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Major route shuts days after reopening following emergency works
A major road connecting two districts in the county has shut again after repairs to a burst water pipe needed fixing.
Delays on A2 after two-vehicle crash
Traffic was delayed on a major road following a two-vehicle crash, with police at the scene.
Axed lifeline Post Office set to return
A village plagued by the loss of its post office is set to see the service revived – including an all-day Sunday service.
Stunning new statue of Kent spy and author revealed
A magnificent new bronze statue of a trailblazing 17th century author has been unveiled ahead of its official installation in a high street.
Man charged after Waitrose worker and police officers assaulted
A man has been charged after a Waitrose worker and two police officers were assaulted.
Man ‘stabbed’ after row outside snooker lounge
A man was reportedly stabbed following an argument outside a snooker lounge.
Protestors march over 2,000-homes plan
More than a hundred protestors gathered to criticise plans for a 2,000-home “new settlement” which they believe will “destroy” three villages.
CCTV image released after ‘man tries to open woman’s car door’
A CCTV image has been released by police after a man reportedly tried to open a woman's car door.
Sadness as popular cafe and music venue closes
Residents have expressed their sadness after a late-night cafe and music venue closed its doors for the final time.
Award-winning musician to become trouble-hit university’s chancellor
A trouble-hit university hopes an award-winning musician will prove “incredibly popular” in her new role as chancellor.
New tenants set to move in to busy shopping complex revealed
A moving-in date for an upmarket retailer has been confirmed as multiple tenants including a council prepare to take over a busy shopping district.
Study reveals girls drink, smoke and vape more than boys
A study has found girls are drinking, smoking and vaping more than boys, while England is ‘top of the charts’ globally for child alcohol use.
Security guards rescue ducklings lost in high street
A family of ducks spotted waddling through a high street had to be rescued after getting lost in a shopping centre.
We took on hot wings challenge that risks ‘loss of life’
Our reporter had to sign a waiver warning of “possible loss of life” before taking on a ferociously hot chicken wings challenge at a new Kent venue.
Man pleads not guilty to murder of ‘generous and loyal’ dad
A man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a dad found fatally stabbed outside a village pub.
Delays as major route shut for emergency water pipe repairs
Motorists will face delays after a major route has been shut for emergency water pipe repairs.
Vets service for hard-up pet owners at risk of closure
A vital subsidised veterinary service for hard-up pet owners is facing closure.
Shoplifter ‘unwilling to change her ways’ banned from big-name chains
A prolific shoplifter has been banned from three supermarkets and a discount store following a persistent spate of stealing.
‘The UK is no longer the end of the journey,’ Kent refugee reacts to Rwanda plan set to become law
Asylum seekers arriving through irregular routes could be sent to Rwanda this summer
Air ambulance lands near retail park
An air ambulance landed near a retail park after being scrambled to a medical incident.