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Three teenagers cleared of murder after man killed on beach
Three teenagers have been found not guilty of murdering a man after luring him to a beach last summer.
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Murder trial jury retires in case where boy, 4, killed in fatal crash
The jury of a murder trial regarding the death of a four-year-old boy killed in a fatal crash has been sent out for its verdict.
Woman dies after air ambulance called to incident
A woman has been confirmed dead after emergency services, including the air ambulance, were called to an address this morning.
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More than 1,500 homes and businesses hit by power cut
Properties were left without electricity after an unplanned power cut this afternoon.
Costa Coffee drive-thru plans approved after nearly two-year wait
Plans for a drive-thru coffee shop on an industrial estate have finally been given the nod — nearly two years after flooding concerns stalled works.
Nightclub boss ‘hopeful’ of no lasting damage after fire at derelict cinema next door
The boss of a nightclub next door to a derelict cinema engulfed by flames is hopeful there will be no lasting damage to her venue.
‘Perfect match’: Nesting box installed at top of iconic tower block
A nesting box for a pair of the world's fastest animal species has been put on the roof of an iconic tower block.
Road shut as developer builds new junction on ‘rat run’ lane
A road is shut as work to replace a “rat run” route as part of a new development begins.
‘The black oil scam has come to Kent - conmen sabotaged my Mercedes’
A driver has issued an urgent warning to Kent residents selling vehicles online after ruthless “black oil” scammers sabotaged his car.
“It’s such a sad loss – how can you even buy shoes online?”
Customers have been left gutted following news a much-loved shoe shop will close after 16 years.
'Our kids have to wear wellies to school - it's ridiculous'
Parents have slammed the state of a “dangerous” footpath leading to a school where children have to wear wellies to avoid being covered in mud.
Stormy weather paints Kent skies pink after heavy downpour
Kent residents were treated to a spectacle as skies across the county burst into a mix of colours after wet weather.
‘This move puts us on the road to retirement but our business isn’t going anywhere’
A family-run garage has put one of its sites on the market as its owners look to step back after nearly a quarter of a century in business.
‘At 20 I should be planning for my baby’s future not a funeral‘
A brave mum has shared how her life was turned upside down when a 20-week scan revealed her “beautiful” little boy had no heartbeat.
‘It’s incredibly difficult’: Landlord vows to bounce back from hygiene rating shock
A landlord who took over a pub promising Michelin-style food says it was “incredibly difficult” for the business to receive a one-star hygiene rating.
'Working here isn't all about death and dying — it's also about living'
A nurse celebrating a quarter of a century working at a hospice says she is still just as in love with the job as when she started.
‘The fate of our village is already sealed - we’re making the best of a bad job’
Defeated opponents of a 2,000-home garden community say they put aside their anger to work to improve the plans, as the scheme moves a step closer.
Construction worker crushed to death by drain
A 36-year-old man who was helping build a new logistics centre was crushed to death by a concrete drain, an inquest opening has heard.
Christmas comedy to visit Kent after eight-week West End run
A hapless group of actors take on Charles Dickens’ classic festive tale in this hilarious live show from award-winning writers.
The Top 10 pubs in Kent, as voted by you
We received hundreds of nominations for Pub of the Year, and can now share the shortlist of your favourite boozers in the county.