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Chilli-laced spray ‘squirted in guard’s face’ as activists stormed weapons factory
21 June 2024Activists are reported to have squirted chilli-laced spray in a security guard’s face as they caused huge damage storming a weapons factory.
‘New EU rules will only make gridlock worse - so we're closing’
21 June 2024A bed shop boss has blamed traffic gridlock and new EU border rules for the closure of his store after just two years of trading.
‘It takes six weeks to see a GP - yet they want to build more houses’
18 June 2024Campaigners have hit out at plans to build more homes next to a former colliery where developers have already got permission for 165.
Footage shows protesters smashing up weapons factory
17 June 2024Pro-Palestine protestors have stormed a weapons factory in Kent, forcing their way into a highly-secure business park and “dismantling” the site.
New sports pitch opens at school in memory of teacher
16 June 2024A pensioner has opened a new sports pitch at a grammar school in memory of his twin brother who was a pupil and teacher there.
High street shop could become home amid ‘desperate need’ for housing
12 June 2024A former bicycle shop is to go under the hammer after plans to turn it into a three-bedroom home were approved.
The Herne Bay and Sandwich constituency and the candidates standing
11 June 2024The Herne Bay and Sandwich constituency and the candidates vying for your vote on July 4.
Why tactical voting could make all the difference in Kent at general election
08 June 2024Tactical voting could prove crucial in two Kent seats in July. We look at who could benefit - and why even Carol Vorderman thinks it’s a good idea.
Three Kent beaches to close as £500k sea defence works begin
07 June 2024Parts of three Kent beaches will be closed over the next month as a flood defence scheme costing almost half a million pounds gets underway.
Passengers ‘marooned in France’ amid port strike chaos
07 June 2024Passengers are “marooned” in France as ferry services are suspended or cancelled due to strike action among port workers.
McDonald’s bosses hit back after drive-thru plan blasted
04 June 2024McDonald's has launched a charm offensive in a bid to woo supporters amid scores of complaints over plans for a 24-hour drive-thru restaurant.
Developers reveal next steps for new riverside holiday lets and bar
31 May 2024The next steps paving the way for a holiday apartment complex overlooking a river to be built have been taken.
Why Kent was used as back drop to sci-fi film
28 May 2024The producer of a new movie starring a Bend It Like Beckham actor has revealed why it was solely filmed in Kent.
Former Rooks to become fishmongers with street food bar
26 May 2024A former JC Rook & Sons unit is to become a fishmongers and street food bar - two years after the popular butchers fell into administration.
'Soulless' plans for 15 homes on horse field get green light
25 May 2024Controversial plans for 15 homes on a horse field have been passed despite the scheme being branded a “soulless development”.
Council blunder sees eight chicks die after letterbox warning ignored
25 May 2024Eight chicks died after a blundering council worker posted a roadworks notice into a letterbox - despite warnings the birds were nesting inside.
Jobs saved at Kent Pfizer site as Chinese firm moves in
24 May 2024A Chinese company is set to save dozens of jobs after confirming it is to set up its European headquarters in Kent.
‘Op Brock is not the answer - we need an alternative’
23 May 2024The leader of Kent County Council has voiced his disquiet over the reliance on Operation Brock to ease disruption and delays on the M20.
Kent MP had arms and legs amputated after sepsis battle
21 May 2024A Kent MP has revealed he had to have his arms and legs amputated following a devastating battle with sepsis.
‘Our road has only just reopened after being shut for 2 months – now it’s closed again!’
21 May 2024Traders in a road which has only just reopened following a nine week long closure say they are frustrated after it was shut again last week.
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