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Alan Davies’ first tour in a decade is coming to Kent
The comedian and actor is going back to his roots with his new stand-up show, Think Ahead.
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Girl 'repeatedly raped after being lured into car' in Dover
Police said the 12-year-old was approached in a supermarket car park and taken to various locations
'Dangerous' rapists who drugged and abused girl, 12, jailed for total of 53 years
Three “dangerous” men who drugged, abused and repeatedly raped a vulnerable 12-year-old girl have been jailed for a total of 53 years.
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Police called as pupils protest over school’s new PE kit policy
Police have been called after pupils protested this morning over changes to their school’s PE kit policy.
'The support has simply blown us away’
An army of well-wishers in pink walked in memory of a teenage girl who died of cancer.
Met Office issues 22-hour 'danger to life' weather warning for Kent
Coastal areas will be hit particularly hard
'This restaurant is the real deal - but the pig ears made my jaw beg for mercy'
After spotting pig ears on the menu at the new Nepalese, I felt quietly optimistic...
Kent's 'best and worst' hospital trusts ranked in new Government league tables
Scores varied considerably across the county
Niece to tackle her fear of the sea on cross-Channel swim for uncle
A woman is set to tackle swimming across the Channel despite being afraid of the sea and open water.
Plans launched for huge housing estate on derelict gasworks
Plans have been submitted for a huge housing estate to revamp a derelict utilities site.
Dad 'almost collided with public' on e-scooter days after ban for drug-driving
A cocaine user and father-of-three was caught riding an e-scooter just three days after he’d been banned from the road for drug-driving.
Festive light trail to host inclusive night for sensory needs
The SEN-friendly event will include lower music volume and reduced flashing lights as part of a new Christmas experience.
‘I spotted teacher at Tesco who taught me 70 years ago - can you help me find him?’
A pensioner is appealing for help to trace one of his old teachers - after a fleeting reunion left him desperate to meet again.
‘Once-in-a-generation’ upgrades announced at Channel Tunnel terminal
Plans have been revealed for a major transformation of the terminal buildings at the Channel Tunnel stop in Kent.
New temporary location confirmed for Folkestone Library and Adult Education Centre
The original library closed back in December 2022
'Vandalism is not patriotism', Kent MP says after English flags painted on street sign
He told KentLive: "True patriots do not vandalise our public infrastructure"
Barn to be converted into hotel rooms despite concerns over safety
Plans to convert a barn into hotel rooms on the site of a Grade II-listed manor have been approved despite concerns over pedestrian safety.
Update on future of Folkestone Sports Centre as ‘huge work’ underway
The centre closed abruptly in the summer of 2024 but was saved from being turned into housing
Operation Brock expected 'more frequently' in Kent with new border checks next month
New cross-Channel border checks come into effect next month
Drunk vicar spared prison after forceful attempt to kiss woman in ‘moment of madness’
A vicar who sexually assaulted a woman by trying to “stick his tongue down her throat” while drunk has avoided jail.