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20 firefighters tackle blaze in field
15 August 2024Fire crews have been battling a field blaze after flames swept through crops.
New parking charges to come into force next week
14 August 2024New parking charges come into effect next week with motorists facing Sunday charges for the first time.
Sandwich shop conversion bid refused over parking and ‘food smell’ fears
14 August 2024Plans to demolish and redevelop a former sandwich shop into a sleek new café to meet the demands of an area’s growing population have been refused.
The ‘whopping’ change in housing targets facing Kent’s councils
06 August 2024Following Labour’s plans to shake up housing targets to get ‘Britain building’, we take a look at what those numbers mean for districts in Kent.
Anger as dozens of brides let down by videographer on wedding day
05 August 2024Dozens of brides have slammed a videographer for last-minute cancellations - but the woman at the centre of the row calls their claims a “witch hunt”.
Kent MP slams protestors after hotel set on fire
04 August 2024A Kent MP is calling for the government to put an end to violence on the streets after far-right protestors set fire to a hotel.
Supermarket chain coming to high street
04 August 2024A supermarket has confirmed it is set to be coming to a Kent high street if plans are approved.
No trains running from Kent railway station
04 August 2024There will be no trains running from a railway station today, with bus replacement services in place due to engineering works.
Businesses reopening after power cut following gas leak
28 July 2024Parts of a town centre were left without power while emergency services and utility firms responded to a gas leak.
Gas leak shuts high street for hours as shops lose power
27 July 2024Part of a high street was cordoned off following a gas leak - and businesses are still without power hours later.
‘We will review the decision in a year’s time if there is new evidence’
26 July 2024A council leader has answered questions from the public over a decision to increase parking fees - and promised a review in a year.
Search for owners of stolen bikes
26 July 2024Bikes found after two people were seen acting suspiciously are thought to have been stolen - and police want to reunite them with their owners.
Pub takings ‘down by a half’ amid roadworks woe
25 July 2024Long-running roadworks have hit a pub’s trade and left residents fearing for their safety after large vehicles squeeze down narrow village roads.
‘We failed to deliver’, admits Tory leadership hopeful
25 July 2024A Kent MP has become the second candidate to enter the race to become the next Tory leader.
Historic landmarks to feature in ‘harrowing’ new witchcraft TV series
24 July 2024A historic fort and stately home are both set to feature in an upcoming TV series being filmed in Kent.
Why bookies think Kent MP will make final two in Tory leadership race
24 July 2024Bookies say a Kent MP has a “big shout” of becoming the next leader of the Conservative party.
Kent Tory backed by two former influential MPs to replace Rishi Sunak
20 July 2024Two former MPs have backed a Kent Tory politician to become the new Conservative Party leader.
Fresh probe launched following Top Gun tweet by police after woman’s tragic death
20 July 2024Another investigation into a tweet from police following the tragic death of a 24-year-old woman has been launched.
Crews tackle car fire on motorway
20 July 2024One lane has to be closed on a busy motorway after a car caught alight.
‘Her legacy is felt far beyond these walls’: Headteacher retiring after 25 years
19 July 2024After a quarter of a century leading the way at an ‘outstanding’ school, a headteacher has reflected on her time at the top as she steps down.
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‘Plumbers charged my elderly relatives £8,560 but settled on £765 when challenged’
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Video captures panic as fireworks display goes wrong and ‘boy’s face burnt’
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Where 11,000 new homes could be built in district
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Family-run garage closes for final time after 92 years of trade
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Kent pub 'surrounded by sheep' named one of UK's best to visit in autumn
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