Teen missing for seven days found safe and well
Police are no longer appealing for help to locate a missing teenager.
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‘A warrior princess and a little miracle’: Celebrating Kent’s bravest children
A schoolgirl paralysed by a devastating accident and a young carer looking after two parents are among the Wards Children’s Award winners.
Kent by candlelight: Magical nights out this autumn
Visit some of the county’s top spots after dark and enjoy illuminated concerts, nighttime walks and glittering carnivals.
Terminally ill dad completes 588-mile walk
A terminally ill dad who has walked almost 600 miles from one end of the country to the other has completed his huge charity trek.
Teacher was caught drink-driving while ‘fearing for his life after knife attack’
A drink-driving teacher has avoided being banned from the profession after claiming he had “feared for his life” following a knife attack.
Investigation launched after woman ‘touched inappropriately’ at boot fair
Police are investigating a reported sexual offence at a boot fair.
Hospital trust ‘deeply sorry’ after report finds bullying and racism
Bullying, toxic behaviour and racism have been raised by “ignored” hospital staff in a new report.
Violent crime down but police ‘not complacent’
Violent crime has reduced but drug offences have increased, a police report has said.
Pensioner, 82, sentenced after police find more guns at home
An elderly man has been sentenced for his collection of guns after police “missed” some hidden firearms during a search of his home in 2017.
Four people involved in ‘medical incident’ at car park
Two people have been taken to hospital after a “medical incident” at a car park.
Major disruption expected as 12-week closures planned for busy route
Motorists face longer travel times as essential work for a £250million road improvement scheme is set to get underway.
Bikers gather for funeral procession of ‘one in a million’ entertainer and cafe owner
The funeral procession for an entertainer “loved by everyone he met” has passed the cafe he used to own.
‘The system has failed these kids’: CEO ‘disappointed’ over safety concerns at young offenders school
The boss of several secure re-educational centres says he was “disappointed” after hearing about the temporary closure of a Kent secure school.
Irate motorist ends up in court thanks to her own video footage
A mother whose vehicle was clipped by another car pursued the other driver and got her daughter to film it - but it landed her in court instead.
Pub reopens after £120K facelift in town where most boozers have called last orders
One of a town’s few remaining pubs has reopened after a £120K makeover, with a former barmaid at the helm as the new landlady.
Fire crews called to high street as ‘smoke’ seen coming from Boots store
Firefighters have been called to a town centre shop this evening following a “false alarm”.
Help needed to find teenager missing for five days
Police are searching for a missing 14-year-old boy who was last seen boarding a train five days ago.
Football fans in court after rival supporters clash outside railway station
A football fan has admitted using threatening words or behaviour after trouble broke out between rival supporters outside a railway station.
High street McDonald’s reopens with new layout and latest tech
A fast-food diner has welcomed back customers today after a major redesign and makeover.
Studio featuring pilates fitness craze loved by Harry Styles and Lady Gaga opens
A 29-year-old mum has opened a health studio featuring a pilates fitness craze favoured by superstars.