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Martial arts studio owner jailed after raping woman during free one-to-one session
A martial arts studio owner has been jailed after inviting a woman to a one-to-one session before pinning her down and raping her.
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Tom Kerridge leads tributes to Michelin-starred chef who built reputation in Kent
Tom Kerridge has led tributes to a Michelin-starred chef who built his reputation at two Kent restaurants.
Three men named and charged after suspected stabbing in Dover
A man and a woman suffered 'serious injuries'
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Possible end in sight for disruptive road closure between Canterbury and Whitstable
A diversion route and shuttle bus service are in operation while the busy route remains closed
‘Nobody could dim her sparkle’: Tragic death of student nurse, 25
Tributes have been paid to a bubbly aspiring nurse who died after suffering serious health problems.
Drone pictures capture progress on controversial £61m bypass
Drone pictures show the scale of work taking place on a controversial £61m bypass - as bosses say the scheme is on schedule.
Car dealership collapses with £1.1m debt including £650k owed to Big Motoring World
A car dealership has collapsed with more than £1.1m in debt, including £650,000 owed to a firm controlled by Big Motoring World founder Peter Waddell.
The best fireworks displays in Kent to book for Bonfire Night 2026
From spectacular firework shows to traditional bonfires and family-friendly events, here’s everything you need to know.
‘We’re stuck in the zoo!’ Family locked in Wingham Wildlife Park after closing time
A family accidentally locked in a Kent zoo after closing time took to Facebook to raise the alarm.
Man charged with burglary and robbery offences after Kent spree
In one instance, he is alleged to have threatened restaurant workers with a knife before stealing money from a till
Sadness as beloved Wingham red panda dies after 12 years at wildlife park
Mai Xlang arrived at the park aged just 10 months old
Suspected serial shoplifter in court after Subway staff ‘threatened with knife’
A man has been charged with robbery, theft and burglary after an alleged crime spree across Kent.
Cause of baby’s death unknown as arrested man and woman released without charge
A pathologist has been unable to determine how a two-month-old baby died, as police confirmed a man and a woman have been released without charge.
Kent boy, 5, on antibiotics after family's £4k holiday from hell
A family says the £4,000 Tunisia holiday was ruined by what it claims were filthy conditions at the hotel
Two Kent stores to close as major chain announces it’s leaving the UK
Shoppers in Kent are set to lose two stationery stores after a gifts retailer announced plans to pull out of the UK.
‘What are you looking at?’: Thugs slashed man with machete in play park attack
Two thugs who carried out a “serious and sustained” machete attack near a playground, leaving a man with lasting injuries, have been locked up.
Strictly stars, Hollywood actors and comedy legends heading to Kent’s biggest arts festival
The county’s leading arts festivals is returning this month with more than 130 events, shows and family-friendly entertainment.
‘Absolutely terrifying’: Mum vows never to use ‘death trap’ Kent road again
A rural Kent road used by thousands of drivers every day has been branded a “death trap” by concerned residents.
Driver ‘lucky to be alive’ after mum's ‘tragic mistake’ caused head-on crash
A “tragic” mistake led to an experienced driver crashing head-on into another vehicle, causing life-changing injuries to another motorist.
Teenage mum-to-be used pushchair to steal items from Tesco
A teenage mum-to-be who used a pushchair as a decoy to steal products from Tesco stores has been ordered to pay compensation.