Port worker who raped schoolgirl in caravan denies being ‘facilitator’ for alleged abuse ordeal
A man who raped a schoolgirl has denied he acted as a "facilitator" for her to be plied with drugs and abused by him, his cousin and a friend.
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‘The most important fights happen inside political parties - not between them’
This week, local democracy reporter Daniel Esson looks at how political parties are habitually split by internal conflicts.
Family jetting off to Greece after winning £2,000 in kmfm competition
A lucky kmfm listener has bagged a cash prize to spend on a holiday in an on-air competition.
‘We just want a choice’: Residents concerned as developer sells broadband service for £100m
People stuck with a “nightmare” internet provider on a new-build estate are worried after the housing developer sold its broadband service for £100m.
Man’s three-year harassment campaign against neighbours he wrongly accused of vandalising his car
A man left derogatory comments on social media about his neighbours and sent them abusive messages after accusing them of letting down his tyres.
Late night booze and music bid for African restaurant faces opposition over ‘excessive’ hours
A Nigerian restaurant’s bid to broadcast live music until 3am and sell alcohol at all hours faces criticism from councillors.
Former Tory chief: ‘Reform win was like an earthquake…’
Former KCC leader Roger Gough has opened up about the Tories’ devastating loss to Reform - saying the former government did them few favours.
Family’s terror as burglar armed with large knife stormed their home
A mother and her two children were left terrified when a burglar armed with a large knife kicked down the door to their home.
Drivers ignoring rules in pedestrian-only streets face fines as ANPR cameras planned
A crackdown on motorists driving along pedestrian-only streets could soon lead to offenders being fined.
Burger van cleans up act after zero-star food hygiene rating
The owner of a struggling burger van wants to reassure customers he has cleaned up his act – after receiving a damning food hygiene rating.
Care agency plunged into special measures after people ‘denied basic rights’
A care company has been plunged into special measures after it emerged vulnerable people “were not safe” and at risk of harm.
Help name animal park’s adorable baby porcupine
A safari park is teaming up with KentOnline to find a name for one of its newest, and cutest, animals.
Shops cordoned off after car crashes into scaffolding
Police have cordoned off a parade of shops after a driver lost control of their car and ploughed into scaffolding.
Suspect charged with historic child sex offences
A man in his 60s has been charged after a number of children were allegedly targeted for sexual abuse between the 1970s and 2000s.
New Reform UK council leader announces cuts to member allowances
The new Reform leader of Kent County Council has pledged to cut member allowances and find savings at the cash-strapped authority.
‘Do it properly or not at all’: Ice cream van operator turns 21
A family-owned ice cream van business is marking 21 years with a free giveaway to thank their loyal customers
Men charged after woman ‘pulled into alleyway and punched and kicked’
Two men have been charged after a woman was taken to hospital following allegations of a serious assault.
‘If you met her, you didn't forget her’
A “warm, kind” woman who “threw her heart and soul” into setting up a beautiful manor house and gardens has died aged 80.
Flat where drink and drug users came ‘all hours of the day and night’ hit with closure order
A flat where drink and drug users came “at all hours of the day and night” has been shut down by police.
Trio jailed after thief caught filling up getaway car at petrol station
Detectives tracked down a trio of burglars after one of them was caught on CCTV filling up his getaway car at a petrol station.