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Swift justice after four police officers assaulted

Swift justice after four police officers assaulted

16 February 2024

A 34-year-old man has been jailed for seven months just one day after he attacked police officers, grabbing one by the throat.

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Body found in countryside in search for missing pensioner

Body found in countryside in search for missing pensioner

16 February 2024

Police have discovered a body in the search for a pensioner – four days after he was reported missing.

9 weeks of gas works to cause disruption on busy road

9 weeks of gas works to cause disruption on busy road

16 February 2024

A series of closures are to take place on a busy road as nine weeks of gasworks are scheduled to start next month.

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Arson probe as lit firework posted through letterbox

Arson probe as lit firework posted through letterbox

15 February 2024

Police have launched an arson probe after a lit firework was posted through the letterbox of a home.

Country house to become 'one of Kent’s most prestigious wedding venues'

Country house to become 'one of Kent’s most prestigious wedding venues'

15 February 2024

The owners of a historic home say it will become "one of Kent's most prestigious wedding venues" when it hosts its first ceremonies later this year.

Fixing NHS finances ‘like trying to boil the ocean’

Fixing NHS finances ‘like trying to boil the ocean’

14 February 2024

The hospital trust boss in charge of managing its finances says he is expecting to go over budget by a further £50m initial projections.

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Home Office to pay influencers to post on TikTok in fight against people-smugglers

Home Office to pay influencers to post on TikTok in fight against people-smugglers

14 February 2024

The government is to recruit TikTok influencers as part of its ongoing battle against English Channel crossings.

'It could have been much worse - thank goodness we weren't in the car'

'It could have been much worse - thank goodness we weren't in the car'

13 February 2024

A dad and son had a close shave after a tree fell onto their car while parked at a Co-op store, with the Hyundai being written off.

Bluetongue control zone to be lifted in Kent

Bluetongue control zone to be lifted in Kent

13 February 2024

A control zone set up in Kent following an outbreak of bluetongue is set to be lifted in the coming days.

Fears solar farm could cause ‘serious harm’ to ancient Roman site

Fears solar farm could cause ‘serious harm’ to ancient Roman site

13 February 2024

Hundreds of people are battling plans for a solar farm amid fears it could cause “serious harm” to one of Britain’s most important Roman sites.

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Cancer survivor's ‘amazing’ hair transformation goes viral

Cancer survivor's ‘amazing’ hair transformation goes viral

12 February 2024

A cancer survivor whose hair never grew back after chemotherapy has undergone an incredible transformation to ‘restore’ her locks.

13th food outlet in Kent's “takeaway alley” to open within weeks

13th food outlet in Kent's “takeaway alley” to open within weeks

11 February 2024

A 13th food outlet is to start trading in a 350-yard stretch of a road nicknamed “Takeaway Alley”.

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London developer’s fresh bid for block of 'Canary Wharf' flats

London developer’s fresh bid for block of 'Canary Wharf' flats

10 February 2024

A London developer’s divisive bid to build a seven-storey block of flats likened to Canary Wharf is back on the table.

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Village with no pavements has plea for 20mph zone rejected

Village with no pavements has plea for 20mph zone rejected

10 February 2024

A plea for a 20mph zone in a village with no pavements has been rejected by Kent Council Council, which says it’s “inappropriate and not feasible”.

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Future protests planned after farmers descend on port

Future protests planned after farmers descend on port

09 February 2024

Farmers have vowed to keep on protesting over market conditions after bringing traffic to a crawl at a Kent port.

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‘I’ve been a naughty boy – but now I’m trying to get drifters off Kent’s roads’

‘I’ve been a naughty boy – but now I’m trying to get drifters off Kent’s roads’

09 February 2024

A car power-sliding enthusiast whose antics on Kent’s roads have sparked outrage is now launching his own “drift” track.

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Restaurant where people queue out of the door launches second site

Restaurant where people queue out of the door launches second site

09 February 2024

The owner of a hugely popular restaurant where diners regularly queue out of the door is preparing to launch a second site in Kent.

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Asylum seeker sleeping under boat on Kent beach and trying to flee Britain

Asylum seeker sleeping under boat on Kent beach and trying to flee Britain

08 February 2024

An asylum seeker who has resorted to sleeping under a rowing boat on a Kent beach is warning others: “Don’t come here - the system is broken.”

Man jailed after more than £2,000 worth of meat stolen from M&S

Man jailed after more than £2,000 worth of meat stolen from M&S

07 February 2024

A man has been jailed after meat was nabbed from a Marks and Spencer store.

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Further A2 closures as repairs continue

Further A2 closures as repairs continue

07 February 2024

Parts of the A2 will be closed as work to repair the busy route continues with a 35-mile diversion put in place.

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