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Derelict former arcade could be flattened within months

Derelict former arcade could be flattened within months

A town centre street scene could change forever amid plans to flatten the derelict shell of an amusement arcade.

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Attempted murder charge after man stabbed in high street

Attempted murder charge after man stabbed in high street

A 33-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murder after a town centre stabbing.

Waterfront land up for sale is ‘exciting opportunity’ for developers

Waterfront land up for sale is ‘exciting opportunity’ for developers

An ‘eyesore’ plot of redundant land has been described as an “exciting opportunity” for developers after hitting the market.

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‘Eyesore’ flats to be demolished as last tenant finally moves out

‘Eyesore’ flats to be demolished as last tenant finally moves out

A decision has been made to knock down a derelict block of flats after structural problems were identified.

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Ticketmaster announced as annual fireworks night effigy

Ticketmaster announced as annual fireworks night effigy

A large effigy of a popular ticket sales site will go up in flames at an annual bonfire event.

Woman injured after crash between car and pedestrian on major route

Woman injured after crash between car and pedestrian on major route

A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash between a car and a pedestrian.

Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

Police have confirmed a body has been found amid a search for a missing 53-year-old man following a large emergency services response yesterday.

Missing boy and girl found after police appeal

Missing boy and girl found after police appeal

Police say two missing children who were believed to be together in Chatham have now been found safe and well.

8,400-home garden village plans set to be refused by council

8,400-home garden village plans set to be refused by council

Plans for what could be one of the UK’s largest housing developments look set to be refused.

‘Bridge closure is turning school runs into two-hour detours’

‘Bridge closure is turning school runs into two-hour detours’

The closure of an ancient bridge is causing delays to motorists’ and residents’ journey times.

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‘Hospital told my parents I was ill - but I was 16 miles away asleep at home’

‘Hospital told my parents I was ill - but I was 16 miles away asleep at home’

A man has criticised hospital staff after they called his parents to say he had been admitted into their care - when he was actually in bed at home.

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‘It was like he came into this world for a reason and then the time was up and he had to go’

‘It was like he came into this world for a reason and then the time was up and he had to go’

A grieving mum has given a heart-rending account of life after the devastating loss of her 17-year-old son to suicide.

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Uni professor blasts ‘ridiculous’ bosses as support dog banned from campus

Uni professor blasts ‘ridiculous’ bosses as support dog banned from campus

A university professor has been banned from bringing his emotional support dog to work because bosses say it poses a health and safety risk.

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Teenage girl dies after peanut allergy reaction while on holiday in Rome

Teenage girl dies after peanut allergy reaction while on holiday in Rome

A 14-year-old girl has died after having an allergic reaction on holiday with her family in Rome.

Customers ‘gutted’ as iconic music venue to close after 26 years

Customers ‘gutted’ as iconic music venue to close after 26 years

A popular music venue described as a ‘staple’ of a town is to close after more than a quarter of a century.

Apology over 'unrealistic expectations' for fireworks display

Apology over 'unrealistic expectations' for fireworks display

A tourist hotspot in Kent has apologised for creating “unrealistic expectations” of a fireworks event by using an image of a huge display from 2018.

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Empty nursery inside prominent seafront building could become health clinic

Empty nursery inside prominent seafront building could become health clinic

A now-closed nursery inside a prominent seafront building could be transformed into a health clinic.

‘We can’t let history be lost in favour of exclusive housing’

‘We can’t let history be lost in favour of exclusive housing’

Plans to convert a historic military building into a four-bedroom home have been branded a “travesty and betrayal” by concerned campaigners.

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Violent boyfriend threatened to throw acid at girlfriend if she left him

Violent boyfriend threatened to throw acid at girlfriend if she left him

A 31-year-old thug who subjected his girlfriend to months of controlling and violent abuse has been locked up.

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Home Bargains to open inside former Morrisons this weekend

Home Bargains to open inside former Morrisons this weekend

The highly anticipated opening of a Home Bargains store will take place this weekend after a multimillion-pound refurbishment.

'Unviable' hotel set to stay open as school u-turns on expansion plans

'Unviable' hotel set to stay open as school u-turns on expansion plans

Owners of a struggling hotel say they are determined to make it a success after plans to turn it into a boarding school fell through.

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Man appears in court on murder charge over death of ‘dedicated father’

Man appears in court on murder charge over death of ‘dedicated father’

A man charged with the murder of a "dedicated father and grandfather" has appeared in court this morning.

Supermarket delivery van involved in three-vehicle smash

Supermarket delivery van involved in three-vehicle smash

An A-road is blocked in both directions after a multi-vehicle smash involving a supermarket food delivery van.

M2 slip road to remain closed for several weeks

M2 slip road to remain closed for several weeks

A slip road off the M2 will remain closed for several more weeks for emergency bridge repairs.

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Anger as quad bikers trash football pitch on eve of ‘football’s return to remote village’

Anger as quad bikers trash football pitch on eve of ‘football’s return to remote village’

The return of the beautiful game to a remote village has been thrown in doubt after vandals took it upon themselves to trash the pitches.

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Defence giant’s £220m site overhaul will create ‘huge jobs’ boom

Defence giant’s £220m site overhaul will create ‘huge jobs’ boom

An aerospace firm has announced plans to employ hundreds of new highly-skilled workers as it expands its Kent-based site.

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Estate to get first shop in five years with new Morrisons

Estate to get first shop in five years with new Morrisons

A vast new housing estate where residents have been waiting for a convenience store for years is set for a Morrisons Local despite traffic concerns.

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‘New shops would be great - but we don't need more flats’

‘New shops would be great - but we don't need more flats’

Residents have welcomed plans to replace an empty shop with four retail units - but have raised concerns over the 11 homes that could come with it.

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Santa’s grotto planned for Bluewater - but it won’t be here for Christmas

Santa’s grotto planned for Bluewater - but it won’t be here for Christmas

Kent’s biggest shopping centre is looking to install a Christmas grotto alongside its existing ice rink.

The hardest secondary schools to get into in Kent and why

The hardest secondary schools to get into in Kent and why

Kent’s most popular secondary schools are denying places to as many as four out of five children listing them as their first choice.

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