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Could former immigration centre become hotel?

Could former immigration centre become hotel?

20 January 2017

A closed immigration removal centre could be turned into housing or a hotel, an MP has suggested.

'I pay £30 a year but have to park on double yellows'

'I pay £30 a year but have to park on double yellows'

20 January 2017

A motorist who pays for an annual parking permit is so frustrated at the lack of spaces that he has taken to leaving his car on double yellows.

Former MMA professional fighter sets up his own gym

Former MMA professional fighter sets up his own gym

20 January 2017

Fighters who come under the wing of Steve O'Keefe at his new gym are in good hands: he's fought the best - the very best.

Campaign for better mental health services

Campaign for better mental health services

20 January 2017

More than 1,000 signatures in support of improvements to mental health services were collected just two days before group shared plight on TV

Call for street racing crackdown after 'hit and run' death

Call for street racing crackdown after 'hit and run' death

20 January 2017

A woman whose brother died in an alleged hit-and-run says some boy racers seem to 'think they're untouchable'.

Supper the Scottish way, but with a surprise

Supper the Scottish way, but with a surprise

20 January 2017

Tradition stipulates haggis, whisky and kilts for the Scottish knees-up Burns Night, but one Ashford business has whipped up a surprise ingredient.

Thief swipes cash during wake to 'beautiful' dad

Thief swipes cash during wake to 'beautiful' dad

20 January 2017

A family's grief at losing a special father - aged just 26 - has been magnified after thieves stole cash during his wake.

Three years of roadworks!

Three years of roadworks!

20 January 2017

'Vital improvement' work means commuters using one of Kent's busiest roads will suffer 36 months of disruption.

£5m transformation will bring ‘hidden’ mansion back into view

£5m transformation will bring ‘hidden’ mansion back into view

20 January 2017

Plans to revamp part of Dartford town centre have gone on display

Branson snubs funding plea for lift

Branson snubs funding plea for lift

20 January 2017

Billionaire Sir Richard Branson has snubbed a request to fund urgent repairs on a popular and historic seaside lift.

Homes supporters ‘from outside village’

Homes supporters ‘from outside village’

20 January 2017

A housing developer has addressed allegations that letters of support for his scheme in Kent could be disingenuous.

New M&S food hall comes to Kent

New M&S food hall comes to Kent

20 January 2017

Here's where you can expect to see a new M&S food hall from next month.

Children used as drug mules

Children used as drug mules

19 January 2017

Criminal gangs in London are exploiting vulnerable youngsters to make deliveries of illegal substances to Kent.

Bomb squad called to school

Bomb squad called to school

19 January 2017

Police were called after it was discovered a potentially unstable substance was on the premises.

£5m lottery grant secures long-term Dockyard future

£5m lottery grant secures long-term Dockyard future

19 January 2017

The future of Chatham's Historic Dockyard has been secured thanks to a huge lottery grant.

Campaigners want housing chief to step down

Campaigners want housing chief to step down

19 January 2017

Campaigners for the homeless are calling on the Medway's housing chief to resign but the council leader says the councillor has his full confidence.

EXCLUSIVE: What is being done to tackle the plight of homelessness?

EXCLUSIVE: What is being done to tackle the plight of homelessness?

19 January 2017

A housing shortage, sub-zero temperatures and vulnerable people homeless on Shepway's streets. What are the issues and how are they being tackled?

Police reveal number of crashes during snow

Police reveal number of crashes during snow

19 January 2017

Police have revealed how many crashes were reported when snow and ice caused chaos on Medway's roads last week.

VIDEO: Near-miss at problem junction

VIDEO: Near-miss at problem junction

19 January 2017

Dashcam footage of a car illegally turning right at a notorious junction and into the path of a lorry has shocked residents.

Boy almost killed in police chase

Boy almost killed in police chase

19 January 2017

A trip to the chip shop almost ended in tragedy when a drug driver lost control of his car and crashed into a tree.

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