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Dad used daughter’s iPad to ask about massage with option of sex
A 40-year-old who used his daughter’s iPad to ask about a massage with the option of sex has admitted breaching a court order.
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Bid for 'ugly' student housing block on disused garage site thrown out
Plans for a new student accommodation block described as “ugly, overbearing and oppressive” have been rejected.
Why has Kent's NHS bill for autism and ADHD soared 45-fold in two years?
Kent's NHS spending on autism and ADHD services has rocketed from just £640,000 to almost £29 million in two years. We look at the reasons why...
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TV shows not to miss: New Celebrity Race Across the World, First Dates plus Stephen Graham returns as a sadistic serial killer
The best new programmes on TV this week - handpicked by our entertainment experts.
First look at plans to rebuild historic lightning-hit pub
Plans to rebuild a historic pub which burnt down after being struck by lightning have been unveiled.
Last chance to visit huge Kent antiques fair before the year is out
More than 400 sellers are expected at the two-day event, where BBC Bargain Hunt will also be filming.
Love, luck or left behind? Find out what the Full Moon means for you in this week’s horoscopes
Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
The perfect park to search for autumn colours without getting muddy feet
Our reporter and her two adventurous golden retrievers explore a beautiful park bursting with autumn colours.
‘Make the most of your life’: Hospice nurse’s lesson after 34 years of caring
A hospice nurse who cared for and comforted the dying for 34 years says the experience has taught her the value of making the most of life.
Major response sees crews fight huge fire at complex of business units
A firefighting robot has been deployed to tackle a huge blaze at a site housing business units near Sittingbourne.
Fallen trees block Kent roads and railway lines as Storm Boelo brings flood warning
Fallen trees have blocked several roads and railway lines across Kent as the county faces another night of stormy weather.
‘Mini tarantula’ found by teens at England’s best golf course
A spider often nicknamed Britain’s “mini-tarantula” has been spotted in Kent at England’s best golf course.
As it happened: Hundreds join rival protests on Herne Bay seafront
Hundreds of protesters descended on Herne Bay as supporters of the Kent Nationalist Movement marched along the seafront.
Kent beauty spots plagued by vandals, fly-tippers and rogue campers
Burnt-out bollards, piles of discarded gas canisters and abandoned campsites are among the latest discoveries at Kent's nature reserves.
Career criminal punched hospital worker and made racial slurs
An alcoholic with a long history of abusing people punched an NHS employee after turning up looking for medical treatment.
Jailed domestic abuser back in court over drugs stash found beside £20 note
An abuser jailed for six months has appeared in court again after police found a drugs stash beside a plate of white powder and a rolled-up £20 note.
More homes confirmed inside ex-Debenhams as revised plans green lit
Plans to increase the number of homes destined for part of an empty Debenhams store have been approved.
‘It could be as popular as padel’: Kent dad opens indoor golf simulator
A dad has opened a golf studio that lets players practise their swing, enjoy games and experience 700 courses, without worrying about being judged.
Delays on M25 after crash on slip road
Delays are building on the M25 following a crash on a slip-road.
Tailbacks after crash shuts major route both ways
Drivers are facing delays after a crash between two vehicles has shut a main road.