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Former mayor 'apologises' publicly after bullying scandal
05 December 2023A former mayor forced to apologise publicly to a woman he was ruled to have bullied has made unfounded claims the allegations against him are lies.
Plans unveiled for former bank left empty for six years
05 December 2023A former Grade II-listed town centre bank stood empty for six years could be overhauled into flats.
A-road shut for three hours after two-vehicle crash
01 December 2023An A-road was closed in both directions for three hours following a crash involving two cars.
Is Prime Minister winning battle to curb small boat crossings?
30 November 2023Rishi Sunak has made it one of his key pledges – but is he winning in the battle to curb the number of small boats crossing the Channel?
The Kent husband and wife believed to be UK’s oldest couple
30 November 2023A couple both aged over 100 say they have never argued during 81 years of marriage and admit: “We had no idea we’d last this long.”
Children miss school as vital train service cancelled for days
28 November 2023Pupils have been missing school as a signalling fault has caused the cancellation of a vital train service, which has not been running since Friday.
Sadness as Pilgrims Hospice founder dies aged 89
28 November 2023An inspirational nurse who founded a charity dedicated to caring for terminally ill patients has died aged 89.
'We can’t save all of the Banksy - but we do have bits of it'
28 November 2023Not all of a Brexit-themed Banksy can be saved following the demolition of the building it appeared on, council bosses have revealed.
Plan to completely ban traffic from high street splits town
27 November 2023Town centre traders are split over plans to extend a high street traffic ban – with some fearing it could “kill” their small shops.
Bid for more caravans at gypsy and traveller site snubbed after neighbours' outcry
26 November 2023A plan to increase the size of a gypsy and traveller site failed to get approval, following fears of increased traffic and over-development.
‘Non-stop’ road closures cause chaos and ‘almost ruin’ businesses
22 November 2023Multiple road closures are blighting a Kent village – costing businesses thousands of pounds in lost trade and leaving residents angry and frustrated.
Adorable video shows seal enjoying swim along river
20 November 2023A playful seal has been captured frolicking in a river, where it is seen diving in and out of the water.
First look at designs for multimillion-pound creative centre
19 November 2023An eye-catching new image shows how part of a town could be transformed with a new culture and education hub.
‘I thought stomach pains were gas after a pizza – but then I gave birth’
17 November 2023A mum who thought she was unable to conceive naturally was stunned after giving birth without knowing she was pregnant.
Free parking in town centres this Christmas
17 November 2023A number of councils across Kent are offering free parking during the Christmas period to encourage residents to shop locally.
Storm damage leaves pier partially shut
15 November 2023Part of a Kent pier remains closed off almost two weeks after being damaged by Storm Ciarán.
Pfizer plans to axe 500 jobs at Kent site
14 November 2023Hundreds of Pfizer staff in Kent have today been officially informed their jobs are at risk.
Leisure centre redevelopment to still go ahead despite £9m budget gap
12 November 2023Plans to redevelop a popular leisure centre are set to still go ahead despite a near £9 million deficit for the project.
Pitch-black path becomes 'no-go zone' as vandals smash lights
10 November 2023A pitch-black footpath where street lights are constantly broken by vandals has become a no-go zone, say anxious residents.
Council to offer free parking throughout December
09 November 2023Christmas shoppers in Deal, Dover and Sandwich will be able to park for free at certain times in a bid to boost festive trade.
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Inside Kent’s newest B&M store in former Wilko
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