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Top Kent Tory tipped for second shot at party leadership
18 July 2024Speculation is mounting that recently reelected Tom Tugendhat could be poised for a second bite at the Tory leadership contest.
‘They can’t dump thousands of homes on our doorstep without our consent’
18 July 2024A council leader has said he is “incredibly worried” about the Labour government’s direction on planning policy.
Overturned car sparks emergency services response
16 July 2024A road was temporarily shut following a collision that left one car on its roof.
Road reopens following faults with bridge
15 July 2024Drivers were being told to expect delays as part of a main road was closed due to a fault with a bridge.
‘His parents aren’t XL Bullies - so why did he need to be registered?’
10 July 2024The owner of an XL Bully-type dog had it seized by police after he failed to get it registered on time as he believed his pet was not of the breed.
Suspected car thief ‘threatened’ passer-by with wrench
09 July 2024A photo of a man police would like to speak to has been shared after a passer-by spotted a man acting suspiciously by a Ford Fiesta.
Family-run dog cafe and boutique opens
08 July 2024A three-storey shop dedicated to our four-legged friends has launched in a town centre.
Plans to turn vandal-hit former wedding venue into homes delayed
08 July 2024The owner of a hotel that shut suddenly and has since been vandalised is still waiting for a council to consider his plan to turn it into homes.
Top Tory retains long-held seat following ‘difficult night’
04 July 2024Former Tory party leadership contender Tom Tugendhat has been returned to Parliament for Tonbridge.
‘I couldn’t eat and my body went into shock’
04 July 2024The county’s first divorce doula says her own trauma from her divorce is the reason why she hopes to help others through the issues.
Hundreds of children in tug-of-war record attempt
04 July 2024Almost 500 children are waiting to hear whether they have set a new world record for a tug of war.
‘Anne Boleyn would immediately recognise her room today’
01 July 2024A year-long project has recreated Anne Boleyn’s rooms at Hever Castle.
Burglar who stole sentimental jewellery from homes jailed
28 June 2024A man who ransacked homes in Kent over a week-long period and made off with jewellery of sentimental value has been jailed.
Two Kent banks set to close
27 June 2024Major banks have announced plans to shut two more branches as closures continue across the county.
Celebrities to take part in football match for charity
27 June 2024A charity football match will be taking place, with TV personalities, reality stars and an actor taking part.
‘Care homes should pay for own GPs’
25 June 2024A patients’ group is calling for politicians to address the problem of overwhelmed GP surgeries following the election.
Astonishing images show moment firefighters hoist massive bull to safety
24 June 2024Astonishing pictures show firefighters displaying their ability away from infernos – by safely hoisting a bull trapped in a ditch to safety.
Kent’s first super ATM opens
24 June 2024A new “super” ATM deposit service which will allow customers to do more than just draw out cash is now available in a town.
Forensics probe after man suffers serious head injuries
23 June 2024Police have made an arrest after a man was taken to hospital in a serious condition following an attack.
Man caught on camera defacing election board
20 June 2024A Green Party candidate is ‘disappointed’ after several of her election posters were defaced with pro-Reform slogans.
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Family-run garage closes for final time after 92 years of trade
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