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Teenager suffers fractured jaw in group attack outside railway station
A teenage boy needed hospital treatment after suffering a fractured jaw in an attack by a group of strangers.
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Kent resident wins £1m Premium Bonds jackpot
Kent has a new millionaire after a person from the county scooped the £1 million top prize in August’s Premium Bonds draw.
Relief as demolition finally starts at fire-hit former school
A former school which has suffered arson and break-ins is finally being demolished after years of issues.
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Teen admits killing girl, 16, two years after fatal crash tragedy
A teenager has admitted killing a 16-year-old girl in a fatal crash two years ago.
Serial offender avoids jail and £150k clean-up after ‘industrial-scale’ fly-tipping which saw ‘pigs released onto the A2’
A council leader says sentencing guidelines for fly-tipping offences are “fundamentally flawed” after a culprit caught red-handed walked free.
Man left with fractured cheek and eye socket after ‘assault’ at school fair
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was left with serious injuries following an alleged assault at a school fair.
Tracey Emin’s pavilion transformation bid sparks concern over rooftop terrace plan
World-famous artist Tracey Emin’s bid to transform a derelict seafront pavilion featuring a rooftop terrace has sparked a flurry of concerns.
Three men cleared of violent carjacking after claiming they were victims
Three men accused of a violent carjacking who said they came under attack from the driver and disabled passenger have been cleared of wrongdoing.
Lengthy delays on M25 after caravan blaze near Dartford Crossing
Motorists are faced lengthy delays this afternoon following a vehicle fire near a busy motorway junction.
Fire destroys historic cricket pavilion at ground once ranked alongside Lord’s and The Oval
A historic cricket pavilion at a Kent ground that once ranked alongside Lord’s and The Oval has been destroyed by fire.
Journalist and broadcaster Rod Liddle dies aged 66
Journalist and broadcaster Rod Liddle has died after a short illness at the age of 66.
Man taken to hospital following home ‘stabbing’
An investigation has been launched after a man was reportedly seriously attacked inside a home.
‘This Kent festival proves that bigger isn't always better’
Review: A laid-back atmosphere and excellent accessibility make this festival a refreshing alternative to Britain's biggest music events.
‘It needs to be sorted as quickly as possible’: Repairs to breakwater set to cost council £172k
A storm-damaged breakwater is set to cost a Kent council £172,000 to repair - with work expected to be completed later this year.
‘Charming’ young man, 18, fell onto live track after ‘best weekend of his life’
An 18-year-old described by his mum as “charming and determined” died after accidentally falling onto a live railway line, an inquest has heard.
Man dies before reuniting with wife who plotted his murder
A man whose final wish was to be reunited with his wife despite her plotting to shoot and poison him has died before she was released from prison.
Barrister accused of breaking teacher's jaw on school trip to face retrial
A barrister accused of assaulting a teacher in a confrontation with pupils on a field trip is to face a retrial - but will have to wait two years.
Repairs to one of town’s most historic buildings among latest planning bids
Plans for repairs to a building dating back to the 14th century are among the latest applications submitted to Maidstone council.
'The queues were like Disneyland': Town's land train trial proves to be huge hit
A town’s land train attraction has been hailed as a huge success after exceeding expectations and bringing queue times of “Disneyland proportions”.
Mum who snapped PlayStation disc and threatened to stab partner spared jail
A mum filmed putting her partner in a chokehold, striking him twice while holding a glass and lunging at him with a knife has been spared jail.