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Woman ‘sexually assaulted’ while out walking
13 August 2024An investigation has been launched after a woman was reportedly approached by three men before one sexually assaulted her.
Owner's heartbreak as beloved horse dies in crash
13 August 2024A devastated woman whose beloved horse tragically died after being hit by a car is urging drivers to be more cautious on the road.
‘Council won’t let me move into my late dad’s bungalow’
12 August 2024A grieving son is urging a council to rethink its housing policy after the authority refused his bid to move into his late dad's bungalow.
High street jazz bar opens with plans to spice up town's nightlife
11 August 2024The owner of a newly-opened jazz bar say its blues-themed set-up will allow a town's nightlife to come alive.
'We met at a farm as teenagers and are now hitched with five horses'
11 August 2024Teenage sweethearts who met volunteering at an animal sanctuary now have five rescue horses of their own, and tied the knot this summer.
‘Needs of lorries are getting priority over heritage - it’s a tragedy’
08 August 2024A listed wall around a medieval church is being lowered to accommodate HGVs after several crashes.
Council buys more temporary accommodation as homeless camp set up outside offices
08 August 2024A council has bought a block of flats in a bid to boost its temporary accommodation stock - as a homeless person camps outside its offices.
‘Beautiful, kind and fiercely protective’ young dad killed in horror crash with tractor
31 July 2024A family has paid tribute to their 19-year-old son who was killed in a horrific crash with a tractor.
‘This will only increase the divide’: Princess Royal’s boarding school head slams Labour’s VAT proposals
19 July 2024The head of Princess Anne’s former Kent school is among leaders condemning Labour’s bid to end tax breaks for private education.
Owner’s anger as huge fire ‘lit by arsonists’ destroys barn
17 July 2024A fire that decimated a barn could cost the landowner up to £50,000.
'It's like living on the M25 - lorries are causing chaos in our villages'
15 July 2024Frustrated villagers hoping for a quiet life in a rural corner of Kent say the traffic chaos caused by lorries makes it more “like living on the M25”.
Plans to convert abandoned 300-year-old pub into homes refused
13 July 2024Plans to turn a 300-year-old pub into two homes have been refused by councillors who feared the “unacceptable loss” of a community facility.
Former M&Co to be transformed into new restaurant
08 July 2024A cafe-bar chain “better than Wetherspoons” hopes to set up shop in an abandoned cinema as part of rapid expansion plans.
New Weald of Kent seat held down by Tories
04 July 2024In an otherwise dire night for the Conservative party the Tories have managed to secure the new Weald of Kent constituency.
Vandals return stolen village sign - and screw it on upside down
04 July 2024Mystery pranksters have drawn a laugh from villagers after returning a missing road sign - but screwing it on upside down.
Severe disruption expected at Kent station after person hit by train
03 July 2024Passengers travelling to a Kent station are warned to expect severe disruption after a person was hit by a train.
‘It's not a service if our bins are getting smashed up’
30 June 2024Fed-up residents say a new waste operator is failing to provide a service as wheelie bins "keep being smashed to pieces".
Immigration, sewage and Brexit discussed at latest hustings
25 June 2024More than 250 people gathered to hear from the candidates vying to be the first MP in a new constituency.
‘We’re not asking for a new school, just reopen the one that’s already there’
25 June 2024A head of a sought-after grammar is calling for a secondary school to be opened in the area following a glut of house-building.
New CGIs show 141-home development on rural land
22 June 2024Fresh images have been unveiled showing plans for a downscaled estate on agricultural land.
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