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Parents say a decision to axe funds for activities at a day centre has left them feeling like they are “failing” their children with special needs.
Long awaited plans to get “spades in the ground” and rebuild an historic pub which burnt down after being struck by lightning have moved forward.
Plans have been unveiled to house more than 100 batteries in storage containers on farmland near a Kent village.
A family are appealing for help to find a missing man with a distinctive black eye who text family he had low battery but was “trying to get home”.
Plans for 400 homes on a former landfill have been surfaced despite villager’s concerns roads are already “swamped” with parking and traffic problems.
A mum who stole a mobile phone that had been left unattended and used a bankcard inside its case “to buy food for her children” has appeared in court.
The new owners of a dated shopping complex have requested council funding to give it a facelift and strengthen security to deter problem behaviour.
The manager of a short break service for disabled children says its Ofsted rating has “rubber stamped” staff’s hard work.
Two men have been charged after a woman was reportedly kidnapped and raped.
It’s time to wave your flag and pick your favourites as Eurovision returns to our screens. Here’s where you can watch the Euro pop party.
A troubled teen who became “sucked into extremism” and shared social media videos in support of extremist Jihad and ISIS ideologies has been jailed.
The new operators of a town’s nightclub have confirmed when it will reopen and who is scheduled to perform.
As the country marks Victory in Europe Day, a 90-year-old man recalls his wartime childhood and his unique pastime repurposing explosive devices.
A budget hotel chain has taken over a hotel and is hoping it will prove popular with commuters, shoppers and tourists.
A Kent gym received visit from the Sports Authority of Thailand after being chosen as one of 10 in the UK to be awarded certified Muay Thai status.
The new licensees of a pub say they have used their savings for their wedding to take on the tenancy and run their first venue.
One of the men behind plans to kill hundreds by bombing a Kent shopping centre has been deported by the Home Office.
Failings have been identified in the care of a “funny, bubbly” young woman, who died after going missing from a mental health hospital.
Four men have been arrested after violence flared between the occupants of a white van and two people on a motorcycle, one possibly with a weapon.
A 60-year-old who was found with weed and amphetamine in her car after a police chase has been fined for her actions.
Plans to convert a farmhouse into a care home for vulnerable children have received the backing of villagers following a meeting to raise concerns.
Police and paramedics were at the scene of a two-car crash on the M25 this afternoon.
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Jake Hill says his BTCC title defence has now begun after bouncing back from a disappointing opening round to claim victory at Brands Hatch.
Kent were thrashed by an innings and 161 runs in Rothesay County Championship Division 2 by Glamorgan in Canterbury.
Tunbridge Wells earned a dramatic one-wicket win to make a victorious start to their Kent League Premier Division season at Sandwich Town.
Kent have plenty of work to do against Glamorgan after a dreadful batting display on day two at Canterbury.
Kent toiled in the field on day one of their County Championship Division 2 match against Glamorgan at Canterbury.
Dartford manager Ady Pennock is staying at the club next season.
Students will get the chance to see what life is like at Ripplevale School and College’s open evening on Tuesday 20 May.
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Brachers LLP is appealing to anyone who worked at the defunct power station in Dartford between 1978 and 1983 to contact the law firm.
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