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Man taken to hospital after crash between electric scooter and taxi
07 August 2024A former firefighter and off-duty paramedic leapt to help when a man was knocked off his electric scooter after a crash with a taxi.
‘It had something for everyone - we just can’t believe it’s gone’
07 August 2024We trace the history of one of Kent's best-loved leisure centres as its sudden closure leaves 144 staff without a job.
Mercedes driver went wrong way down slip road and caused nasty head-on crash
07 August 2024A man who lost his job after causing a nasty head-on crash by driving the wrong way down a slip road has told of his remorse.
‘We want to return this Edwardian jewel hotel to its crowning glory’
06 August 2024Plans to reinvigorate a hotel bar with live music, dancing and late-night refreshments have been snubbed due to fears over safety and noise.
Airbnb ban at luxury development axed as homes advertised for £1k a night
05 August 2024Bosses have backtracked on an Airbnb ban at a controversial seaside development - with properties now available for up to £1,050 a night.
Gorilla born in Kent animal park achieves amazing first in the wild
05 August 2024A silverback born and reared at a wildlife sanctuary has become the first in the world to breed with others in the wild.
Dad who crashed car after birthday drinks told police: ‘I’m a complete idiot’
05 August 2024A dad-of-two out celebrating his birthday crashed his vehicle into a friend’s parked car as he drove home from the pub after downing too much booze.
Grammar school selling of land with permission for house to fund sports hall
04 August 2024A grammar school is selling “surplus” land for £350,000 with permission to build a home to help fund a new sports centre.
No trains running from Kent railway station
04 August 2024There will be no trains running from a railway station today, with bus replacement services in place due to engineering works.
Troubled hospital trust shows signs of financial progress
02 August 2024A health trust responsible for hospitals in east Kent is showing tentative signs of financial improvement, after overspending £45 million last year.
‘Beach barbecues must be banned - people should bring picnics instead’
02 August 2024Barbecues should be banned at all beaches in a Kent district before someone is badly injured, a councillor believes.
‘144 staff have lost their jobs - it's a terrible time for all of us’
01 August 2024Scores of jobs have been lost following the sudden closure of a popular leisure centre, leaving staff "extremely upset".
‘We're not closing - but need to raise £30m’
01 August 2024Bosses at a popular attraction need to raise £30m over the next decade to keep facilities up to scratch - but insist it is not in danger of closing.
Angry villagers ‘feeling forgotten’ as weeds grow 3ft high
31 July 2024Furious residents say council bosses are “neglecting” their village – leaving weeds to grow 3ft high.
‘We’re all absolutely devastated - there’s no other place like it’
31 July 2024Regular users of a “one-of-a-kind” leisure centre say they are “absolutely devastated” following its sudden closure.
Mercedes driver who had too many shandies at wake spotted swerving across road
31 July 2024A Mercedes driver downed too many shandies at a friend’s wake then swerved along a busy road before losing his licence.
Leisure centre shuts as bosses ‘admit defeat’
30 July 2024A sports centre has shut suddenly after the charity that runs it said it could “no longer remain operational” amid rising costs and a dip in income.
Kent towns top list of UK’s sunniest places
30 July 2024Two Kent towns have come out on top of a list of the UK’s 10 sunniest spots
New MP urged to secure almost £3m to save town's historic library
30 July 2024A newly-elected Labour MP has accused a political opponent of ‘game-playing’ over the fate of a town centre library.
Tommy Robinson leaves country after being arrested in Kent under anti-terror laws
29 July 2024Far-right activist Tommy Robinson was arrested in Kent under 'anti-terror laws', a day after organising a mass demonstration.
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