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Tax rise fears amid council's £50m black hole
03 October 2022A council's finances have been described as 'ominous', with half its reserves expected to be used to plug a budget deficit.
Pensioner struck on head in daylight town centre robbery
03 October 2022A pensioner was struck on the head as a thug attempted to steal his wallet in a shocking daylight robbery.
'From knives to rape threats - it doesn't feel safe after dark'
02 October 2022A part-time bartender has revealed some of the shocking things she and her friends have seen and heard late at night.
Work on UK's biggest solar farm set to start
30 September 2022Contractors are set to start arriving on the site of what will be the UK’s biggest solar farm as work gets under way next month.
Pub bores, a pint for £6.30 and it's good cop, bad cop behind the bar
30 September 2022There's beards galore as Secret Drinker calls in at a micropub that's so hip it doesn't even have a bar.
Serious crash sparks emergency response near KFC
29 September 2022A man has been taken to hospital from the scene of a serious crash near a KFC drive-thru.
Kent man's starring role in Boris Johnson drama tonight
28 September 2022A Kent resident stars in a new series about Boris Johnson's first months as prime minister tonight.
'My party has awful lot of work to do to win Kent seats'
27 September 2022Kent's only Labour MP believes the party has focused more on winning votes in the North than the South East.
Owner defends Airbnbs as residents revolt
27 September 2022A councillor who owns an Airbnb insists they have "positive impacts", after a survey showed 87% of residents are concerned about the huge increase.
Man seriously injured after 'stolen' car crashes on M2 junction
26 September 2022A man has been seriously injured and another charged after a 'stolen' car crashed on a sliproad.
Care home introduces 'hug dolls' to comfort residents
24 September 2022A care home has introduced new dolls to comfort residents living with cognitive impairment, dementia and those in end-of-life care.
Why Kent town has become celebrity holiday hotspot
24 September 2022With a "celeb magnet" pub and independent shops, one Kent town has enticed a number of famous faces to enjoy family holidays this summer.
New litter police rake in £250k in just four months
23 September 2022Exclusive: Wardens brought in to crack down on litter have dished out almost a quarter of a million pounds in fines in just four months.
Gone Fishing star spotted filming on seafront
21 September 2022One of the stars of a hit TV show has been spotted filming on a Kent seafront.
Distress for families as baby deaths scandal report delayed
15 September 2022Families have spoken of their "angst" after a report into baby deaths at a hospital trust was delayed just days before it was due to be published.
CCTV images issued following burglary and fraud
12 September 2022An investigation into the theft of bank cards that were then used in nearby shops has resulted in the release of CCTV images.
'Do not swim' advice issued at Kent beaches after rain
09 September 2022Sewage leaks caused by storms have led to 'do not swim' warnings across the Kent coast.
Yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain
08 September 2022A yellow weather warning has been introduced, with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected this evening.
Chef's 'sickening' sex attack on lone woman on train
08 September 2022A woman targeted by a "predatory" 27-year-old dad says she thought of Sarah Everard and bravely came forward "in case he did it again".
Seaside food festival reveals full programme
08 September 2022The hugely popular oyster festival is making its first full return since the pandemic.
