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'Heartbreaking' Kent crime drama Netflix fans are urging you 'don't ignore'
Netflix viewers have warned this film will make you feel “extremely uncomfortable”.
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Five-bedroom HMO could become children’s care home under new plans
A five-bedroom HMO could be turned into a care home for up to two children as part of the latest set of plans submitting to a council.
Two rare whales dead after large pod spotted in Thames
Two pilot whales have died after a pod of around 25 was spotted, prompting a major rescue operation involving teams from Kent.
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‘Exceptional’ nursery where children ‘thrive’ praised by Ofsted
A pre-school has earned praise from Ofsted inspectors after children were found to be “thriving” and making “rapid progress” at the site.
Pod of rarely-seen whales herded past Kent coast
A pod of 25 whales which found themselves in the Thames have been herded past the Kent coast today.
CCTV captured moment thug headbutted man he thought was sex offender
A thug who headbutted a man in an unprovoked attack claimed he did so because he thought he was a sex offender.
Record-breaking 1,500 walkers turn town orange for emotional hospice fundraiser
A record-breaking 1,500 people attended a late-night walk in aid of a Kent hospice charity last night.
Pod of up to 17 pilot whales spotted playing in river
A pod of whales has been filmed swimming through a river as people are advised to keep their distance.
‘We’ll never know what Mum’s final hours were like’: Family seeks answers after hotel death
A family still has unanswered questions following the death of a mum of two who “touched so many lives”.
Images released amid concerns for missing Dartford man
Police say they are 'growing concerned for his welfare'
kmfm presenter to take part in 8km charity walk just months after breaking ankle
One of Kent’s best-known radio voices is taking on an 8km walk this evening in aid of a hospice charity, just five months after breaking her ankle.
Busy train stations in and around Kent to close for weekend works
Rail replacement buses will serve journeys where trains are not running
House prices across Kent – see how much property values have changed in your area in 12 months
EXCLUSIVE: The county’s best-performing area revealed, plus the two places where house prices have dropped.
Huge shake-up at Bluewater as popular homeware chain and world-famous pizzeria join new arrivals
The Kent shopping centre has announced a major autumn refresh with new shops, restaurants and store relocations.
‘I never expected a caramelised banana to steal the show at this new brunch spot’
A town’s newest brunch spot serves picture-perfect food and colourful drinks. But is it worth a visit? Our reviewer booked a table to find out…
Child rapist jailed after brave victim comes forward
A 55-year-old paedophile has been sentenced to a long spell in prison after raping and sexually assaulting a young child.
‘No place in party’: Restore Britain members turn on Kent councillor after visit to Gurdwara
A Kent county councillor is facing a fierce backlash from fellow Restore Britain members after visiting a gurdwara and praising the Sikh community.
Biker flown to London hospital after crash with car on A2
A motorcyclist has been airlifted to a London hospital after a crash with a car.
Plans submitted to turn disused garage into seven flats
Plans for a new seven-flat building on a disused garage have been submitted, alongside other proposals to a school car park.
Woman caught up in fatal street fight told police it was ‘like a movie’
A woman caught up in a street fight that climaxed with a man being stabbed in the heart told police it was "like a movie", a murder trial has heard.