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Council tax to rise by inflation-busting 4%

Council tax to rise by inflation-busting 4%

13 October 2016

Kent residents face another year of inflation-breaking bills after the county council announced plans for a 4% increase in the council tax.

This rocking horse is worth almost £100,000

This rocking horse is worth almost £100,000

12 October 2016

Why this rocking horse is on sale for a staggering £96,000.

Former Keane frontman Tom's homecoming

Former Keane frontman Tom's homecoming

09 October 2016

Kent-based former Keane frontman Tom Chaplin says staying close to home is key for him, as he releases his solo debut album.

'Dear Anon, your petty opinions mean nothing'

'Dear Anon, your petty opinions mean nothing'

08 October 2016

A pub landlady has hit back at a malicious letter-writer with a message of her own.

Vintage Land Rover stolen from station car park

Vintage Land Rover stolen from station car park

04 October 2016

The owner of a stolen vintage Land Rover is appealing for people to help him find the vehicle he's had since a teenager.

Autumn's in the air

Autumn's in the air

02 October 2016

We've said goodbye to summer, but it’s time to say hello to its colourful cousin - autumn - with these seasonal sensational days out across Kent.

Three people taken to hospital after crash

Three people taken to hospital after crash

30 September 2016

All three emergency services attended the scene on Thursday afternoon.

Wet weekend ahead as rain warning issued

Wet weekend ahead as rain warning issued

30 September 2016

October's set to get off to a wet start as forecasters issue a severe weather warning for heavy rain and potential storms.

Ambulance service rated 'inadequate'

Ambulance service rated 'inadequate'

29 September 2016

South East Coast Ambulance Service is to be placed in special measures after inspectors branded the trust inadequate.

Burglar jailed for murdering pensioner in home raid

Burglar jailed for murdering pensioner in home raid

29 September 2016

A burglar has been jailed for 28 years for murdering a pensioner by bludgeoning him to death and stripping him naked in a brutal raid on his home.

Sales sparkle at winemaker

Sales sparkle at winemaker

28 September 2016

Britain’s love affair with English wine shows no sign of slowing as Chapel Down increased sales by more than a quarter in the first half of the year.

High speed commute returns to 12 carriages next week

High speed commute returns to 12 carriages next week

28 September 2016

Passengers had been coping with the reduced service since the summer after the number of carriages was halved.

Wave farewell to summer at folk festival

Wave farewell to summer at folk festival

28 September 2016

A feast of folk music finds its way to Tenterden this weekend for the 24th annual festival

Jury retires in pensioner murder trial

Jury retires in pensioner murder trial

26 September 2016

A jury has retired to consider verdicts in the trial of a man accused of beating an elderly businessman to death in his home in a brutal burglary.

Theives steal £2,000 worth of tools from locked van

Theives steal £2,000 worth of tools from locked van

24 September 2016

Shocking CCTV shows two men help themselves to more than £2,000 worth of tools from a locked van parked on a driveway.

Murder accused 'doesn't remember' lead up to OAP's killing

Murder accused 'doesn't remember' lead up to OAP's killing

23 September 2016

A mechanic who denies brutally beating a pensioner to death in his own home has claimed he does not remember the hours leading up to the killing.

Shortened train services cause nightmare commutes

Shortened train services cause nightmare commutes

22 September 2016

Commuters are furious that they may be forced to travel on a shorter train until the end of the year, causing a daily nightmare on their commute.

Ex-Apprentice panellist warns against tattoos

Ex-Apprentice panellist warns against tattoos

21 September 2016

A former panellist on The Apprentice has warned pupils in Kent against getting tattoos if they want to avoid damaging their career prospects.

TV crews seen at Chapel Down vineyard

TV crews seen at Chapel Down vineyard

21 September 2016

Saturday Kitchen presenter Susie Barrie helped with the grape harvest in filming for the popular show.

Surge in smokers - with third lighting up in one town

Surge in smokers - with third lighting up in one town

20 September 2016

As people stub out for good or turn to e-cigarettes, smoking in Kent has generally dropped - but some areas have seen a surprising rise in the habit.

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