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Father-of-seven with no licence caught driving sister's van twice by same officer
05 October 2024A father-of-seven who had his licence stripped away was spotted behind the wheel of his sister’s works van twice by the same police officer.
Theatre company bids for dance studio on industrial estate
05 October 2024An empty unit in the middle of an industrial estate could be turned into a performing arts studio as a theatre company bids to take it over.
Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start
05 October 2024A council has said waste collections are almost completely back on track after being asked if it will pay compensation for missed collections.
‘Beloved’ leopard with ‘love of marmite’ dies after almost 20 years in Kent
04 October 2024A “beloved” leopard which has lived in Kent for almost 20 years has died after keepers were faced with a “difficult decision”.
‘Swan on railway line’ prompts train delays
04 October 2024Train passengers have been facing delays due to a swan on a section of railway track this morning.
Be Bright Be Seen: Free reflective keyrings to help keep children stay safe this winter
04 October 2024We have thousands of reflector keyrings to give away to help Kent pupils remain visible during the darker days to come.
‘Nuisance’ man banned from high street for three years returns days later
04 October 2024A “nuisance” man banned from a high street for three years for his repeated drunken behaviour returned there just days later.
Why huge Kent projects and thousands of new homes could finally be built
03 October 2024Council bosses believe they have finally found a solution to a long-running environmental issue preventing thousands of new homes from being built.
Dock turned into ‘giant sandpit’ ahead of new EU rules
03 October 2024New pictures show the reclaiming of land at a dock to make space for forthcoming EU border checks.
Fatal explosion that killed mum-of-five ‘triggered by gas in kitchen’
03 October 2024A fatal explosion that tragically claimed the life of a much-loved mum is believed to have been triggered by gas in her kitchen, an inquest has heard.
‘I don’t think independent schools are better - but it’s important to have choice’
03 October 2024The new head at a £50,000-a-year boarding school reveals how it tackles social media and the proposed 20% hike in its fees.
Arrest after man left with broken bones following ‘attack’ outside pub
02 October 2024A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged assault outside a pub.
Date confirmed for opticians move as future of book shop remains unclear
02 October 2024An opticians has confirmed when its new store will open in a closure-hit shopping centre as questions remain over the return of a bookstore.
New EU border crossing rules may be delayed yet again
01 October 2024France, Germany and the Netherlands are said to be pushing for a postponement of new EU border controls, giving Kent ports a reprieve.
Work to clear waste dumped by ‘organised criminals’ at ancient woodland could soon start
01 October 2024Organised criminals are suspected of unleashing 30,000 tonnes of garbage on a Kent beauty spot where a clean-up should soon begin.
Dismay as pub cancels popular fireworks display
01 October 2024A massive fireworks display at a 17th century pub which attracts hundreds has been cancelled - while another village has also cancelled its event.
Kent officers rank below national average
01 October 2024Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.
Kent garden centres saved amid wave of nationwide closures
01 October 2024Two beloved garden centres in the county have been saved for now as its operator announces plans to axe more than a fifth of its stores.
Man suffers ‘broken bones’ in reported pub attack
30 September 2024A man was taken to hospital with broken bones and facial injuries after he was reportedly attacked leaving a pub.
Inside late TV star’s multi-million-pound home
30 September 2024The stunning former home of the late television star Paul O’Grady has hit the market for £3.5 million.
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