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Nine years for man who raped and strangled his victim
An offender has been sentenced to nine years after raping, strangling and falsely imprisoning a victim.
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Tunbridge Wells private cancer treatment centre opening in the autumn
The facility will provide a full range of essential cancer treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and cellular therapy
800 flats set to be built on site once earmarked for ‘Netflix’ film studios
Almost 800 flats are now planned for a disused railway works previously earmarked for film studios - more than double what was initially proposed.
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‘Normalising drug taking is not the answer - the Greens have got it wrong’
Ashford’s Labour MP Sojan Joseph - who worked in the NHS for more than 20 years - has criticised the Green Party’s plan to legalise all drugs.
‘It has provided us with answers and will prolong our animals’ lives’
Keepers at a Kent animal park say newly-acquired technology has led to “a major step forward” in helping prolong the lives of its cats.
1,700 homes in villages near Tunbridge Wells without water in Kent again - live updates
South East Water said homes should have supply back by mid morning
‘I’ve lived here for 25 years, now council say I can’t go back’
A grandmother of 12 has been left heartbroken after a council confirmed she cannot return to her home of more than 25 years following a fire.
'Call 999' if you see 'most wanted' man with links to Tunbridge Wells and East Malling
Police have launched a search and public appeal
'You'll change your mind': Sinister words of Tinder rapist jailed for seven years
A rapist who attacked a woman he met on Tinder while using sinister words towards her has been jailed.
‘This could remove 140,000 HGVs from Kent’s roads’
A government investment in rail freight could have dramatic consequences - easing congestion on our roads and reducing deployment of Operation Brock.
34 flats to finally replace derelict town centre building as hoardings surround site
A long-awaited redevelopment of a town centre building left abandoned for years is due to be completed by next summer.
Border team rolls out AI technology
Initial border checks at a major facility in the county will now be carried out using AI, it has been revealed
Clothing company to shut only Kent store as centre loses fifth brand this year
A clothing company is to become the fifth brand to shut down at a Kent shopping centre since the start of 2026.
‘He stole their childhoods’: Rapist who preyed on young victims jailed for 28 years
A “remorseless” child rapist whose sickening abuse spanned two decades has been jailed for 28 years.
10 quirky spots for unforgettable Mother’s Day afternoon teas in Kent
Treat your mum to something different this Mother’s Day with unique afternoon teas, from cat cafes to steam trains.
Council orders landlord to stop 'pub taxi' service
A shocked pub landlord who bought a black cab to give customers a free lift home has been ordered to stop by the council.
Man dies after police called to ‘medical incident’
A man sadly died after police and ambulance crews were called to a medical incident.
Students jailed after blowing up sheep with fireworks following ‘sadistic’ attack
Two students from Kent who filmed themselves killing a sheep and then lighting fireworks in its corpse have been jailed.
Kent weather experts forecast exactly when and where 16C highs will arrive
Flooding alerts are still in place for parts of Kent despite an expected improvement in weather conditions this week
Why postboxes are being taped up across Kent
Postboxes are being taped up across Kent as Royal Mail introduces upgraded solar-powered versions that can be used to send parcels.