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Woman, 89, tied up and beaten as ‘grotesque’ burglars ripped wedding ring from finger
10 August 2024Masked burglars bound the hands and feet of an 89-year-old woman before beating her and threatening to make her drink laundry detergent.
Land earmarked for 80 homes up for sale for £4m
07 August 2024The fate of 80 new homes has been left uncertain after land earmarked for the development hit the market for £4 million.
‘It had something for everyone - we just can’t believe it’s gone’
07 August 2024We trace the history of one of Kent's best-loved leisure centres as its sudden closure leaves 144 staff without a job.
‘Visitors take any parking space that’s available - yellow lines would save lives’
06 August 2024Worried residents living in a tourist hotspot want yellow lines to be painted near a busy A-road junction, claiming it would “save lives”.
Huge plumes of smoke seen as firefighters tackle wildfire
05 August 2024A wildfire spread in a corn field as crews battled to put out the blaze.
‘Inappropriate’ holiday let approved at Paul O’Grady’s former home
05 August 2024Paul O'Grady's widower has gained permission to turn a security office at the late TV star's home into a holiday let amid opposition.
Kent beach hailed as one of the greatest in the world
04 August 2024A secluded Kent beach has been named one of the best in the world – rivalling the likes of Costa Rica and the Galapagos Islands.
Teen who tried to rape woman in woods had child abuse images
04 August 2024A teenager locked up for an "extremely violent" stranger sex attack faces more time behind bars for downloading and sharing child abuse images.
5 ‘hidden gem’ beaches to visit during the heatwave
02 August 2024Make the most of the hot weather with a trip to the seaside. Here’s our pick of Kent’s lesser-known beach destinations.
‘Beach barbecues must be banned - people should bring picnics instead’
02 August 2024Barbecues should be banned at all beaches in a Kent district before someone is badly injured, a councillor believes.
‘144 staff have lost their jobs - it's a terrible time for all of us’
01 August 2024Scores of jobs have been lost following the sudden closure of a popular leisure centre, leaving staff "extremely upset".
‘We're not closing - but need to raise £30m’
01 August 2024Bosses at a popular attraction need to raise £30m over the next decade to keep facilities up to scratch - but insist it is not in danger of closing.
Angry villagers ‘feeling forgotten’ as weeds grow 3ft high
31 July 2024Furious residents say council bosses are “neglecting” their village – leaving weeds to grow 3ft high.
Cyclist taken to hospital after falling off bike near junction
31 July 2024A cyclist was taken to hospital after falling off their bike near a junction.
‘We’re all absolutely devastated - there’s no other place like it’
31 July 2024Regular users of a “one-of-a-kind” leisure centre say they are “absolutely devastated” following its sudden closure.
Major search launched in Channel as diver reported missing
27 July 2024Rescue crews have launched a major search operation in the English Channel as a diver has been reported missing.
‘I spent £8k on pub barriers to protect people - but council’s tearing them down’
27 July 2024A frustrated pub landlord spent £8,500 putting up barriers to “protect pedestrians” - but now council workers are set to tear them down.
‘I said I would never go back - but I did’
26 July 2024Plenty to chew on! Secret Drinker returns to a pub that left a gristly taste in the mouth first time round.
Former landlady and one of last Second World War widows dies at 100
25 July 2024Mourners will gather for the final farewell of an extraordinary centenarian who was one of the country’s last Second World War widows.
Anger over ‘inappropriate’ holiday let plan at Paul O'Grady's former home
24 July 2024Angry villagers fear they will face a "constant stream" of visitors if plans for a holiday let at Paul O'Grady's former home are approved.
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