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Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Scott has proposed the appointment of a new chief executive to manage a budget of nearly £500m.

‘Loving’ father-of-two named as M25 crash victim

The family of 49-year-old who died on the M25 after a horror crash involving a motorcycle, lorry, and car have paid tribute to him.

Pictures show extent of donations left in abandoned charity shop

Volunteers were “angry and frustrated” to learn a long-closed charity shop had not transferred stock to other stores despite bosses’ claims.

Air ambulance called to crash involving motorbike and car

A man was flown to hospital following a crash involving a motorbike and a car.

Man threatened to ‘rip out the throats’ of police officers

An "out of control" man who repeatedly threatened to "rip out the throats" of police officers cried as he was jailed.

Property tycoon strangled woman multiple times

A violent offender has been jailed after repeatedly strangling his female victim who he subjected to a “prolonged ordeal”.

Banksy-style art appears at park

Artwork by an anonymous street artist has been painted in the grounds of a town park.

New wheels for charity helping late-night revellers

A charity which supports late-night revellers who get into difficulty in a town centre has been given a new support vehicle.

New NHS hospital to prioritise longest-waiting patients

A hospital that was bought by the NHS at the start of the year has welcomed its first patients after a six-month transition period.

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Soak up those cosy autumn vibes at Kent’s stunning pick-your-own pumpkin patches.

Key route to shut for a month as historic bridge repaired

Work on one of a town’s medieval bridges is going to close a key route for more than a month.

Driver jailed for squashing man between car and lamppost after parking dispute

A 25-year-old man has been sentenced after leaving his victim with leg fractures and a testicle injury.

Five arrested after £2,500 worth of cosmetics ‘shoplifted’

Five people have been arrested and two charged after a suspected bulk shoplifting spree at Boots.

Man taken to London hospital after being hit by car

A man was taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

Developer claims work has started on homes – but only a few metres of kerb has been laid

A house builder is arguing a few metres of kerb is enough to say work has started on 62 homes so it doesn’t need planning permission.

Join moonlit walk to help raise funds for hospice care

People are being encouraged to sign up for a Moonlit Memories Walk this weekend.

Kent officers rank below national average

Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.

Beauty therapist left with head injury after being ‘glassed’ on a night out

The business owner says she is too scared to go out after she was attacked by a group of women on a night out.

Train line to close for landslip prevention works

A train line will be closed for four days to allow Network Rail engineers to complete landslip prevention works.

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Make sure your family doesn’t miss out by getting your tickets early to some of Kent’s most magical festive experiences…

Sniffer dogs hunt out illegal tobacco

Sniffer dogs were used to find hauls of illegal tobacco products in combined raids on five shops across Kent.

Motorway blocked due to ‘police incident’

Traffic was gridlocked on a section of the M2 while police dealt with an incident.

Traffic stopped on M20 after ‘concern for person’s welfare’

The motorway was closed in both directions by police who were called after concerns for a person’s welfare.

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Secret Drinker ducks into a large family restaurant and pub on the coast

Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

A pub has been forced to close for the third time in two years after its latest licensees called it quits.

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

A massive fireworks display at a 17th century pub which attracts hundreds has been cancelled - while another village has also cancelled its event.

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

An opening date for the highly-anticipated arrival of a new Ivy restaurant in Kent has been confirmed.

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Taco Bell is set to open its first restaurant in a Kent district creating 20 jobs inside a former Debenhams store.

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

A leisure centre has officially closed following a “challenging summer”.

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Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

‘Loving’ father-of-two named as M25 crash victim

Pictures show extent of donations left in abandoned charity shop

Air ambulance called to crash involving motorbike and car

Man threatened to ‘rip out the throats’ of police officers

Property tycoon strangled woman multiple times

Banksy-style art appears at park

New wheels for charity helping late-night revellers

New NHS hospital to prioritise longest-waiting patients

Our pick of Kent’s pumpkin patches

Key route to shut for a month as historic bridge repaired

Driver jailed for squashing man between car and lamppost after parking dispute

Five arrested after £2,500 worth of cosmetics ‘shoplifted’

Man taken to London hospital after being hit by car

Developer claims work has started on homes – but only a few metres of kerb has been laid

Join moonlit walk to help raise funds for hospice care

Kent officers rank below national average

Beauty therapist left with head injury after being ‘glassed’ on a night out

Train line to close for landslip prevention works

Sell-out Christmas events to book now

Sniffer dogs hunt out illegal tobacco

Motorway blocked due to ‘police incident’

Traffic stopped on M20 after ‘concern for person’s welfare’

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Commissioner to appoint chief executive to oversee £500m Kent Police budget

Second council to consider temporary 'pod homes’

Kent Politics Podcast: Why Rosie Duffield isn’t calling a by-election - but should she?

River crossing branded ‘costly mistake’ and a ‘dinosaur scheme’

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‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

‘It looked more like a seaside cafe than a pub, and it gave the missus the wobbles’

Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

Pub closes as licensees quit after just seven months

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

Opening date for swanky new restaurant in Kent high street finally confirmed

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Taco Bell to open first restaurant in Kent district after plans approved

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

Leisure centre with axe throwing shuts suddenly after ‘challenging summer’

Gardens

Explore the enchanting autumn gardens of a historic castle

‘Not just plants’: How Kent’s garden centres are filling the gaps left on our high streets

Award-winning pub to host garden tour

'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp

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Jelf resumes World Championship campaign

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