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Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county

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Emergency services called after car crashes into pole

Emergency services were called after a car crashed into a telegraph pole.

Car overturns in residential road near school

Emergency services were called to an overturned car near a school.

Trains halted as emergency services called to ‘trespass incident’

Trains were halted amid reports of emergency services dealing with a trespass incident.

‘It’s a marvellous place’: How volunteers transformed abandoned site in just one year

A patch of land which lay empty and overgrown for 12 years has been utterly changed by volunteers into a community tree nursery and garden.

Companies fined £1.3m after penthouse window fell 300ft and killed Kent grandad

Two companies involved in a luxury London development have been fined £1.3m after a falling window killed a coach driver.

‘Let’s go back to horse and cart’: Shock as diesel soars to £2.17 at Kent petrol station

The price of diesel has reached record highs across the UK this week, with Kent seeing prices exceeding £2 per litre.

Murder-accused claims victim said he was ‘a dead man’ before ‘attacking him’

A teenager claims he was acting in self-defence when he fatally stabbed his housemate, a murder trial was told.

‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system

Parents speak out on the human toll of battling the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system in Kent.

‘I woke up in bed to find blood everywhere - a rat had bitten my thumb’

A pensioner says a rat bit her as she slept and blames fly-tipped rubbish in an alley by her home for causing a rodent invasion.

‘None of us could have imagined this’: Shock as 20-month-old tot diagnosed with brain tumour

The parents of a toddler are raising money to support their little boy while he battles a tumour on his brain.

‘Local homes should be for local people’: Council considers HMO crackdown after asylum seekers housed in Medway

A council is considering a HMO crackdown after the government placed asylum seekers in a local village despite their objections.

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Medway mum who splurged on hotels and clubbing after £100k fraud to repay just £2k

A “compulsive liar” who defrauded two companies and her former boyfriend has been ordered to pay back just a fraction of what she stole.

Man pleads not guilty to murder after man’s body found in suitcase in Kent park

A man has pleaded not guilty to murder after a man’s body was found in a suitcase at a recreation ground.

Suspect charged after stabbing prompts armed police response

A 28-year-old is due to appear in court after a stabbing prompted a large police response, which attracted hundreds of onlookers.

‘Great family man’ fatally hit by lorry on M2 took his own life

A “loving, kind and humble” dad-of-three who wanted to “protect and provide for his family” died after taking his own life, an inquest has concluded.

Campaign for free parking trial in Medway in bid to save high streets

A petition has been launched urging a council to offer an hour of free parking across its town centres to help increase footfall.

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Kent and Medway's most oversubscribed schools revealed

Use our searchable table to find out how oversubscribed your local secondary and primary schools are.

Relocated off-licence’s booze bid granted next to Medway primary school

A primary school will have a relocated off-licence on its doorstep after an application to serve alcohol was approved.

‘My teammates were the difference between life and death’

An amateur footballer has credited the quick-thinking of his teammates with saving his life after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch.

‘If I hadn't been testing my fishtank I'd never have known my water is potentially toxic’

A tropical fish enthusiast said he was “shocked” to find the tap water in his aquarium contained a potentially toxic level of nitrates.

‘Appalling’ child abuser who threatened victim to conceal crimes jailed

A man subjected a child to the most “appalling and terrifying campaign of abuse” before trying to stop them from reporting it.

The star-studded festive Kent pantos worth booking before they sell out

With big names, dazzling effects and plenty of laughs, these productions are expected to be in high demand this Christmas.

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40 independent artists return for festival’s third year

A music festival is returning for its third year with more than 40 independent artists set to perform across the town.

The week’s top TV: Emma Willis hosts Cooking With the Stars, new crime thriller Pierre and a remake of Stephen King’s Carrie

The best new programmes on TV over the next seven days - handpicked by our entertainment experts.

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Ollie Wright on Gillingham’s Newport frustration and York response

Goalkeeper Ollie Wright insists Gillingham responded well on Saturday after a heavy defeat at York the week before.

‘Something special developing’ – Chatham boss proud despite FA Cup exit

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Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county

Emergency services called after car crashes into pole

Car overturns in residential road near school

Trains halted as emergency services called to ‘trespass incident’

‘It’s a marvellous place’: How volunteers transformed abandoned site in just one year

Companies fined £1.3m after penthouse window fell 300ft and killed Kent grandad

‘Let’s go back to horse and cart’: Shock as diesel soars to £2.17 at Kent petrol station

Murder-accused claims victim said he was ‘a dead man’ before ‘attacking him’

‘I’m exhausted all the time’: The Kent parents battling ‘patchy’ SEND system

‘I woke up in bed to find blood everywhere - a rat had bitten my thumb’

‘None of us could have imagined this’: Shock as 20-month-old tot diagnosed with brain tumour

‘Local homes should be for local people’: Council considers HMO crackdown after asylum seekers housed in Medway

Medway mum who splurged on hotels and clubbing after £100k fraud to repay just £2k

Man pleads not guilty to murder after man’s body found in suitcase in Kent park

Suspect charged after stabbing prompts armed police response

‘Great family man’ fatally hit by lorry on M2 took his own life

Campaign for free parking trial in Medway in bid to save high streets

Kent and Medway's most oversubscribed schools revealed

Relocated off-licence’s booze bid granted next to Medway primary school

‘My teammates were the difference between life and death’

‘If I hadn't been testing my fishtank I'd never have known my water is potentially toxic’

‘Appalling’ child abuser who threatened victim to conceal crimes jailed

The star-studded festive Kent pantos worth booking before they sell out

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Kent trains cancelled after bedbugs found

Top chef leaves Kent’s only double Michelin-starred restaurant

Kent teacher had sexual relationship with former pupil who claims it began at school

Six fire engines dispatched as smoke fills sky over town

The Kent road where a crash happens almost every day

‘It’s a marvellous place’: How volunteers transformed abandoned site in just one year

Campaign for free parking trial in Medway in bid to save high streets

Relocated off-licence’s booze bid granted next to Medway primary school

Car wash hit with £135k fine after Home Office raid uncovers several illegal workers

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40 independent artists return for festival’s third year

40 independent artists return for festival’s third year

The week’s top TV: Emma Willis hosts Cooking With the Stars, new crime thriller Pierre and a remake of Stephen King’s Carrie

The week’s top TV: Emma Willis hosts Cooking With the Stars, new crime thriller Pierre and a remake of Stephen King’s Carrie

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Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county

Staying safe: Free reflective keyrings for thousands of children right across the county

The week’s top TV: Emma Willis hosts Cooking With the Stars, new crime thriller Pierre and a remake of Stephen King’s Carrie

The week’s top TV: Emma Willis hosts Cooking With the Stars, new crime thriller Pierre and a remake of Stephen King’s Carrie

Sport

Ollie Wright on Gillingham’s Newport frustration and York response

‘Something special developing’ – Chatham boss proud despite FA Cup exit

In-form Dover march on in the FA Cup

Gillingham boss frustrated but sees ‘massive compliment’ in Newport approach

Report: Stalemate at Priestfield

Matchday Live: Gillingham v Newport, Tonbridge v Torquay, Ebbsfleet v Sholing

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