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Suspected arson destroys nearly 100 hay bales
28 September 2024A suspected arson attempt was tackled by fire crews last night as nearly 100 hay bales were destroyed.
‘No-swim’ warning at beach remains in place after sewage release
26 September 2024A “no-swim” warning remains on a Kent beach after water quality remained below the required standard.
Coastguard monitoring ship laden with explosive material from Russia
26 September 2024The coastguard is monitoring a ship off the Kent coast carrying seven times more explosive material which caused a huge fatal blast in Beirut in 2020.
Man repeatedly punched his terrified mum in ‘disgraceful’ attack
26 September 2024A violent thug who punched his mum and ex-girlfriend has admitted his behaviour was “disgraceful”.
Historic private school expands to take day-boarders for first time ever
25 September 2024A private school is expanding its offering to pupils by launching day boarding provision.
Police seize cannabis, suspected cocaine and cash in drugs raid
25 September 2024A group of men have been arrested after a property was raided, with drugs and cash found by police.
Do not swim warning at Kent beach after sewage spike
24 September 2024A Kent beach has been hit with a "do not swim" warning after a sewage release.
Eye-catching images reveal stunning 'hidden house in the woods'
24 September 2024Work is set to start on creating a modern, hidden home, built into the hilltop of a secluded Kent woodland.
Why big changes to catching ferry to France are a ‘nightmare waiting to happen’
23 September 2024From fingerprint scans on a tablet at Dover to getting out of your car for checks at the Channel Tunnel, travelling to France will never be the same.
Port of Dover boss: ‘We want to handle 20% more trade’
23 September 2024The CEO of the Port of Dover has unveiled ambitious plans for the future, and told the new government how it can help.
‘Building homes will only add to problems we have in our small village!’
21 September 2024Plans for new homes on a horse grazing field have been hit with objections amid fears it will add to problems the “small village” already faces.
Costa set to move into former tapas restaurant
20 September 2024Coffee shop chain Costa is set to move into a former tapas restaurant at a retail park where it already has another branch.
Drunk kicked out at police officer and called him a ‘little p***y’
19 September 2024An injured drunk kicked out at police and called one a “little p***y” after they took him to hospital to get checked over.
Pub at centre of 1970s murder probe turned into grocery store
19 September 2024A pub that existed for more than a century, and was once the centre of a murder investigation, has now become a shop.
Sadness at closure of popular charity shop after ‘financial review’
19 September 2024Residents are in dismay following the “tough decision” to shut a high street charity shop in a bid to save money.
Firms presented with King’s Award
18 September 2024A string of firms in the county have been recognised with a King’s Award for Enterprise - and presented with their award.
‘Parking is a nightmare - I’ve lost 60 customers in four months’
18 September 2024A gym owner has lost more than a third of his members in just four months amid parking chaos on nearby streets.
Sadness as popular family-run garage has to close after 96 years
16 September 2024An independent garage has closed after almost 100 years as the lease has run out and the landowner is selling up.
Delays on railway due to person on tracks
15 September 2024Passengers faced delays on the railway following reports of a trespasser on the tracks.
Eight people die attempting to cross the Channel
15 September 2024Eight people have died off the French coast while trying to cross the English Channel, with 801 said to have successfully made it yesterday.
