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Developer wins ‘outstanding achievement’ award
24 November 2024The man behind one of the county’s most prolific housing development companies has been presented with a top award.
Home Office ‘lost grip of situation’ at Kent immigration centre
24 November 2024Home Office staff have admitted they lost control of the situation at a Kent immigration centre, according to court documents.
Eighties pop star bows out of best-selling group
24 November 2024A singer from one of the 1980s most memorable bands has called time on more than 40 years with the group.
Big changes planned at one of Kent’s top-rated glamping sites
24 November 2024Bosses at a top-rated glamping site based in a highly protected area have unveiled plans for big changes - triggering a wave of public support.
Call to charge utility companies after town’s roadworks cause ‘havoc’
24 November 2024A petition has been launched to make utility companies carrying out roadworks in a town pay a daily rate to keep roads shut.
Teen caught driving mum’s car while drunk just months after passing test
24 November 2024A teenager caught drink-driving in his mum’s car and “drifting between lanes” has been banned from the road.
Weather warning in place as strong winds continue to lash county
24 November 2024Events have been cancelled and travel disrupted as Storm Bert brings a second day of high winds.
Relief as family snaps up pub formerly run by Paul Hollywood’s wife
24 November 2024A pub formerly run by the wife of TV baker Paul Hollywood is set to reopen under new ownership after plans to convert it into a house were ditched.
Road rage driver ran over man’s toes and turned him ‘like a rolling pin’
24 November 2024An irate mum ran over a driver’s toes and “turned him like a rolling pin” between their two vehicles after he refused to give way.
The abandoned ‘ghost road’ that once took holidaymakers to the Kent coast
24 November 2024We rediscover the abandoned road that for years carried holidaymakers destined for a day at the seaside.
Threats, criminal damage and drug-taking leads to closure of property
23 November 2024Police have secured a closure order on a property following persistent anti-social behaviour and drug misuse.
Man found dead in flat after police force entry into home
23 November 2024A man in his 50s has been found dead inside a property after police officers forced entry into a flat.
New owner confirms plan for long-term derelict former seafront cafe
23 November 2024A developer has confirmed his plans after taking over a former seafront cafe as demolition begins at the site which has been derelict for years.
Motorway reopens after fuel spillage in collision
23 November 2024A stretch of carriageway has reopened after it was closed for four hours while a fuel spill was treated.
Former social club could be replaced with flats as Starbucks offer rejected
23 November 2024A former working men’s club could be replaced with two blocks of flats after bosses rejected an offer from Starbucks.
Plans submitted to double number of hotel rooms at historic Kent hotel
23 November 2024Proposals to build a spa and double the number of rooms at a resort have been lodged, in the hope they will turn the hotel’s fortunes around.
Travel disruption as strong winds hit county
23 November 2024Fallen trees are impacting travel on road and rail as Storm Bert brings high winds and rain.
Christmas events cancelled amid weather warning
23 November 2024A forecast of heavy rain and high winds has dashed plans for several Christmas events scheduled to take place this weekend.
‘As I walked down the street, I saw someone being killed’
23 November 2024Our columnist reflects on a tragic incident he had the misfortune to witness - and its horrifying outcome.
Dad who took cocaine on holiday still had drug in system when stopped by police
23 November 2024A decorator who says he snorted cocaine on holiday was pulled over by police days after getting back and found to still have the drug in his system.
