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‘I’m so worried!’: Murder trial sees Tyla Wharmby’s texts after baby rushed to hospital
Text messages showing the response of a man accused of murdering his girlfriend’s baby while on night-time feed duty have been shown in court.
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Former The Voice finalist told girl: ‘I will have to rape you then’
A TikToker who made it to the finals of ITV’s The Voice has been handed a suspended sentence after he was convicted of raping a teenager.
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?
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‘It’s amazing’: Comedian Joe Lycett puts money behind bar at Ashford pub
A comedian has pledged to buy punters at a Kent pub a drink this Friday night, much to the delight of the landlord.
Kent football fan cleared of assault after falling from stand onto fans at historic FA Cup match
A 62-year-old football fan accused of assault after he fell onto opposing fans from a grandstand has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
Martial arts studio owner jailed after raping woman during free one-to-one session
A martial arts studio owner has been jailed after inviting a woman to a one-to-one session before pinning her down and raping her.
Murder arrest after death of man, 30s, as police tape off high street
A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 30s was found dead at a property.
Driver in their 70s taken to hospital after crash on busy route
A collision involving two vehicles resulted in a driver being taken to hospital and the closure of a busy road.
Danny Dyer in Downing Street to hand in Kent water quality petition
Danny Dyer has handed over a petition with 340,000-plus signatures to the government calling for water firms to be brought back under public control.
Drivers facing rush-hour delays near Hythe town centre amid repair works
Drivers are facing rush-hour delays near Hythe town centre as a road closure for repair work takes effect.
Crew set to make history for Kent town in historic race around the Med
A crew from Kent is set to make history by becoming the first boat from their town to compete in an international sailing race.
£10m project to revive long-neglected park includes new 3G pitches
A rundown recreation ground could be transformed into a £10.7 million sports and health hub featuring football pitches, padel courts and a café.
‘It will destroy village life’: Protest against 150 homes as inquiry begins
Villagers staged a protest to fight against plans for 150 homes on green belt land, as a planning inquiry began.
Tom Kerridge leads tributes to Michelin-starred chef who built reputation in Kent
Tom Kerridge has led tributes to a Michelin-starred chef who built his reputation at two Kent restaurants.
Trio charged after stabbing at traveller site
Three people have been charged following a stabbing at a traveller site.
Thousands of children receive results for secondary schools
Results for the Medway Test have been released, deciding which children are eligible for grammar school places.
Victim named as second man appears in court over attempted murder shooting
Two men have now appeared in court after being charged with attempted murder after a man in his 20s was shot in the legs.
Train disruption eases after trespasser incident
Rail passengers faced travel chaos this morning after services were cancelled or delayed due to a trespasser incident.
Arrest after pensioner threatened with four-inch knife in Asda car park
An arrest has been made after reports a pensioner had a four-inch knife pressed against his stomach before being told to hand over £500.
‘The British economy needs Europe - we must work together’
MP Tony Vaughan says Britain and its European friends must collaborate more so we can be home to the ‘next great inventions and innovations’.