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Family’s drive ‘looks like a war zone’ after ‘hit-and-run’
30 April 2024A disheartened family whose cars and home were smashed up in a suspected hit-and-run say their drive “looks like a warzone”.
‘Everyone must stand up against 3,750 homes - or they will bulldoze you over’
29 April 2024Angry residents packed out a meeting hall to express their dismay at a council’s plans for thousands of new homes in their town.
Grand Designs architect feels unsafe in ‘dream home' after terrifying ordeal
29 April 2024An architect who designed and built his “dream home” on the Kent coast says it no longer feels safe following an attempted armed raid at the property.
Tributes to firefighter ‘who made such a difference to people’s lives’
26 April 2024A long-serving firefighter and volunteer, described as “the best husband ever,” has died.
‘Roadworks are relentless - it's just one thing after another'
25 April 2024“Relentless” roadworks are making life a misery for motorists on a busy dual-carriageway and along a narrow lane used to bypass the queues.
Man charged after Waitrose worker and police officers assaulted
24 April 2024A man has been charged after a Waitrose worker and two police officers were assaulted.
Coastguard calls off search for ‘drunk’ men in sea
24 April 2024A lifeboat crew spent two hours searching for three “possibly intoxicated” men after reports they’d been seen entering the water.
‘Seaside town’s revival is all thanks to food’
20 April 2024While some of our coastal towns used art as the catalyst for their reinvention, one town hit upon a better recipe for success - food.
Woman wished ex happy birthday hours before shocking knife attack
19 April 2024A woman wished her ex-boyfriend a happy birthday just hours before unleashing a violent knife attack on him outside his parents’ home.
Shop front ‘explodes’ onto high street
17 April 2024The team behind a family-run business have described the shocking moment their shop front “exploded” onto the street amid wild weather on the coast.
‘Monster’ sea creature’s skull found on beach
15 April 2024A four-year-old boy thought he had discovered a “monster” when he spotted this frightening fish skull on the beach.
Tributes to youth worker who ‘inspired hundreds of young people’
14 April 2024A much-loved youth worker who “inspired hundreds of young people” and ran a mobile mechanic business has died.
‘Nightmare’ for motorists as 12-week rebuild of major road to begin
13 April 2024Motorists fear months of misery during a 12-week rebuild of a stretch of a busy dual-carriageway.
New town council bid dismissed as ‘talking shop for busybodies’
10 April 2024A campaign to set up a new town council has been defeated after it was slated by critics and was supported by just 700 people.
CCTV shows shocking ‘hit-and-run’ smash on ‘treacherous’ hill
08 April 2024A driver pictured fleeing the scene of a suspected hit-and-run has reignited calls to tackle speeding on a key route.
Flood alerts issued for large parts of county
07 April 2024Spring tides bring a risk of coastal flooding from mid-morning tomorrow with some rivers affected too.
My Mum Your Dad finalists share snaps exploring Kent
06 April 2024The only couple still together who were finalists on the hit show ‘My Mum Your Dad’ have been exploring Kent.
Residents baffled by ‘diabolical’ new parking permit scheme
06 April 2024Frustrated residents have branded a council's new parking permit scheme "diabolical" just days after it was launched.
Man charged over £300 thefts at Co-op and Tesco stores
05 April 2024A man is in court following a spate of thefts from several convenience stores in towns across the county.
Men charged after trio assaulted victim and then fled with cash
04 April 2024Two people have been charged after a balaclava-clad trio assaulted a man before stealing cash and reportedly fled in a BMW.
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