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Family pay tribute to ‘kind and funny’ Amazon driver killed in tragic level crossing crash
An Amazon delivery driver killed in a tragic level crossing accident has been described as a “great friend” who had “the most caring soul”.
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‘How can you sleep at night?’: Angry scenes as last-ditch bid to save shopping centre fails
The demolition of a council-owned town centre shopping centre will go ahead despite a last-ditch effort to save it.
Water company boss gets £700k payment despite bonus ban - but why is it still allowed?
Southern Water’s boss will receive a £700,000 payout linked to the company’s performance in what critics have described as ‘morally disgraceful’.
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100-strong protest expected at meeting on doomed shopping centre
More than 100 protestors are expected to lobby councillors ahead of a meeting to decide the fate of a shopping centre slated for closure.
Kent schoolchildren on the red carpet after winning national film award
A group of Kent drama pupils attended a red-carpet event in London after winning a national film award for their romantic comedy.
Price of TV star’s £3M home slashed for second time
Paul O’Grady’s widower has slashed the price of the star’s countryside mansion for a second time this year amid a dispute with neighbours.
Delays as crash shuts notorious A-road
A three-car smash clogged up country lanes after shutting a notoriously dangerous A-road yesterday.
Skydiver injured in parachute landing airlifted to hospital
A skydiver was airlifted to a London hospital after being injured during a parachute landing.
Busy A-road shut for hours amid ‘concern for person’s welfare’
A major A-road has reopened after emergency services closed it off in both directions amid “concerns for the welfare of a person” spotted nearby.
Victims lose £515k to courier fraud
More than 60 people in Kent fell victim to scammers posing as police officers or bank staff last year, new figures show.
Parents urged to warn children off carrying catapults this summer
Parents are being urged to “dissuade” their offspring from carrying a catapult this summer - amid rising reports of attacks on wildlife.
Police called to support bailiffs arrest man on suspicion of assault
Police called to support bailiffs carrying out a suspected house repossession arrested a man at the scene on suspicion of assault.
Driver sped past police on motorway at more than 100mph
A speeding driver was pulled over by officers after they sped past a police car on the M20.
Exact date next Kent town centre Poundland store will close
The shop is one of 25 confirmed for closure, with a further 43 identified
Parking charges in Kent town set to soar with one increase at 187%
Season tickets for parking could also be increased
Train line to close between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings for 9 days of improvement works
The upgrades are to improve safety and performance, said Network Rail
Kent thunderstorm alert upgraded as Met Office warns of 'danger to life'
Flooding and travel disruption are likely across the county
Map shows the Kent Japanese Knotweed hotspots seeing outbreaks
It can affect the value of your home by up to 5%
New 'flood warning' service to residents in Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge at risk from stream
Residents near the stream can sign up for new flood warning alerts
Kent hit with 21-hour thunderstorm warning ahead of weekend washout
Travel disruption is likely over the weekend