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Police called after man spotted with ‘weapon’ at housing estate
A sighting of a man with a suspected weapon sparked a huge police response.
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Ex-GP accused of unnecessary genital exams tells jury: ‘They were not sexually motivated at all’
A former doctor accused of sexually abusing nine male patients has told a court of his "shock and devastation" at the claims.
Kent’s best and worst seaside towns ranked
The best and worst seaside towns in Kent have been ranked in a national survey, with one making it into the top 10 in the country.
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Hikers battle heat to smash charity fundraising record
Hikers battled sweltering temperatures to walk - and in some cases run - the Pilgrims Way on the hottest day of the year.
CCTV released after stranger approached children and kissed their faces
CCTV has been released after a woman allegedly approached a mum and kissed her two children on the face.
Firefighters called to car fire on busy route
Emergency services have been called to a car fire on a busy route.
Tributes to tour guide who welcomed tens of thousands of visitors
A highly respected tour guide who welcomed thousands of tourists to Kent with ‘boundless energy and a wonderful sense of humour’ has died.
‘It's gritty, dirty and downright mean’
Our reporter reckons the stage version of Alan Bleasdale’s Boys from the Blackstuff hasn’t lost any of the original TV show’s raw honesty.
Kent scientists test possibility of growing tea in space
A team of researchers based at the University of Kent have begun a project to see if astronauts can grow produce on the moon.
Horrifying moment girl looking at phone steps in front of car
Exclusive: A dad is urging “phone zombies” to look up from their screens - after his distracted daughter was hit by a car and seriously injured.
‘She betrayed us’: Ex-nursery manager stole £8.5k from playgroup
A former playgroup manager “betrayed” children and parents by syphoning off more than £8,500 in charity funds into her own account.
How secret millionaire’s legacy is revolutionising cancer treatment at Kent hospital
Cancer treatment at a Kent hospital is set to be revolutionised thanks to the legacy of a remarkable pensioner, benefiting thousands of patients.
Call 999 if you see man wanted by police in theft probe
Officers want to find David Belfield
CCTV image released after woman makes 'inappropriate contact' with children in Canterbury shop
Police have issued an image of a woman and a man they wish to speak to
Major fashion retailer to reportedly shut 33 branches
Hundreds of jobs are at risk at River Island as part of plans to shut 33 of its stores.
Cyclist taken to hospital as police shut route after crash
A cyclist was taken to hospital as police closed off a road last night.
Woman who spat at police outside club warned: 'Stop drinking - you're pregnant!'
A magistrate has warned a mum-to-be with alcohol issues who spat at a police officer outside a nightclub: “Stop drinking if you are pregnant.”
£200 a year! Why are some Kent drivers paying so much more for fuel?
Exclusive: Drivers in one part of Kent are paying about £200 a year more for fuel than residents living just a few miles away.
Another Kent heat alert issued as temperatures above 30C expected to mean 'increase in death'
Some places in Kent will see temperatures reach 33C
Anger as hospital trust hikes parking charges for patients and staff
An NHS trust’s decision to hike parking charges for patients and staff has been branded “absolutely disgusting”.