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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.
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.
‘I loved my time as a Wren - but I wasn’t a very good shot!’
27 October 2024The Women’s Royal Naval Service Association has honoured its oldest surviving member from the Second World War - at the age of 105.
Nigel Farage’s invite to Kent Tories to defect to Reform ‘falls flat’
25 October 2024Reform UK leader Nigel Farage’s claim to have invited every Conservative member at Kent County Council to join his party met the same response.
Hour-long delays on M25 following ‘multi-vehicle crash’
25 October 2024Two lanes were closed on the M25 near the Dartford Crossing following a crash involving a car and two lorries.
‘Every customer through the pub door was treated like an honoured guest’
25 October 2024Secret Drinker gets the warmest of welcomes at a village pub packed with history, punters and painters.
Fraudsters who preyed on elderly people ordered to pay back more than £100k
24 October 2024One conman claimed to be a police officer investigating a rogue trader to scam elderly people with building work they didn’t need.
‘Don’t get our hopes up!’ Eurostar spotted at Kent station
24 October 2024Eurostar has been accused of “goading” passengers after one of its fleet stopped at a Kent station overnight.
Man charged and two more arrested after town stabbing
24 October 2024A 20-year-old man has been charged on suspicion of wounding with intent after a victim in his 20’s was stabbed at a property in a high street.
Expanding waste plastic firm unveils new HQ
24 October 2024A company that converts waste plastic back into oil is opening a new plant in Kent, bringing 21 jobs to the area.
McDonald’s reveals opening date for latest restaurant next to GP surgery
23 October 2024The fast food chain has revealed the date it will be unveiling its latest eatery at a town shopping centre.
‘I lost my unborn baby after my toddler caught rash-causing virus at nursery’
23 October 2024A heartbroken mother who almost died and lost a child during pregnancy after her daughter caught a disease is raising awareness to help other mums.
Traps, cameras and a kebab - Huge search for missing Spaniel sees M25 shut eight times
23 October 2024When a “timid” dog went missing from a friend’s garden word quickly spread online, sparking a huge 11-day search which even saw several road closures.
