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‘I’ve always been against over-development’ says MP
10 September 2024An MP has waded into a planning row over proposals for 150 more homes in the countryside.
Furniture and bin bags dumped in country lane
10 September 2024Rubbish, including furniture and bin bags, has been fly-tipped in a country lane and now some are calling for CCTV to catch the culprits.
‘We even found a ukulele under a bed’
10 September 2024Staff at a hotel undergoing a £2m renovation have revealed which items guests leave behind - and why they keep coming back.
Council u-turn on Blue Badge holders’ parking charges
09 September 2024A public outcry has led a council to discover that it IS possible for ANPR cameras to “positively discriminate” in favour of Blue Badge holders.
Wages row as cafe staff left hundreds of pounds out of pocket
07 September 2024A mum’s criticised a now-closed coffee shop after staff went unpaid, but the apologetic owner says he tried everything to keep it afloat.
Missing woman found
06 September 2024Diana Veljikovic has been missing since the early hours of the morning.
'We're not just putting up 106 homes and walking away - this will be a community'
06 September 2024Construction is well underway on a housing association’s project to build dozens of high-quality affordable homes.
The café where you can buy the cups and plates to take home with you
05 September 2024We stopped off at a country café with glorious views, where everything is aimed at making you feel better about yourself.
Neighbours woken by loud bangs after car goes up in flames
04 September 2024Two homes were damaged after a car was found ablaze in a suspected arson.
Amazon announces pay rise for staff at Kent sites
04 September 2024Online giant Amazon, which has warehouses in Kent, has announced a pay rise for its operational staff but union members have criticised the move.
Hours of disruption after motorway crash
03 September 2024Traffic was queuing on a busy road after a crash reportedly involving a lorry.
Man ‘seriously injured’ after digger overturns
03 September 2024A man was airlifted to a London hospital after an excavator tipped over in a field.
The robots that could help Kent’s fruit picking problems
03 September 2024A new technology in action on a Kent farm may solve the shortage of fruit-pickers - by using robots.
Blue Badge holders no longer able to park for free as council brings in ANPR
01 September 2024Blue Badge holders will lose free parking as a council proposes to introduce ANPR cameras as part of a £530k upgrade of its car parks.
Beer, bites and bands: food and drink festivals to see out the summer
31 August 2024Raise a glass to a great summer with real ale festivals, craft larger bars, street food stalls, live music and more.
Council plans for greener leisure centres
30 August 2024A £1.6m investment in solar panels and heat pumps will cut costs and carbon emissions at a popular leisure centre.
Military charity to mark turning 105 years old
29 August 2024Veterans at the RBLI village for ex-servicemen invite the public to join them for tea and cakes to celebrate the charity’s 105th birthday.
Two charged after ‘stolen Mercedes’ pursued by police on A2
29 August 2024The early morning pursuit of a suspected stolen car along a busy stretch of road has led to two men being charged.
‘I’ve been tied up and held at gunpoint but stayed because I love the job’
29 August 2024A newsagent who started as a paperboy 51 years ago has reflected on the highs and lows of his career - including being held up at gunpoint.
Tributes to ‘good friend’ after cricketer’s sudden death
27 August 2024Tributes have been paid to a much-loved member of a cricket team who died suddenly after suffering a heart attack.
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Terrorists who planned to bomb Bluewater are freed from prison
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Large chunk of M20 shut due to ‘police incident’
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‘Big dog’ brings motorway traffic to a halt
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‘This rat-run bridge isn’t wide enough - someone will be killed soon’
