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Fears grow of ‘history being demolished’ as work progresses on 300 flats
18 November 2024There are growing fears history is being “demolished” at a long-abandoned railway works as construction progresses on 303 flats.
How much house prices are rising or falling where you live - and why
18 November 2024While the average price of a house in Kent is falling, two districts in particular have seen a dramatic increase, according to a new property report.
Jilted dad caught urinating through ex-partner’s letterbox
18 November 2024An abuser who threatened to throw the mother of his children in the boot of his car has been jailed after being caught peeing through her postbox.
‘We want to revive town and attract people from all over Kent’
18 November 2024Two friends bidding to open a new bar hosting live bands hope it will attract people from all over Kent and revive the world’s first “music town”.
‘It’s the best way to get into the festive spirit’
17 November 2024We went to see if this year’s Christmas at Bedgebury light trail still has its magical touch.
Homes bid ‘wholly inappropriate’ for former campsite
17 November 2024A bid to build houses on a shut-down campsite has been quashed following a planning appeal.
Plans revealed to extend popular seaside boardwalk
17 November 2024Plans are underway to add new sections to a popular seaside boardwalk route - as bosses insist it will remain in place for years to come.
A-road shut in both directions after water main bursts
17 November 2024An A-road was closed this morning and residents left without water after a mains pipe burst.
Man dies after being hit by car and van on A-road
17 November 2024A pickup truck driver in his 40s has died after being struck by a car and a van on an A-road.
Town centre roadworks finally removed - but will return next year
17 November 2024Roadworks which blighted a town centre for weeks have finally come to an end - but are set to return next year.
No food at Wetherspoon pub for more than a week
17 November 2024A Wetherspoon pub is to shut its kitchen for more than a week - but will still be serving drinks.
Residents woken by nuisance bikers revving engines at 2am
17 November 2024Furious neighbours were woken in the early hours by nuisance bikers revving engines on a residential estate.
‘Loss-making’ shop to shut at popular nature reserve
17 November 2024A “loss-making” shop at a popular nature reserve is to close as a charity can no longer afford to run it.
A-road reopens 12 hours after ‘serious collision’ shuts route
17 November 2024An A-road has reopened 12 hours after a "serious collision" shut the route.
Father and son want to bring historic pub ‘back to life’
17 November 2024The new licensees of a 400-year-old pub have said they want to return it to its former glory - and bringing back Sunday roasts is the start.
Hole in ceiling and cooked duck in cardboard boxes at Chinese takeaway
17 November 2024Bosses of a village takeaway issued a hygiene improvement notice by a council insist they have now cleaned up their act.
‘It’s a disgrace!’ Anger as trolleys dumped a mile away from stores
17 November 2024Stray shopping trolleys dumped a mile away from stores are making a residential area look run-down, say furious neighbours.
Mum joined teen son in smashing up ex’s family home and car
17 November 2024A mum who went to speak to the parents of her son’s ex about her behaviour since their break up ended up going on a destructive rampage with him.
Restaurant cook found with thousands of child abuse images spared jail
17 November 2024A cook who downloaded thousands of images depicting the horrific sexual abuse of children - including a "drugged" six-year-old - has been spared jail.
‘This will rip out the heart of Kent’: Farmers fear wipe out after inheritance tax bill
17 November 2024Families who have spent generations building up farming ventures fear the “destruction” of their way of life following changes to inheritance tax.
