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Suspects flee after car bursts into flames following police chase
Suspects fled after a police chase ended in a car crashing into a tree and bursting into flames.
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Man in court after ‘firebombs’ thrown at police station
Three vehicles were damaged after “firebombs” were allegedly thrown at a police station in the middle of the night.
Protest over proposed closure of country’s top stroke unit
Protesters will stage a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.
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Busy road shut in both directions due to car fire
Drivers are facing long delays this evening due to a car fire, which has shut a road in both directions.
'I couldn't believe my eyes': Parking warden slaps ticket on bus at bus stop
Bosses at a council are standing by the decision to issue a parking ticket to a broken-down bus at a bus stop.
Three closures at Designer Outlet – with another to follow
Three shops have departed the popular Ashford Designer Outlet - with another to follow soon.
Pub landlord buys black cab to give customers free lifts home
A pub landlord has bought his own black cab to offer free taxi rides home for customers after they enjoy a drink.
Council issues first fine after French bulldogs among animals sold illegally
Council chiefs have issued a four-figure fine to a dog owner for selling the animals without a licence.
Investigation after house badly damaged in ‘suspicious’ blaze
A house has been badly damaged following a suspicious blaze which took nearly 17 hours to fight.
Hour-by-hour Kent forecasts as heavy rain expected in Tunbridge Wells, Maidstone, Canterbury and Dover
The weather alert will be in place for 26 hours in total
Tunbridge Wells railway station cafe applies to sell alcohol on and off premises
The cafe is on Platform One at the station
Five-year ban imposed on horse owner who left pony in ‘continuous suffering’
A 62-year-old man who left a sweet older pony in extreme pain and failed to seek help for a treatable condition has been handed a suspended jail term.
Once busy Kent farm shop to become four bedroom home after revamp plan refused
The farm shop folk said the energy bills made the business unviable
‘To see her take her first steps outside is an incredibly emotional moment’
A once-malnourished lynx who spent years living in “appalling conditions” has taken her first steps outside at her new Kent home.
Temporary traffic lights to accommodate new Aldi lead to long queues
Drivers are facing gridlock following the launch of the next phase of roadworks to accommodate a new Aldi supermarket.
Kent issued 26-hour rain warning as flooding and travel disruption likely
Very low temperatures could bring about more wintery showers
'I've been here 23 years...now we need to try and survive day by day’
A frustrated cafe owner is worried for the future of her business after seeing trade plummet following the closure of a neighbouring shopping centre.
Former Kent school teacher partly blames 'Italian heritage' for blurred boundaries with pupils
A teacher misconduct panel also found that "there was evidence that (Mr Coltella) had demonstrated exceptionally high standards in teaching and that he had contributed significantly to the education sector."
The financial interests declared by all of Kent’s MPs including book royalties and overseas trips
The issue of MPs holding outside roles has long attracted debate
Matt Weston makes history with double Olympic gold
The Tunbridge Wells athlete has won two Olympic golds at Milano Cortina 2026