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Drink-driving dad crashed into parked car at McDonald’s

Drink-driving dad crashed into parked car at McDonald’s

21 February 2025

A driver who crashed his car into a parked vehicle in a fast-food restaurant’s car park as he went to get a burger was three times the legal limit.

New jobs as supermarket giant expands online services

New jobs as supermarket giant expands online services

21 February 2025

A supermarket has announced new jobs as it expands its online shopping services for customers.

Town celebrates its papermaking history

Town celebrates its papermaking history

20 February 2025

Papermaking, Roman hairdressing, early medieval weaving and doctoring are just some of the skills people have been learning at free workshops.

‘It’s an absolute travesty’: High street community centre to shut after four years

‘It’s an absolute travesty’: High street community centre to shut after four years

20 February 2025

A community media and arts centre has announced it will be shutting at the start of April after difficulty extending its lease.

Car buyer faces huge bill after lorry torched by arsonists

Car buyer faces huge bill after lorry torched by arsonists

19 February 2025

Police are appealing for information about a ‘suspicious’ lorry fire which has left the owner with a bill for hundreds of pounds.

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Two-day dispersal order extended after more anti-social behaviour

Two-day dispersal order extended after more anti-social behaviour

19 February 2025

Police have been given additional powers for four days in one town centre after concerns were raised over anti-social behaviour.

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‘It’s a life-saver’: Jools Holland chats robotic surgery with patients

‘It’s a life-saver’: Jools Holland chats robotic surgery with patients

18 February 2025

The Kent musical icon has helped a hospital mark its one-year anniversary of adopting a “life saving” surgical robot.

Youth fires catapult from rooftop at passers-by

Youth fires catapult from rooftop at passers-by

18 February 2025

Police are trying to find a teenager who climbed on a roof and fired a catapult at people below.

‘Heartbroken’ family’s gift to others in memory of eight-year-old who died of cancer

‘Heartbroken’ family’s gift to others in memory of eight-year-old who died of cancer

18 February 2025

A family who lost one of their twins after he battled cancer for six years have talked about his lasting legacy to help others in their time of need.

Housing battle comes at a cost - and blame ‘rests solely with MP’

Housing battle comes at a cost - and blame ‘rests solely with MP’

18 February 2025

An “astronomical” amount of money has been set aside by a council to fight housing plans but it says it will have to make cuts to pay for it.

Trial date set for teens who deny knifing boy

Trial date set for teens who deny knifing boy

17 February 2025

Two 17-year-olds will go on trial accused of stabbing another boy, 16, at the beginning of the year.

‘It's disgusting!’ Fury as council workers drive over graves in cemetery

‘It's disgusting!’ Fury as council workers drive over graves in cemetery

17 February 2025

A furious dad has slammed a council’s “disgusting” lack of respect after finding tyre tracks across his brother’s grave.

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M2 closed for nine hours after serious crash

M2 closed for nine hours after serious crash

16 February 2025

A serious accident led to the closure of part of a motorway for almost nine hours, with drivers stuck in long queues.

Plans revealed to transform former high street Wilko store

Plans revealed to transform former high street Wilko store

16 February 2025

Plans have been submitted to transform a three-storey high street building once home to a Wilko, which has been empty for more than a year.

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The housing estate promised everything - but left in the dark

The housing estate promised everything - but left in the dark

16 February 2025

Residents living on a housing estate that had been promised a school and a shop are being left in the dark after the street lights stopped working.

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‘The pub sign said welcome - unfortunately it wasn't a warm one’

‘The pub sign said welcome - unfortunately it wasn't a warm one’

13 February 2025

What a session! Secret Drinker dodges the parking police, gets lit up by a purple haze and leaves with the pub owing him a tenner

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Signalling faults disrupt train services across Kent

Signalling faults disrupt train services across Kent

12 February 2025

Commuters are facing delays on Southeastern trains this morning due to signalling problems at two stations.

Strike! 6 bowling alleys for wet weather days

Strike! 6 bowling alleys for wet weather days

11 February 2025

The chilly weather is the perfect excuse to take the family on a trip to the lanes at one of Kent’s retro bowling alleys.

Self-harm and violence ‘rare’ at prison where inmates ‘less likely’ to reoffend

Self-harm and violence ‘rare’ at prison where inmates ‘less likely’ to reoffend

10 February 2025

A prison which can hold nearly 500 inmates has received a glowing report following a visit from inspectors.

Former jewellers to become convenience store

Former jewellers to become convenience store

10 February 2025

A high street unit that was home to a national retailer for more than 18 years could become a convenience store.

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