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‘Brave’ public detain woman, 47, in kitchen knife attack on Dover street

Kent Police say the victim, a woman in her 50s, was walking in Biggin Street in the Kent seaside town when she was set upon with a large kitchen knife

The Independent UK

Humpback whales back in Britain, with rise in sightings from Kent to Isles of Scilly

More sightings may be a positive sign for growing population but also indicative of effect of climate change

The Guardian - UK

Home Office upgrades inquiry into Kent immigration centre after legal challenge

Asylum seekers formerly held at Manston will get funded legal representation at inquiry after challenging Home Office decision

The Guardian - UK

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Drug dealer who tried to tell police he was a tourist jailed

Adrian Badea, 27, was sentenced to two years and four months in prison at Maidstone Crown Court.

The Independent UK

Alleged drink-driver clutches beer bottle during arrest

An alleged drink driver held a bottle of beer in his hand as police stopped him in Headcorn, Kent, on New Year's Eve.

The Independent UK

Over 250 migrants arrive in small boats on third day of Channel crossings

Home Office figures show nearly 400 migrants have made the perilous crossing from France so far in 2025

Evening Standard

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Coroner issues warning about antidepressants after suicide of royal’s husband

Thomas Kingston, son-in-law of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, had been prescribed SSRIs

The Guardian - UK

UK’s first glyphosate-resistant weed found on Kent farm

Scientist says case is warning for farmers to reduce reliance on controversial and common herbicide

The Guardian - UK

Coroner issues warning about depression medication after Thomas Kingston death

Mr Kingston, the husband of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent’s daughter, ‘was suffering adverse effects of medication’, his inquest was told.

Evening Standard

Weed resistant to key herbicide glyphosate found in UK for first time

Scientists have now confirmed that the widely-used weed killer was not effective on Italian ryegrass found in multiple fields on a farm in Kent.

Evening Standard

Eurostar services will not stop in Kent in 2025, operator confirms

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said he was in favour of the swift return of the services

The Independent UK

Artist’s controversial doodle home on ‘Britain’s only desert’ set for approval

Mr Doodle said his childhood dream was to doodle the entire planet

The Independent UK

Sales at toymaker Hornby up 7% after bumper Black Friday and Christmas

Profits increased 10% in December at Kent-based company, which had struggled after end of Covid hobby boom

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Eurostar trains should stop in Kent as UK seeks to repair Brexit damage, says Keir Starmer

Eurostar is also being urged to cut ticket prices as the cost of using the HS1 high speed line is reduced

The Guardian - UK

‘It’s Dungeness first’: panel to decide fate of new Mr Doodle house

Award-winning architect says planned renovation on behalf of millionaire artist is ‘respectful’ of area’s heritage

The Independent UK

Hundreds of Christmas twitchers descend on town after rare bird sighting

The species is native to North America and the Caribbean

Evening Standard

Birdwatchers flock to see ‘extremely rare visitor’ from North America

Some enthusiasts have been waiting for hours in New Hythe, Kent, to catch a glimpse of the yellow warbler.

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Two arrested after alleged rape of man, 19, in Brighton

A 40-year-old man was arrested in Surrey and a 42-year-old man was arrested in Kent

The Guardian - UK

‘Really incredible’ sixth-century sword found in Kent

Exclusive: Sword is among striking objects unearthed from Anglo-Saxon cemetery near Canterbury

Evening Standard

Reform continues poll surge winning Kent seat from Labour in last local by-elections of the year

Labour lost council seats to Reform in Kent and the Conservatives in Dudley but managed to cling on in Greenwich, London

Evening Standard

London travel news LIVE: Latest Tube and Overground updates as disruption hits Piccadilly line

Commuters can expect delays on the Piccadilly Line throughout Wednesday

Evening Standard

Man admits ‘ambush’ murder of artist who went missing walking her dog

Claire Knights, 54, was found dead in Kent following a two-day search.

Evening Standard

Man arrested after DJ Fat Tony left with ‘horrific’ facial injuries in gig attack

The musician, close friends with Gemma Collins and Kate Moss, was attacked at a gig at Lido Margate in Kent

The Independent UK

M25 and M26 closed after pedestrian hit by car and lorry fire

Long traffic jams build up, causing delays of at least an hour

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