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Deal close for £15m car park makeover

Deal close for £15m car park makeover

Bosses behind a multi-million pound town centre regeneration say they are close to agreeing a deal to build a four-storey hotel on a car park.

Dottie becomes life-saving watchdog

Dottie becomes life-saving watchdog

A Labrador that sniffs out low blood sugar has become a life-saver for her 10-year-old owner.

Kent striker Mike Thalassitis booted from Love Island

Kent striker Mike Thalassitis booted from Love Island

Evicted Love Island contestant Mike Thalassitis won a reprieve on the TV reality show, but has again been dumped from the villa.

Work starts on town's £75 million revamp

Work starts on town's £75 million revamp

Construction is underway on a 58-bedroom hotel that will form a key part of a town's regeneration.

KM Group scoop top awards

KM Group scoop top awards

Teams at the KM Media Group are celebrating after clearing up at an annual press awards event.

Motorway closes after car and lorry collide

Motorway closes after car and lorry collide

A busy motorway has just reopened following a two-vehicle crash, which left traffic at a standstill.

Two charged after 30-mile police chase

Two charged after 30-mile police chase

Two men have been charged with burglary following a long pursuit involving two police forces and a helicopter.

Fireworks and cannons at castle proms

Fireworks and cannons at castle proms

Music played and flags waved as a night at the proms marked the finale of a series of concerts.

Woman 'slaps abusive child to the floor'

Woman 'slaps abusive child to the floor'

Reports of a woman slapping an 'abusive' teenager in the face, knocking her off her feet, have received a mixed reaction.

REVIEW: Two Berries rock tiny Kent theatre

REVIEW: Two Berries rock tiny Kent theatre

Veteran sixties singers Mike and Dave Berry turned up for a double-bill at a 90-seat Kent theatre.

Concern at death of kidney patient

Concern at death of kidney patient

Questions need to be answered after a seriously ill man was left without treatment for three days, says a coroner.

Students 'bragged of voting twice'

Students 'bragged of voting twice'

A Kent council has admitted it is possible some people voted twice in a Kent constituency that produced a shock general election result.

Thugs’ sentences are too light, says security boss

Thugs’ sentences are too light, says security boss

A security firm boss has slammed light court sentences handed down to thugs and drunks.

Kent County Council is right about one aspect of its 15% pay hike

Kent County Council is right about one aspect of its 15% pay hike

The public outcry over that 15% pay rise for members is to be expected but it masks a genuine challenge

Power cut plunges 1,475 homes into darkness

Power cut plunges 1,475 homes into darkness

A total of 1,475 homes are without power in Kent following a technical fault on underground cables.

Concern for Kent in fire ‘postcode lottery’

Concern for Kent in fire ‘postcode lottery’

The Fire Brigades Union has raised concerns about the ability of fire crews in Kent to respond to blazes in tower blocks.

Council's new parking measures a 'disgrace'

Council's new parking measures a 'disgrace'

An authority this week unveiled proposals to introduce new on-street pay and display spaces

Eviction leaves OAP sleeping in pub

Eviction leaves OAP sleeping in pub

A 65-year-old transgender woman who lost her home has been told she is "not a priority" by a council's housing department.

Massive crowds expected at free festival

Massive crowds expected at free festival

X Factor winner Matt Terry headlines a feast of entertainment being laid on for families this weekend.

'The consequences could have been so much worse'

'The consequences could have been so much worse'

A man attacked his ex girlfriend's boyfriend with a hammer during a 'horrific' assault in front of his young son.

Delays on M25 after crash

Delays on M25 after crash

An accident caused delays after blocking two lanes of a motorway.

Men assaulted during Craig David concert

Men assaulted during Craig David concert

Police are investigating a disturbance that led to one of the victims being taken to hospital with facial injuries.

Road closed after woman hit by car

Road closed after woman hit by car

Police and paramedics were called to a 'serious accident' in a town centre.

Jail for pervert attacked during paedophile group sting

Jail for pervert attacked during paedophile group sting

A pervert attacked as he was confronted by a group of paedophile hunters at Bluewater has been jailed.

Pervert jailed for abusing young girl

Pervert jailed for abusing young girl

A pervert who sexually abused a very young child has been jailed for five years after a judge found he presented a danger of further offending.

Delays on busy high street

Delays on busy high street

Motorists are being told to expect delays after an accident on a busy town high street.

Wife's anger after death crash case adjourned for fourth time

Wife's anger after death crash case adjourned for fourth time

A heartbroken widow of a hero police officer killed in a crash spoke of her distress as the man who killed avoided being sentenced for a fourth time.

Kent MP elected to head prestigious committee

Kent MP elected to head prestigious committee

A Kent MP has been given the job of leading one of the most influential scrutiny all-party committees in the Commons.

Police arrest axe raid suspect

Police arrest axe raid suspect

A man has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary after a jewellery shop was raided.

Starbucks opening at retail park

Starbucks opening at retail park

Starbucks, the American coffee giant, is moving to a retail park

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