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‘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.
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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.
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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
The Guv is back: Al Murray to bring barrel loads of laughs in new tour
The pint-wielding comedy favourite is returning to Kent with a brand-new stand-up tour.
Cockroaches found again at luxury Kent hotel after ‘pest checks stopped’
Cockroaches were found at one of Kent’s top hotels for the second time in a year after inspectors raised concerns about pest control measures.
Motorway crash sparks emergency response and long delays
Queues have cleared after a crash on a busy motorway this afternoon.
Sewer leak repairs ‘in final stages’ as road near historic landmark set to reopen
Emergency sewer repairs forcing the closure of a key route around a historic landmark are set to be completed as they enter the ‘final stages’.
Mum and son from Folkestone jailed for hammer revenge attack which left woman with broken jaw
The attack left a woman with a broken jaw
‘It will be a wrench’: Kent farm being sold for first time since Henry VIII’s reign
A historic farm is being sold for the first time since the reign of Henry VIII, with its current occupants admitting that leaving will “be a wrench”.