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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.
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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.
The Kent train stations to close this weekend for works including Dover Priory
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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.
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.
Driver who crashed into wall of Kent pub loved by Ed Sheeran avoids jail
Shocking CCTV footage from the night shows a red Toyota Yaris smashing through the restaurant area of the family-owned pub
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
Tommy Robinson ‘stopped by police in Kent driving Bentley with thousands in cash’
Police were suspicious of Robinson's "vague replies" about what he was doing and demanded access to his iPhone
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.
‘It's an attack on democracy!’ Anger over new alcohol licensing plan
Plans to make it harder for people to know when new pubs, bars or nightclubs want to open or extend their hours have been branded “deplorable”.
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.
‘It’s going to be huge - people don’t really know what to expect’
Many holidaymakers still have little idea what to expect as the EU’s long-awaited new border system comes into force today.