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Kent dad, 41: ‘I took paracetamol and went to sleep - but I was having a heart attack’
A dad who mistook the symptoms of a heart attack for a minor illness was left fighting for his life by a hidden condition.
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Disgraced ex-MP reveals fellow jailed Kent politician was his prison saviour
A disgraced former MP jailed for sexual assault has revealed how a fellow fallen Kent politician became his prison saviour.
Chef at James Blunt’s gastropub to take over from MasterChef finalist at trendy restaurant
A MasterChef finalist has left the stoves at a trendy seaside town restaurant, but his replacement is a well-known cook from James Blunt’s gastropub.
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‘Repulsive’ sexual predator assaulted two girls on night out
A sexual predator has been jailed for nearly four years after assaulting two teenage girls who had been on a night out.
Three London men arrested after cooking oil stolen from Kent school
Three men from London have been arrested after barrels of cooking oil were stolen from a school.
'This could be Kent's best dog walking spot - It’s just a shame about the parking'
Despite the chastening charges, our intrepid reporter and her four-legged friends discover a charming coastal walk full of character and companions.
Investigation after man ‘threatened with knife’ on seafront
Witnesses are urged to come forward following an incident near the beach in which a man was allegedly threatened with a knife.
‘She couldn’t cope without him’: Devoted couple died just 41 hours apart
The family of a devoted couple who died just 41 hours apart say they were “so in love” and could not bear to live without each other.
Former England star Joe Cole makes surprise visit to Kent pub
Pub regulars were left starstruck when a former footballer walked through the door to award bosses with a prize for winning a national competition.
Before and after: Pictures reveal how Kent has transformed since the 1990s
Check out interactive aerial images which show how housing, transport and retail have transformed our towns since 1990.
Investigation launched after seagull ‘shot in head and killed’ in park
Police are investigating reports of animal abuse after a seagull was killed in a suspected attack.
Another dispersal order launched in police’s ‘summer crackdown’
Police have been granted extra powers to deal with ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour in a troubled town.
‘We’re really worried’: Concern as Kent’s biggest HMO given green light
Controversial plans for what is set to become Kent’s biggest HMO have been approved despite almost 200 objections and concerns from neighbours.
New CGI video shows how dilapidated music venue will look after transformation
A new CGI video has been released showing how a music venue will look once its transformation is complete, as bosses reveal its first confirmed gig.
'It's scary - we had to close': Police launch summer crackdown on rowdy youths
Police say they are launching a “summer crackdown” on antisocial behaviour - as traders describe being scared of “intimidating” crowds of youths.
'It's not been up to standard': Council leader pledges changes after missed bin collections
A council boss has admitted missed bin collections have left the service “not at the standard” expected for residents and promised to make changes.
‘She knew something wasn’t right and she acted straight away’
A father who suffered a cardiac arrest says his wife’s 999 call helped save his life, as well as the paramedics who arrived.
‘I love gardening but was struggling to do it - then they found the tumour’
A green-fingered grandad discovered he had bowel cancer after struggling to do the gardening for more than three minutes at a time.
Viral Facebook video fuels unsupported asylum seeker rumours after Travelodge closure
A video questioning why guests were suddenly told to leave a Travelodge sparked unsupported speculation it was being cleared for asylum seekers.
Drone pictures show where new Lidl will be built - if it pays £80k to rehome lizards
Drone pictures show a plot of land where a new Lidl has finally been given the green light - provided it hands over £80,000 to rehome local lizards.