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Prime Minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham visits county
Just hours after being elected Labour Party leader, Andy Burnham arrived in Kent to visit supporters.
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Witness appeal after man stabbed twice and unknown substance sprayed in face
Police investigating an attack on a man who was stabbed and had an unknown substance sprayed in his face say they are upping patrols in the area.
Man in hospital after being ‘stabbed’ twice and sprayed with ‘unknown substance’
An investigation has been launched after a man was attacked on a housing estate near a Co-op and a hotel.
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‘We’re bringing it back to what it was always meant to be’
Bosses have moved to explain how their popular venue is far more than a centre for talented cyclists.
Hour-long delays starting to ease on A2 following multi-vehicle crash
The emergency services were scrambled to the A2 following a multi-vehicle crash.
Where Southeastern trains will not be running in Kent this weekend for planned works
A number of services will be affected
School's out! 8 epic attractions in Kent to let the kids run wild this summer
Looking for ways to fill the six-week break? These action-packed activities offer plenty of opportunities for children to climb, splash and explore.
Jail for 19-year-old after unprovoked Swanscombe alleyway stabbing
The victim was hospitalised and lost a large amount of blood
Fresh CGI images unveil how European rail travel could return to Kent by 2029
A British train operator has revealed new CGI images and the most detailed plans so far for cross-Channel travel to return to Kent.
Tesco to close dozens of Kent stores early if England reaches World Cup final
A supermarket giant has announced it will shut its stores early so staff can watch England play if the team reaches the World Cup final.
One of the ‘world’s largest inflatable obstacle courses’ is coming to Bluewater
A huge inflatable course, which has sold out tours across the world, is set to open at a shopping centre this weekend.
Man, 19, jailed after ‘horrific’ alleyway stabbing
A man has been jailed after brandishing a knife and slashing a man’s thigh before stabbing his forearm in an alleyway.
Drug dealer found in bathroom as police raided cannabis farm
Watch the moment police broke through several stud walls to discover more than 70 cannabis plants growing in rooms around a house.
Firefighters called to ‘small smouldering’ blaze after iron left on furniture
Fire crews are reminding people to make sure electrical items are switched off when not being used after a fire at a flat.
Lightning-hit ‘heart of the community’ pub to be rebuilt after community rallies together
A “special” village pub which had to be torn down after a devastating blaze will be rebuilt after neighbours rallied together to buy back the plot.
Goodyear Blimp flies over Kent in journey back home to Germany
The world-renowned airship has flown over the county’s skies as part of its route back home to Germany today.
Mammoth German tunnel machine selected to dig the UK’s longest road tunnel
The same company that helped forge the Elizabeth Line will create the massive machine needed to dig out the major road route between Kent and Essex.
‘We can design out crime in problem areas without breaking the bank’
A poorly-lit pathway connecting two towns which has been bedevilled by antisocial behaviour could be transformed by a cost-effective initiative.
1960 vs today: The striking aerial photos showing Kent's dramatic transformation
Remarkable satellite images reveal how Kent’s hospitals, shopping centres and sports venues have evolved over the years.
Spending watchdog to investigate concerns over ‘rising costs’ of £11bn road tunnel
The cost of a major infrastructure project that will see the creation of a second river crossing between Kent and Essex is back in the spotlight.