoint raid feared she would be killed
A woman who was sexually assaulted during a four-hour knifepoint raid in which designer clothing was looted feared she would be raped and killed.
‘We’re seeing more cases’: Warning over seeds getting lodged in pets’ skin
Dog owners are being warned about grass seeds getting lodged into pets’ skin as vets report seeing cases earlier than usual.
Groundworks start at college campus to make way for 100 homes
Groundworks have started to prepare a site to make way for new-build homes and apartments.
‘Grab and go’ thief with 112 offences smashed wine bottle amid police pursuit
A "grab and go" thief who has amassed 112 offences smashed a wine bottle during a police pursuit after stealing from a petrol station.
Dual carriageway reopens after multi-vehicle crash
A dual carriageway linking three Kent towns has reopened after a multi-vehicle collision.
‘It’s a new kind of home’: Plans for block of 500 flats with cinema room and bar
A developer is proposing to bring “a new kind of home” to a town with a plan for 500 rental properties with a wide range of shared facilities.
Raw kebabs stored in ‘mouldy wooden box’ at one-star takeaway
A takeaway boss insists his business has cleaned up its act after food hygiene inspectors found raw kebabs stored in a “mouldy wooden box”.
‘She was a terrific mum’: Heartbroken husband’s tribute as driver faces court over fatal crash
A driver has appeared in court in connection with a fatal crash that claimed the life of a devoted mum who dedicated her life to her family.
Plans for 150 homes recommended for refusal
A 150-home development has been recommended for refusal, but could still go ahead.
Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter to play exclusive Kent show
A top roots musician and banjo player is set to wow audiences with songs drawn from life, humour and old-time folk traditions.
The dark day in Kent's history when airman went 'beserk'
We take a look back at a dark chapter in Kent’s history - when a US airman went on a shooting rampage and ended up in a gunfight on a packed beach.
American sci-fi drama filmed at Kent farmhouse
Scenes from the latest series of a popular Apple TV+ show were filmed in Kent at a colonial-style farmhouse.
‘I was so lonely when I moved from London to Kent - but now I feel like I’m winning’
A single mum and artist who traded the capital for the Kent coast is now set to open her dream high-street business.
Top award for ‘truly exceptional’ teacher who inspires pupils
A “truly exceptional” dance teacher who says it is a “privilege’ to share her passion with pupils has been honoured with a prestigious award.