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Olympic champion surprises Kent shop owner who’s raised more than £1.4m for good causes
A shop owner who helped to raise more than £1m for good causes through lottery ticket sales has been surprised by a double Olympic gold medalist.
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'It's bringing Herne Bay's history to life - this will draw people into town'
A council has come up with a creative way to allow families to enjoy a fun day out and boost footfall in one Kent town.
Body found at popular beauty spot in search for missing pensioner
Police searching for a missing 70-year-old man say they have recovered a body.
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Troubled South East Water to be monitored for two years by audit firm
South East Water is to be monitored by an independent auditor for the next two years.
Burglar told police he was ‘just making a sandwich’ in stranger’s home
A burglar caught rifling through drawers in a stranger’s home claimed he was probably “making a coffee or a sandwich”.
Rail services disrupted as depot problem hits evening journeys
A depot problem is disrupting evening train services, with cancellations and some trains running with half their usual number of carriages.
Shocking video footage shows raid on Kent factory by masked men in red boiler suits
Shocking video footage shows the moment intruders broke into a factory associated with an Israel-linked defence company.
Rail service disruption as train derails at Kent depot
Southeastern rail services in Kent have been disrupted after a Javelin train derailed at a depot.
‘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.
Grade II-listed Kent pub with ‘excellent potential for conversion’ on the market for £400k
An historic pub which was the subject of a “use it or lose it” plea three years ago is now for sale for £400,000.
Heroic Kent doctor saves man’s life in airport drama
A heroic Kent doctor saved a stranger's life after he collapsed and his heart stopped beating at a busy airport in Florida.
‘I’m terrified’: Ex-NHS worker and children face homelessness after eviction
A mum is “terrified” for her family’s future as she and her two children face homelessness after being evicted from temporary accommodation.
‘The PM gave me hope that we can tackle inadequate social care services’
Sojan Joseph feeling ‘hopeful’ the Prime Minister will tackle array of long-term challenges, including announcement of a National Care Service.
Man who attacked two people found with unregistered XL bully
A man who attacked two people, shoplifted and was found with an unregistered XL bully has narrowly avoided jail.
Football fan who caused £4k car damage after match ordered to pay just £225
A football fan caused £4,000 worth of damage by jumping on cars after an England game - only to be ordered to stump up £225 in compensation.
Flowers left at roadside following tragic death of biker
Floral tributes have been left at the roadside on the A28 following the tragic death of a biker.
High street Costa branch to close this month after 10 years
A high street Costa branch is to close this month after more than a decade of trading.
Second man, 28, charged with attempted murder after Swanley shooting
Two men have now been charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life after a man in his 20s was shot.
Dance music legend to bring bank holiday rave to Kent in 2027
A world-famous DJ will make his Dreamland debut next May, with tickets on sale now.
Image released after pensioner threatened with four-inch knife in Asda car-park
The police are investigating reports a pensioner had a four-inch knife pressed against his stomach before being told to hand over £500.