Man charged with 13 offences after ‘shop staff attacked and office damaged’
A man has appeared in court charged with 13 offences following a series of incidents involving violence and racial slurs.
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Charity set to enter liquidation due to ‘financial challenges’
Trustees of a charity have confirmed it is “likely to enter” insolvency following financial struggles.
‘Speaking to other survivors and their families has been a huge help’
A woman whose husband had a stroke while driving a train says the support they received in the aftermath has been invaluable.
‘My son can’t go to school because they say it’s not safe’
A five-year-old boy with complex needs has missed out on months of school because he’s been assigned a place which refuses to take him.
‘It’s barking mad’: 600-space shopping centre car park to close
A town centre is to lose one of its major car parks in a move that will see almost 600 spaces lost overnight.
First-aid trainer was over drug-drive limit at time of fatal motorbike crash
An experience motorcyclist had a “fatal and elevated level” of cocaine in his system at the time he crashed his bike into a wall and died.
‘Cowardly’ thug who strangled ex and urinated on her clothes jailed
A violent and coercive abuser charmed his way into a young woman’s life before becoming increasingly controlling and violent towards her.
Rivals trade verbal blows in podcast’s most heated debate ever
There was no holding back on this week’s Kent Politics Podcast when two outspoken councillors went head-to-head.
Revealed: The most and least affordable places to buy a house in Kent
People living in the most affordable part of Kent say they “love it” and others don’t realise how much it has to offer.
Registered sex offender behind bars after deleting internet history
A paedophile who deleted his internet browsing history has been jailed for breaching restrictions.
‘Bring back the butchers’: Residents have their say on how £20m cash pot should be spent
New CCTV, playgrounds and supporting “good old” businesses are just some of the suggestions for how a town suburb should spend new government cash.
Next phase of project to power ‘electricity superhighway’ between Kent and Germany completed
The next phase of a major energy project supporting a power link between Kent and the continent has been completed.
Father and son sentenced over hit-and-run death of four-year-old boy
A drink-fuelled father and son who rammed a 4x4 in a high-speed hit-and-run, killing a young boy and seriously injuring his dad, have been jailed.
Driver found guilty of causing ‘kind and popular’ teacher’s death by careless driving
A motorist who fatally struck a "passionate and inspirational" primary school teacher in a hit-and-run one week before Christmas has been convicted.
Cracking family days out in Kent this Easter
Enjoy egg hunts, garden trails, craft sessions and more at the county’s top attractions this Easter holiday.
Happy Mondays star to headline club night
A music personality known for his energetic stage performances and regular appearances on Celebrity Gogglebox is set to take to the stage.
New visuals as landmark town housing project edges closer to launch
The regeneration of an empty town centre office building into 164 flats is due to launch this summer.
MP urges to scrap water company’s ‘paltry’ fine and demands investment in system
An MP wants a water company’s “paltry” fine to be scrapped and replaced with enforcement to drive investment into improving Kent’s water network.
Another Hollywood actor spotted in Kent
An American actor known for various Hollywood blockbusters has paid a visit to the county while filming in the UK.
Traffic chaos to ease as tunnel reopens after power failure
A tunnel has reopened to motorists after hours of delays due to a power failure.