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Cyclist suffers serious injuries in car crash
20 September 2024A cyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash involving a car.
‘It’s unacceptable’: Footage shows refuse worker tipping food waste into recycling bin
20 September 2024The video has sparked outrage but the company behind the bin collection service says it was a “well-intentioned” mistake.
Bungalow explosion: Everything we know so far
20 September 2024As the community reels from a bungalow explosion which left a woman seriously injured in hospital, we recount what we know so far…
In search of the creepy dolls freaking out walkers in ancient Kent wood
20 September 2024Discarded porcelain dolls - some headless - have left walkers in an ancient wood feeling unsettled. We set off in search of the eerie figures…
Woman hurt in bungalow explosion airlifted to hospital
19 September 2024A woman has been flown to a London hospital after an explosion at a bungalow this morning.
Drunk kicked out at police officer and called him a ‘little p***y’
19 September 2024An injured drunk kicked out at police and called one a “little p***y” after they took him to hospital to get checked over.
‘Dangerous potholes are putting mobility scooter riders like me at risk’
19 September 2024A fed-up gran says “dangerous” potholes are putting mobility scooter riders’ lives at risk every day.
‘They have permission to do this, but it’s still heartwrenching’
19 September 2024The demolition of historic buildings as part of an ambitious film studios project should never have been allowed to happen, say furious residents.
Duo to appear in court after five bins torched
18 September 2024Two men are to appear in court this month after a night of vandalism in which bins were set alight.
Drug dealers caught jumping from window to escape police
18 September 2024A pair of drug dealers who tried jumping out of a window to escape police have been jailed.
Well-known roadside cafe set for complete overhaul to shake ‘dirty’ reputation
18 September 2024A popular cafe that closed following a zero-star food hygiene rating is set to reopen after a major revamp - including losing its famous colours.
One of Kent’s last Wimpy restaurants to reopen
17 September 2024One of Kent’s last Wimpy restaurants is on track to reopen at the end of the year, despite bosses expecting to be back at the beginning of 2024.
Traders blast more roadworks in ‘forgotten part of town centre’
17 September 2024A frustrated trader says roadworks blocking part of his street have made it a forgotten part of town and stopped visitors coming to his shop.
Train services back to normal after level crossing damage halts services
17 September 2024Trains are now said to be running normally again after a car crash damaged a level crossing’s barriers, forcing a temporary halt to services.
Kent’s top chefs offer ‘one night only’ tasting event
17 September 2024The unique dining experience includes four delicious courses and takes place at one of the county’s biggest wildlife parks.
Developer appeals rejection of sewage treatment plans for 6,000 homes
16 September 2024Controversial plans for a sewage treatment plant to serve almost 6,000 new homes will now be ruled on by a government planning inspector.
Rotten signal box dismantled after 130 years at Kent station
16 September 2024A signal box that stood at a Kent railway station for 130 years is to be given a new lease of life after being dismantled.
Mum in court after refusing to pay Wagamama bill because ‘hair was in her food’
16 September 2024A mum-of-two has appeared in court after refusing to pay a large restaurant bill because she claimed there was a hair in her meal.
‘I have so many things on my shoulders but I’m not giving up on this pub’
15 September 2024A pub owner says he is refusing to give up on reopening his town centre site despite the building remaining empty since the pandemic.
‘Not just plants’: How Kent’s garden centres are filling the gaps left on our high streets
15 September 2024Garden centres across the county are increasingly diversifying to become “destination” shopping locations and compete with online retailers.
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