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‘We were sold a dream and we just haven’t got it’
25 September 2024Residents of a new development are furious after the admission policy for a new school revealed local children will not have priority.
Victoria Cross war hero’s grave refurbished
24 September 2024The grave of a soldier who was awarded a Victoria Cross has been refurbished after falling into disrepair.
Nine days of celebrations for Hindu god’s birthday
24 September 2024More than 1,000 people dressed in their best clothes to sing and dance in the streets for a festival.
Fire service funeral for well-loved councillor
23 September 2024A Kent County Councillor and former firefighter has been given a guard of honour during a funeral procession through the streets of the town he loved.
TikTok star and influencer draws crowds at shopping centre
21 September 2024The daughter of Katie Price and Peter Andre greeted fans and took photos as she launched her partnership with a high street store’s make-up brand.
Lane closed after spillage on motorway
21 September 2024A spilt load has prompted the closure of one lane and has blocked the entrance to a slip road, causing delays to drivers.
Arrest after man suffers facial injuries in attack on residential street
21 September 2024An arrest has been made after a man suffered facial injuries in an alleged attack on a residential street.
Fears traffic-free school zone is just ‘displacing’ problems elsewhere
20 September 2024A traffic-free zone set up around a school has been praised for producing “positive results” while others fear its just pushing problems elsewhere.
Josh Widdicombe to tour first stand-up show in five years
20 September 2024The comedian will visit three Kent venues on the huge nationwide tour. Here’s how to get tickets.
New ANPR cameras at bus gates under consideration
19 September 2024A fresh batch of ANPR cameras could soon be added to more Kent streets to catch motorists who disobey the rules.
House of Fraser to leave Bluewater after 25 years - with huge rival poised to move in
19 September 2024One of Kent’s largest shopping centre’s original three anchor tenants is set to depart the mall after the best part of three decades.
Funeral arrangements confirmed for ‘dedicated’ councillor and firefighter
19 September 2024The funerals arrangements have been confirmed for a popular and highly respected councillor following his sudden passing.
Landslip causes problems for Kent commuters
19 September 2024There are delays and diversions for rail passengers heading to London due to a landslip on the tracks.
Queues on M25 after crash and fuel spill
19 September 2024An earlier accident is causing long delays on a key motorway.
Man ‘with two knives’ arrested near train station
18 September 2024Police officers were called after a man was reportedly seen carrying two knives in a town centre in the middle of the day.
Man charged after ‘series of car thefts by masked men’
18 September 2024A suspect has been charged after reports a group of masked men are alleged to have smashed car windows and stolen cars.
Travellers evicted from ‘grammar school playing fields’
18 September 2024An unauthorised Traveller encampment has been ordered to leave a playing field used by nearby school children.
Shocking moment ‘brazen shoplifter swipes booze ahead of crash’
17 September 2024CCTV has captured the moment an alleged thief takes alcohol from a shop before getting in a car and speeding off ahead of a crash.
Major milestone for £32m new school building
17 September 2024The rebuilding of a crumbling secondary school, which began last year after a campaign to raise funds, has now reached its highest point.
Corner shop loses licence after ‘wine thief held captive and hit with metal pole’
17 September 2024Police say they have “lost faith” in a newsagent after repeated licence violations culminated in staff allegedly beating a shoplifter with a pole.
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