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Inquest opens into death of man, 37, found in sea
27 June 2024An inquest has opened into the death of a man found in the sea four days after going missing.
'It's an accident waiting to happen': Anger as £1.5m contraflow approved
26 June 2024Plans to set up a contraflow system for a new bus service are going ahead despite fears it could lead to serious road accidents.
Major changes to parking charges at one of Kent’s biggest country parks
25 June 2024A recreation ground popular with families has introduced a new parking system, prompting a divided reaction from visitors.
Police officer attacked after call to disturbance
24 June 2024A man has been charged with assault on an emergency worker after a police officer was attacked.
Fishmonger bids farewell to decades-old store to move into former Rooks
23 June 2024A much-loved fishmongers’ has bid an emotional farewell after decades of trading at its current home.
Old garage could be knocked down for five homes
23 June 2024A garage running for 73 years could be knocked down to make way for homes.
Tory in antisemitism row: ‘I should have scrutinised post before sharing’
21 June 2024A Conservative candidate says it is ‘fanciful’ to suggest he is antisemitic following a backlash to an image he posted on his social media.
‘New EU rules will only make gridlock worse - so we're closing’
21 June 2024A bed shop boss has blamed traffic gridlock and new EU border rules for the closure of his store after just two years of trading.
Council’s social housing target miss branded ‘complete failure’
20 June 2024New council leaders have delivered just 14.5% of their promised social housing target after taking power last year.
Man named and charged after restaurant ‘dine-and-dash’
19 June 2024A man has been charged over a ‘dine-and-dash’ incident which left a restaurant £95 out of pocket.
Death of distracted workman who fell down manhole was ‘tragic accident’
19 June 2024An inquest has concluded a much-loved dad-of-two died in a tragic accident - but his family say they believe his death could have been avoided.
We meet Russian family selling ‘one of Kent’s most secret estates’ for £6 million
19 June 2024We take an exclusive look inside a spectacular but spooky mansion in an abandoned village - and speak to the owners about why they’re selling up.
‘It takes six weeks to see a GP - yet they want to build more houses’
18 June 2024Campaigners have hit out at plans to build more homes next to a former colliery where developers have already got permission for 165.
‘Welcome to DFL’: Sign targeted in town loved by Londoners
17 June 2024Criticism has been aimed at ‘Down from Londoners’ in a Kent town after a road sign was switched to 'Welcome to DFL’.
Thousands raised for popular business owner, 32, after cancer shock
17 June 2024A brave mum facing a long cancer battle has vowed to keep things light-hearted during her treatment to help support her young son and family.
New sports pitch opens at school in memory of teacher
16 June 2024A pensioner has opened a new sports pitch at a grammar school in memory of his twin brother who was a pupil and teacher there.
High street shop could become home amid ‘desperate need’ for housing
12 June 2024A former bicycle shop is to go under the hammer after plans to turn it into a three-bedroom home were approved.
The Dover and Deal constituency and the candidates standing
11 June 2024We profile the Dover and Deal constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.
Pets die and woman breaks foot jumping out of window in house fire horror
10 June 2024A woman has told of the terrifying moment she had to jump from her bedroom window to save herself from a huge house fire where several animals died.
Proposed date revealed for reopening of children’s paddling pool
09 June 2024Following major works, a free children’s paddling pool is expected to reopen this month in time for summer.
