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First look at designs for multimillion-pound creative centre

First look at designs for multimillion-pound creative centre

19 November 2023

An eye-catching new image shows how part of a town could be transformed with a new culture and education hub.

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Exhausted patient sleeps on floor amid 45-hour wait in A&E

Exhausted patient sleeps on floor amid 45-hour wait in A&E

19 November 2023

Worrying pictures show how an exhausted patient resorted to sleeping on the floor in A&E amid soaring demand at a Kent hospital.

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Man dies and three hurt in A2 tragedy

Man dies and three hurt in A2 tragedy

18 November 2023

A road remains closed after a man in his 70s died following a crash between two cars, which also left three others hurt.

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A2 partially closed following serious crash

A2 partially closed following serious crash

18 November 2023

The A2 is closed in both directions following a “serious collision”, with drivers being advised to use alternate routes.

Man claimed smuggled £700k was for charity to 'help Ukraine'

Man claimed smuggled £700k was for charity to 'help Ukraine'

17 November 2023

A man who tried to smuggle £700,000 out of the UK claiming it was to help fight the war in Ukraine has been jailed.

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Sadness over bid to turn neighbourhood’s last pub into HMO

Sadness over bid to turn neighbourhood’s last pub into HMO

17 November 2023

Plans have been revealed to convert a neighbourhood’s last remaining pub into a 14-bed HMO, sparking fears ‘another bit of history’ will be lost.

‘I thought stomach pains were gas after a pizza – but then I gave birth’

‘I thought stomach pains were gas after a pizza – but then I gave birth’

17 November 2023

A mum who thought she was unable to conceive naturally was stunned after giving birth without knowing she was pregnant.

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Stretch of major route to close for bridge repairs

Stretch of major route to close for bridge repairs

17 November 2023

A stretch of the A2 will shut this weekend to allow for maintenance work on a bridge.

Free parking in town centres this Christmas

Free parking in town centres this Christmas

17 November 2023

A number of councils across Kent are offering free parking during the Christmas period to encourage residents to shop locally.

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Much-loved gran died after being hit by ‘illegal, speeding’ driver

Much-loved gran died after being hit by ‘illegal, speeding’ driver

17 November 2023

A much-loved grandmother died after being hit by an “illegal, speeding” driver who is now thought to have left the country, an inquest heard.

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Judge brands far-right activist ‘racist’ over abusive rant on YouTube

Judge brands far-right activist ‘racist’ over abusive rant on YouTube

16 November 2023

A far-right YouTube activist live streamed a "racist and misogynistic" foul-mouthed rant aimed at a Jewish anti-hate campaigner.

New homes approved despite fears over 'horrendous’ junction

New homes approved despite fears over 'horrendous’ junction

16 November 2023

Plans for new homes have been given the green light, despite villagers concerns over increased traffic at a ‘dangerous’ junction.

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MP calls for access to medicinal cannabis to help teenager

MP calls for access to medicinal cannabis to help teenager

16 November 2023

A Kent MP has raised the case of a teenager with severe epilepsy in parliament as she called for access to medicinal cannabis.

Is it time to find another way, Prime Minister?

Is it time to find another way, Prime Minister?

15 November 2023

A Kent MP says it’s time to find another solution to deal with asylum seekers after the Rwanda deal was ruled unlawful by Supreme Court judges.

Storm damage leaves pier partially shut

Storm damage leaves pier partially shut

15 November 2023

Part of a Kent pier remains closed off almost two weeks after being damaged by Storm Ciarán.

Man set up 'Operation Spycam' WhatsApp chat with his mum to stalk woman together

Man set up 'Operation Spycam' WhatsApp chat with his mum to stalk woman together

15 November 2023

An “obsessed” stalker used fitness tracking apps and social media to monitor his victim's movements, as well as enlisting his mother’s help.

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Pfizer plans to axe 500 jobs at Kent site

Pfizer plans to axe 500 jobs at Kent site

14 November 2023

Hundreds of Pfizer staff in Kent have today been officially informed their jobs are at risk.

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Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze on busy route

Fire crews tackle vehicle blaze on busy route

14 November 2023

A car fire caused long tailbacks on a busy route this morning.

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County’s historic windmills future in doubt

County’s historic windmills future in doubt

13 November 2023

A cash-strapped council is proposing to sell off off its stock of windmills in a desperate bid to claw back funds.

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Armistice train tours Kent

Armistice train tours Kent

13 November 2023

Pictures show a historic locomotive passing through the county as it marked Armistice Day.

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