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Kent pub named runner-up for best in country

13 January 2024
Kent pub named runner-up for best in country

The landlord of a pub which was saved by residents says it was an honour to be named runner-up in the National Pub of the Year awards.

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Parts of the Dartford Crossing closed this weekend

13 January 2024
Parts of the Dartford Crossing closed this weekend

There are planned overnight closures on the Dartford Crossing which could affect your travels in and out the county.

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Man needed stitches after town centre attack

13 January 2024
Man needed stitches after town centre attack

Officers investigating an unprovoked attack have released a CCTV image of a man they believe can assist them.

Historic borough market to be run by new operator

11 January 2024
Historic borough market to be run by new operator

A new operator, which already runs two successful businesses in Kent, will be taking over the reins to help a town centre market thrive.

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‘His daughter was his everything’: Tributes pour in for biker, 22

11 January 2024
‘His daughter was his everything’: Tributes pour in for biker, 22

The family of a ‘caring’ young dad who was killed in a crash involving a motorbike and a car have paid heartfelt tributes to him.

‘They’re living on a demo site’: Work stops on ex-armed forces housing

10 January 2024
‘They’re living on a demo site’: Work stops on ex-armed forces housing

Ex-forces veterans say they are being forced to watch on as other people live in their ‘ageing’ homes despite being told they had to be knocked down.

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Investigation launched after man ‘exposes himself’ near town centre

09 January 2024
Investigation launched after man ‘exposes himself’ near town centre

Police officers are looking for a suspect who is said to have committed an indecent act as a woman walked down an alleyway.

Good samaritan ‘robbed’ when he stopped to help someone

09 January 2024
Good samaritan ‘robbed’ when he stopped to help someone

A man is set to appear in court after it is alleged he threatened and robbed another who had stopped to help someone.

Former town centre Wilko put on market

09 January 2024
Former town centre Wilko put on market

A former Wilko has been listed for let just months after the firm went into administration and disappeared from our high streets.

400 drivers avoiding one-way system stopped by police

07 January 2024
400 drivers avoiding one-way system stopped by police

Police officers have been cracking down on motorists attempting to use a bus gate to avoid a one way system.

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Bid for 245-acre solar farm on green belt a ‘special’ case

06 January 2024
Bid for 245-acre solar farm on green belt a ‘special’ case

A solar farm that would be one of the largest in Kent and could power 22,500 homes could be built between two villages.

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Crowds with flame-lit torches to march into woods for drinking ritual

06 January 2024
Crowds with flame-lit torches to march into woods for drinking ritual

Lighting torches and singing to an apple tree might seem an odd start to the year but in Kent an ancient Pagan ritual retains its enduring appeal.

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Attempted murder suspects released after gun shots heard

05 January 2024
Attempted murder suspects released after gun shots heard

Multiple people who were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following reports of a firearms incident have been released without charge.

Police officer ‘kissed and followed' colleague up to her room after work

05 January 2024
Police officer ‘kissed and followed' colleague up to her room after work

A former Met Police officer who acted inappropriately towards a female colleague while out after work has been barred from the profession.

Work starts to turn former bank into 13-bed HMO

05 January 2024
Work starts to turn former bank into 13-bed HMO

Proposals to turn a vacant bank building into a house of multiple occupancy have been approved with work already underway inside.

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Potentially ‘catastrophic’ fire risk uncovered at Kent hospital

05 January 2024
Potentially ‘catastrophic’ fire risk uncovered at Kent hospital

A health trust is facing years of disruption after cladding found not to meet fire safety standards was uncovered at one of its hospitals.

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'Lead thieves have cost my business thousands'

05 January 2024
'Lead thieves have cost my business thousands'

The owner of a high street luggage shop says he faces a bill of potentially £40,000 to fix the damage caused to the store’s roof by lead thieves.

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Kent’s rarest and weirdest weather phenomena

04 January 2024
Kent’s rarest and weirdest weather phenomena

From dust devils to rainbow clouds and moon halos – these are just a few of the breathtaking weather phenomena captured on camera across the county.

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Friends spend £70k to revive ‘neglected' sports club

30 December 2023
Friends spend £70k to revive ‘neglected' sports club

A group of mates who clubbed together to purchase a run-down sports club they frequented have revealed ‘exciting’ plans to ‘put it back on the map’.

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Drug driving arrest after crash closes M25

29 December 2023
Drug driving arrest after crash closes M25

A motorist has been arrested on suspicion of drug driving after he crashed on the M25.

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