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34 flats to finally replace derelict town centre building as hoardings surround site
A long-awaited redevelopment of a town centre building left abandoned for years is due to be completed by next summer.
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‘I’ve lived here for 25 years, now council say I can’t go back’
A grandmother of 12 has been left heartbroken after a council confirmed she cannot return to her home of more than 25 years following a fire.
Clothing company to shut only Kent store as centre loses fifth brand this year
A clothing company is to become the fifth brand to shut down at a Kent shopping centre since the start of 2026.
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‘He stole their childhoods’: Rapist who preyed on young victims jailed for 28 years
A “remorseless” child rapist whose sickening abuse spanned two decades has been jailed for 28 years.
10 quirky spots for unforgettable Mother’s Day afternoon teas in Kent
Treat your mum to something different this Mother’s Day with unique afternoon teas, from cat cafes to steam trains.
Council orders landlord to stop 'pub taxi' service
A shocked pub landlord who bought a black cab to give customers a free lift home has been ordered to stop by the council.
Man dies after police called to ‘medical incident’
A man sadly died after police and ambulance crews were called to a medical incident.
Students jailed after blowing up sheep with fireworks following ‘sadistic’ attack
Two students from Kent who filmed themselves killing a sheep and then lighting fireworks in its corpse have been jailed.
Kent weather experts forecast exactly when and where 16C highs will arrive
Flooding alerts are still in place for parts of Kent despite an expected improvement in weather conditions this week
Why postboxes are being taped up across Kent
Postboxes are being taped up across Kent as Royal Mail introduces upgraded solar-powered versions that can be used to send parcels.
Pub landlord buys black cab to give customers free lifts home
A pub landlord has bought his own black cab to offer free taxi rides home for customers after they enjoy a drink.
‘Pubs are closing on a daily basis - I didn’t want this one to stay shut’
An ambitious pub landlord insists his latest venue can succeed following a £150,000 makeover - despite a number of closures in the area.
Half-built office block to be turned into homes despite objection from tourist attraction
Plans have been approved to transform a half-built office block into new homes – despite fears it will impact a nearby tourist attraction.
‘Woke and ridiculous’: Fierce reaction as gym invites men to go elsewhere on International Women’s Day
A leisure centre’s plan to mark International Women’s Day by inviting its male members to attend a different gym has sparked a fierce online backlash.
‘Why would anyone do this?’: Soft play boss devastated amid vandalism
The boss of a children’s play centre is devastated following a ‘scary’ break in at her business.
Protestors rally against proposed closure of country’s top stroke unit
Protesters staged a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.
Injured cat rescued from closed-off shopping centre
Cat lovers joined forces to rescue an injured moggie from a closed-off shopping centre he had made his home.
Suspects flee after car bursts into flames following police chase
Suspects fled after a police chase ended in a car crashing into a tree and bursting into flames.
Man in court after ‘firebombs’ thrown at police station
Three vehicles were damaged after “firebombs” were allegedly thrown at a police station in the middle of the night.
Protest over proposed closure of country’s top stroke unit
Protesters will stage a demonstration outside a hospital over controversial plans to close the country’s top-performing stroke unit.