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Mystery surrounds stalled work on multimillion-pound flats
01 September 2024Anxious residents have raised fears over the lack of progress on a huge seafront development site that has sat abandoned for months.
The story of how historic harbour became one of Kent’s top tourist attractions
01 September 2024We’ve taken an in-depth look at the changing fortunes of a Kent landmark that was once derelict but is now visited by millions of people every year.
What’s happened to Kent firm’s plans to turn huge offices into flats?
31 August 2024One of Kent’s biggest firms has long held plans to turn two of its huge office blocks into flats after moving to “hybrid” working practices.
High street could get 20mph zone
31 August 2024A busy high street could have its speed limit changed after years of campaigning.
Dismay as bid for ‘catastrophic’ housing estate approved on appeal
30 August 2024Plans for more than 100 new homes have been given the green light despite fears they will accelerate a village’s transformation into a town.
‘Balaclava-clad’ man, 20s, spotted near school building sent up in flames
28 August 2024A police manhunt is intensifying after a balaclava clad man was spotted near a school buillding sent up in flames.
Four men charged over ‘town centre brawl’ deny involvement
28 August 2024Four men have denied being involved in a fight which is alleged to have broke out in broad daylight in the middle of a busy high street.
Building homes on former leisure centre site ‘can’t be ruled out’
28 August 2024Administrators of a former leisure centre say building homes on the site cannot be ruled out - as an MP fights to get the facility reopened.
New money to prevent cross-Channel border chaos
27 August 2024A Kent ferry port and rail terminal will get £3.5 million each to avoid the risk of massive cross-border delays when new checks come into force.
New restaurant to open at historic castle
27 August 2024A new dog-friendly restaurant at a historic castle owned by a reality TV star is poised to open later this week.
'Struggling' garden centre to undergo £3m revamp
27 August 2024A cash-strapped garden centre is set for a £3 million overhaul complete with a larger restaurant in a bid to make money.
Mercedes crashes into lamppost
26 August 2024Emergency services were called after a dramatic crash that caused a suspected gas leak.
Car seized after provisional driver caught at the wheel
26 August 2024Police have towed away a car in a residential street after officers discovered the driver did not have a driver’s license or insurance.
Heartbroken swimming club ‘not giving up’ despite losing home
26 August 2024A swimming club with hundreds of members has vowed to stay afloat despite the sudden closure of its much-loved pool.
New home plans behind popular petrol station dashed by council
24 August 2024Plans to demolish workshops behind a well-known petrol station to make way for new homes have been thrown out.
Struggling shop to ‘cut losses’ and shut after 25 years
23 August 2024A couple behind a craft store say they are “cutting their loses” and closing after 25 years amid struggles to make a profit.
Seaside hotspot sees newest restaurant open
22 August 2024Historic railway wagons have been converted into a new Mediterranean restaurant at a popular seaside attraction.
90-minute delays at Dover as Bank Holiday travel warning issued
22 August 2024Drivers are facing 90-minute delays at the Port of Dover - as travel experts issue a warning over congestion ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend.
'Restaurant's fan sounds like a jet engine in my flat!’
22 August 2024A restaurant has been given 30 days to fix “unbearable” noise coming from an extractor fan after neighbours likened the sound to a “jet engine”.
Friends party all night in Ibiza to avoid booking hotel
21 August 2024Two friends flew to Ibiza for a 24-hour holiday – and partied all night so they didn't have to book a hotel.
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Pedestrian killed in M2 crash involving ‘number of vehicles’
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Lorry bursts into flames on roundabout approach
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‘This Christmas market is truly magical - but there’s just one problem’
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Inside Kent’s newest B&M store in former Wilko
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Delays after tank strapped to lorry hits railway bridge
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