Two arrested after gold chain ‘stolen’ from home
Police are appealing for information to help track down a gold chain after it was reportedly stolen from a home.
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Appeal for witnesses after BMW crashes in ‘high-speed’ A2 police chase
Officers are appealing for witnesses after a BMW failed to stop and then crashed following a police chase on a busy A-road.
‘My identity was stolen from me as a child’
A 43-year-old old wigmaker says she is only now discovering her true identity.
Ghosts, ghouls and gothic tales: Kent’s horror history
From haunted marshes to eerie castles, Kent’s landscapes have long inspired tales of fear and the supernatural.
KCC leader faces possible vote of no confidence in wake of leaked video
The leader of Kent County Council could face a vote of no confidence in weeks as the furore over a damaging leaked video shows little sign of abating.
Biker in 40s dies after crashing into wall
A motorcyclist has died after striking a wall in the early hours of this morning.
Reform’s KCC leader tells councillors to ‘f*****g suck it up’ in heated meeting
A leaked video of a Reform UK meeting involving Kent County Councillors has seen members told to “f*****g suck it up” and warned about being “muted”.
UKIP march dwarfed by large counter-protest
A UKIP march protesting against illegal immigration was significantly outnumbered by counter-protesters.
UK’s original scare attraction to include new mazes for Halloween event
This year, the long-running horror-themed event will include two twisted mazes, live actors and shocking special effects.
The Kent districts with best and worst recycling rates - ahead of major bin shake-up
Kent’s best and worst recyclers can today be revealed - just months before sweeping new national rules will overhaul how bins are collected.
Disruption expected along busy bypass again as works to start
A temporary speed limit and lane closures are set for a busy bypass only weeks after it had closed for emergency gas repairs.
Thugs jailed after man stabbed in violent robbery and left ‘fighting for life’
Two men involved in a robbery, which ended with a man being flown to the hospital for life-saving treatment, have been sentenced.
Council meeting stopped half way through after deputy mayor taken ill
Proceedings were adjourned at a full council meeting when a councillor became unwell and an ambulance was called.
Sneak peek behind the scenes at major town housing project
A developer has peeled back the curtain and show us inside one of its landmark town centre projects as it marks five years of regeneration efforts.
‘Vile’ predator jailed for historic sexual abuse of children
An 82-year-old man who committed several sexual offences against children, spanning decades, has been jailed.
Reform chairman’s flag ‘true allegiance’ comments cause controversy at church event
Comments made by a Reform party member suggesting anyone “intimidated” by flags on lampposts could have allegiances “elsewhere” received pushback.
Dad died suddenly one week before his daughter’s wedding in Spain
Tributes have been paid to a well-respected taxi company boss who died suddenly a week before his daughter’s dream wedding in Spain.
Long delays on major route after car fire
There are delays on a major route after a car fire.
KCC member: ‘Why I decided to quit Reform UK’
A county councillor has lifted the lid on her decision to leave Reform UK just 16 months after being elected.
‘Love you forever’: Tributes left at railway bridge after man’s death
Football shirts and flowers have been left at a town railway station for a man who died after being hit by a train.