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Firm appointed to build ‘one of the largest education facilities ever in Kent’
05 November 2024The building of a huge £80million education campus, with both a primary and a secondary school, has taken a step closer to completion.
Shoppers ordered to leave Bluewater for ‘unsuitable’ Halloween costumes
05 November 2024A pair of friends say security officers kicked them out of a shopping centre after arriving dressed as a devil and a vampire.
How iconic chain’s 10 Kent stores have been transformed since company collapsed
05 November 2024Sites in Kent once home to a retail giant have been transformed since the business plunged into administration. Did you ever visit the old stores?
Traffic chaos after incidents on motorways and A-roads
04 November 2024Drivers are being warned to face delays as multiple incidents clog up Kent’s roads – including two major motorways.
Plan unveiled for enormous battery storage facility ‘among UK’s biggest’
04 November 2024There are fears for the countryside following plans for one of the country’s biggest energy storage facilities on the edge of a Kent village.
Man assaulted during disturbance at house
02 November 2024A man was assaulted by a group of men and property damaged during a disturbance at a home last night.
Beauty retailer reveals opening date of Bluewater store
02 November 2024A beauty retailer has announced exactly when it will open its first store in Kent at Bluewater.
Kent's lost Topshop stores and what's there now
02 November 2024We’ve taken a look at what became of the eight units in the county once home to fashion giant Topshop.
‘My much-loved Milo was mauled to death…a child could be next’
02 November 2024Tributes including pictures and letters have been left at the site where an eight-year-old pooch was killed by a bigger dog.
Car engulfed by flames in high street
01 November 2024Thick plumes of black smoke could be seen coming from a vehicle blaze as fire crews tackled the flames.
Town centre’s fifth charity shop to open in former Boots
31 October 2024A town centre will be welcoming another charity shop as it replaces a section of a former pharmacy.
Huge queues on M25 again after crash at the Tunnel
31 October 2024Motorists are facing yet more travel misery on Britain’s busiest motorway as drivers queue for miles on the Dartford Crossing approach.
Masses of ‘illegal meat’ seized amid swine fever concerns
31 October 2024Large amounts of illegally imported meat have been seized amid concerns over a potential African swine fever outbreak.
Motorcyclist dies after crash near Dartford Crossing
31 October 2024A man in his 50s has died after a serious collision near the Dartford Crossing.
Long delays on M25 after serious crash ‘involving a motorcycle’
30 October 2024The M25 has reopened but drivers are still being warned of delays after a serious crash involving a motorcycle.
‘Eyesore’ flats to be demolished as last tenant finally moves out
30 October 2024A decision has been made to knock down a derelict block of flats after structural problems were identified.
Sydnie Christmas brings festive fun to Kent theatre
30 October 2024The BGT winner launched the Kent panto where she will sprinkle her magic as Fairy Christmas this December.
Have you seen Courtney?
29 October 2024Police are asking for help to find a 14-year-old girl who has gone missing.
MP calls for more investment in dementia ahead of tomorrow’s budget
29 October 2024A Kent MP says an urgent call for action is needed to combat the £42 billion cost of the country’s leading cause of death.
Santa’s grotto planned for Bluewater - but it won’t be here for Christmas
29 October 2024Kent’s biggest shopping centre is looking to install a Christmas grotto alongside its existing ice rink.
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Family-run garage closes for final time after 92 years of trade
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Kent pub 'surrounded by sheep' named one of UK's best to visit in autumn
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