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Missing girl, 13, safely located
Officers have safely located a 13-year-old girl who had not been seen since yesterday afternoon.
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Road collapse community offered hope of £50m fix - but it won’t be quick
Residents and businesses impacted by a catastrophic chalk cliff landslip have been told a potential solution is in sight but it’s going to be costly.
Pictures show winter scenes as icy and snowy conditions set to continue
Pictures reveal the frosty start to the year as temperatures remain chilly and sub-zero in the coming days.
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Manhunt after ‘staff threatened with weapon’ in attempted bank robbery
Police are hunting a suspect who reportedly threatened staff with a weapon during an attempted town centre bank robbery.
Four men arrested after ‘disturbance’ at Gurdwara
Four men have been arrested after police and paramedics were called to a disturbance at a Gurdwara.
Kent train stations to close for part of weekend including Gravesend, Maidstone and Strood
Engineering works will be taking place along several busy routes
‘Bringing international trains back to Kent is my top priority this year’
A Kent MP says bringing international trains back to the county remains his “top priority” in 2026.
The Kent chain stores we lost this year - and the new ones coming in 2026
A raft of chain stores shut across Kent this year amid pressure on consumer finances - but new arrivals are expected to open in 2026.
Kent aid group donates fire engine to Ukraine
The fire engine was sent by the Kent With Ukraine group
Snow and ice warning issued for parts of Kent
A yellow alert for snow and ice has been issued for parts of the county, potentially causing travel problems.
Pooches, Pooh and Prada: Get set for 2026 with our New Year Quiz
Try these 26 general knowledge questions about what’s coming up in the next 12 months
Lifeguard, parking guru and goat sanctuary founder among Kent people recognised in honours list
The annual New Year Honours list, marking the achievements of extraordinary people across the country, includes 20 people from the county.
Where Kent trains are not running on New Year’s Day and beyond
Several busy stations will be closed for works
The four major building projects set to reshape Kent forever in 2026
The county is gearing up for a busy year of construction as works on several major projects are scheduled to start or reach key stages.
Further plans for Traveller site refused after almost 200 objections
Proposals to create another Traveller site on a piece of farmland have been rejected.
All of the Kent people recognised in the King's New Year Honours list 2026 including famous presenter
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Driver denies causing major pile-up which injured multiple people
An Audi driver has appeared in court accused of causing serious injury by dangerous driving on the A2 at Northfleet during alleged road rage incident.
Kent donates a fire engine to war-ravaged region of Ukraine
A humanitarian aid organisation has sent a fully-equipped fire engine to Ukraine.
Three men jailed after more than a tonne of cannabis seized in Kent and London
The street value of the recovered drugs exceeds £1 million
Men jailed after huge cannabis haul worth more than £1m uncovered
More than a tonne of cannabis was seized after officers stopped a suspicious looking Ford Transit van and carried out further searches.