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Body found in woodland near campus
A man’s body has been found in woods close to a university campus.
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Graffiti vandal fined after tagging historic landmarks and court building
A serial graffiti vandal who tagged a historic Kent landmark and a statue of an English king has been caught.
Excitement as rare fungus found at nature reserve
A rare, legally protected fungus that resembles a lion's mane has been found at nature reserve in Kent.
Rubbish spills into river after ‘idiotic’ vandals lob bins into water
Rubbish was left spewing into a river after “idiotic” vandals lobbed six bins into the water.
Brown bear Boki ‘doing so well’ six weeks after pioneering brain surgery
A brown bear who underwent pioneering, life-saving brain surgery has made a “very encouraging” recovery after six weeks of rehabilitation.
Jack Russell suffers horrific injuries in attack by two ‘big fluffy dogs’
A rescue Jack Russell has been left needing surgery after he was attacked by two “large fluffy dogs” while out on a walk
‘It was overwhelming!’ Abandoned dog and eight puppies rehomed after KentOnline appeal
An animal sanctuary received more than 200 inquiries about eight “gorgeous” spaniel pups and their mum after their plight was revealed.
Devastating true stories make for a life-affirming show
Award-winning musical Come From Away brought incredible real-life stories to the stage as it opened in Kent.
Girl struck by hit-and-run driver taken to hospital
A teenage girl was taken to hospital after being struck by a hit-and-run driver.
Award for medic who ‘created order out of chaos’ after pub stabbing
A paramedic has been recognised for her courage and quick thinking after a person was stabbed.
Delays after tank strapped to lorry hits railway bridge
A lorry transporting a tank has struck a bridge causing road and rail delays on a main route.
Footage released of drunk driver slurring words after fatal crash
Police bodycam footage has been released of a drunk driver slurring his words just minutes after killing his friend in a crash.
Christmas market returns to cathedral after 200 years
A Christmas market which dates back more than 600 years is returning to the grounds of a Kent landmark for the first time since the 1800s.
Kent zoo ‘in awe’ of Boki the brown bear’s progress after pioneering brain surgery
Boki became the first brown bear on record to have brain surgery
Kent corner shop caught selling something it shouldn't have to 13-year-old loses alcohol licence
When visited staff told officials that the “big money boss man” was in Turkey and could not help
An impressive ‘feet’! Kent punter goes viral with brilliant hack
A punter’s use of one of the oldest tricks in the book has captivated a very modern audience - with millions on social media watching his moves.
Archbishop resigns amid criticism of handling of report into child sex abuser
The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned following criticism of his handling of a report into a child abuser connected to the Church of England.
Cyclist flown to hospital after serious crash
A cyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a crash on a busy A-road.
‘This Christmas market is truly magical - but there’s just one problem’
Canterbury Cathedral is hosting a Christmas market for the first time in 200 years - but was it worth the wait? Our reporter went along to find out.
Archbishop of Canterbury refuses to resign after ‘losing confidence of clergy’
The Archbishop of Canterbury is facing increasing pressure to resign over “failures” to alert the authorities about “abhorrent” abuse of children.