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Man suffers burns after shed blaze which spread to conservatory
A shed fire in the early hours prompted a response from firefighters and saw one man needing treatment from paramedics.

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Paedophile jailed for sexually assaulting young girls
A man in his 40s who targeted two young girls and sexually abused them has been jailed.


Five arrests as teen hospitalised in bus station attack
Five people have been arrested after a teenager was injured in the head during an assault at a bus station.

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Sadness as 'wonderful' big cat dies after 17 years at wildlife park
A popular animal park has paid tribute to a well-known leopard, describing him as a “regal and wonderful character”.


‘It’s so much more than a teen angst musical’
Our reporter went to find out what all the buzz is about as Dear Evan Hansen comes to Kent on its first UK tour.


Uni leader to depart after huge jobs cut announced
The leader of a cash-strapped university where hundreds of jobs could face the axe has announced he will step down.


Kent double murder under the spotlight in new TV show
A man whose brother was killed in a fatal stabbing almost a decade ago says he is "curious" to watch the story of his death when it airs on TV.


Truck stuck on steep verge after crash on major route
A truck is stuck on a steep verge after a three-car crash on a major route.


Body found near B&M store at retail park
A man has been found dead beside a tent near a B&M store at a retail park.


Delays clear after rush-hour crash at busy roundabout
There are delays on a busy route after a rush-hour crash at a roundabout.


‘We spent £3k on our dream wedding venue - it’s absolutely heartbreaking’
A bride-to-be has spoken of her devastation after the company behind her wedding venue went into administration just months before her big day.


Pedestrian in serious condition after being hit by a car
A man was taken to hospital after he was hit by a car, with emergency services descending on the scene.


Car crashes into pub fence and lands in ditch
A man has been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a pub fence.


Award-winning shop announces high street departure
An award-winning shop has confirmed it will leave one of Kent’s busiest high streets to focus on its flagship and online stores.


When snow could fall in Kent as health alert issued
Temperatures are set to plummet over the coming days


Development fears as MoD to sell ‘hidden gem’ land size of 143 football pitches
A campaign has been launched to protect a “hidden gem” from development after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) put it on the market.


School trolled on social media over Pride flag gets outstanding Ofsted rating
A school previously accused of "indoctrinating" its pupils by putting up Pride flags has been rated outstanding across the board by Ofsted.


No Southeastern trains to run between three major Kent stations this weekend
Buses will serve journeys instead


Man with links across Kent wanted on recall to prison
Call 999 if you see Bradley Dew, police say


Five people arrested for Canterbury assault as police appeal for witnesses
The victim, a man in his late teens, sustained head injuries which required hospital treatment
