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Lorry driver arrested after ‘wonderful’ dad-of-two, 36, killed in M20 crash
Police have arrested a lorry driver after a “wonderful” dad-of-two described as a “pillar of the community” was killed in a crash on the M20.
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Kent garden crowned best in the UK
A Kent garden has been named the best in the UK - beating hundreds of other entrants from across the country.
The nine Kent towns where M&S could open new stores
Beloved British chain Marks & Spencer is looking to expand – and is eyeing up nine new locations in Kent.
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Two men jailed for combined 48 years after violent axe attack on A2 near Canterbury
The sickening assault happened on a live carriageway on the A2
Blind great-grandmother rediscovers freedom after £13k home transformation
A blind 93-year-old great-grandmother says a “life-changing” £13,000 home upgrade has helped her regain her independence after years of isolation.
Santa’s Grotto inspired by the sea to open at shopping destination
The grotto is part of the attraction’s festive activities, including a seasonal marketplace and Christmas films.
Police and ambulance crews called after person collapses near Tesco
Paramedics and police were called after a person collapsed near Tesco.
Kent holds its breath as Budget finally set to be unveiled
A Budget that carries so much political capital will be delivered today - but will it hit you in the pocket?
Swimming ban to be lifted at Kent beach as water quality results revealed
A swimming ban at a popular beach is to be lifted following the release of new water quality results - but other areas have not been so lucky.
Two authorities back major changes to Kent council system
Under the proposed system, unitary councils would deliver all council services in one area
Striking new images of 291 homes planned for golf course
Striking new artist’s impressions show how a 291-home development could look on a town’s golf course.
Plans for new estate within National Landscape double in size
A new-build estate within the Kent Downs ‘National Landscape’ could be twice as big as originally proposed.
The Kent companies ordered to cough up more than £225,000 in fines over tax defaults
Nine Kent businesses have been ordered to pay a collective £225,000 in fines for unpaid tax of more than £350,000.
Town mourns death of ‘true legend’ former pub landlord
A town is mourning the death of a much-loved former pub landlord - described by many as a “true legend”.
Inside derelict house with tree growing through toilet floor
A derelict house with smashed windows and a tree growing through the toilet floor is going under the hammer.
Police prepared ahead of protest and counter-demo at former barracks
Another protest is set to take place at a former barracks - even though all the asylum seekers living there are being moved out later this year.
Air ambulance lands after single-car crash
An air ambulance was dispatched after a single-car crash sparked a large-scale emergency response
‘It is vital we get order back at our borders’
In his latest column, MP Sojan Joseph outlines his support for the government’s tough new reforms on immigration.
No answers for grieving family after dad, 31, dies at seafront hotel
A grieving wife has been warned she may never know what caused her husband’s sudden death at a Kent hotel.
Properties to go under the hammer in last auction of the year
A range of Kent properties are going under the hammer in an auctioneer's last sale of the year.