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'Second homes and Airbnbs have left us with no community'
02 July 2022There are growing calls for a referendum on banning new properties from being turned into holiday lets in one Kent tourist hotspot.
10 months to bury beloved son
01 July 2022A popular musician whose disappearance sparked a lengthy search can be laid to rest 10 months after his death.
Chopper helps trace suspected teen thieves
29 June 2022Two teenagers suspected of stealing a catalytic converter have been arrested after a police search that included a chopper.
'Disgrace' as new-build semis rented out for up to £2,100 a month
29 June 2022Homes on new-build estates across Kent are being snapped up by buy-to-let investors and rented out at eye-watering prices.
'We can't clean up our mess - we're not allowed a broom!'
28 June 2022A resident forced to clean up after binmen who left rotten food strewn across the street says they told her: 'We aren't allowed to carry a broom!'
'Our business was the town's heartbeat - but now it's destroyed'
27 June 2022The owner of a beloved business destroyed by a fire has spoken of his "devastation", saying it will take at least two years to reopen.
Why plans for thousands of new Kent homes have stalled
25 June 2022An issue holding up major housing projects could lead to "uncontrolled development" in some areas - so what's being done to solve the problem?
Male witness urged to come forward after high street attack
24 June 2022Police are appealing for a potentially important witness to come forward following an attack on a man and woman.
Plans revealed for McDonald's at new business park
23 June 2022Developers have unveiled proposals to open a new McDonald's and a number of other units at a business park off a major Kent road.
'We have not recovered from the pandemic... and now this'
23 June 2022Business owners and workers have spoken about the impact this week's rail strikes are having on trade.
Parents face 'out-of-touch' uniform costs at new school
22 June 2022Hard-up families face forking out hundreds of pounds on school uniform in the absence of second-hand alternatives at a new Kent secondary.
Early birds treated to stunning sunrise on longest day of year
21 June 2022A spectacular view of the sun peaking above the horizon met early-risers this morning on the longest day of the year.
Ambulance staff 'at risk of sack if too short'
20 June 2022A trade union says an ambulance trust's proposals to bring in new vehicles could have seen some staff dismissed "due to their body shape".
'We can't let our children play outside'
16 June 2022Council tenants say dangerous decking outside their flats will cause a serious accident and they're having to make sure their children keep away.
Parking warden grabbed around throat by angry driver
15 June 2022Angry drivers have attacked, threatened, and racially abused parking wardens in a spate of incidents that are being investigated by police.
Kent restaurants named among best in UK
15 June 2022Five eateries across the county have been honoured in a top industry ranking of the nation's best eateries.
Litter police make innocent shopper do 'walk of shame'
15 June 2022A non-smoker has criticised 'intimidating' enforcement officers who wrongly accused her of throwing a cigarette butt from her car window at Morrisons.
Woman taken to hospital after hit-and-run
14 June 2022A woman was taken to hospital after a hit-and-run.
Serial shoplifter jailed after breaching supermarket ban
13 June 2022A shoplifter who continued to target shops despite a court order banning him from certain stores has been jailed.
Uncle running double marathon to raise funds for poorly nephew
13 June 2022A teacher is set to run two marathons in just 24 hours to raise money for his young nephew who is battling bone cancer.
