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‘My daughter was almost mown down – why can’t police find the driver?’

A teen who came within a split-second of being mown down when a driver failed to stop at a red light has heard that no further action will be taken.

Bus driver cleared of death by dangerous driving after fatal crash

A bus driver whose single-decker crashed into a shelter, trapping a man underneath, has been cleared of blame for the fatal collision.

Parents devastated after tragic death of ‘beautiful’ baby boy

A family have been left heartbroken after the sudden death of a 10-week-old baby boy, whose parents found him unresponsive at home.

Woman sexually assaulted in tunnels at Kent castle

A woman was assaulted in a sex attack in wartime tunnels at a Kent castle.

Celebrations as councillors refuse orchard homes plan

Champagne corks are popping as a village defeats an unwelcome planning application for the third time.

Fears new water quality laws ‘won’t change anything’ for Kent town

Pressure is being ramped up on water companies to reveal their plan to improve bathing quality as a government minister visited the Kent coast.

Church defends ‘disgraceful’ decision to install ANPR cameras in car park

An unholy row has broken out after new parking restrictions were brought in by a church in response to what it called “problematic behaviour”.

‘Medium tells me deeply personal things no one knows – and I am left feeling at peace’

This week, an encounter with a medium moves columnist Melissa Todd to tears, and leaves her feeling at peace.

Michelin-star restaurant hit with poor hygiene rating after mould found in fridge

A Michelin-star restaurant loved by celebrities has been hit with a poor hygiene rating after an inspector found mould in a walk-in fridge.

‘It started as a joke!’: Kent chocolate company makes 300kg Easter egg

A Kent firm has created a 7ft tall Easter egg which weighs the same as five humans, a polar baby and three baby elephants.

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