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Biker, 36, dies after crash with horse box and SUV
06 August 2024A motorcyclist has died following a crash involving a horse box and an SUV.
‘Inappropriate’ holiday let approved at Paul O’Grady’s former home
05 August 2024Paul O'Grady's widower has gained permission to turn a security office at the late TV star's home into a holiday let amid opposition.
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.
‘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.
Cyclist taken to hospital after falling off bike near junction
31 July 2024A cyclist was taken to hospital after falling off their bike near a junction.
‘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.
Cyclist seriously injured after crash with ice cream van
29 July 2024A cyclist has been seriously injured after a crash with an ice cream van.
Major search launched in Channel as diver reported missing
27 July 2024Rescue crews have launched a major search operation in the English Channel as a diver has been reported missing.
Former landlady and one of last Second World War widows dies at 100
25 July 2024Mourners will gather for the final farewell of an extraordinary centenarian who was one of the country’s last Second World War widows.
Anger over ‘inappropriate’ holiday let plan at Paul O'Grady's former home
24 July 2024Angry villagers fear they will face a "constant stream" of visitors if plans for a holiday let at Paul O'Grady's former home are approved.
Man in court after ‘jewellery swiped during loft works’
18 July 2024A suspect has appeared in court after jewellery was swiped from several homes in suspected distraction burglaries.
Step forward for ‘hideous’ solar farm 10 times size of neighbouring village
11 July 2024A London firm’s divisive bid to roll out a solar farm ten times bigger than the neighbouring village has taken a stride forward.
Boy, 10, hit by bus now awake in hospital
10 July 2024A 10-year-old boy who was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a bus is now awake and doing better than doctors predicted, his mother says.
M20 to shut tonight as Op Brock returns for summer holidays
10 July 2024Part of the M20 will shut tonight as Operation Brock returns ahead of the summer holidays.
Chance to star in new reality series ‘filmed at Kent castle’
09 July 2024People in Kent are being given the chance to star in a new reality TV show - which it is understood will be filmed at a historic castle.
Work starts on former medical centre set for housing estate
09 July 2024Builders have started work on the site of a former medical campus, which is set for a 66-bed care home and 86 houses.
New border security command to tackle small boats gangs launched
08 July 2024Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has set out the first steps to establishing a new UK border security command to tackle people-smuggling gangs.
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