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Five ‘seriously injured’ as minibus collides with train at Channel Tunnel terminal
Five people have reportedly been seriously injured after a minibus collided with a train at the Channel Tunnel terminal in France.
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Three-car crash blocks town centre road
Police have closed a busy route after an accident involving three cars.
Jeans and pretzel brands arrive at Kent outlet - but three fashion stores shut
A denim clothing brand has opened its only standalone UK store at a Kent shopping centre which has seen a flurry of recent changes.
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Police release CCTV images after purse theft in Primark
Police have released CCTV images of a woman they want to speak to following a theft in a town centre.
Derelict shop could be forcibly purchased after owner failed to clean up eyesore
A derelict shop which has been empty for nearly 15 years could be forcibly purchased after complaints from residents and other businesses.
‘Where will we go now?’: Couple announce sad closure of town centre cafe
The husband and wife team behind a highly-rated cafe have announced its upcoming closure as customers are left asking: ‘Where will we go now?’
Man seriously injured after being hit with metal pole outside Tunbridge Wells nightclub
A man suffered serious head and facial injuries after being attacked with a metal pole outside a nightclub and police want to hear from witnesses.
Teenager taken to hospital with facial injuries after ‘attack outside town centre nightclub’
A teenager was taken to hospital with facial injuries after an alleged assault outside a town centre nightclub.
Man, 60s, dies after crash on country road
A man has died after a serious crash earlier this morning forced a road to be closed.
Man arrested after reportedly filming teenage girl at retail park
A man has been arrested on suspicion of sex-based harassment after it is reported he filmed a teenager at a retail park.
Armed police descend on corner shop in Luton Road
Officers descended on a corner shop after a man was reportedly seen with a plastic sword while walking down one of Kent’s most notorious streets.
Opening date for Sittingbourne GP surgery’s new home announced
A GP’s ambition to move out of its 200-year-old building is set to be fulfilled, with the date for the opening of its new centre announced.
Mum’s jewellery ‘goes missing’ at care home and wedding ring replaced with ‘plastic fake’
A daughter wants answers after her mother's wedding and engagement rings worth £10k ‘vanished’ within weeks of being admitted to a care home.
The £3.6m plan to bring Kent town’s historic museum back to life
Three historic buildings across Kent have been awarded much-needed cash to carry out repairs and protect them for decades.
Looking for half-term family fun? Join Paddington for a trick-or-treat adventure
Grab a Halloween upgrade at the Paddington Experience for the October school holidays.
Teenager found guilty of murder after stabbing housemate
A teenager has been found guilty of murder after he stabbed his housemate following an argument.
Revealed: How thousands of London pupils are competing for Kent grammar school places
Thousands of pupils from outside Kent apply for places at our grammar schools - but how many get in?
Former Sittingbourne Barclays bank could get new lease of life as children’s nursery
Plans have been submitted to transform a former Barclays bank into a children's day nursery.
‘Flawless and full of tension’: House of the Dragon star leads murder mystery that kept audiences guessing
Review: A fresh take on an Agatha Christie classic opened at Canterbury’s Marlowe Theatre ahead of its UK tour.
Residents’ return to Kent tower block delayed again after second flood in five months
Residents hoping to return to a block of flats they were forced to leave after a flood months ago have been told they face a longer wait.