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Murder of ‘Britain’s worst ever paedophile’ could have been stopped, report finds
The murder of a sex offender branded “Britain’s worst paedophile” could have been stopped, an official report has concluded.
Police launch probe as six cars vandalised in residential streets
A pensioner says she has never felt more unsafe after her vehicle was one of at least six targeted by yobs.
Upset as Kent’s Blue Flag beach numbers slashed after year of sewage spills
The number of Kent beaches awarded an acclaimed Blue Flag has been slashed this year as sewage discharges continue to plague the shores.
Person taken to hospital after motorway crash
A person has been taken to hospital after a crash on a main route.
‘People do not just vanish - we vow to keep going until she is found’
The family of a 24-year-old woman who has been missing for nine days have released a heartbreaking plea for help.
Residents left ‘imprisoned in homes’ as Stagecoach cuts five bus services
Campaigners say they have been left “imprisoned” in their homes after five bus services were scrapped in a town.
Hundreds gather at candlelit vigil to remember Leah, 24
Hundreds of mourners have gathered at a candlelit vigil to pay tribute to a 24-year-old woman after a body was found today.
Body found in search for missing Leah, 24
A body has tragically been found in the search for a young woman missing for 12 days.
Police renew appeal for missing man last seen 8 days ago
Police have renewed an appeal to find a missing man last seen more than a week ago.
No repair date in sight after sewer collapses under patched-up pothole
Bosses say they cannot predict how long work will take to mend a collapsed sewer which appeared just days after a pothole was patched up.
Plans resubmitted for ‘out of character’ estate on village farmland
Rehashed plans for more than 100 homes on village farmland have emerged – despite the previous bid being snubbed and branded “out of character”.
Landslide-hit road could remain closed until end of year
A town centre road hit by two landslides could remain closed until the end of the year while repair works continue.
The Kent family worth £17 billion soaring to 6th on UK rich list
A Kent-based family whose wealth has rocketed by almost £9 billion in the past year are now sixth on the UK rich list.
Family ‘forever grateful’ to those who helped search for Leah
The family of Leah Daley have issued a statement thanking all who joined the search for the 24-year-old after she went missing.
Outpouring of grief as mourners lay flowers for Leah
Mourners are continuing to lay flowers and light candles in tribute to a young woman after a body was found yesterday.
Pair in court over £5m gambling investment fraud
A duo accused of defrauding more than 100 victims out of £5.2 million in a gambling investment scam have appeared in court.
'UK's first' school skatepark planned in Kent
The action sport is already taught at Folkestone Academy and the town has a burgeoning skateboarding scene
CCTV appeal as concern grows for missing woman
New CCTV images have been released in the appeal to find a young woman who has been missing for a week.
Man charged following death of seven-year-old William Brown
A 49-year-old is to appear in court nearly six months after a child was killed in a crash while trying to retrieve his football.
KCC cuts DoE funding leaving pupils in limbo
A cash-strapped local authority is ending its involvement with the youth scheme founded by the late Prince Philip 70 years ago.