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Body found at popular beauty spot in search for missing pensioner
Police searching for a missing 70-year-old man say they have recovered a body.
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Rail services disrupted as depot problem hits evening journeys
A depot problem is disrupting evening train services, with cancellations and some trains running with half their usual number of carriages.
Rail service disruption as train derails at Kent depot
Southeastern rail services in Kent have been disrupted after a Javelin train derailed at a depot.
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‘I’m terrified’: Ex-NHS worker and children face homelessness after eviction
A mum is “terrified” for her family’s future as she and her two children face homelessness after being evicted from temporary accommodation.
Dance music legend to bring bank holiday rave to Kent in 2027
A world-famous DJ will make his Dreamland debut next May, with tickets on sale now.
Murder trial hears baby may have been 'violently shaken' in days before death
A baby allegedly murdered by his mum's boyfriend may have been "excessively and violently" shaken in the days before his death, jurors have heard.
The best fireworks displays in Kent to book for Bonfire Night 2026
From spectacular firework shows to traditional bonfires and family-friendly events, here’s everything you need to know.
‘Deranged’ man jailed after telling probation officer: ‘I’d torture them to death’
A “deranged” man has been jailed after telling a probation officer he would “torture” three women to death in a menacing phone call.
Murder trial hears baby signed off by social services 24 hours before he died
A 12-week-old baby had been signed off by social services the day before he died from catastrophic head and brain injuries, jurors heard.
Kent skies illuminated by Northern Lights
A spectacular natural light show dazzled skywatchers in Kent last night.
Man stalked ex-partner with Valentine’s gifts and Tinder messages after split
A stalker bombarded his ex-partner with unwanted Valentine’s Day gifts and tried to contact her through Tinder after she ended their relationship.
Mum denies injuring baby who suffered fatal skull fracture and brain bleed
The mum of a baby who suffered a fatal skull fracture allegedly at the hands of her boyfriend has denied she was to blame for his injuries.
Dramatic footage shows moment yacht sinks off Kent harbour
Dramatic footage shows the moment a yacht broke loose from its moorings and sank as large swells battered a Kent harbour.
Golf club unveils bid to almost double in size on land linked to Julius Caesar
A golf club has revealed plans to extend its course on land believed to be linked to Julius Caesar’s invasion of Britain.
Baby’s murder trial told how mum woke to find boy ‘looking like a dead person’
A young mum who suddenly woke to the sight of her 12-week-old son with catastrophic injuries told police her baby looked ‘like a dead person’.
Police called and lane blocked after crash on main road
A lane has been closed, and emergency services are in attendance after a crash on a main road.
Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county
Our Be Bright Be Seen campaign is back to shine a light on road safety.
Kent academy could face takeover after ‘urgent’ Ofsted warning over GCSE results
A school in one of Kent’s most deprived areas has been warned it could be moved to another trust - as it requires “significant improvement”.
Murder trial told 12-week-old baby suffered catastrophic head injuries
A 12-week-old baby's catastrophic head and brain injuries were consistent with him being thrown forcibly to the floor, a murder trial has heard.
Sewage pours onto Broadstairs beach after ‘sewer collapse’
A sewage leak at one of Kent’s most popular beaches has sparked emergency works throughout the day.