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New forensic technique helps snare stalker
A stalker has been jailed after new forensic technology which shows up under UV light was put on the victim’s home and helped identify him.
Teens arrested in Kent charged over Mother’s Day stabbing
Two teenagers arrested in Kent have been charged with attempted murder after a man in his 30s was stabbed multiple times on Mother’s Day.
New vision revealed for ‘parkland council estate’ on abandoned site
New images show how a “parkland council estate” planned for an overgrown patch of land could look.
BMW driver ‘crashes into roundabout and keeps driving with sparking wheel’
A driver was arrested after a BMW crashed into a round about and continued driving with sparks flying from a wheel.
Cashpoint scam warning as ‘despicable’ fraudsters steal £800 from elderly woman
An elderly woman was scammed out of hundreds of pounds after fraudsters targeted her at a cash machine
D-Day hero who dodged enemy shells dies aged 98
A D-Day hero who dodged enemy shells and chronicled the suffering that day has died.
Daytime TV star and new boyfriend have ‘dream’ day in Kent
A daytime TV star says she had a “superb” stay at a Kent celebrity hotspot with her new boyfriend.
Sex offender jailed for 14 years
A sex offender has been jailed for 14 years for abusing two girls and a woman.
Aldi reveals when controversial store in ‘crazy’ location will open
Aldi has revealed when a controversial new supermarket set to be built in a “crazy” location will open.
Major route shuts days after reopening following emergency works
A major road connecting two districts in the county has shut again after repairs to a burst water pipe needed fixing.
Rare toy bought for just £1.25 could now fetch £30k
An ultra-rare Star Wars toy bought for £1.25 in 1978 could soon fetch up to £30,000 at a Kent auction.
Busy route to close for emergency gas work
A route used by school parents will be closed for up to 10 days due to emergency gas works.
Motorway shuts in both directions amid man’s welfare concerns
A motorway was briefly shut today following concerns for a man’s welfare.
Town to host its first ever Pride
A town’s first Pride event is gearing up to go ahead this summer celebrating diversity and inclusion throughout the community.
Man taken to hospital after crash closes busy route
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on a busy road forced police to close the route.
Five men charged after multiple vehicles stolen in less than a month
A group of men have been charged with conspiracy offences after vehicles were reported stolen during a series of break-ins across Kent.
Drivers warned about fake penalty notices left on vehicles in Tunbridge Wells
The borough council has warned drivers not to take the phoney fines seriously
Carpenter killed as truck’s trailer ‘came loose and rolled into his van’
A carpenter was killed when a trailer came loose from a truck and rolled into his van, an inquest has heard.
Migrant smugglers jailed after nine people found in lorry
Two men have been jailed after attempting to smuggle migrants in the back of a lorry - despite one claiming he was collecting a coffee table.
Rowdy peacock rescued after “roaming” streets for six months
A noisy peacock whose loud mating calls from the tops of houses “concerned” neighbours has finally been captured - in an Ikea bag.