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‘He was a great servant to the town’: Sadness at death of former council leader

A long-serving councillor described as a “great friend, a great family man and a great servant to Ashford” has died.

Disruption across Kent GP practices after ‘major IT failure’

GP practices across the county have been hit by a major IT failure today, and services are set to be disrupted for several days.

Man faces decade behind bars after stabbing colleague

A man who repeatedly knifed a work colleague has been warned he faces at least a decade behind bars.

A2 reopens after crash near Bluewater

Drivers faced long tailbacks after a crash on the A2.

‘Now schools can focus on learning, not just whether we have flushing toilets’

The head of a primary school has spoken of the impact of two major water shortages on children and their parents.

‘Losing a twin is losing part of yourself – I have never felt so empty’

The twin of a 20-year-old man who died in a tragic crash has said she has “never felt so empty”.

David Lloyd reveals plans to open sixth site in Kent

Fitness bosses have revealed plans to redevelop a gym and “take it to the next level”.

‘We’ve been so busy’: Italian launches in former chippy after £200k revamp

The owner of a new Italian restaurant that has opened in a former chippy says he has been “super busy” despite opening in January.

Video of the moment electrician is attacked with glass bottle shown in murder trial

A teenager is allegedly heard shouting “get him” while others chased a 49-year-old on a Kent beach before he died.

Man injured after ‘stolen’ Porsche crashes in police chase sparking gridlock

A Porsche, suspected to have been stolen, crashed on a major route while being chased by police.

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