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Plan to turn derelict gasworks into housing estate takes step forward
31 January 2023The next steps have been taken in the plans to turn an "unsightly" former gasworks into a "highly attractive" housing estate.
What to do with your kids while the teachers are on strike
31 January 2023Wondering how on earth you’re going to keep your kids busy while the schools are shut? We’ve got you covered with some great days out.
The village helping re-write Viking history books
31 January 2023An archaeological dig has proved that a Kent monastery was stronger against Viking attacks than previously thought.
Woman and dog rescued after getting stuck in mud
30 January 2023Coastguard rescue teams were sent to investigate and they managed to bring the woman and the pooch to safety.
'We must secure a nuclear future in Kent to help with energy crisis'
30 January 2023Kent has the space, grid connections, access to water and workforce to host new nuclear technology, an MP says.
Vandal uses wheelie bin to 'bash in' shop window
30 January 2023Police are investigating a report of criminal damage, after a bin was used to smash the window of a high street pharmacy.
Small boat search and rescue off Kent coast
29 January 2023Coastguard helicopters and lifeboat crews are involved in a search operation involving small boats off the Kent coast.
New lease of life for former Rook's shop
28 January 2023A new butchers' has opened in a former unit of the doomed JC Rook & Son's chain it closed down as its new owners reveal their big plans.
Rockstars roll into Kent for February gigs
28 January 2023Grab that air guitar and get ready to rock out as head-banging bands, glam metal musicals and top tributes come to town.
Hundreds of asylum-seeking children go missing from Kent hotels
27 January 2023Hundreds of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children have gone missing from accommodation in Kent in the past year - with many never found.
Hunt for man in balaclava after high street muggings attempt
26 January 2023A manhunt has been launched for a balaclava-wearing would-be mugger after targeting two men in a high street.
The seaside pub you could own for less than the price of an average home
26 January 2023A highly-rated seaside pub has closed and been put on the market – valued at less than the county's average house price.
Co-op store remains shut with no re-opening date in sight
26 January 2023Barriers have gone up around a convenience store which has now been shut for a week.
Plain clothes military 'patrolling Kent beaches'
26 January 2023Plain-clothed military patrols have been spotted on the Kent coast in a bid to tackle small boat crossings.
The Kent non-league football burger that's so good it's gone viral
26 January 2023We try a non-league ground's match-day grub that has been named among the best in the country, rivalling that of Premier League clubs.
'End of an era' as beloved seaside cafe to close
25 January 2023Customers have paid tribute after the husband-and-wife team behind a much-loved cafe in an iconic venue announced the site's closure.
Man's body found after huge fire breaks out at house
25 January 2023The body of a man was discovered inside the remains of his home following a huge blaze, it has emerged.
Warehouse worker stole toys and sold them on eBay
25 January 2023A warehouse operative stole toys from his workplace and sold them on eBay, a court has heard.
Drug-driving arrest during police checks
25 January 2023A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of driving after taking drugs during a series of police checks which saw several offences reported.
The giant Brexit border control site that now sits empty
25 January 2023Drone pictures reveal how a multi-million pound facility built for checks to be carried out on certain lorries appears to be completely deserted.
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