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Landmark pub saved from demolition as junction scheme dropped
23 October 2024A pub which has sat empty for five years will no longer need to be demolished, as a council drops plans for a junction revamp.
National Trust houses with hauntingly fun Halloween activities
23 October 2024Visit some of Kent’s beautiful historic homes and get stuck into fun, autumnal activities.
‘I died twice, lost my job and my home - then I won the lottery’
17 October 2024A mum who endured a “catalogue of horrors” has spoken of the fairytale moment her luck changed.
Paedophile used fake Snapchat profile in attempt to abuse child
15 October 2024A registered sex offender has been jailed after he sent explicit images to a girl he believed was 13.
‘Please support us!’
14 October 2024A Kent station needs votes to win a prestigious competition ahead of rivals from other counties in the South East.
Woman found dead near village pub
10 October 2024Police and paramedics were called after a woman suffered a medical episode.
Mum left in tears as mystery donor gives £18k to help disabled son
09 October 2024A family were given an incredible £18k donation towards their dream of creating an accessible bedroom for their four-year-old.
Deadline for town’s music festival approaches
07 October 2024There are just a few days left before the entry deadline for a town’s music competition passes.
‘Meat-eating row’ over council catering threatens to derail support for farmers
06 October 2024A council has backed a campaign to support local farmers through catering at council-organised events despite an attempt to leave out meat and dairy.
‘This is not what we were sold - it’s just a bog-standard convenience store’
06 October 2024A shopkeeper has been criticised after plans to convert a village pub into a farm shop and restaurant fell short of what was promised.
Council says bin collections 98% on target despite ‘bumpy’ start
05 October 2024A council has said waste collections are almost completely back on track after being asked if it will pay compensation for missed collections.
‘There’s an urgent need to seek national protection for ridge’
04 October 2024A council will lobby the government to give national protection to one of its most cherished landscapes.
New NHS hospital to prioritise longest-waiting patients
03 October 2024A hospital that was bought by the NHS at the start of the year has welcomed its first patients after a six-month transition period.
‘I don’t think independent schools are better - but it’s important to have choice’
03 October 2024The new head at a £50,000-a-year boarding school reveals how it tackles social media and the proposed 20% hike in its fees.
Private Eye editor in black cab allegedly shot at
02 October 2024Private Eye editor Ian Hislop, who lives in Kent, was sitting in a taxi when it was thought to have been shot at.
Kent officers rank below national average
01 October 2024Fewer than a third of people think Kent Police is doing a good job, according to a survey conducted by Neighbourhood Alert.
Train line to close for landslip prevention works
01 October 2024A train line will be closed for four days to allow Network Rail engineers to complete landslip prevention works.
Husband killed ‘ray of sunshine’ wife in murder-suicide
27 September 2024A tree surgeon in financial difficulties strangled, stabbed and hit his wife with a hammer before taking his own life.
Kick up the autumn leaves at these stunning country parks
26 September 2024Admire autumnal colours and feel the leaves crunching beneath your feet with a trip to Kent’s country parks and gardens.
Targeted murder or robbery gone wrong? Fatal shooting at pub unsolved 30 years on
26 September 2024On September 26, 1994, Stan Nicholls was shot in the head as he left his local pub - 30 years on, his killers have never been caught.
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Terrorists who planned to bomb Bluewater are freed from prison
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‘A pub, diner or restaurant? Either way, the carpets were minging’
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Large chunk of M20 shut due to ‘police incident’
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‘Big dog’ brings motorway traffic to a halt
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‘This rat-run bridge isn’t wide enough - someone will be killed soon’
