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‘I know it’s an emotive issue - but council needs to remove eyesore flags’
There are calls for the “tattered remains” of England flags to be removed from lampposts at a junction as they are “not a good advert” for a town.
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Temporary traffic lights spark gridlock on A-road as drainage works begin
Drivers are facing long delays on a notoriously congested A-road after temporary traffic lights were installed to allow for drainage works.
‘My daughter’s tragic death highlights emotional toll of social isolation’
The death of a much-loved 19-year-old highlights the “emotional toll and social isolation” faced by transgender people, her heartbroken mum says.
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Four to appear in court after ‘serious assault’ involving weapons
Police have charged two men and two women after a serious assault sparked a huge emergency response.
Families still not confident in Kent trust’s ‘fragmented’ maternity care
Families have told a national probe they are still not confident maternity care at a troubled trust has changed but staff say morale has improved.
Boost for plans to restore town’s historic tank as funding bid approved
Plans to restore a town’s historic First World War tank have taken a step forward after bosses were given the green light to bid for more funding.
New images show how 218 council homes could look on abandoned sites
Plans for 218 council homes on a former Civic Centre and tannery have been put forward - with construction set to begin next year if approved.
Confirmed: Where and when construction of new Kent town is set to begin
The location of the first 300 homes for a new “garden town” has been revealed - as residents of nearby villages remain divided over the project.
Man arrested after roof tiles ‘damaged and fall into road’ in village
A man remains in custody after roof tiles were reportedly damaged and fell into a road in a village.
Snake on the loose in Tunbridge Wells as owner asks public to keep an eye out
The snake is somewhere in Kent and the family want their much-loved pet back
Ten roads in pretty Kent village poised for 20mph speed limits
The pretty Kent village is set for 20mph speed limits on its roads
Six arrests after reported assault involving weapons in village
Three people have been taken to hospital and police have made six arrests following an alleged serious assault in a village.
‘We’re being hammered with houses’: The Kent village set to be ‘engulfed’ by 9,000 new-builds
Fears a Kent village will be swallowed up by almost 9,000 new homes have intensified after plans for yet another housing estate were submitted.
‘It’s something different’: Town’s first Irish bar to open at nightclub
Ashford's first Irish bar is to open inside the town's only nightclub following a £90,000 investment.
Crowborough Training Camp asylum seeker arrested on suspicion of sex offences in Germany
He was arrested by officers from the National Crime Agency's national extradition unit
Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter to play exclusive Kent show
A top roots musician and banjo player is set to wow audiences with songs drawn from life, humour and old-time folk traditions.
'It's the best thing to happen in years': But will Primark save town centre?
A long-awaited announcement of Primark coming to a Kent high street is confirmed, but will it lead to a town centre revival? Our reporter finds out…
Teachers extend strike action at Kent's biggest school in dispute over redundancies
Teachers and staff at Kent’s biggest school have announced a further three days of strike action will take place in a row over redundancies.
‘Critical incident’ declared and schools closed as ‘extreme heat’ continues in Kent
Schools are closed, travel warnings are in place and the ambulance service has declared a “critical incident” amid Kent’s red “extreme heat” warning.
Poundstretcher to open its first store in Kent town next week
A traditional market town dubbed “the jewel of the Weald” is set to welcome its first Poundstretcher store next week.