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Topless yob goes on town centre rampage - smashing windows with fire extinguisher KentOnline10:59
‘It used to be a lovely little village - now it's as busy as central London’ KentOnline05:10
‘Renovation works made us question our decision - but we will make this a success’ KentOnline05:04
Police apologise after arresting their ex-colleague - for a 'thought crime': Force told to… MailOnline11:05
Out-of-control bonfire sparks emergency response KentOnline16:34
Armed police descend on car park KentOnline18:04
Retired special constable arrested for posting ‘thought crime’ tweet KentOnline09:49

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In the last 15 minutes

Emergency services attend after child hit by car in Minster The Isle Of Thanet News11:50

Inspire Project gets £85k funding boost to help the district's young people Dover District Council (Press Release)11:49

In the last half-hour

Dangerous driver's speeding led to death on M2 in Faversham KentLive11:40

In the last hour

Teenager on bike seriously hurt after being hit by van in Deal KentLive11:30

Drink drive arrest after car ploughs into pedestrian crossing KentOnline11:29

Energy Is Power - Showcasing Community Energy event Ashford Borough Council (Press Release)11:15

Two Thanet businesses named best in Kent at Muddy Stilettos Awards The Isle Of Thanet News11:07

In the last 2 hours

Drink-driving Mercedes driver jailed over M2 crash that killed ‘lovely and caring’ flight attendant KentOnline10:58

Air ambulance called after person hit by car in town centre KentOnline10:58

Plans for battery energy storage site proposed BBC10:47

Campaign to target new volunteers at hospice BBC10:47

School pupil hit by van taken to London hospital KentOnline10:38

Fire crews attend car blaze on A299 at St Nicholas-at-Wade The Isle Of Thanet News10:19

Family issues chroming warning after teenager dies and online petition launched Glasgow Evening Times10:15

Affordable bikes for sale in Faversham Swale Borough Council (Press Release)10:13

In the last 4 hours

M25 shut near Sevenoaks following serious crash involving two lorries KentLive09:05

Broadstairs mum marking two years since loss of son to suicide asks anyone struggling to ‘reach out’ for help The Isle Of Thanet News08:58

M25 near Kent remains closed after lorry crash causes fuel spill and major delays News Shopper, London08:50

Energy firm owing customers £60k shut down in High Court KentOnline08:16

In the last 6 hours

'Young widows' call for rule change after two men died in early 30s KentLive07:55

Bedfont® Scientific Limited sponsors annual Bluebell Walk to raise vital funds for Heart of Kent Hospice News-Medical.Net07:41

Severe delays and miles of queues on M25 after crash KentOnline07:33

Fuel theft jailed for stealing from 9 petrol stations ITV07:28

Emergency repairs spark rail travel chaos KentOnline07:26

Section of M25 closed after waste lorry overturns BBC06:57

Shoppers still experiencing cyber-attack impact BBC06:52

Man waits four years for drop kerb installation BBC06:52

In the last 8 hours

Trio stay with the Brickies KentOnline05:20

Kent town's 80-year-old hotel could be turned into nine flats KentLive05:13

‘I lost half my usual trade due to sinkhole - and it’ll happen again’ KentOnline05:13

New chairman’s five-year plan for Hythe KentOnline05:12

‘It’s desperately sad’: Reverend’s shock as yobs scrawl swastika and ‘Hail Hitler’ on church KentOnline05:08

Gillingham linked with Kiwi defender and ex-Luton winger KentOnline05:07

‘I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult – it changed my life, but I wish it had been earlier’ KentOnline05:07

Margate’s solid base to build from KentOnline05:07

‘I had to dedicate my goal to them’ KentOnline05:06

Plans for new petrol station to deal with population boom KentOnline05:05

Sheppey striker delays retirement for a season under the new boss KentOnline05:05

‘At least meet us halfway’: Parents' outrage as 'lifeline' autistic centre funding slashed KentOnline05:04

Cockroaches at luxury Kent hotel ‘for at least a year’, inspectors find KentOnline05:04

‘It’s a venue which boasts an impressive pedigree’ KentOnline05:03

Prolific thief stole wine after learning of cousin’s fatal accident KentOnline05:02

Earlier today

Australia’s ‘inconvenient’ women writers blazed a trail through the 20th century The Conversation (UK)03:31

Yesterday

Freedom of the Borough awarded to TS Brilliant Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (Press Release)23:07 13-May-25

What we do: Waste and Street Scene Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (Press Release)23:07 13-May-25

Emergency services descend upon town centre after 999 call to treat “boy” KentOnline20:35 13-May-25

Kent PCC questions force over X post case BBC20:13 13-May-25

St Joseph’s Primary children learn about key events of World War II The Isle Of Thanet News19:33 13-May-25

Serious Discrepancies Found in Folkestone & Hythe District Council’s Temporary Accommodation Costs Shepway Vox18:22 13-May-25

Leia had been missing from her Kent home for three weeks ITV18:14 13-May-25

Businesses to be shelters for women feeling unsafe BBC17:00 13-May-25

‘My world was turned upside down on holiday - singing has given me my life back’ KentOnline16:52 13-May-25

Tory group pick new leader at Kent County Council KentOnline16:52 13-May-25

CAT FIGHT: Interview with Sevenoaks author Kit Conway cene Magazine16:24 13-May-25

The doyen of British business who made huge contribution to prosperity of Kent KentOnline16:21 13-May-25

Views wanted on plans to enforce moving traffic offences in Tunbridge Wells Kent County Council (Press Release)16:15 13-May-25

Retired Kent special constable arrested over social media posts subjected to 'unacceptable… KentLive16:09 13-May-25

