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Plans to turn vandal-hit former wedding venue into homes delayed
08 July 2024The owner of a hotel that shut suddenly and has since been vandalised is still waiting for a council to consider his plan to turn it into homes.
Just a minute - we’ve got Gyles Brandreth!
05 July 2024The author, broadcaster and former politician has been announced as the headline act at a town’s literary festival.
Tory MP holds on despite boundary changes
04 July 2024Maidstone and Malling MP Helen Grant has held onto her seat but with a much smaller majority.
Three cricket clubs broken into in one night
04 July 2024Police are investigating after overnight break-ins at three cricket clubs.
Firefighters tackle car and hedge blaze
04 July 2024Crews were called after a car fire spread to a nearby hedge on a main road.
Probation hostel being run at ‘minimal risk’ to community
04 July 2024The public is being reassured that failings at a probation hostel for murderers and sex offenders are being addressed.
Ex-Tory MP Ann Widdecombe joins Reform UK candidate on campaign trail
03 July 2024A former Tory government minister was back in her old stomping ground to support the local Reform UK candidate ahead of the general election.
General election postal ballot delays ‘criminal’
03 July 2024What to do if you haven’t received your postal ballot papers after delays have hit some parts of Kent.
Man charged after series of vehicle thefts
02 July 2024A man has been charged after eight vehicles were stolen from several West Kent villages.
Six Kent restaurants owned by same company to close this week
02 July 2024Six restaurants owned by the same company will shut within days, bosses have confirmed.
Fuel leak after ambulance crash closes road
02 July 2024A road was closed due to a fuel leak following a crash involving an ambulance outside a shop.
Baa-rilliant! Shaun the Sheep trail launches
01 July 2024More than 100 sculptures of an iconic character have appeared in a town centre as part of an interactive art trail.
Former MP takes on top sports PR job
01 July 2024A long-standing former MP has revealed she will be starting a new role working for a public relations company.
‘Anne Boleyn would immediately recognise her room today’
01 July 2024A year-long project has recreated Anne Boleyn’s rooms at Hever Castle.
Motorcyclist could have hit ‘large pothole’ before fatal crash
30 June 2024An inquest into the death of a 22-year-old dad heard he lost control of his motorbike while travelling home from work.
CCTV released after runners ‘flashed’
28 June 2024Police are searching for two men after a report of indecent exposure to a group of joggers.
‘The restaurant could become flats - but I’m not going anywhere’
28 June 2024Rumours an award-winning restaurant will close and be turned into flats have been dismissed, despite approval being given for the conversion.
Hospice opened by Princess Diana to relocate
25 June 2024A charity caring for end-of-life patients will be moving home after 30 years as demand increases on its services.
Teen charged after man ‘stabbed with bike spoke’
25 June 2024A man was stabbed after he challenged youths who had climbed onto a neighbour’s car.
‘Care homes should pay for own GPs’
25 June 2024A patients’ group is calling for politicians to address the problem of overwhelmed GP surgeries following the election.
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Only shop in village to shut this week as ‘devastated’ couple leave Kent
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Mum joined teen son in smashing up ex’s family home and car
