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Airport may have to force-buy land to expand

Airport may have to force-buy land to expand

14 December 2015

A Kent airport may be forced to compulsorily purchase land for its runway extension.

Young man seriously injured in car crash

Young man seriously injured in car crash

14 December 2015

A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash.

Patients forced to queue outside as surgery overwhelmed

Patients forced to queue outside as surgery overwhelmed

13 December 2015

Patients are having to queue outside a doctor’s surgery because it is so overwhelmed.

Furious councillor storms out of meeting

Furious councillor storms out of meeting

11 December 2015

An Ashford councillor threw his ID card on a desk and walked out of the council chamber at the end of a lively debate on creating community councils.

Another Banksy in Kent?

Another Banksy in Kent?

09 December 2015

A stencilled image of a boy that mysteriously appeared on a restaurant wall has sparked rumours Kent could have another Bansky.

Motorcyclist injured in collision with car

Motorcyclist injured in collision with car

07 December 2015

A motorcyclist has been hurt in a collision with a car that closed a road this evening.

Primates prepare for wild... by watching TV!

Primates prepare for wild... by watching TV!

07 December 2015

When these lemurs and langurs wanted a taste of the wild life... they switched on the telly!

Thieves steal outdoor Christmas lights

Thieves steal outdoor Christmas lights

04 December 2015

Homeowners have condemned thieves who are stealing families' outdoor Christmas lights.

One metre from disaster

One metre from disaster

02 December 2015

A steam train packed with passengers missed a car by barely a metre after a motorist jumped the lights at a level crossing.

Kent golf course named the best of the best

Kent golf course named the best of the best

01 December 2015

Royal St George’s at Sandwich ranked No.1 golf course in the country and four other venues also make the top 100.

Living wage ‘will close homes’

Living wage ‘will close homes’

01 December 2015

The county's care industry is at breaking point due to planned rises in the minimum wage, according to bosses.

Who throws away a throne?

Who throws away a throne?

30 November 2015

A throne was found dumped in woods along with other items as councillors agree to target the the problem of fly-tipping in Shepway.

Vineyard wins award

Vineyard wins award

30 November 2015

One of Kent's top makers has been named English Wine Producer of the Year.

Woman dies from choking after crash

Woman dies from choking after crash

28 November 2015

A woman choked to death after suffering stomach injuries in a crash, an inquest heard.

Maniac driver on phone almost smashes into family

Maniac driver on phone almost smashes into family

27 November 2015

A reckless driver almost hit a mother and her children as he ran a red light while using his mobile phone on a dangerous junction.

'Please help me' - the harrowing words of an abused boy

'Please help me' - the harrowing words of an abused boy

27 November 2015

Brave parents have told of the shocking moment their young son told how he'd been abused at the hands of an online predator. Read their account here.

Missing man found safe

Missing man found safe

27 November 2015

A man who sparked a missing persons appeal after disappearing from his home has been found safe and well two weeks on.

Wasp infestation school shut again after pupil stung

Wasp infestation school shut again after pupil stung

26 November 2015

A primary school has been forced to close for the third day this week after a boy was stung following another wasp infestation.

Troubled hospitals trust appoints new boss

Troubled hospitals trust appoints new boss

26 November 2015

A Kent health trust has recruited a familiar face to help pull it out of special measures.

First Citizen, last customer

First Citizen, last customer

26 November 2015

New Romney Mayor becomes the final resident to use the town's NatWest before it closes.

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