10 free family days out in Kent this January
From museums and galleries to winter walks and light displays, here are some free ways to entertain the whole family this month.
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‘He was like a man possessed’: Trial starts in alleged ‘work colleague stabbing attack’
A man who was knifed three times by a work colleague was allegedly pulled down the stairs and stamped one, a court has heard.
‘This isn’t right’: Fury as historic library set to be sold off at auction
A historic library described as a town’s “most treasured community asset” is set to be sold off at auction, sparking fury among residents.
Long delays on A2 near Bluewater following multi-vehicle crash
The emergency services were called to a crash involving several vehicles on a busy stretch of an A-road.
Man admits attempted murder after soldier stabbed several times near barracks
A man accused of repeatedly stabbing a uniformed British Army officer in the street has pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted murder.
Mum’s heartbreak after losing husband and son to same rare disorder
A heartbroken mother has bravely spoken out after losing her husband and son to the same rare genetic disorder.
Six men charged after First World War memorial plaques stolen
Several men have appeared in court in connection with an ongoing police investigation into the theft of two war memorials from a church.
Burglary suspect charged following break-in at cheese restaurant
A 45-year-old man has appeared in court after a break-in at a high street restaurant in the early hours.
Fly-tipping leads police to cannabis farm as 150 plants seized
A cannabis farm was raided and about 150 plants seized amid an investigation into flytipped growing equipment.
Suspect charged after truck driver ‘assaulted with metal pole’
A suspect has been charged after a truck driver was reportedly attacked with a metal pole.
Government ‘set to water down’ business rates hike amid huge pubs backlash
The government is reportedly poised to row back on controversial business rates rises for pubs following uproar over the changes - including in Kent.
‘It’s a huge relief’: Bird of prey centre gets green light to reopen
An animal sanctuary will reopen to visitors after a temporary closure linked to bird flu outbreak.
‘It’s time we looked up to our rooftops to power our future’
MP Tony Vaughan believes the answer to clean sources of energy lies not in our fields, but on our roofs.
Popeyes to open new town branch after fast food rival’s sudden closure
An American fried chicken chain is set to open its second branch in the county as it continues to expand.
Council building which sold for nearly four times the asking price sent for sign-off
The £1.5million sale of a former adult education centre by Kent County Council has now been officially ratified.
Plans for ‘overbearing and excessive’ new industrial estate approved
A bid to double the size of a new industrial estate described as ‘overbearing and excessive’ has been approved.
Heartbreaking images of abandoned dog so thin it had to be put to sleep
The RSPCA is trying to trace the owner of a dog that was so thin it had to be put to sleep after being left abandoned on a street.
Mum-of-one publishes raw response on how she coped after husband’s death
A mum widowed at 39 says writing a book about her husband’s death has forced her to face the dark moments of her life, but is better for it.
Multiple incidents on ‘ungritted’ road including three-car pile-up
At least two people have reportedly been hospitalised after separate incidents, including a three-car pile-up, on an ungritted road.
24-hour licence for ‘adult gaming centre’ on ‘coolest street’ in Kent
A new “adult gaming centre” has been granted a licence to open 24 hours a day on a trendy Kent street - despite neighbours’ concerns.