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'My brother's secret final act of kindness saved five lives'
The family of a much-loved railwayman who died suddenly aged 50 have told how his final act of kindness saved five lives.
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Analysis uncovers why Kent meningitis B outbreak was so dangerous
The March 2026 outbreak was liked to a nightclub in Canterbury and resulted in the deaths of two teenagers
Southern Water fined over sewage pollution where dead fish and eels found in Kent
The company was found to have harmed the environment with untreated sewage
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‘We haven’t ambushed the place’: Traveller family defends bid for caravans on protected land
A traveller family hoping to make a new home in protected Kent countryside fear attitudes towards their background could count against them.
Scientists discover why Kent meningitis outbreak was so dangerous
Scientists have discovered why the bacteria that caused the Kent meningitis outbreak earlier this year was so severe - and warn it could happen again.
Moment bison cross new bridge as Kent opens UK first
Footage captures the moment bison crossed new bridges adjoining 100 hectares of woodland in a UK first.
Knife-wielding thug stormed woman’s home and wounded her multiple times before avoiding jail
A knife-wielding thug forced his way into a woman’s home and repeatedly wounded her after demanding money from her ex-boyfriend.
Map shows the most expensive places to rent in Kent and the cheapest
Folkestone and Hythe recorded the biggest annual rent rise in the county
Former kebab shop boss stole from M&S days after prison release
A former pizza and kebab shop owner jailed after turning to crime to fund his alcohol addiction went shoplifting just days after his release.
Death notices and funeral announcements from Kent this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
‘It’s outrageous’: Car park users hit back at planned new charges at popular woodland
Car parking meters are to be installed at another popular Kent woodland where users will be slapped with new charges.
Spitfire crash site in Kent officially plotted for first time in 86 years
The crash site of an early Battle of Britain Spitfire in a Kent field has been officially recorded for the first time in 86 years.
‘This venue went viral - but I found something else worth shouting about’
Our reviewer tried the bar at a boutique hotel that hit the headlines when Jan Leeming tweeted about her lunch there.
Kent pub 'haunted' by 18th century ghost up for auction
The pub closed earlier this year and is being sold as the owners wish to retire from the trade
Railway worker who crashed van after 'couple of pints with colleagues' loses licence
A railway worker who crashed his van after having a “couple of pints” with colleagues has lost his licence.
Machete-wielding men jailed for 'extremely violent' attack in Ramsgate
A man was taken to a London hospital with life-threatening injuries
CCTV released after Canterbury 'assault' leaves man with facial injuries
Anyone who recognises the man (pictured) is urged to get in touch with police
Kent unis fall in latest national league table
Two Kent universities have fallen in the latest national league table, with one dropping outside the top 100 institutions.
Long delays on major A-road amid emergency gas works
Drivers are facing delays on a major route while crews tackle emergency gas repairs.
Hairdresser ‘losing weight, sleep and cash’ in month-long BT phone nightmare
A hairdresser says it has seen takings plummet after being left without a landline by BT for a month.