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TikToker ‘banned’ from district after beach disorder
A TikToker who was behind a beach meet-up last month, which sparked outrage, says he’s been told he cannot return to the town.
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'Someone this evil isn't fixable': Man who filmed teen in shower jailed after second victim emerges
A teenage girl secretly filmed in the shower by her paedophile brother-in-law has branded him “evil” after it emerged she was not his first victim.
Traffic delays ease at ports
Traffic levels are returning to normal at the Port of Dover, following delays this morning.
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Blaze ‘destroyed our memories’, says heartbroken mum
A mum-of-four returned from her sister's wedding to find her home destroyed, her belongings ruined and years of treasured family memories gone.
Extra trains laid on as crowds flock to coast
Warm weather has prompted train bosses to lay on extra carriages to key Kent coastal resorts today.
Terrifying moment neighbour torched door as woman and daughter cowered inside
Shocking footage shows the moment a man set his neighbour’s door alight with a homemade flamethrower as she and her child cowered inside.
Football, fast food and film festivals: Can you master the Sheps Saturday Social pub quiz?
How many teaspoons in a tablespoon? Try our weekend online quiz.
‘I hadn’t been to Herne Bay since the 90s – what I found completely surprised me’
After returning to Herne Bay for the first time in decades, our reporter discovered why its award-winning pier has been named among England’s best...
'Sort it out or we will': Council threaten to buy eyesore hospital
Stalled plans to convert a derelict maternity hospital into housing could finally get underway, as the council threatens to take the site over.
Steel art installation planned for outside new Lidl supermarket
Drivers could be greeted by a new art installation in a prominent spot as part of plans for a new supermarket.
‘This underrated attraction was a great family day out - with a lovely mum-friendly end to our visit’
Our reporter and her children found the perfect place to keep everyone happy on a family day out.
‘When did so many lose respect for teachers?’
A recent tale told to our columnist makes him ponder why so many parents set such dreadful examples to their children about how to behave in school.
Main road closed after two-car crash
Police, paramedics and firefighters were called after a collision between two cars on an A-road.
Head teacher turning around troubled school quits amid ‘intense political pressure’
A head teacher who was making improvements at a struggling secondary school has announced he is standing down from his position.
Police appeal for help in search for missing man
Police have issued an appeal in the search for a missing 54-year-old.
Woman admits dangerous driving after smashing into gran’s bungalow
A driver who crashed into an 84-year-old’s home, forcing her to spend months living in a Premier Inn while it was repaired, has appeared in court.
Secure mental health ward to close next year
A 10-bed secure mental health ward has stopped accepting patients as it prepares to close next year.
Teen driver in court accused of causing crash death of girl, 16
A young man has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a 16-year-old girl two years after a fatal crash.
Crackdown announced on ‘serious problem’ of London councils moving people to Kent
The government is planning to tackle the “serious problem” of London councils sending residents to the county and other parts of England.
First candidates for by-election announced
Candidates for an upcoming by-election following the death of a councillor have been announced.