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Labour dumps councillor over ‘concerning’ remarks and election betting
21 November 2024A Labour county councillor has been deselected over “concerning” remarks he made and placing bets on election results.
Iconic model firm to slash more jobs
21 November 2024Hornby says more job cuts are to come after a “significant reduction in head count” at its Kent headquarters recently.
Joy over decision on major changes to iconic Kent tower block
21 November 2024Artist Tracey Emin and residents of an “iconic” tower block are celebrating after a controversial plan to replace windows was quashed.
Mystery EuroMilions winner has yet to claim prize
21 November 2024A Kent lottery player who won in the EuroMillions has yet to claim their lucky ticket.
Christmas attraction introduces reindeer feeding for the first time
21 November 2024A festive experience is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a colourful new light show and a chance to feed real-life reindeer.
‘I walked into the living room and the ceiling collapsed - it’s not safe’
21 November 2024A worried mum has been waiting weeks for a housing association to fix a leak which caused the ceiling in her front room to collapse.
Why work on controversial £650m Kent project won’t start for at least 18 months
21 November 2024Bosses at Manston Airport say an announcement over investment is imminent - but warned it will still be at least 18 months before work starts.
Graffiti vandal fined after tagging historic landmarks and court building
20 November 2024A serial graffiti vandal who tagged a historic Kent landmark and a statue of an English king has been caught.
Artists announced for 1980s festival
20 November 2024A wave of nostalgic ‘80s singers will perform at a touring throwback festival as it comes to Kent for the first time.
‘School lights up our street like the Blackpool Illuminations!’
20 November 2024Fed-up neighbours have compared bright lights on a nearby school which stay on until 10pm every night to the Blackpool Illuminations.
Plans for district’s fifth McDonald’s clear latest hurdle
19 November 2024A divisive bid to open a sixth McDonald’s in a five-mile radius has taken a step forward after signage plans were given the green light.
Audi driver in court after man hit in crash taken to London hospital
19 November 2024A motorist has appeared in court accused of causing serious injuries to a pedestrian after he was hit by a car.
Driver involved in fatal M2 crash was allegedly speeding and over drink-drive limit
18 November 2024A care worker whose Mercedes-Benz was involved in a collision which killed an American air stewardess was allegedly speedingat the time of the crash.
'I was always healthy and never smoked - now I have terminal lung cancer'
18 November 2024A woman who has never smoked says she was shocked to be told she had terminal lung cancer despite being “fit and healthy”.
Takeaway worker killed dad with metal chair during row
18 November 2024A takeaway worker who threw a metal chair at a dad-of-two causing his fatal injuries has been jailed.
Basement Jaxx to bring first live show in 10 years to Kent
18 November 2024The electronic music duo have announced a huge outdoor headline concert for next summer.
Sex Pistols recruit new frontman for summer concert
18 November 2024The original band members will be joined by punk rock singer Frank Carter to perform their seminal album in full.
Supergrass to headline Kent venue
15 November 2024The ‘90s Britpop band will be joined by Jake Bugg and The Coral for a huge outdoor concert next summer.
Nuclear test veteran hopes BBC film ‘could be as big as Mr Bates Vs the Post Office’
14 November 2024Three Kent veterans from Britain’s nuclear test programme of the 1950s have taken part in a documentary exposing the “scandal” of their treatment.
Huge cannabis farm found inside village home
14 November 2024Police have raided a 600-plant cannabis farm growing inside a home in a small village.
