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Pier will close to allow Docks' revival

Pier will close to allow Docks' revival

The future of Dover’s Prince of Wales Piers has been sealed – it will close for good after plans to remove historic furniture were granted last night.

School asks parents to stop smoking and swearing at gates

School asks parents to stop smoking and swearing at gates

A school has asked parents to stop smoking and swearing at the gates... after receiving complaints from children.

The top political stories of the week in Kent - in one place!

The top political stories of the week in Kent - in one place!

Police budget cuts, no sign of Corbyn mania and the Manston saga...our round-up of the political stories of the week

Woman dies after being found in central reservation

Woman dies after being found in central reservation

A woman has been declared dead after she was found lying in a central reservation.

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Nurse struck off for groping colleague

Nurse struck off for groping colleague

A male mental health nurse who denied fondling a female co-worker and claimed she "wore skimpy clothes" has been struck off after being convicted.

'Christmas will never be the same without Josh'

'Christmas will never be the same without Josh'

The father of a teenager who died after taking ecstasy has hit out at the dealer who gave him the drug, as he prepares for Christmas without his son.

Lorry driver fined just hours after slip road crash

Lorry driver fined just hours after slip road crash

A lorry driver has been fined £1,080 just hours after a car crashed into his HGV, which was illegally parked on a motorway sliproad.

Schools urged to postpone trips in wake of terror attacks

Schools urged to postpone trips in wake of terror attacks

Education chiefs are urging schools in Kent to postpone planned trips to France as the threat of further terrorist attacks looms.

Shops caught selling nicotine e-cigarettes to children

Shops caught selling nicotine e-cigarettes to children

Seven out of eight 'vaping' shops in one part of Kent have been caught illegally selling addictive nicotine products to a 14-year-old.

Terry's moving tribute to tragic Connor, 9

Terry's moving tribute to tragic Connor, 9

Chelsea captain John Terry has written a touching letter to the family of tragic Connor McDonald - who died after falling into the sea.

What the fire cuts mean for you...

What the fire cuts mean for you...

Details have been revealed of a major reorganisation of the county's fire service. Here's how it could affect your area.

Murder probe after injured woman dies

Murder probe after injured woman dies

A 44-year-old man is being questioned by police on suspicion of murder after a seriously injured woman died en route to hospital.

Van driver cleared of causing biker's death

Van driver cleared of causing biker's death

A driver accused of causing the death of a motorcyclist, who was catapulted through the air in a crash, has been cleared due to a lack of evidence.

Female joggers groped by cyclist

Female joggers groped by cyclist

A number of women runners have reported being inappropriately touched by a man on a bicycle.

'I'm heartbroken. He wouldn't hurt a fly'

'I'm heartbroken. He wouldn't hurt a fly'

This disabled man - who weighs just six stone and has battled three brain tumours - was attacked in an alleyway for his phone.

Get set for snow!

Get set for snow!

After this week's drenching, Kent's set to see some snow this weekend.

World record for law firm

World record for law firm

A law firm in Kent will be honoured by Guinness World Records as the oldest in the world still in operation.

Road closed for six hours after van hits electricity pole

Road closed for six hours after van hits electricity pole

A busy road in Headcorn has been closed for more than six hours after a van hit a telegraph pole.

Suspicious package destroyed was hoax

Suspicious package destroyed was hoax

Police have launched an investigation after a suspicious package destroyed in a controlled explosion was declared a hoax.

Care home refuses to re-pay £6k to bereaved family

Care home refuses to re-pay £6k to bereaved family

A care home has been criticised for refusing to pay more than £6,000 owed to the bereaved family of a former resident.

Gran’s eye socket fractured in brutal attack

Gran’s eye socket fractured in brutal attack

A gran was left with a fractured eye socket after being attacked by three men and a woman.

'Scrapping booths has made no improvement... it’s worse'

'Scrapping booths has made no improvement... it’s worse'

Removing the toll booths was meant to improve traffic flow, but those living near the Dartford Crossing, say the situation has got worse.

VIDEO: The truth about the ghost of Blue Bell Hill

VIDEO: The truth about the ghost of Blue Bell Hill

Tales of a phantom hitchhiker have long been a staple of Kent folkelore - today marks 50 years since the tragedy that may have inspired the tale.

Ferry crash injuries 'could have been avoided'

Ferry crash injuries 'could have been avoided'

Passengers on board a ferry which crashed into a wall could have avoided injury if crews had warned them of the impact, an investigation has ruled.

Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash

Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash

A motorcyclist is fighting for his life in hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a crash.

Plans for new crematorium set to get go-ahead

Plans for new crematorium set to get go-ahead

Plans for a new crematorium are likely to get the go-ahead this evening, despite objections from neighbours and a wildlife group.

Wilmington footballer gets England call-up

Wilmington footballer gets England call-up

A talented footballer from Wilmington Grammar School for Girls has been called up to play for England.

Driver arrested after lorry blocks roundabout

Driver arrested after lorry blocks roundabout

A lorry driver has been arrested after an articulated truck blocked a busy roundabout this evening, exacerbating existing traffic problems.

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