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Attack victim feared friend had died on side of A2 after axe blow

One of two men bludgeoned with an axe at the side of the A2 has told a jury he feared his friend had died in the early morning attack.

Low turnout for MP’s Op Brock protest rally

A rally to protest about the disruption Operation Brock is causing in Kent attracted only a handful of people today, with key figures staying away.

Forensics tent set up outside college as pavement cordoned off

A white forensics tent has been set up outside a college following a medical incident.

Anger over school’s £150k bike track as trespassing fears grow

Furious neighbours say a school’s new £150,000 bike track is “ruining” their quality of life - as children have been seen peering into homes.

Licence to Thrill: James Bond concert to pay homage to film’s biggest hits

A 13-piece live band will perform music from action-packed films such as Skyfall and Goldfinger.

Man and two women arrested after 2am alcohol raid at Spoons pub

A man and two women have been arrested after alcohol was stolen during a break-in at a Wetherspoon pub.

Woman dies two weeks after being hit by bus outside Waitrose

A woman in her 80s has died more than two weeks after being hit by a bus outside a Waitrose store.

Halloween adventures for under a fiver this half-term

Families on a budget can enjoy outdoor trails, autumnal crafts, scary films and more, all for less than £5.

Axe-attack on side of A2 was like ‘chaotic movie scene’, jury told

A violent axe and cricket bat attack on two men as they drove along the A2 had its background in human trafficking, a jury has heard.

Video shows moment police stopped Tommy Robinson at Channel Tunnel in Kent

Footage shows the moment police stopped Tommy Robinson in a Bentley at the Channel Tunnel terminal in Kent.

Greggs opens doors to first store in Kent town centre

A new Greggs store has opened its doors today, marking the bakery giant’s first branch in the town centre.

Hospital café screened off again as government steps in to help crisis-hit trust

The government has stepped in to support East Kent’s crisis-hit hospitals amid mounting concern over bed-blocking and unsafe levels of corridor care.

Statue of town’s saint restored after being left headless in vandal attack

A sculpture left headless for more than a year after vandals attacked it has been restored to its former glory.

Restaurant training hub and listed building works among latest planning applications

Plans for a new hospitality and training venue and a listed building conversion are among the latest applications lodged with the district council.

‘I’d been in same job for 50 years - then dreamt up new career over a pint!’

A pensioner has proved it’s never too late to try something new - after dreaming up an idea to open a cafe while enjoying a pint with his pal.

Seaside attraction to show horror classics on the big screen

Grab the popcorn and enjoy family frights and heart-pounding horror at a free outdoor cinema.

‘It’s turning the M20 into a lorry park and it’s got to stop’

An MP is urging people to join a protest against Operation Brock - as motorists are fed up with the M20 being turned into a “lorry park”.

Tommy Robinson in court over charge under Terrorism Act after Channel Tunnel incident

Far-right activist Tommy Robinson has appeared in court for trial after an incident at the Channel Tunnel.

Spine-tingling nights out for grown-ups this Halloween

From haunted tours to horror films and masquerade parties, here are Kent’s top Halloween events for adults.

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‘How has it taken me 27 years to find this pub?’

It may be a stone’s throw from one of the busiest roads in the country, but was this pub just as chaotic?

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Attack victim feared friend had died on side of A2 after axe blow

Low turnout for MP’s Op Brock protest rally

Forensics tent set up outside college as pavement cordoned off

Anger over school’s £150k bike track as trespassing fears grow

Licence to Thrill: James Bond concert to pay homage to film’s biggest hits

Man and two women arrested after 2am alcohol raid at Spoons pub

Woman dies two weeks after being hit by bus outside Waitrose

Halloween adventures for under a fiver this half-term

Axe-attack on side of A2 was like ‘chaotic movie scene’, jury told

Video shows moment police stopped Tommy Robinson at Channel Tunnel in Kent

Greggs opens doors to first store in Kent town centre

Hospital café screened off again as government steps in to help crisis-hit trust

Statue of town’s saint restored after being left headless in vandal attack

Restaurant training hub and listed building works among latest planning applications

‘I’d been in same job for 50 years - then dreamt up new career over a pint!’

Seaside attraction to show horror classics on the big screen

‘It’s turning the M20 into a lorry park and it’s got to stop’

Tommy Robinson in court over charge under Terrorism Act after Channel Tunnel incident

Spine-tingling nights out for grown-ups this Halloween

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