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Footage captures armed police stopping knifeman on motorway moments after 'unprovoked stabbing'
Dramatic footage has captured the moment armed police stopped a knife-wielding man after an “unprovoked stabbing”.
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Plans for traditional sweet shop in former Claire's on Canterbury High Street
The retro sweet chain already operates a number of shops around Kent
Hundreds jump in saddle as almost £100k raised for Kent hospices
It has long been a favourite event among cyclists in east Kent, and so it proved for the 16th annual bike ride in aid of the Pilgrims Hospices.
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Emergency services called to crash on motorway
Emergency services were called after a crash involving a lorry and three cars on the M20.
‘Something needs to be done’: Bottles of urine and rubbish left outside border site
Truck drivers attending a major border site are leaving bottles of urine and piles of rubbish at the roadside, angry residents say.
Local election polls open across Tunbridge Wells and there's something you must remember
It's polling day!
Police officer worked in pub while off sick and accessed ex’s confidential records
A police officer carried out pub shifts while off sick and accessed confidential records linked to an ex-partner, a misconduct panel has heard.
Paul Hollywood caught driving at 100mph to get sick cat to vet
Bake Off star Paul Hollywood has pleaded guilty to speeding after police caught him driving at nearly 100mph on a busy motorway.
‘It’s a huge moment’: Breakthrough means work could finally start on thousands of new Kent homes
Work on thousands of planned new homes could finally get underway after a breakthrough in the barrier that has stalled developments for years.
Firearms seized and two arrested after bomb disposal team called to street
A man and a woman have been arrested after a bomb disposal team were called out to a residential street.
All you need to know about the May 7 local election in Tunbridge Wells
It's polling day tomorrow - here's all you need to know
Drivers in Tunbridge Wells told to expect delays on A26 London Road after gas leak
SGN says it is too soon to say when the work will end
Another large unit left empty as EDF pulls out of business park
A business park has been left with another large empty unit after EDF confirmed it has withdrawn from the site.
The Range confirms Kent store among 10 it’s seeking to sell
One of The Range’s Kent stores is up for sale - but don’t expect the retailer to be moving out.
Tunbridge Wells rat run used by drivers dodging A-road to get improvements 'addressing concerns'
The rat run is one of the best known in Tunbridge Wells as it dodges a notoriously congested A-road
‘Pushing back against harmful messaging early is so crucial’
An MP says it is important to reduce violence against women and girls amid worrying statistics and a rise in the so-called ‘manosphere’.
‘Greedy’ blackmailer forced vulnerable victim to part with £22k
A “greedy” blackmailer who preyed upon a vulnerable man for more than two years to obtain tens of thousands of pounds has been jailed.
‘My life has been taken over by six hungry lambs - but I wouldn’t have it any other way’
Our reporter has told what life is like waiting hand and hoof on six hungry lambs.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into hedge while riding in convoy
A motorcyclist died while travelling in convoy with other riders after crashing into a hedgerow.
Teen who stabbed stepdad in neck during cannabis-fuelled rage avoids jail
A cannabis-fuelled teenager who stabbed his stepdad in the neck after being admonished for how he spoke to his mum has been spared jail.