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Father and son found not guilty of murder after boy killed in crash
A father and son have been found not guilty of murder after a four-year-old was killed in a fatal crash.
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Legal action launched after Gypsy mobile homes stationed without permission
Legal proceedings are being started against the owners and occupiers of land where mobile homes have been stationed without permission.
Huge step forward as decision made on plans for new SEND schools in Kent
Education chiefs say they have told the government to build three new special schools in Kent.
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More weekend Kent train station closures as Dartford works continue
Passengers will need to use replacement buses where lines and stations are closed
A2 Kent lorry fire leads to 90-minute traffic queues as rush hour in chaos
Delays of more than 90 minutes have been reported on the arterial road heading west
Appeal after missing man last seen boarding train
A missing man was last seen on CCTV boarding a train towards London.
Trailer tipper caught in the act faces £4k bill
A fly-tipper has been fined after CCTV caught him dumping flooring materials from a trailer near the River Thames.
Death of woman at hotel near A2 was ‘non-suspicious’
Police have confirmed a man arrested following the death of a woman known to him has been released without charge
‘We are all confused’: Opposition to village homes scheme grows after ‘shock’ inclusion
A controversial housing proposal that has attracted more than 1,500 objections has been included in a council’s draft Local Plan.
Murder trial jury retires in case where boy, 4, killed in fatal crash
The jury of a murder trial regarding the death of a four-year-old boy killed in a fatal crash has been sent out for its verdict.
Flooding measures proposed for industrial unit plans
The latest planning applications submitted to a council include flooding measures and house extensions.
'Working here isn't all about death and dying — it's also about living'
A nurse celebrating a quarter of a century working at a hospice says she is still just as in love with the job as when she started.
Former school teacher appointed first town crier after auditions
A retired school teacher has been appointed the first town crier for an upcoming culture and history festival.
'It's the worst road in Medway': Residents call for council to resurface 'dangerous' road
People living in the street are demanding action
Murder trial jurors told by judge: ‘You must be sure of driver’s intent’
Jurors have been told a driver on trial would be guilty of a little boy’s murder if they are ‘sure’ he intended to cause really serious harm.
Kent stations to close this weekend as 9 day improvement works begin
Other weekend works will impact travel also
Kent Police settles £20m legal tussle over cancelled station contract
The county’s police force could be facing a hefty bill to settle an action out of court over alleged defects to one of its buildings.
Warning of 'extreme risk' over first budget passed by Reform UK-led Kent County Council
The Reform UK Kent County Council budget passed today amid warnings from the opposition and a senior officer about its inherent risks.
‘This will be a landmark day’: Work set to start on new £43m leisure centre
Demolition works are set to begin in the next few months to replace an aging leisure centre with a new modern facility.
Plans for new Traveller pitches on farmland emerge
A retrospective planning application has been drawn up for four new Traveller and Gypsy pitches on farmland.