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Predator got haircut to ‘look sharp’ ahead of plan to meet boy in car park

A sex offender travelled to Kent hoping to meet a boy after bombarding him with obscene messages, images and videos over several weeks.

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.

Former Maidstone United player jailed for selling laughing gas

A former Stones striker who boasted he was “making so much money he didn’t know what to do with it” by selling laughing gas has been locked up.

‘These are visually stunning areas that deserve national protection’

A Kent council is pushing for two local beauty spots to be given national protection.

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.

‘I remember when every garden had a hedgehog’: Bid to protect nature

Councillors had mixed views on a bid to embed the rights of nature into all council decisions.

Bid to promote cultural awareness and celebrate diversity amid flag debate

A councillor has called for his local authority to promote cultural awareness and celebrate diversity alongside “presenting facts about immigration”.

Emergency gas works to close major route… again

People living in one town have branded another road closure “ridiculous” as they fear the area will become gridlocked.

‘Growing up with the legend that was Tony Hart was full of laughter and love’

On what would have been his 100th birthday, Tony Hart’s daughter has helped open an exhibition of his work and paid tribute to “her hero”.

Town centre chippy changes hands after ‘widespread rat infestation’ discovered

New owners have taken over a fish and chip shop and are making urgent improvements after it was given a zero-star hygiene rating by health inspectors.

Psychiatric patient stabbed stranger in 'random and savage' attack

A psychiatric patient on unescorted day release from a hospital has been convicted of attempted murder.

Council leader announces new appointment to cabinet

A council leader has appointed a new cabinet member to tackle climate change and nature recovery.

‘It’s such a pity’: World-famous collection of 8,000 teapots fails to sell at auction

A world-famous assortment of teapots, which was expected to make up to £80,000, has failed to sell at auction.

Overwhelming support for town centre masterplan

People have given their backing to a plan to regenerate their town centre.

Police ‘very concerned’ for woman missing for almost a month

Police looking for a missing 59-year-old have released CCTV footage of her at a coffee shop, as the search for her continues.

Demolition of fire-hit cottage and equestrian school expansion among latest plans

Plans to demolish a fire-damaged cottage and extend a horse riding school are among the latest planning applications submitted to a council.

Cyclist injured after crash with car

A cyclist has been injured after being hit by a car.

Reform councillor suspended amid investigation into ‘lewd remarks’

A Reform UK councillor has been suspended amid an investigation into allegations of misconduct following a complaint by “several women”.

“Prolific” offender jailed for making indecent images of children

A “prolific” pervert who tried to avoid responsibility for making and viewing indecent images of children has been jailed.

Woman admits stalking gynaecologist

A 73-year-old woman will be sentenced after admitting to stalking a Kent doctor.

‘Green Party lost by-elections to Reform UK over 5,000-home development’

Reform UK won three by-elections because the Greens dropped opposition to a 5,000-home development in the Kent countryside, it has been claimed.

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

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.

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Predator got haircut to ‘look sharp’ ahead of plan to meet boy in car park

Low turnout for MP’s Op Brock protest rally

Former Maidstone United player jailed for selling laughing gas

‘These are visually stunning areas that deserve national protection’

Halloween adventures for under a fiver this half-term

‘I remember when every garden had a hedgehog’: Bid to protect nature

Bid to promote cultural awareness and celebrate diversity amid flag debate

Emergency gas works to close major route… again

‘Growing up with the legend that was Tony Hart was full of laughter and love’

Town centre chippy changes hands after ‘widespread rat infestation’ discovered

Psychiatric patient stabbed stranger in 'random and savage' attack

Council leader announces new appointment to cabinet

‘It’s such a pity’: World-famous collection of 8,000 teapots fails to sell at auction

Overwhelming support for town centre masterplan

Police ‘very concerned’ for woman missing for almost a month

Demolition of fire-hit cottage and equestrian school expansion among latest plans

Cyclist injured after crash with car

Reform councillor suspended amid investigation into ‘lewd remarks’

“Prolific” offender jailed for making indecent images of children

Woman admits stalking gynaecologist

‘Green Party lost by-elections to Reform UK over 5,000-home development’

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