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Woman dies after major emergency response in busy shopping street
Police have confirmed a woman died in a busy shopping street amid a major emergency response.
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Week of Sheppey Crossing, Dartford Crossing and M20 overnight closures
Planned works will also effect stretches of the A2 throughout the week
Man left with multiple injuries following assault in Canterbury
An investigation is currently ongoing
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The star-studded festive Kent pantos worth booking before they sell out
With big names, dazzling effects and plenty of laughs, these productions are expected to be in high demand this Christmas.
Man suffers facial injuries in attack after altercation with group of strangers
A man suffered facial injuries in an attack after an altercation broke out with a group of strangers.
Delays ease after traffic temporarily held on A2 following crash
Motorists were advised to approach with caution following a crash during rush hour.
Names and faces of Kent criminals locked up in September including rapists and murderers
A number of child sex offenders have also been jailed
‘It’ll be catastrophic’: Anger as vital roads in Kent village to shut for three weeks
Frustrated traders in a village say three weeks of road closures will be “catastrophic” for businesses already struggling after years of disruption.
Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county
Our Be Bright Be Seen campaign is back to shine a light on road safety.
Six kittens dumped in crate outside Kent charity shop were 'very hungry and full of worms'
The kittens are aged just six to eight weeks
Kent teacher had sexual relationship with former pupil who claims it began at school
A teacher who had an intimate relationship with a former pupil is facing allegations he had sex with her while she was still at school.
Mechanic retires after 20 years over council blunder banning repairs
A mechanic who has run his workshop for 20 years is retiring early after “losing all trust in the council” following a blunder over his lease.
‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system
Parents speak out on the human toll of battling the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in Kent.
‘The show felt like you were at an intimate comedy club’: Maisie Adam at the Marlowe Theatre
Firmly established as a touring draw Comedian Maisie Adam’s latest show was well-received at a packed Kent venue - here’s what our reviewer thought.
‘His loss is immeasurable’: Tributes to leading Kent archaeologist
The death of a highly respected archaeologist credited with leading the field of discovery across Kent for decades has been met with huge sadness.
Trio spared jail after yob twice drove car into businessman leaving him with spinal fractures
A trio involved in a confrontation that left a man with spinal fractures and temporary paralysis after he was twice hit by a car have avoided jail.
Distressed kittens found dumped in soiled crate outside charity shop
A soiled crate packed with distressed kittens has been discovered dumped on a charity shop’s doorstep.
Eight stillborn babies ‘might have survived’ with better maternity care at East Kent Hospitals
Eight babies might have survived if they had received different maternity care at hospitals in east Kent, an independent review has found.
Gas company gives update on Kent road closure as repairs “taking longer than expected”
The utility company has apologised for the inconvenience caused by the works
‘It’s an exciting new chapter’: Grade II-listed Kent hotel sold to luxury chain
A laid-back luxury hotel chain has purchased a Grade-II listed building in the heart of a spa town, as the owner of 13 years looks to retire.