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Christmas events cancelled amid weather warning
23 November 2024A forecast of heavy rain and high winds has dashed plans for several Christmas events scheduled to take place this weekend.
Family of schoolgirl disabled in bus crash tell how their lives turned upside down
23 November 2024The family of a schoolgirl left disabled in a bus crash reveal how their lives changed - and how she is making incredible progress six months on.
‘I’ve lost great staff because pharmacy customers have become so abusive’
23 November 2024Angry customers are unleashing violent and verbal attacks on pharmacists with one chemist owner saying abusive patients have cost him ‘caring’ staff.
‘I was fined £500 for leaving neatly folded donations by clothes bank - this isn’t fly-tipping’
23 November 2024A woman has described the “stress” of being fined £500 for fly-tipping after leaving neatly folded donations by a clothes bank, which was full.
Kent and London theatres slash ticket prices
23 November 2024Theatres all over the country are offering up to 60% off tickets to festive pantos and smash-hit musicals as part of a Black Friday sale.
Parents pay tribute to lawyer who died after suspected methanol poisoning
22 November 2024The parents of a British lawyer who died after allegedly being served drinks laced with methanol in Laos have released a statement.
Disgraced doctor struck off after fraud and forgery conviction
22 November 2024A surgeon who falsely claimed more than £17,000 for procedures he didn’t carry out has been suspended from the profession.
Reform UK wins two surprise by-election seats
22 November 2024Nigel Farage says his fledgling party is “going all out” to win seats at Kent County Council next May after two surprise by-election victories.
Four charged with robbery plot
22 November 2024Four men have appeared in court with conspiring to commit a robbery.
Opening date revealed for PureGym replacing former Wilko
22 November 2024A gym chain is getting ready to open its latest branch in Kent.
Lawyer dies after suspected methanol poisoning while travelling in Asia
21 November 2024A 28-year-old lawyer has been named as one of five people killed after the suspected poisoning in Laos.
Council denies selling land to rugby club for new stadium
21 November 2024A town council has denied selling land to former rugby giants Wasps to build a new stadium.
Greyhound track to close after 40 years
21 November 2024The owners of a dog racing track have revealed their intentions to close the stadium due to dwindling support.
Popular fashion retailers open first stores in Kent
21 November 2024Two Zara sister companies have opened their first stores in the county.
McDonald’s opens new Kent branch at former bank
21 November 2024The fast-food giant has opened its latest branch in the county.
Lorry bursts into flames on roundabout approach
21 November 2024Commuters faced delays after a lorry burst into flames near a busy roundabout, with black plumes of smoke visible for miles.
Opposition to plans for traveller site on green belt land
20 November 2024An application has been submitted to turn a section of green belt land into a traveller site, sparking fears about noise, rubbish and rats.
Essex council eyes up 150 new-build flats in Kent to house homeless
20 November 2024Kent council leaders have urged a local authority to rethink its “short-sighted” proposals to buy properties in the borough.
CCTV appeal launched after sports bar assault
18 November 2024A man in his 20s alleges that two men punched him in the face, damaging his teeth, during the early hours of the morning.
Businesses left ‘homeless’ in shopping centre lease dispute
18 November 2024Three businesses have been left without a home amid claims the units they occupied were being unlawfully sub-let to them.
