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All the latest news and updates on Kent, a county in southeastern England, bordering London. The City of Canterbury is situated in Kent, known for its famous 1,400 year old cathedral

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National Lottery sign with man walking past.

National Lottery ticketholder has just 3 weeks left to claim £3,600,000 prize

Channel: UK UK 10 hours ago By Jasper King
Jeremy Forrest being escorted into Lewes crown court for sentencing.

Paedophile teacher Jeremy Forrest 'dating girl 15 years younger than him'

Channel: UK UK 1 day ago By Kyriakos Petrakos
PIC FROM Kennedy News and Media (PICTURED: 'SHAMELESS' FAMILY REFUSING TO PAY DUE TO NOT LIKING FOOD IN RESTAURANT)A restaurant manager has slammed customers who refused to pay ?300 bill despite finishing their food and ordering a separate takeaway. Faheem Ahmed shared CCTV images of the customers who claimed they did not like the food after they dined at Jumeira Indian Restaurant in Staplehurst, Kent [March 16th]. The group, consisting of four adults and four children, reportedly claimed they were happy with their food throughout the evening as waiters did regular check-backs.DISCLAIMER: While Kennedy News and Media uses its best endeavours to establish the copyright and authenticity of all pictures supplied, it accepts no liability for any damage, loss or legal action caused by the use of images supplied and the publication of images is solely at your discretion. SEE KENNEDY NEWS COPY - 0161 697 4266

Family rack up huge bill and ask for extra food to take home before dashing without paying

Channel: UK UK 12 hours ago By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Only road through UK town closed for six months because of repairs to mayor's £1m house

Channel: UK UK 6 days ago By Sarah Hooper
Play Video Lower Thames Crossing development consent decision announced The Lower Thames Crossing application has today been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport. gov.uk

Full details of new £10,000,000,000 Lower Thames Crossing after it is approved

Channel: UK UK March 25, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen
Typical row of terraced houses in Dartford, Kent.

Where to move as a first-time buyer if you can't afford London

Channel: Property Property March 24, 2025 By Eleanor Noyce

Mum was 'so high on cocaine' that strangers finished school run for her

Channel: UK UK March 17, 2025 By Sarah Hooper
Shelli with her family.

Mum blamed for car crash in Liverpool despite being in a town 280 miles away

Channel: UK UK March 14, 2025 By Jasper King
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Armed robber's face is a picture when he's greeted by police after ringing doorbell

Channel: UK UK March 14, 2025 By Katie Boyden

Secret millionaire who left £1,400,000 fled Nazi Germany as a child

Channel: UK UK March 12, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

'I'll always regret not answering the phone the day my brother disappeared'

Channel: UK UK March 10, 2025 By Kirsten Robertson
A motorbike rider has tragically died following a serious crash on the M2 in Kent this afternoon. The collision occurred between Junction 3 (Chatham) and Junction 4 (Hempstead), resulting in the closure of the motorway in both directions for a short time the London bound carriageway has since reopened. The coastbound Carriage will remain closed until the early hours of???? Monday morning. Motorcyclist Killed In Fatal Crash On M2 Motorway In Kent Despite the best efforts of police and paramedics, the rider????????who was thrown from his high-powered motorcycle????????was pronounced dead at the scene. Kent Police have launched a full forensic collision investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The M2 coastbound carriageway remains closed to assist with the ongoing investigation. Motorcyclist Killed In Fatal Crash On M2 Motorway In Kent All emergency services are in attendance, alongside National Highways Traffic Officers, who are helping manage traffic in the area. Motorists are being advised to seek alternative routes and expect significant delays. Motorcyclist Killed In Fatal Crash On M2 Motorway In Kent Kent Police are yet to issue a formal statement. We have reached out for further comment. Drivers are urged to check live traffic updates before travelling and allow additional time for their journeys. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.

McLaren supercar driver arrested after motorcyclist dies in motorway hit-and-run

Channel: UK UK March 9, 2025 By Katie Boyden
Body found in hunt for suspect behind Valentine's Day pub shooting

Body found in hunt for suspect behind Valentine's Day pub shooting

Channel: UK UK March 8, 2025 By Sam Corbishley
Wizard holding the card

Boy, 10, aiming to be next Banksy comes up with ingenious takedown of Trump and Putin

Channel: UK UK March 9, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Mum killed on Valentine's Day was shot in neck by partner who 'took own life'

Channel: UK UK March 5, 2025 By Sarah Hooper
Undated handout photo issued by Kent Police of Claire Knights. Police investigating the disappearance of the 54-year-old woman have found found a body as a man in his 20s remains in custody on suspicion of her murder. Claire, from Upstreet near Canterbury, was last seen in the village on August 23. A body was found in a location near to Minnis Bay at 7pm on Friday, and the family of Ms Knights have been informed. Issue date: Saturday August 26, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story POLICE Knights. Photo credit should read: Kent Police/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

Pub chef who murdered dog walker in random attack jailed

Channel: UK UK March 1, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister
Shooting suspect rang friend and said 'she's dead'

Pub shooting suspect rang friend and said 'she's dead' before 'jumping in river'

Channel: UK UK February 18, 2025 By Katie Boyden
The outside of Beckets, a historic property in the village of Eastry Kent, which has access to an underground network of tunnels.

This £1,000,000 property in Kent hides a mysterious underground tunnel network

Channel: Property Property February 18, 2025 By Jessica Hamilton
Traffic queueing on the A2 in Kent after a serious crash near Dartford.

Serious crash closes road near Dartford Crossing causing travel chaos

Channel: UK UK February 18, 2025 By Noora Mykkanen
The Eight Bells, Canterbury (Picture: KMG/SWNS)

New pub sign leaves drinkers scratching their heads after historic blunder

Channel: UK UK February 17, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister