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Red Arrows jet across Kent
The Red Arrows tore through the skies over the county as they headed to a special Battle of Britain airshow.
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Traffic eases on M25 after accident and broken down vehicle
Motorists travelling on the M25 faced delays due to an accident and a broken down vehicle.
Top Boy star to perform at new grime festival
A new grime and rap festival is coming to a riverside town this summer.
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Police appeal after alleged indecency at town centre coffee shops
Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to about alleged indecency.
Slushy drinks ‘should not be given to under-7s’ after near-death incidents
New guidance says children under the age of seven should not consume ‘slushy’ drinks after several near-death experiences for kids.
Aldi eyes new stores in two towns as part of ‘rapid’ expansion plans
A discount retailer is looking to open two new branches in Kent following a £650million investment to rapidly expand its stores.
Adopted dad who killed two-year-old loses appeal against murder conviction
A father who was jailed for life for killing his adopted daughter at home before heading to Tesco has lost a bid to appeal his conviction.
Two arrests and man in hospital after assault
A man and a woman have been arrested following a disturbance and assault.
Health chief quizzed over dual job and merger concerns
An NHS boss has been quizzed on whether his running of two separate health trusts is efficient or just cost-cutting.
Delays on A2 after ‘multi-vehicle crash’
There were delays on a busy stretch of major Kent road this evening following reports of a crash involving several vehicles.
Police appeal for help to find missing girl, 15
Police officers are asking for the public’s help to find a missing teenage girl.
‘Ambitious’ primary school prepares children well for ‘life in modern Britain’
A primary school has one again been praised by the education watchdog for its “well behaved” pupils and its approach to learning.
Boy, 4, killed in country road crash died in hospital from injuries
A “beautiful” boy involved in a fatal crash died in hospital from head, chest, and abdominal injuries, an inquest has heard.
‘We’re thriving again’: Sports club saved after securing venue
Bosses of a wheelchair rugby team have spoken of their joy at securing its future after fearing it could close.
Police concerned for welfare of missing teen, 13
Police are appealing for information to help find a missing 13-year-old girl.
UPDATE: Police concerned for welfare of missing teenage girl from Gravesend
She has now been found safe
‘We’re the ones losing out’: Traders demand compensation as water leak shuts road for third time
A main road in and out of a town centre has been closed for a third time in two months to the frustration of businesses who have seen trade plummet.
Four teens arrested after 20-minute police chase
A 20-minute police pursuit has led to the arrest of four boys in connection with burglary offences.
‘They helped us find peace in the hardest days - now it’s time to help them’
A fundraising walk is taking place for a vital hospice charity that has helped thousands of families across the county.
Noughties singer Sonique to headline free festival
Singer Sonique, known for hit single It Feels So Good, will perform on the festival’s main stage.