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'If not here, where?': 136-home estate likened to 'east German boil cluster' reluctantly approved
12 November 2024Controversial plans for a housing estate on the site of a “dingy” former gas works have been given the nod despite fears of creeping urbanisation.
Woman dies after collapsing in supermarket car park
12 November 2024A woman has died after collapsing in a supermarket car park.
An impressive ‘feet’! Kent punter goes viral with brilliant hack
12 November 2024A punter’s use of one of the oldest tricks in the book has captivated a very modern audience - with millions on social media watching his moves.
Extra safety work delays reopening of town's theatre
12 November 2024A raft of extra work is being carried out before a town theatre can finally reopen after new fire safety changes in the wake of the Grenfell disaster.
Archbishop resigns amid criticism of handling of report into child sex abuser
12 November 2024The Archbishop of Canterbury has resigned following criticism of his handling of a report into a child abuser connected to the Church of England.
Mystery Kent woman to rake in £10k each month for a year in Lotto win
12 November 2024A mystery Kent woman will receive £10,000 every month for a year after a lottery win
Traffic-free ‘restricted zones’ set to be rolled out across more schools
12 November 2024The School Streets initiative, which sees timed road closures during peak school hours, has been recommended for expansion across part of Kent.
Man taken to hospital with head injuries after high street attack
12 November 2024An appeal has been launched after a man was taken to hospital with head injuries following an alleged town centre assault.
Worker’s leg crushed after vending machine fell at power station
12 November 2024A man was taken to hospital after being hurt by a vending machine on a stairwell, resulting in a firm being issued with improvement notice.
Contractors set to finally clear wood turned into 'desolate wasteland'
12 November 2024Contractors are set to remove more than 35,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste from a beauty spot – a job that could cost £15 million.
‘Why is it so hard these days to get tradespeople to even call back?’
12 November 2024Why is it so hard to find tradespeople who call back - is it poor customer service or is everyone just too busy these days, asks our columnist?
Historic town centre pub sells at auction
12 November 2024A well-known and long-standing pub in the heart of a Kent town has sold at auction for nearly £200,000.
Mystery surrounds identity of man after body pulled from sea
12 November 2024An investigation continues to identify a man after a body was sadly pulled from the Channel, an inquest heard.
Two taken to hospital after crash which closes major route
12 November 2024Two people have been taken to hospital after a crash blocked a major route in both directions.
Bosses of shuttered beachfront bar unveil opening of new venue
12 November 2024Bosses of a popular beachfront nightspot which shut unexpectedly have announced the opening date of a new venue.
19-year-old charged after people ‘sprayed with strong alkali’ in street
12 November 2024A 19-year-old has been charged after a group of people were allegedly sprayed with a toxic substance in the street, injuring four.
Cyclist flown to hospital after serious crash
12 November 2024A cyclist was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following a crash on a busy A-road.
Bowling alley with out-of-date food blames hygiene score on staffing changes
12 November 2024Bowling alley bosses have blamed a damning hygiene report on a change in staff after food a month out of date was discovered by an inspector.
Landlord faces legal challenge after residents landed with £14k bills
12 November 2024A leaseholder is looking to take a property firm to a tribunal after homeowners were given 30 days to pay a hefty fee for new fire safety measures.
New Aldi store could be blocked as Lidl threatens council with legal action
12 November 2024A legal threat from Lidl could scupper construction of a new Aldi store - even though the plans have already been green-lit.
