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‘Getaway driver? He didn’t even know there had been a robbery!’
A couple who run a law practice have recalled one of their first cases - helping an unwitting getaway driver clear his name after a robbery.
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‘This is what it needs’: Plans for derelict hotel off A2 unanimously approved
Plans to turn a hotel, which has sat empty for nearly two decades, into a petrol station and M&S food store have been given the green light.
Former Kent school student recognised by King for leading Sarah Everard investigation
A former Kent school pupil who led the investigation into the murder of Sarah Everard has received The King’s Police Medal.
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First of 60 ‘life-sized’ bear sculptures revealed
The first artist behind a new bear art trail inspired by a beloved children’s story has been revealed.
'Heavy and prolonged' rain to hit Kent as Met Office issues 24-hour weather warning
There is also a chance of power cuts
Forecasters issue warning as ‘prolonged and heavy rain’ set to batter Kent
Forecasters warn “prolonged and heavy” rain could lead to flooding and disruption in Kent later this week.
Woman denies murder of delivery driver
A woman accused of involvement in the killing of a delivery driver has pleaded not guilty to murder.
Disused car dealership could become flats
The latest planning applications submitted to a council include plans to build a two-storey block of flats and changes to an arts centre.
Thrill-seekers dressed as Father Christmas to take on zipline for children’s cancer charity
Adventurers will be able to fly at speeds of up to 50mph along the country’s longest zipline - and all with a festive twist.
Kent A227 road blocked following three-vehicle crash near Gravesend - recap
There was queueing traffic in the area
‘This was meant to be Kent’s answer to the Lake District’: Controversial winery plans approved
Plans to build a large winery backing onto villager’s gardens have been approved despite concerns over noise and traffic.
Rail delays after reports of trespasser on tracks
Trains from a station were unable to run due to a person on the tracks, but disruption remains.
Delays on A2 after three-car collision
Traffic was queuing on the A2 with one lane closed after a multi-vehicle crash.
First phase of £1m park improvement project opens
Works to improve part of a community green space in a bid to “design out anti-social behaviour” have finished.
Primary school to reopen two weeks after major fire nearby
A head teacher has confirmed that the clear-up works to remove asbestos debris have finished at a school.
‘Have this then’: Drunk man urinated up cell door in dirty protest
A painter and decorator who was angry about being detained in custody urinated up his cell door and damaged police property.
Is this month’s Budget set to burst Kent’s house price bubble?
Ahead of the Budget, speculation suggests many in the county could face additional taxes if reforms are delivered.
Kent train stations to close this weekend including Maidstone, Herne Bay, Margate and Whitstable
Rail replacement buses will serve journeys where trains are not running
Virgin and Eurostar rail rival ‘still in the running’ for Kent route
Another serious rival operator to Eurostar - in addition to Virgin - is set to announce plans to muscle its way onto Kent's international rail line.
YouTube prankster given five-year football banning order days after rugby pitch invasion
A pitch invader has been banned from entering a football stadium for five years after a court found his antics contributed to “disorder and violence”.