Speeding biker hit man as he crossed Biddenden road and caused his death KentLive16:09 13-May-25

Suspect, 22, named after break-in at Sainsbury's store KentLive16:09 13-May-25

Four flats proposed to replace workshop and offices KentOnline16:09 13-May-25

Hartley man fined £20,000 for illegal Green Belt development Sevenoaks District Council (Press Release)16:05 13-May-25

Seabird Ramsgate ticks all the boxes cene Magazine16:03 13-May-25

Risk of more thunderstorms hitting Kent as weather update shows high pressure lingering KentLive15:56 13-May-25

'Call 999' as Kent Police scale the area for three wanted men KentLive15:54 13-May-25

Hunt still on for hit-and-run driver six-weeks after crash KentOnline15:41 13-May-25

Kent shop owner keeps alcohol licence despite claims underage sales are 'daily occurrence' KentLive15:15 13-May-25

‘It’s up to us’: The street keeping its history alive in VE Day photos KentOnline15:14 13-May-25

Drop-in session shares plans for new RISE homelessness service base and 8 rooms at Grosvenor Place The Isle Of Thanet News15:00 13-May-25

Family issues 'chroming' warning after 'cheeky chappy' teen dies National World14:39 13-May-25

Kent pensioner who was promised a dropped kerb four years ago thinks they are 'waiting for him… KentLive14:37 13-May-25

Urgent need for foster carers in Kent Kent County Council (Press Release)14:23 13-May-25

Meadow Street rapist arrested at Dover trying to leave the country pleads guilty Blog Preston14:21 13-May-25

New hotel plans for historic town centre spot KentOnline14:17 13-May-25

Kayleigh's fundraising thanks staff for their care East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust (Press Release)14:14 13-May-25

Man charged after ‘topless yob smashes windows of town centre businesses’ KentOnline14:09 13-May-25

Pontins abandoned camp handed 'top holiday spot' prediction in major update on Camber Sands site The Mirror13:42 13-May-25

Public urged call 999 if you see wanted man with links to Kent KentLive13:41 13-May-25

Four arrested and police officer assaulted as seafront brawl breaks out KentOnline13:39 13-May-25

Fuel thief crashed into lamppost and car as he tried to evade police KentOnline13:36 13-May-25

Man accused of sexually abusing young girl believed video would ‘save him’ KentOnline12:48 13-May-25

Grade II* listed lido 90 minutes from Kent welcomes both humans and dogs KentLive12:39 13-May-25

Man who died in recycling centre tragedy named KentOnline12:38 13-May-25

Groundworks begin on historic landmark as reopening date revealed KentOnline12:36 13-May-25

Suspected dealer named as 18-year-old in custody KentLive12:35 13-May-25

Fuel thief drove car with child inside into lamppost in police chase KentLive12:35 13-May-25

‘It’s crazy how long this has taken’: Road could soon reopen after three month KentOnline12:35 13-May-25

Four people arrested after brawl breaks out on Margate seafront The Isle Of Thanet News12:27 13-May-25

Man charged removed from industrial estate roof and charged with criminal damage KentOnline12:26 13-May-25

Person dies after collapsing at hotel KentOnline11:57 13-May-25

We must honour the greatest generation Kent County Council (Press Release)11:51 13-May-25

Mark McKenna named general manager of Priority Freight's Dover operation The Loadstar11:44 13-May-25

New Health and Wellbeing Academy launched to support nursing education Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (Press Release)11:43 13-May-25

Fundraising campaign launched to create new skatepark facilities in Westgate The Isle Of Thanet News11:25 13-May-25

Family 'chroming' warning after teen dies with 12 aerosol cans in bedroom KentLive11:24 13-May-25

New cameras and powers to catch drivers breaking Kent town centre's traffic ban KentLive11:24 13-May-25

Clean-up day brings community together Ashford Borough Council (Press Release)11:22 13-May-25

Chatham Women lift third trophy after cup final thrashing of Watford KentOnline11:20 13-May-25

Three taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash shuts Kent A-road KentLive11:14 13-May-25

Nurse training boost with new academy launch BBC11:03 13-May-25

TV star visits Kent schoolgirl battling cancer KentOnline11:01 13-May-25

Tories re-elect leadership after ‘difficult’ 12 months for party KentOnline10:50 13-May-25

Body found after huge search operation for missing man, 20 KentOnline10:26 13-May-25

Cat trapped under floorboards 'survived by drinking beer' after vanishing for 3 weeks Daily Star10:08 13-May-25

Viking Academy Trust pupils explore what the arts can offer The Isle Of Thanet News10:04 13-May-25

Buildings to be flattened for 10 homes as business ‘outgrows’ current base KentOnline09:54 13-May-25

Behind closed doors: The hidden crisis of hoarding in Kent KentOnline09:51 13-May-25

Widow taking on 55km challenge in memory of late husband KentOnline09:47 13-May-25

World first OCT-Raman diagnostics system to provide fast AI-enabled breast cancer diagnosis during surgery The University of Nottingham09:34 13-May-25

Call 999 if you see missing Kent man from Faversham who might 'appear confused' KentLive09:31 13-May-25

UK Creative Festival returns to Margate for 2025 Marketing Beat09:26 13-May-25

Scotch whisky sector welcomes ‘transformational’ UK-India trade deal Agriland09:16 13-May-25

Man taken to hospital after stabbing at house KentOnline09:02 13-May-25

Missing man wearing odd shoes ‘may appear confused’ KentOnline08:09 13-May-25

‘Severe’ crash blocks A-road during rush hour KentOnline08:03 13-May-25

Woman given £10,000 after dentist broke her jaw leaving her in agony KentLive06:49 13-May-25

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