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A man throws firebombs at a centre for processing asylum seekers in Dover, Kent, UK, injuring two people before killing himself.
2022-10-30

The Grain Power Station in Kent, England, goes offline following the collapse of one of its towers and the roof of The O2 Arena in London is severely damaged due to high winds.
2022-02-18

Migrants set fire to the Napier Barracks at Shorncliffe Army Camp in Kent after "reports of a disturbance". The Home Office says people "set about destroying the barracks", after being told that they were being moved due to a COVID-19 outbreak at the camp. Kent Police say that the fire caused "a significant amount of damage" and is investigating it as a suspected arson attack.
2021-01-29

Stranded lorry drivers clash with police in Kent, England, amid frustrations over ongoing delays at the border with France. At least one person has been arrested for obstructing a highway, according to the police.
2020-12-23

The United Kingdom reports a temperature reading of 38.1 C in Cambridge, the second highest UK temperature yet recorded. It is subsequently confirmed that a reading of 38.7 C is verified, also in Cambridge, beating the previous record of 38.5 C set in Faversham, Kent on 10 August 2003 to become the new national record.
2019-07-25

41 people are injured when a coach overturns in Kent, England, United Kingdom.
2018-08-13

As many as 80 inmates take over a section of HM Prison Swaleside on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent.
2016-12-22

The skeleton of a girl thought to have been stabbed to death by Roman soldiers is discovered in Kent, England, UK.
2011-04-28

Eurotunnel has "apologised profusely" after train passengers brought to Calais, France, through the Channel Tunnel are locked into their carriages upon arrival and immediately returned to Kent, England.
2010-08-4

The award-winning hardcore porn director Anna Arrowsmith is selected as a Liberal Democrat candidate for Gravesham in Kent to fight the 2010 general election.
2010-03-12