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Chaos as ‘ludicrous’ roadworks on busy route cause long tailbacks
21 November 2024Residents are fuming over “chaotic” roadworks causing long tailbacks for frustrated drivers - and say they seldom see anyone working.
Former head teacher avoids prison after molesting young girl
21 November 2024A former head teacher has been given a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to sexual assault.
‘I walked into the living room and the ceiling collapsed - it’s not safe’
21 November 2024A worried mum has been waiting weeks for a housing association to fix a leak which caused the ceiling in her front room to collapse.
Man stabbed partner to death - on same day mental health team said he posed no risk
21 November 2024A homicide review reveals a mental health team concluded a violent alcoholic posed his partner no risk - on the same day he killed her.
‘We can’t be Nimbys - but new Kent homes need to be in the right place’
21 November 2024Television presenter Chris Packham has waded into the debate over mass housebuilding plans across Kent, saying: “We can’t be Nimbyist”.
We reviewed town’s best restaurant – it’s a must-go!
21 November 2024After the cold weather left our reporter desiring a delicious curry, we sent them to one of Kent’s best rated Nepalese eateries.
‘Why are farmers being punished when they should be given help to feed us?’
21 November 2024The ‘death tax’ on farmers, defence spending cuts and the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation are among topics tackled on this week’s letters page.
Why work on controversial £650m Kent project won’t start for at least 18 months
21 November 2024Bosses at Manston Airport say an announcement over investment is imminent - but warned it will still be at least 18 months before work starts.
Main road blocked after multi-car collision
20 November 2024A multi-vehicle collision caused delays for motorists on a busy road.
Hunt continues for Kent lottery winner who could lose prize this weekend
20 November 2024The hunt is on for a lottery ticket winner entitled to £10k a month for the next three decades who could lose their prize.
Body found in woodland near campus
20 November 2024A man’s body has been found in woods close to a university campus.
Cabinet warns ‘difficult decisions ahead’ following budget report
20 November 2024A council cabinet said it would have to take “difficult decisions” in order to ensure the council stayed afloat amid warnings of financial troubles.
Person cut free from vehicle after crash involving car and van blocks A-road
20 November 2024A crash involving a car and a van has blocked an A-road outside a discount store.
Jail for man who sexually assaulted young schoolgirl
20 November 2024A man is now behind bars after approaching a primary school girl in the street before touching her inappropriately.
‘It is a shock to us’: 24-hour gym closes suddenly at retail park
20 November 2024Bosses behind a 24-hour gym have announced its shock closure, after praising members for being the venue’s ‘heartbeat’.
New Home Bargains raided for sweets by thieves with ‘crowbar’
20 November 2024Thieves armed with a “crowbar” raided a new Home Bargains store for sweets.
Excitement as rare fungus found at nature reserve
20 November 2024A rare, legally protected fungus that resembles a lion's mane has been found at nature reserve in Kent.
Rubbish spills into river after ‘idiotic’ vandals lob bins into water
20 November 2024Rubbish was left spewing into a river after “idiotic” vandals lobbed six bins into the water.
Brown bear Boki ‘doing so well’ six weeks after pioneering brain surgery
20 November 2024A brown bear who underwent pioneering, life-saving brain surgery has made a “very encouraging” recovery after six weeks of rehabilitation.
Travel disruption due to icy conditions as cold snap grips Kent
20 November 2024People are warned to expect travel disruption as a cold snap grips Kent, causing potentially hazardous conditions on the roads.
