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Disabled pensioner raped in own home by burglar living in nearby bail hostel

Police have released footage of the moment a rapist was arrested after subjecting an elderly disabled woman to a horrific attack in her own home.

Man sent fake Cypriot driving licence to DVLA after failing test 10 times

A man who failed his driving test 10 times sent a fake licence to the DVLA in a bid to fraudulently gain a full UK version.

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Kent fishermen: ‘Sir Keir has sacrificed us for new EU deal’

Fishermen in Kent say their industry is the “sacrificial lamb” in Sir Keir Starmer’s post-Brexit “reset” with the EU.

Vehicle seized in fly-tipping probe

A white tipper-style truck could be crushed after it was seized as part of a fly-tipping investigation.

Prison governor accused of attacking and strangling inmate

A prison governor accused of attacking and strangling an inmate has appeared in court.

Ex-prisoner living at controversial hostel found dead in shopping centre toilets

A former inmate had been released on licence for just 43 days when he was found dead by a cleaner at a shopping centre.

Family-run holiday park plans to upgrade 1960s caravans with ‘high-quality’ chalets

Plans have been submitted to replace a number of caravans with "high-quality" lodges at a holiday park.

Three arrested after 25 luxury cars seized

Three men have been arrested and high-value vehicles seized after the discovery of an alleged money laundering network.

‘I’m in pain and ending my life - I shouldn’t have to go to Switzerland to do it’

A terminally ill cancer patient is urging MPs to “do the right thing” when voting on the assisted dying bill.

Road to be closed for more than three months in major gas pipe upgrade

Bin collections, bus routes and emergency services could be impacted while a well-used route shuts for gas works.

Restaurant which paid illegal workers with food and housing fined £120k

A popular Turkish restaurant could be stripped of its licence after an immigration probe.

Kent’s Blue Flag beaches rise by a third

The number of Kent beaches awarded an acclaimed Blue Flag has increased by a third compared to last year.

Restored church turned co-working space wins major award

A multi-million-pound restoration project has picked up another major award.

Multi-million pound plans to turn former Debenhams into medical centre

Well-advanced talks could see part of a former department store converted into a specialist medical unit designed to take the pressure off a hospital.

Plans for new petrol station to deal with population boom

A developer is asking for permission to build a petrol station and shop just months after a similar scheme was ditched.

Behind closed doors: The hidden crisis of hoarding in Kent

Behind closed doors in Kent, a hidden crisis is taking hold - one that often goes unseen by neighbours, friends, and even family.

Ejected punter sent pub into lockdown before leading police on high-speed chase

Staff and customers barricaded themselves inside a pub as a thug smashed the windows with a shovel before driving off while over the limit.

Five fire engines sent to blaze at Aldi warehouse

A dramatic image shows the extent of a blaze at a major supermarket's distribution centre as pallets near loading bays were engulfed in flames.

‘It’s the Nutts!’: 40ft ad featuring Danny Dyer rolled out next to A249

Drivers on a dual carriageway are being greeted by a huge ad featuring Danny Dyer with a caravan coming out of his mouth ahead of a TV show.

Special service to commemorate life of one of the county’s most influential figures

The high-profile life of one of the county’s most influential figures is to be celebrated at Rochester Cathedral where many will share their tributes.