Busy route shut in both directions after crash
Emergency services closed a busy route after a single-car crash.
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Road blocked after biker hurt in crash
A motorcyclist has been hurt following a crash between a car and bike, which also resulted in a fuel spillage.
Kent farming industry celebrated at annual highlight event
Farmers from across Kent put their tax fight against the government on hold for a special celebration of their work and culture.
‘They’re mentally resilient - but their physical health is really starting to suffer’
The Kent son of a couple detained in Iran is calling for their “urgent release”, saying their physical health is “starting to suffer”.
‘Delight’ after roadworks rescheduled to avoid clash with gas works
The county council has revoked the permit for road improvements which were set to clash with gas works in a town centre.
‘We’re being left to guess’: Update sought on delayed special school openings
The government has been asked for “urgent clarification” on the opening of two delayed special educational needs and disabilities schools.
The beauty queen who became a hairdressing legend
A former beauty queen who became a hairdressing legend in a Kent town has died aged 79.
Greggs to open in former town centre bank ‘in next few weeks’
Greggs is to move into another Kent town centre “in the next few weeks” after taking over a former bank.
Man punched nurse after taking comment ‘the wrong way’
A man has avoided jail after punching a psychiatric nurse and a security guard at a hospital where he was seeking medical help.
Outbuilding extension for disabled son refused on ‘cruel’ technicality
A family has accused planning officers of acting “cruelly” following the “flawed” refusal of an annex for their severely disabled son.
Mum took own life after stabbing daughter as she cooked family meal
A mum stabbed her daughter in the back with a 12-inch kitchen knife while she was cooking a family meal - before fatally turning the blade on herself.
Bus company ‘working with police’ after woman in 80s seriously injured outside Waitrose
A woman in her 80s has been airlifted to hospital after a serious bus crash near Waitrose.
‘We need to start talking to each other’: Further protests and Let’s Talk About The Flag meeting planned
More anti-immigration protests are planed in Kent as well as a meeting to discuss the flags.
‘How much?! Our national dish shares many of Britain’s problems’
Our reviewer checks out the latest incarnation of a popular fish and chip shop and remembers why mushy peas should be avoided at all costs.
5 must-see tribute acts coming to Kent this weekend
Whether you’re a Rock ‘N’ Roll Star or a Dancing Queen, you can catch top tunes in the county this weekend.
The Kent district where 1 in 10 mums smoke during pregnancy
Shocking statistics have revealed that one in 10 mums smoke during pregnancy in a Kent district.
'It's a challenging time': Sadness as coffee shop closes
A cafe in a former lifeboat house has closed after three years of trading amid struggles with a “challenging time in hospitality”.
‘It’s unprecedented’: Pub’s opening hours slashed after second licence review
A pub’s opening hours have been slashed after an “unprecedented” second licence review following blaring music and a spate of police callouts.
‘Queues out the door’ as popular bakery opens second shop
Customers were left “queuing out the door” after a “mad rush” at a new bakery, which opened for the first time today.
Brazen shoplifter who targeted Kent supermarkets jailed
A shoplifter has been jailed after breaching a court order by targeting several supermarkets across Kent.