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‘She was one in a million’: Tributes pour in for much-loved former teacher
A much-loved former teacher described as a “truly beautiful soul” has died, sparking scores of tributes.
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‘I didn’t want to hurt him, I wanted her to be safe’: Teen denies wanting to attack alleged murder victim
A youngster has told a court that he followed a man, who was later found dead, and a 16-year-old girl to ensure she was safe.
Young man found dead in field five days after 18th birthday
A young man was tragically found dead in a field five days after his 18th birthday, an inquest had been told.
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Investigation report published into prison death of murderer
The cause of death of an imprisoned murderer who strangled his homeless friend in a fit of rage has been revealed.
Two Kent Labour MPs back Starmer amid leadership challenge speculation
Two Kent Labour MPs have given their backing to Sir Keir Starmer this morning amid growing speculation he could face a leadership challenge.
Four M&S cafes to shut across Kent
Several Marks & Spencer cafes will be shutting in Kent as the supermarket expands its food halls.
'Surely they knew what they were getting when making Mandelson ambassador to Washington...'
Our columnist discusses why, if there ever was a politician who exemplified everything wrong with modern politics, it would be Peter Mandelson…
Members launch 24-hour patrol to prevent social club closure
A social club has foiled an early-morning eviction attempt by landlords as members fight to prevent its closure.
‘Ugly’ development waved through despite strong opposition
Five new homes have been given the go-ahead - despite designs being branded “ugly” and “totally incongruous”.
Huge emergency response after woman found with stab wound in country lane
Emergency services were sent to a quiet country lane after concerns were raised for a woman’s welfare.
Christmas tree farmer gets go-ahead to add burial ground
Plans to add a natural burial ground to a farm which supplies thousands of Christmas trees to families each year have been given the go-ahead.
Fears derelict building will soon collapse as council refuses enforcement action
Fears have been raised that a derelict building will soon collapse after a council confirmed it is taking no enforcement action against its owner.
‘We're Kent's best-kept secret and helping keep thousands out of A&E’
Bosses behind an urgent home care service say they are keeping thousands of patients out of overstretched accident and emergency departments.
‘Our creek has 10 times more bacteria than the River Seine had – but we have a plan to clean it’
A historic waterway has 10 times more bacteria than the River Seine had when Olympic events were postponed due to pollution, research has found.
‘It will rip your tyres’: Pothole-ridden country lane damages vehicles daily
A resident is calling for the council to take action after deep potholes are causing cars to swerve along a road.
‘This mindless act is costing taxpayers’: Anger as park toilets smashed up
Vandals caused £3,000 worth of damage to recently refurbished public toilets in a “mindless act”.
Lane completely blocked by mountains of fly-tipped waste
A lane has been closed off with concrete blocks to stop repeated instances of fly-tipping after mountains of waste were dumped.
Road closed while police investigate crash involving cyclist
A cyclist has been taken to hospital after being involved in a car accident.
Tickets to see JLS at new Kent festival go on sale
The boyband will be supported by The Wanted 2.0 and Pixie Lott at the open-air summer concert.
‘There was hardly an original hip or knee joint in the pub’
Love an old-school boozer? Secret Drinker unearths an absolute gem in a busy town centre.