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Kittens dumped in sealed plastic box at orchard
Two kittens - one of which is pregnant at five-months-old - have been found dumped at an orchard in a sealed plastic box with no water.

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Missing man, 23, found
A 23-year-old man reported missing has now been found.


‘A friend I will miss deeply’
Leading religious figures in Kent have joined global expressions of sorrow after the death of the Pope this morning.

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Gridlock fears as year of road closures to start next week for divisive project
Motorists face a year of gridlock misery as a divisive regeneration project is set to get underway in two days.


High-street killer pictured for first time
A man who killed another by stabbing him in the heart in a Kent high street has been pictured for the first time.


Police close busy road after biker and car crash
Police shut a busy road after a biker was involved in a crash with a car and taken to hospital.


Drivers stuck in gridlock amid multiple road closures
Drivers have been stuck in gridlock as road closures, school-run congestion and an A-road crash clog up several routes.


Suspected arson near former council offices
Firefighters responded to a suspected arson attack near former council offices after rubbish was set alight.


Candidates for county council elections to clash in hustings
Voters will have the chance to hear from candidates from major parties ahead of the Kent County Council elections next month.


Man accused of high street murder to walk free as friend accepts blame for killing
A man accused of a high street murder will walk free after his alleged accomplice accepted blame for the killing.


Roof fire sparks huge emergency response
There were delays as fire crews worked to tackle a blaze in the roof of a house.


Moment man smashes protester’s megaphone in Kent Asda goes viral
An animal rights activist is “glad” the moment a man smashed her megaphone in a supermarket has gone viral as it brings “more exposure” to her cause.


Kent Hobbycraft set to close as part of nationwide restructure
The largest nationwide arts and crafts retailer is planning to shut down branches and cut jobs.


Concerns mount over welfare of missing Daisy, 14
Police are asking for help to find a missing 14-year-old girl.


Candidates clash for over an hour ahead of elections - but change only three minds
Candidates vying for votes clashed in front of voters and pupils for over an hour this week - but changed only a handful of minds.


Last time missing girl, 14, seen caught on CCTV
People are being asked to call 999 if they see missing Daisie-May Howarth


Frustration as town shut off for repairs on mayor’s house - but no work taking place
Anger is mounting as Britain’s smallest town remains shut off so repairs can be carried out on the mayor’s house - despite work grinding to a halt.


Hollywood singer Dionne Warwick is looking back at 60 years in showbiz
The Grammy Award winner will be singing her biggest hits and talking about her glittering career in her new show.


ANPR systems being brought in for three Kent hospital car parks
Drivers visiting several Kent hospitals will soon have to change how they pay for parking.


Killer admits manslaughter following fatal stabbing in Canterbury
The man was stabbed in the city centre
