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Fears and confusion around Brexit changes introduced today
30 April 2024Food and plants imported into Kent from today could find themselves diverted 22 miles up the M20 for checks - but confusion remains.
Vital work to start on protecting one of Britain's most important sites
29 April 2024A six-figure sum has been awarded to the country’s biggest Napoleonic fortification to help conserve and regenerate it.
Channel crossings reach new record high
28 April 2024Some 7,167 asylum-seekers have crossed the English Channel into Dover so far this new, a new record.
Rail services disrupted after ‘movement under track’
28 April 2024A speed restriction has been put in place on rail services after ground movement was detected under a main train line.
Fight to stop Georgian street becoming ‘another HMO alley’
28 April 2024Battle lines have been drawn after campaigners accused developers of trying to turn a historic street into “another HMO alley”.
Why Londoners are to thank for our seaside towns
28 April 2024In the first of a three-part series on our coastal towns, we look at how they hit the big time - and their temporary demise.
New traffic fine powers used sparingly - but bus gate cameras on the way
27 April 2024New powers for councils to enforce so-called moving traffic offences have been used sparingly to date - although new ANPR cameras could be on the way.
Burglar jailed after repeatedly intimidating victim after arrest
26 April 2024A criminal who repeatedly tried to approach his victim while awaiting court hearings after stealing from his home is now in prison.
‘Please save our town's last live music venue'
26 April 2024A town’s only dedicated music venue has launched a campaign to buy the building amid fears it could land in the hands of developers.
Two men charged after Channel deaths to appear in court
26 April 2024Two men have been charged in connection with the deaths of five people, including a child, who were trying to cross the English Channel.
100 new kiosks at terminal to tackle EU border queues
26 April 2024New space is being created to process biometric border checks for EU-bound passengers with bosses promising only slightly increased waiting times.
Biosecurity checks to start - despite fears Kent site off M20 isn’t ready
25 April 2024There are fears a site off the M20 is not ready for new biosecurity checks coming in next week - which could lead to traffic delays.
Flats plan in former town centre bank
25 April 2024Plans have been unveiled to create flats in a town’s former bank building which shut earlier this year.
Man charged with arson following flat fire
25 April 2024A man has been charged following a fire at a block of flats which saw one resident taken to hospital.
Anger as developer bids to cut all affordable homes from new estate
25 April 2024A developer’s bid to axe all affordable housing from a new estate has been branded "disgraceful" by angry neighbours.
Four arrested after five die in Channel tragedy
24 April 2024A total four people were arrested in an investigation into the deaths of five asylum seekers including a child.
'We need to take women's health seriously - too many are fobbed off'
24 April 2024A woman is running a free eight-week course in a bid to end the taboo around menopause and women’s health.
Man taken to hospital as police probe flat fire
24 April 2024The cause of a fire at a flat, which left one man needing medical attention, is being investigated.
Huge backlash amid fears McDonald’s will spoil view of castle
24 April 2024Controversial plans for a new McDonald's drive-thru have sparked a huge backlash - as residents fear it will spoil a view of a world-famous castle.
Child among five dead in Channel tragedy
23 April 2024At least five people have died attempting to cross the Channel, according to reports.
