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Breaking Bad-inspired murderer loses battle to appeal conviction

31 July 2023
Breaking Bad-inspired murderer loses battle to appeal conviction

George Knights’ application to appeal his conviction and sentence for the murder of Stephen Chapman, has been refused by the Court of Appeal.

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‘It’s not all doom and gloom’ – the brewery thriving post pandemic

31 July 2023
‘It’s not all doom and gloom’ – the brewery thriving post pandemic

After 40 years and enough ale to fill two and half Olympic swimming pools, pint-sized brewery Goachers is planning to expand.

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Councils lose court battle over ULEZ expansion plan

28 July 2023
Councils lose court battle over ULEZ expansion plan

Five Councils have lost their legal challenge against plans to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone to cover all London boroughs.

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Police chase ends with moped crash on industrial estate

26 July 2023
Police chase ends with moped crash on industrial estate

A moped crashed in a business car park, after a police chase through an industrial estate

‘There are zombies on the roof!’

25 July 2023
‘There are zombies on the roof!’

Reports of UFOs, zombie attacks and exorcisms are among the strange events reported to Kent Police in the last ten years.

Mystery over ‘UFOs’ spotted above Kent town

24 July 2023
Mystery over ‘UFOs’ spotted above Kent town

A man is seeking answers after snapping pictures of three mysterious objects in the sky above his home.

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Praise for firefighters who battled flames in dramatic rescue

20 July 2023
Praise for firefighters who battled flames in dramatic rescue

A fire service team leader has described how crews battled into burning flats, while control operators gave survival guidance to those trapped inside.

When Hawk-Eye took its first wicket in a Kent village cricket match

20 July 2023
When Hawk-Eye took its first wicket in a Kent village cricket match

We spoke to the man who helped to create the technology which went on to change cricket forever.

‘That’s no skip fire, Tesco is alight’

17 July 2023
‘That’s no skip fire, Tesco is alight’

Thirty years ago tonight, flames were spreading through the eaves of a supermarket as one of the worst fires in the County Town’s history took hold.

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Son’s epic walk following loss of dad to young-onset dementia

09 July 2023
Son’s epic walk following loss of dad to young-onset dementia

A Kent student has spoken of the pain of losing his dad to dementia, and is determined to give back to the charity which supported his family.

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Man seriously injured in collision with minibus

09 July 2023
Man seriously injured in collision with minibus

A man has been taken to hospital with a serious head injury after a crash this afternoon.

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Police slammed for Top Gun tweet after daughter’s death

08 July 2023
Police slammed for Top Gun tweet after daughter’s death

A grieving mum has slammed police for tweeting a Top Gun ‘high-five’ GIF to celebrate forensic work hours after her daughter’s death.

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Much-loved mum froze to death on doorstep after night out

08 July 2023
Much-loved mum froze to death on doorstep after night out

A heartbroken husband has paid tribute to his “lovely, clever and well-liked” wife, who died outside their home after a trip to the pub.

Launch of new Friends-inspired ‘Central Park’ cafe

04 July 2023
Launch of new Friends-inspired ‘Central Park’ cafe

A cafe inspired by ‘Central Perk’, from 90s US sitcom Friends, is now welcoming customers.

‘Monster’ RAF transport plane flies over Kent

03 July 2023
‘Monster’ RAF transport plane flies over Kent

Video footage shows a giant Airbus400 Atlas flying over Kent this morning.

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New care home will ‘prioritise people over profit’ after predecessor’s failure

30 June 2023
New care home will ‘prioritise people over profit’ after predecessor’s failure

New care home owners are aiming to create a ‘beautiful, welcoming environment’ on the site of a nursing home shut down after being rated inadequate.

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Two men warned as police tackle off-road bikers at park

29 June 2023
Two men warned as police tackle off-road bikers at park

Police issued official warnings as part of efforts to tackle nuisance vehicles at a public park.

Traumatised detective's campaign over necrophilia laws

28 June 2023
Traumatised detective's campaign over necrophilia laws

David Shipley was left with nightmarish visions after investigating necrophiliac David Fuller, but is determined to campaign for tougher sentences.

Man’s terror as dangerous pitbull attacks him at park

27 June 2023
Man’s terror as dangerous pitbull attacks him at park

A 73-year-old man is asking for more effort to protect walkers, after fighting off a pitbull attack in a park.

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Too many homes? Kent has 4,000 more hectares of trees than 30 years ago

26 June 2023
Too many homes? Kent has 4,000 more hectares of trees than 30 years ago

Kent’s woodland areas have grown by 4,000 hectares in the past 30 years, but the fight must go on to protect and improve them.

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