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‘Embrace every moment’ says Second World War codebreaker on 100th birthday
A keen-eyed codebreaker who helped secure Victory in Europe has shared some heartfelt advice as she marks a major milestone birthday.
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Two horses stolen and ‘led to the pub’ found - but one still missing
Police investigating a “devastating” break-in at a family’s stables have recovered two stolen horses but say one foal remains missing.
Long delays on A2 now clearing
A crash involving at least two vehicles temporarily blocked lanes on one of the county’s busiest routes tonight.
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Smokehouse promises to ‘bring something new’ to town market
A smokehouse has replaced a once popular Thai restaurant which was forced to leave a market three months ago.
Motorists face new £4 charge confirmed for previously free tunnel
Drivers will have to fork out the fee if using the Blackwall and newly-built Silvertown tunnel during peak times, it has been confirmed.
Stolen foal found dead
A family is grieving after one of the three horses stolen from their stables 11 days ago has been found dead.
Land transfer paves way for major school expansion
A large parcel of land has exchanged hands to allow a “much-loved” primary school to expand and add hundreds of new places.
‘Large zombie blade’ recovered from town centre shop
Police were called to a town centre at the weekend after a long discarded knife was found by staff at a shop.
Private school to open SEN centre for 60 students
An independent school for secondary students is taking in special needs children in the new year.
‘It’s more a refurb than a new build’: Work at ‘abandoned’ town flats scheme back on track
We take a behind-the-scenes look at how work at a controversial new homes development is progressing as it edges closer to final completion.
Biscuits, fish and chips and copious cups of tea - how to get to 104
A retired nurse who still lives in her own home at the age of 104 says she has been “very lucky” in life as she celebrates around family and friends.
Burglar hit officer with crowbar in Morrisons raid
Two men are to be sentenced after admitting trying to break into a supermarket, which left a police officer needing hospital treatment.
Chequered flag for race track catering manager who has served the stars
A caterer who has served motorsport’s biggest stars their traditional Brands Hatch sausage, chips and beans is retiring after almost four decades.
From building Bluewater to admiring Thatcher: Meet Reform’s first KCC member
Following their recent by-election success, we sat down with Reform UK’s first elected member of Kent County Council to discuss the party’s ambitions.
SEN schools threaten legal action over KCC pupil placement reforms
Special schools have threatened legal action against the county council over “deeply flawed” proposed changes to how pupils are allocated places.
5 star-studded pantos to see this weekend
Watch EastEnders stars, CBeebies hosts and Pop Idol heartthrobs take to stages all over the county this weekend.
People camp overnight in shopping centre for opening of Sephora
Hundreds of people queued to be one of the first customers at the county’s only Sephora.
Long queues near Dartford Crossing
Motorists are stuck in long queues on two major roads due to a broken-down vehicle.
‘There’s a real buzz’ - sneak peek inside the county’s only Sephora
We’ve had exclusive access inside the only Sephora in the county ahead of the make-up store’s official opening.
Families blast ‘tragic’ Bluewater Elf on the Shelf experience which left child ‘in tears’
Frustrated families have blasted a subpar festive event at a shopping centre which has been branded “overpriced” and “underwhelming”.