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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
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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.
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‘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.
How planting a vineyard helped a grieving Kent dad keep his son's memory alive
A grieving father says creating a wine in his son’s name has helped him cope with four “absolutely appalling” years since the teenager’s death.
Kent village 'overdeveloped with excess of large executive houses'
Fears a village is being overdeveloped with an excess of ‘large executive houses' have been raised amid plans for another estate.
Critical incident at Kent hospital as beds full and 'extremely high' demand at A&E
A critical incident has been declared at a Kent hospital where bosses say beds are full and attendance levels at A&E are “extremely high”.
King’s School launches review into historic abuse after former teacher convicted
A prestigious private school has launched a review into historic abuse after a former teacher was convicted of sexually assaulting pupils.
Shocking images show inside filthy shisha lounge as booze plans rejected
Concerning images show the disgusting interior of a shisha lounge where bosses’ plans to sell booze have been thwarted.
Kent to see 'unusually warm' temperatures and thunderstorms this week
Parts of the county could feel as warm 27C in the coming days
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.
Angry builder smashed roof tiles at Kent couple’s dream home amid pay row
A disgruntled builder hired to restore a couple’s “dream home” was caught on camera smashing the historic property’s roof tiles in a row over pay.
‘It’s impossible to continue’: Highly rated Kent restaurant shuts as costs spiral
A top-rated restaurant has closed its doors after bosses said spiralling costs made it “impossible to continue”.