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Major route finally reopens – but drivers set to face more closures
A major route has finally reopened after emergency sewer repairs, but drivers are set to face more closures next week.
Woman in 70s freed from vehicle and airlifted to London hospital after crash
A woman in her 70s has been freed from a vehicle and airlifted to a London hospital following a crash on a busy route.
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'Depraved' Kent paedophile shared 'sickening' images of himself abusing a child
He stored more than two hundred indecent images on his mobile phone of his own crimes
Caught in the act: Rogue roofers conned victims out of thousands
Fraudster roofers who boasted about making “Christmas money” by conning the elderly and even escorted some to the bank for cash have been jailed.
‘We are deeply sorry’: Hospital trust admits failings after man denied dying wish
A hospital trust has admitted to failings in a man’s end-of-life care after he was denied his final wish to spend his last moments in a hospice.
Kent weather latest with rising risk of thunder as temperatures to drop to 4C
Arctic air will bring below average temperatures throughout the county
Kent Police's 3 'most wanted' fugitives who have been on the run for the longest
The three are all men and range in age from 31 to 72 and all are from Kent
'Ridiculous driving!' Drug dealer hits 72mph in 30mph zone during police chase
Footage shows the moment a drug dealer who drove at 72mph in a 30mph zone was caught by police.
Where and when A2, A249, M25 and M20 will close in Kent this week
Tunnel closures at the Dartford Crossing continue as well
First picture of Canterbury drug dealer who failed in 72mph getaway
Officers seized around 70 wraps of suspected Class A drugs
Singer Tony Christie signs off in style after six decades on stage
Bowing out after a flourishing career, Tony Christie bid a final touring farewell to Kent with a standing ovation.
Full list of Canterbury roadworks causing drivers misery this week and when they will end
Drivers are facing road closures, temporary traffic lights and lengthy diversions around the city
‘It would be a travesty!’ Residents decry bid to turn car park into 146-flat complex
Homeowners warn plans to transform a derelict car park into a block of flats would be a “travesty” for the neighbourhood.
Celeb hotspot in bid for multi-million-pound expansion of hotel resort
A hotel and golf resort loved by celebrities has submitted official plans for a huge “country club-style” expansion.
‘He would have loved it’: Family urge bikers to join funeral of young dad fatally stabbed
The family of a young dad fatally stabbed in a suspected murder are urging bikers from across Kent to help give him a send-off “he would have loved”.
'Patients face delayed diagnoses - we need to expand this vital service in Deal'
There are calls for the service to be widened to more people
‘We’re incredibly proud’: Business marks 100 years on Kent high streets
An independent business which has become a Kent high street staple is celebrating reaching its 100th year.
‘I’ve battled body shaming trolls - now I’m joining the police’
A beauty queen who has battled “body-shaming” trolls online is preparing to take on criminals too - after landing a career with Kent Police.
Before and after photos show changes to iconic Kent park as it reopens after a year
The city centre attraction has been shut since March 2025 for major upgrade works