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Historic Kent castle put on the market for £5m
An historic castle where Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn once dined has been put up for sale.
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Motorcyclist in his 50s dies after serious collision
A man in his 50s has died after a serious collision that led to a road being closed for 14 hours.
Unusual American crayfish spotted in Kent stream
A creature believed to be an invasive crayfish has been spotted in a Kent village stream.
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Audi-driving plumber arrested just moments after avoiding being sent to prison
Moments after narrowly avoiding being sent straight to prison, an uninsured Audi A6 driver was arrested as he left court.
Football fan who caused £4k car damage after match ordered to pay just £225
A football fan caused £4,000 worth of damage by jumping on cars after an England game - only to be ordered to stump up £225 in compensation.
Teenage mum-to-be used pushchair to steal items from Tesco
A teenage mum-to-be who used a pushchair as a decoy to steal products from Tesco stores has been ordered to pay compensation.
Murder trial hears baby signed off by social services 24 hours before he died
A 12-week-old baby had been signed off by social services the day before he died from catastrophic head and brain injuries, jurors heard.
Delays on A249 after crash involving car and lorry
A crash involving a car and a lorry left a busy road partially blocked.
Reform accuses Kent prison of ‘helping foreign criminals get British citizenship’
A politician has accused a prison of helping foreign criminals obtain British citizenship by providing study materials for inmates.
Kent skies illuminated by Northern Lights
A spectacular natural light show dazzled skywatchers in Kent last night.
Eight fire crews tackle shipping container blaze
Crews were called to a fire involving multiple shipping containers at a commercial premises overnight.
Road reopens 14 hours after ‘serious collision’
A road was shut for emergency repairs following a serious accident.
Fire breaks out at Kent waste recycling centre
Dozens of firefighters were called to a blaze at a waste recycling centre.
Six-month upgrades set for village with 'sewage running down streets’
Residents hope years of sewage problems could soon come to an end after a water firm announced major works.
Bluewater restaurant given one-star hygiene rating after cockroach infestation discovered
A shopping centre restaurant has been given a one-star hygiene rating after a cockroach infestation forced the temporary closure of its kitchen.
Mum used pushchair to steal £450 of goods from Primark and Poundland
A mother used a pushchair to steal hundreds of pounds worth of goods from shops despite having the cash to pay for the items.
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Shuttle bus arranged as A-road closure leaves residents feeling ‘completely isolated’
A shuttle bus has been arranged for residents as a road closure has left the elderly “isolated” and children facing a two-mile walk to school.
The remarkable Kent charity helping families furnish homes for just £300
A long-running Kent charity that has helped hard-up families furnish their homes for as little as £300 is now expanding its work.
This week’s five top TV shows: A new series of the Last Leg, Jools Holland returns plus a stunning new adaptation of Treasure Island
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