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Mayor made ‘false allegations to police to intimidate member of public’
16 April 2024A town mayor found to have made false harassment allegations against a member of the public in an attempt to “intimidate” him has defended himself.
Five arrests as activists lie in road to block business park entrance
15 April 2024Five people were arrested after pro-Palestine activists blocked the entrances to a business park - with some even attaching themselves to vehicles.
'Council's ridiculous road markings have fixed absolutely nothing!'
15 April 2024Fed-up business owners say new parking restrictions are causing a headache amid the backlash to a new road layout.
Town left with no public loos following spate of vandalism
08 April 2024Visitors to a town have been left without any public toilets after a spate of vandalism to two sets of facilities put them out of action.
New cafe set to open at closed-off 18th century fort
07 April 2024A new cafe and welcome centre is set to become the first building to open at a closed-off 18th century fort.
Play area climbing frame removed after safety inspection
05 April 2024A climbing frame in a children’s play park has been removed after an inspection highlighted safety concerns and ‘extensive repairs’ needed.
Town with no McDonald’s could see drive-thru built on former leisure centre site
03 April 2024McDonald’s could return to a Kent town as bosses have earmarked a former leisure centre site for a new drive-thru.
‘It’s not safe and would kill high street businesses’
30 March 2024Plans to permanently ban cars from part of a town centre have been put on hold as highway bosses have raised concerns over the scheme's safety.
Rescue operation launched as rare footage shows beaver at beach
26 March 2024A beaver discovered scampering around on a Kent beach triggered a rescue operation following welfare concerns.
Boy taken to hospital after being hit by car
26 March 2024A boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.
Activists lay on roads to blockade weapons factory
26 March 2024Pro-Palestine activists have blockaded all access points into a weapons factory.
Police called to school twice in a week as ‘antisocial’ youths target pupils
26 March 2024A head teacher has urged parents to remain calm after police were called to a school twice in one week amid concerns over youths intimidating pupils.
Person injured in road crash
25 March 2024A person was taken to hospital after a crash on a main road.
Two cars written off in crash on A-road
24 March 2024Pictures show the dramatic scene of the aftermath of a crash at a junction on an A-road.
School’s bid to build house to raise funds snubbed after backlash
23 March 2024A cash-strapped school’s controversial plans to build a house on its land in a bid to make money have been thrown out.
Sick beaver rescued after washing up on beach
23 March 2024A beaver which got into trouble after ingesting salt water is now in the care of the RSPCA.
Warning as oil washes up on shore for more than a week
19 March 2024A council has urged beachgoers to exercise caution after oil has continued to wash up on a stretch of Kent shoreline for more than a week.
Grisly decomposing creature discovered on beach
19 March 2024A beachcomber made a grisly discovery when they found the decomposing carcass of a sea creature.
‘We won't be having nightly raves at our water park'
17 March 2024Bosses at a popular watersports park have shut down fears it will become a “nightclub” as they plan for more events at the site.
Battle to ‘save’ riverside bar and restaurant hit by noise complaints
15 March 2024A petition has been launched to ‘save’ a popular riverside bar and restaurant which is facing complaints about noise and disturbance.
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Inside Kent’s newest B&M store in former Wilko
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Lorry bursts into flames on roundabout approach
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Delays after tank strapped to lorry hits railway bridge
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