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Hit-and-run driver spent day in pub before fatal crash

A 38-year-old man who was “drunk as a skunk” before he got behind the wheel of his mum’s car and ploughed into a cyclist has been jailed.

Six arrested following immigration raid at nail salon

Six people were arrested after immigration officers raided a high street nail salon.

‘We need extra places’: Fears more pupils will be sent to school 25 miles away

There are fears more children will face a 25-mile trip to school due to a lack of places, as there are calls for an “urgent” review of Kent education.

Trio deny town centre murder

Three men have pleaded not guilty to a murder charge after a man was hit by a car in a town centre.

Man charged with robbing petrol station with imitation firearm

An alleged robber has appeared in court, accused of threatening staff at a petrol station with an imitation firearm before fleeing with cash.

Plans for quarry lifetime extension and reservoir at farm lodged in weekly list

Plans have been lodged for an irrigation reservoir at a fruit farm and an extension of the lifespan of a landfill and quarry.

Museum closes after being given notice to leave by shopping centre landlord

Volunteers who run a museum have called for urgent help to save its collection after it was told it must leave its shopping centre base.

Developer secures further planning approval for 290-home estate

A major house builder has secured further planning permission for a 290-home estate development.

Town building plagued by vandals slapped with warning notice

The owner of an empty solicitors’ office which has become a magnet for anti-social behaviour has been told to secure the building.

‘I was unlawfully Tasered in my home by police – I want justice’

A bricklayer who was left battered and bruised after police tried to carry out an eviction at his home is taking civil action against the force.

Crossing reopens after boat crash

A bridge was closed to traffic and trains after a boat collided with it.

Boy, 14, found safe after missing for more than two weeks

A teenager reported missing more than two weeks ago has been found safe and well.

Police seize nitrous oxide canisters after spotting suspicious vehicle in retail park

Police found 13 canisters of nitrous oxide after searching a car.

‘AI is here to stay’: First artificial intelligence film festival to be held in Kent

The founder of Kent’s first AI film festival says we need to “embrace” the new technology, despite fears of job losses.

£18k fencing installed at park after Travellers pitch up three times in four months

A council is putting up fencing around a park in an £18,000 bid to stop illegal encampments after three Traveller incursions in four months.

Where to watch fireworks light up Kent’s skies this November

Find the best Bonfire Night events across Kent, with fireworks, funfairs, food and family entertainment.

Revealed: How Kent mental health service is leaving hundreds waiting months for help

A Trust providing mental health services has been leaving hundreds of patients waiting months for help, a damning inspection reveals.

Man ‘punched in the head’ during roadside altercation

Police are looking for witnesses after a man was allegedly punched in the head.

Cannabis from USA found by staff in industrial estate

A large supply of cannabis was delivered to a business in Kent on a pallet from the USA.

Police release new images of boy, 14, reported missing two weeks ago

Concerned officers have issued new images of a teenager reported missing two weeks ago as efforts continue to track him down.

Family-run furniture store to get million-pound makeover

A family-run furniture firm is ploughing £1.25million into its flagship store to give its growing customer base a “tip-top” experience.

Man charged with 21 counts of theft after Asda, Tesco and BP targeted

A total of 23 separate charges have been brought against a man after more than £2,000 worth of food and fuel were stolen from stores.

A249 closed after lorry cab detaches from trailer

Part of a busy carriageway was closed by emergency services after an incident involving a lorry.

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Hit-and-run driver spent day in pub before fatal crash

Six arrested following immigration raid at nail salon

‘We need extra places’: Fears more pupils will be sent to school 25 miles away

Trio deny town centre murder

Man charged with robbing petrol station with imitation firearm

Plans for quarry lifetime extension and reservoir at farm lodged in weekly list

Museum closes after being given notice to leave by shopping centre landlord

Developer secures further planning approval for 290-home estate

Town building plagued by vandals slapped with warning notice

‘I was unlawfully Tasered in my home by police – I want justice’

Crossing reopens after boat crash

Boy, 14, found safe after missing for more than two weeks

Police seize nitrous oxide canisters after spotting suspicious vehicle in retail park

‘AI is here to stay’: First artificial intelligence film festival to be held in Kent

£18k fencing installed at park after Travellers pitch up three times in four months

Where to watch fireworks light up Kent’s skies this November

Revealed: How Kent mental health service is leaving hundreds waiting months for help

Man ‘punched in the head’ during roadside altercation

Cannabis from USA found by staff in industrial estate

Police release new images of boy, 14, reported missing two weeks ago

Family-run furniture store to get million-pound makeover

Man charged with 21 counts of theft after Asda, Tesco and BP targeted

A249 closed after lorry cab detaches from trailer

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