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Thief torched stolen moped after taking it on joyride around Folkestone
A joyrider who stole a moped and set it alight after riding around a Kent town has been jailed for eight months.
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Multiple people hurt after more than 30 vehicles crash in thick fog on M20
The M20 has reopened after several people were hurt in a crash involving around 30 vehicles.
Plans for 2,500-home estate put on hold again
A decision on plans for a 2,500-home estate in a Kent village have been deferred again, after much debate.
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Paedophile PC with hundreds of indecent images tried to join child protection unit
A serving officer who said indecent images of children were downloaded onto his phone when he tried to stream football and films has been sentenced.
Dream homes on the Kent coast: From £300k sea-view flats to £2m mansions
With 350 miles of coastline, Kent is home to some spectacular sea views. We’ve scoured the property market to find the finest coastal homes on offer.
‘We don’t want to lose anyone else’: Villagers call for road markings to be reinstated
Frustrated villagers fear someone could be killed unless faded road markings are urgently repainted, warning that many people are being put at risk.
130 sellers set to bring a treasure trove of finds to final fair of the year
There is just one more chance to browse and bag a bargain at a popular antiques fair on the Kent-Surrey border.
BMW driver banned from road after crashing into van in front of police officer
An off-duty police officer caught the moment a drink-driver crashed his BMW on the body-worn camera she was still wearing on her way home from work.
Carnival of the Baubles returns to Ashford for a day of free festive family fun
Music, dancing, huge illuminated lanterns and family-friendly entertainment return to Ashford town centre this month.
How EKC Group supports Adult Learning in East Kent
EKC Group is proud to drive adult learning across East Kent by offering bespoke programmes aimed at supporting adults into work.
Injured driver ‘doing police’s job for them’ after hit-and-run
A dad was injured on his way home from work after his car was struck by a Mercedes in a hit-and-run.
Inside ‘toxic’ £63k-a-year school where parents fight to get children out
Parents who fought to secure places at a £63k-a-year specialist school say they were left desperately trying to get their children out months later.
Is it really just getting older? The menopause symptoms many women don't realise are linked
From unexplained aches to restless nights, some of the changes women experience in midlife may have more in common than they realise.
TV star submits new Kent village car park plans after ‘ridiculous’ scheme rejected
A castle-owning reality TV star has revealed a new plan for car parking after a previous scheme – branded “ridiculous” by neighbours – was rejected.
Wards of Hythe celebrates gold win at the British Property Awards
Wards branch lands top customer service award for supporting buyers and sellers throughout their property journeys.
Fire crews tackle pallet and tyre blaze
Firefighters tackled a blaze involving a pallet and tyre after thick black smoke was seen billowing into the sky.
‘It was like a horror movie’: Beautician describes terrifying moment she narrowly escaped 30-vehicle M20 pile-up
A beautician has described the terrifying moment she watched cars and lorries crash one by one in a 30-vehicle pile-up in thick fog.
‘Eerily quiet, then sirens and blue lights’: Motorist recalls M20 crash chaos
Video: A driver less than 300 yards behind a 30-car pile-up has described the moment sirens and flashing lights emerged through the fog.
Scrap metal trader hit with hefty fine after being stopped without paperwork
A 30-year-old man appeared in court and was fined £845 after he was caught transporting scrap metal without the required paperwork.
Fresh incident on M20 sparks emergency response
A section of the M20 is reportedly shut, less than a day after another crash involving more than 30 vehicles closed the motorway.