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The Kent district that is one of the south easts worst hit places by crime
Crime is considered more severe in one part of Kent than almost anywhere else in South East England
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‘Why build £3m bridge linking new estates that people like me can’t use?’
Wheelchair users, people on mobility scooters and parents pushing prams face a one-mile diversion after plans for a ramped footbridge were ditched.
Work finally underway to replace 1970s derelict block with 60 homes
Construction is underway for an £18 million development on land previously occupied by a derelict 1970s sheltered housing block.
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Body found at country park in search for missing woman
A body has been found at a country park amid a search for a missing woman.
Tunbridge Wells woodland with Second World War bunker saved after 'incredible' support and 'generous funders'
"Seeing the level of support from local residents was incredible"
Kent school 'completes merger' which brings another school into its 'family'
The schools said in a statement: “There is much we can learn from each other.”
Two taken to hospital after crash blocks A-road
Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash which has blocked a busy route.
Overturned car and vehicle in bush among December’s 172 drink and drug driving offenders
Police stopped dozens of drivers for drink and drug offences in the first half of the month, including one in an overturned car and another in a bush.
M20 grinds to a halt for the third time in 24 hours following crash involving two vans
Motorists were left facing delays on the M20 for a third time since Operation Brock was introduced following an accident.
Town turns red as 1,000 Santas descend for ‘magical’ festive fundraiser
A unique festive event saw a seaside town turn red with Santas running along the promenade to support a charity’s £40,000 fundraising goal.
Warning of heavy rain issued for parts of Kent
A yellow alert for heavy rain has been issued for the county, with potential for gusty winds, travel disruption and flooding.
'I lost my appetite and knew something was seriously wrong'
Annie De’Ath says her diagnosis has been 'devastating' for her
Call 999 if you see wanted man with Kent links
If you see him, or know of his whereabouts, call 999
Massive 1,000-home estate finally approved after seven years
A mammoth 1,000-home development has been given the green light on appeal - seven years after plans for the controversial estate were first revealed.
Motorway delays spark traffic chaos after person taken to hospital
A busy motorway has reopened following a crash – but long delays remain in place for drivers.
Team behind popular glamping site celebrate double award win
A glamping business picked up two gold awards at a regional tourism awards ceremony.
School forced to postpone Christmas events due to sickness bug
Christmas activities for pupils have been postponed due to a sickness bug which spread around a school.
Drivers urged to check dashcams in five-day search for missing woman
Officers concerned for the welfare of a missing woman are urging drivers to check dashcam footage after she was spotted walking along a busy route.
21 hour weather warning issued for Kent with downpours and strong gusts expected
Heavy rain and gusts of up to 46mph have been forecast
Dad’s ‘faith in humanity restored’ after treasured lost ring is returned
A dad says his “faith in humanity has been restored” after a lost but treasured family heirloom was returned to him by kind strangers.