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Pictures from the scene show the extent of the damage caused to a derelict boozer which went up in flames in the early hours.

School issues ‘stranger danger’ warning after girl ‘grabbed’ on way home

School students have been advised to walk home in pairs after a girl was allegedly “accosted” by a man as she walked home from school.

Boy, 14, and three men arrested after ‘more than 100 batteries stolen from telecoms boxes’

Several suspects have been arrested over the theft of 100 batteries and cables from telecoms boxes around the county.

Prolific thief ‘stole to live’ despite getting £1500 benefits a month

A prolific thief is back behind bars after swiping goods from three stores just weeks after being released from jail.

Is axe set to finally fall on Scally’s 30 years at the Gills?

Paul Scally sold the Gills in 2022 - but he faces being booted off the board today after a rollercoaster career with the club.

Sex offender who failed to declare secret devices jailed

A registered sex offender who made indecent images of children has been jailed for breaching a court order.

Driver’s death on A2 ‘still under investigation’

An inquest has been opened into the death of a 29-year-old man who crashed into the central reservation on a busy road.

Historic manor house among council assets to be sold to ease budget woes

A cash-strapped council is considering selling off 30 properties including a grade-I listed manor house and a shopping centre to balance the books.

‘I’m still a twin mum even though one of my boys was born sleeping’

A mum who lost one of her twin boys due to a pregnancy complication has shared her story as she expects twins again to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Orchestra to play horror movie soundtracks at ‘creepy’ candlelight concert

Hear music from Psycho, Halloween and Beetlejuice performed live at a a spooky after-dark concert.

Ex-Gills chairman: ‘Club is trying to destroy me’

The Gills’ former owner claims new bosses are attempting to exile him, ahead of a vote which could end his long association with the club this week.

Fears ‘predatory’ 450-homes bid could ‘change character’ of countryside

Fresh attempts to build hundreds of homes in a rural part of Kent have angered some - but others say it could trigger ‘desperately needed’ investment.

Frightened fox rescued after plummeting 6ft down lift shaft

A fox had to be rescued after falling down a building site temporary lift shaft and breaking his leg.

Woman taken to hospital after ‘loud’ motorbike crash blocks busy road

Emergency services have been called to the scene of a crash involving a car and a motorbike opposite a parade of shops.

Crackdown on school vaping after student needed ‘medical attention’

A school has issued a warning letter to parents after one of its pupils required medical care as a result of vaping.

Inquest opens into M2 tragedy

A 37-year-old man died after falling into the path of a vehicle on the motorway.

Man hit over the head with ‘sock full of pool balls’ during pub row

Police are appealing for witnesses to an alleged pub assault in which a punter is said to have armed himself with a sock full of pool table balls.

Landmark town centre pub building set to become luxury flats

A long-running saga into what will happen to a historic town pub has taken another twist with plans announced to turn it into high-end apartments.

One of the UK's biggest planning applications ever and why it’s taking so long to decide