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‘We bought our houses for the view - this is concreting over the countryside’
01 July 2024A 90-home development on farmland would mean “concreting over the countryside” and spoiling residents’ views, say angry villagers.
Massive emergency service response blocks main route after crash
29 June 2024A massive emergency service response has blocked a main route following a crash.
Man accused of flashing at popular park
29 June 2024A man has been accused of flashing in a family park.
Man banned from contacting woman messaged her on Facebook after dog died
29 June 2024A man sent a woman a message on social media when he found out her dog had died - despite a restraining order banning him from contacting her.
New supermarket on derelict site will be town’s first Aldi, bosses confirm
29 June 2024A new supermarket on the site of a former drinks factory will become a town’s first Aldi, bosses have confirmed.
Vet surgery permanently closes after 100 years in town
28 June 2024A popular veterinary surgery has permanently closed after almost 100 years due to “extensive” issues with the building.
Which Euros side is this pub? High hopes going in, poor performance upfront, not bad at the back?
28 June 2024Secret Drinker delivers his verdict on a hyped-up country local
Police appeal for witness walking his dog to come forward after burglary
27 June 2024Police are looking for a key witness after a home was burgled, with jewellery and wallets stolen.
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.
Air ambulance called as two-car crash shut A-road
26 June 2024A main road has been closed in both directions following a crash involving two cars.
The Kent towns being eyed up by Aldi for new stores
26 June 2024Bosses of a budget supermarket chain have revealed which Kent towns they are eyeing up as potential sites for new stores.
Couple in benefits fraud scam splashed out on £12.5k Rolex and spa hotel visit
26 June 2024A couple involved in a £720,000 benefits fraud scam splurged their ill-gotten riches on a luxury lifestyle of designer clothing, bags and jewellery.
Probe after head removed from large family park statue
25 June 2024Vandals have removed the head of a large historic statue depicting a Kentish royal dynasty from a family park.
Mum accuses council of being ‘heartless’ over school bus pass charge
25 June 2024A mum has branded Kent County Council “heartless” over how much it is charging for her grieving daughter’s school bus pass.
Supermarket and drive-thrus approved despite ‘dire’ air quality concerns
24 June 2024Plans for a supermarket and two drive-thru restaurants on the site of a former drinks factory have been approved, despite a number of concerns.
Two men in hospital after ‘pieces of wood’ used in seafront brawl
24 June 2024Three people have been arrested after “pieces of wood” were used in a seafront brawl.
‘They’ve come to our town and left it looking like a bomb site’
24 June 2024A seafront was left looking like a “bomb site” after thousands of people flocked to the coast this weekend.
Parades, bands and air displays to honour armed forces
24 June 2024Two huge events celebrating this year’s Armed Forces Day, including a Red Arrows aerial display, are coming to Kent.
Crews called to fire at derelict building
23 June 2024Emergency services were called out to a fire after flames from a bonfire spread to an empty building.
Work to start on 93 beach huts and watersports park as plans approved
22 June 2024Work to build 93 beach huts and transform a seafront car park into a watersports venue and visitor centre will start next year.
