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‘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’.
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‘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.
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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.
Kent area among South East's most dangerous places, police data suggests
Thanet has the sixth highest crime rate of anywhere in the South East
Public urged to shape plans for new garden community
Next month brings a series of consultation sessions on Homes England’s plans for a new village in Kent.
Town’s first outdoor padel courts set for dilapidated site at social club
A town’s first outdoor padel courts could be built on a dilapidated site at a popular sports and social club.
'Talented' guitarist and father remembered in the latest Kent death notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones
'This iconic landmark is going nowhere - it's one of town's success stories'
While the future of several Kent windmills remains unclear, trustees behind one landmark say theirs is “going nowhere” as it continues to thrive.
Town’s fifth Co-op store delayed as opening now earmarked for June
Delays to a town’s fifth Co-op store mean the supermarket will now open this summer on a controversial new estate.
‘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.
Mother and son jailed over ‘vicious’ hammer attack on former friend
A 40-year-old woman and her son have both been jailed after plotting and carrying out an “unprovoked” attack on a former friend at her home.
Arrest after alleged sexual assault in town centre park
An arrest has been made following an alleged sexual assault in a memorial garden, as police continue to urge any witnesses to come forward.
South East Water chair resigns after report by MPs says they have 'no confidence' in leadership
Thousands of customers were left unable to access tap water, shower or flush their toilets during the outages between November and January
‘Her dreams were cruelly taken away - but she’s making massive progress’
The family of a teenage girl left with life-changing brain injuries after collapsing in a park say she is continuing to make “massive improvements”.
A26 Tunbridge Wells crash involving car and cyclist with bus stop destroyed and driver taken to hospital
The accident involved a vehicle and a cyclist, with two people initially treated at the scene by ambulance crews
11 restaurants in Kent to close as axe to fall on Beefeater and Brewers Fayre
Two restaurant chains in the county are to be axed with the loss of hundreds of jobs.
A-road reopens after three-vehicle crash
An A-road was closed in both directions following a three-vehicle crash.
Ten day full road closure in Tunbridge Wells for water mains repairs
The road in Tunbridge Wells will be closed for 10 days