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Mum describes panic moments before fatal crash in son’s murder trial

The mum of a four-year-old killed when his parents' pickup truck was rammed told police "mother's instinct" caused her to fear a crash.

Appeal to reopen Kent’s first car ‘drifting’ school which shut amid complaints

Kent’s first car ‘drifting’ school has closed down following complaints about noise – with fears it could lead to more danger on the roads.

River Island store confirms closing date after 20 years at shopping centre

A huge River Island store is closing after two decades at a shopping centre - with a potential replacement already lined up.

KCC leader’s angry rebuff over report into ‘dropped’ £1m staff parking charges plan

Kent County Council’s leader has issued an angry denial following a national newspaper’s report over a proposal to introduce staff parking charges.

Driving ban for carpet fitter found high in work van near Crossing

A weed smoking carpet fitter has lost his job after being pulled over in his work van while over the legal drug-driving limit.

Girl, 9, drowned in river after slipping from jetty

A young girl had slipped into the River Thames after taking her shoes off on a promenade jetty, an inquest has heard.

‘Profound disappointment’ after plans for 435 homes approved despite objections

A large housing development has been given the green light despite residents, councillors and campaigners objecting.

Arson charge after BMW and home ‘engulfed in flames’

A 35-year-old has been charged with arson after doorbell footage caught the moment a car went up in flames.

Border staff in court accused of ‘stealing from small boats migrants’

A group of border officials accused of stealing from people arriving in the UK on small boats have appeared in court.

Opening of luxury beauty and wellness store edges closer

Rituals has given an update on when it is set to open its latest store in Kent.

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