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‘Cinderella’ poacher flees police as car and dog seized
A suspected poacher likened to Cinderella fled from police, abandoning his car and dog in the process.
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Plans for 90 homes in Tunbridge Wells near railway station but no affordable housing to be decided
No affordable housing would be built, but the report says £225k would be given by the developer towards it
Gregg Wallace slashes price of ‘enormous’ home near Tenterden
Gregg Wallace has slashed the price of his “enormous” Kent home after previously revealing he “can’t live the life I used to have”.
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‘It’ll reduce corridor care’: New hospital unit for 60 extra patients a day opens
A new hospital unit designed to reduce corridor care has opened, allowing specialists to treat up to 60 extra patients a day.
Ashford Halifax branch shuts after 30 years - with two other Kent sites to follow next week
Ashford’s Halifax branch has closed after almost 30 years - as bosses prepare to shut two other Kent sites next week.
‘I’m not giving up’: Ashford sports bar’s comeback dealt blow as deal falls through
A deal to bring a much-loved Ashford sports bar back to the town has fallen through - but its owner insists he is still determined to make it happen.
'We don't get invited to parties - but Down's syndrome should be celebrated'
A mum whose child has Down’s syndrome says the “happy” youngster is often uninvited to birthday parties due to her condition.
New car park with more than 100 spaces set to open on long-empty site
A new car park with more than 100 spaces is set to be created on a former agricultural supply site, council bosses have confirmed.
M20 slip road reopens after lorry crash leaves two people injured
Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash involving a car and a lorry on an M20 slip road.
‘She knew she was afraid of sheep’: Victim fled kidnappers through field
A woman escaped her kidnappers by fleeing through a field of sheep, knowing one of them was afraid of the animals.
‘This is a victory for the people’: Parking charges frozen after backlash
A decision not to hike charges in 13 council-owned car parks has been labelled a “victory for the people”.
The best Halloween days out for families in Kent this half-term
Little monsters are in for a treat, with Halloween adventures, family trails and school holiday fun taking place across the county.
‘Things will never be the same’: Tributes to dad-of-three killed in bike crash
A dad-of-three killed in a motorcycle crash on a rural road has been remembered as a much-loved member of the racing community.
'Awe-inspiring' Tunbridge Wells schoolgirl raises £250,000 after devastating diagnosis
The 12-year-old has been announced as a winner of a Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Award
Tennis courts planned for Ashford estate left with no facilities for 11 years
A housing estate left without any community facilities for 11 years could finally get a new centre featuring three tennis courts.
Fee-fi-fo-fun! Much-loved Christmas panto returns with a giant adventure
With a familiar face playing the baddie and a cast packed with musical and comedy talent, this theatre’s panto promises plenty of festive fun.
Tragedy as woman in 40s found dead at home in residential street
A woman in her 40s was tragically found dead at a home in a residential street, police have confirmed.
Latest death notices across Kent as families remember loved ones
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‘A total waste’: Government spent £1.6m on two Kent border sites that were never used
Critics have called a £1.6m spend on two holding sites for holidaymakers caught in border queues a “total waste” after the facilities were never used.
Leisure centre's £2.6m refurb complete after year-long upgrades
Exciting new pictures reveal the completed revamp of a leisure centre following its multimillion-pound overhaul.