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Demolition of fire-hit building complete - but plans for 34 flats delayed
A town centre building left empty for more than 20 years before being ravaged by flames has now been flattened ahead of a major redevelopment.
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Love Island and Strictly star to host new festival at Kent attraction
A Love Island finalist is to host the world's first festival dedicated to wild cats.
Rain can’t dampen celebrations as Pride parade brightens streets
A colourful parade celebrating diversity brought music, costumes and rainbow flags to city streets despite heavy rain.
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Man arrested in street after Audi TT ‘failed to stop’ for police
This is the moment a man was arrested in a residential street after an Audi TT allegedly failed to stop for police.
Before and after: Pictures reveal how Kent has transformed since the 1990s
Check out interactive aerial images which show how housing, transport and retail have transformed our towns since 1990.
‘We came out of retirement to save our local village pub’
A couple have come out of retirement to take on their local village pub after fears it would be closing its doors.
Your TV week sorted: Britney, Brexit and one of the world’s biggest sports podcasts starts a 40-day TV run
The five top new shows on our screens this week, handpicked by our entertainment experts.
‘I know what it’s like to have no money': Mum opens town’s first free shop
A mum says she has opened a town’s first “free shop” because she knows what it’s like to have no money and rely on others for help.
Number of fines issued to drivers during Sheppey Crossing confusion revealed
The number of fines issued to speeding drivers on a busy crossing after a faulty camera was fixed can now be revealed.
'This could be Kent's best dog walking spot - It’s just a shame about the parking'
Despite the chastening charges, our intrepid reporter and her four-legged friends discover a charming coastal walk full of character and companions.
This week’s horoscopes: Deserve a lucky break? It could be just around the corner
Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
Volunteers blast 'short-sighted' KCC for blocking bid to set up trust to care for historic windmills
Volunteers running one of the county’s oldest surviving windmills have blasted the authority’s “short-sighted” decision to offload several landmarks.
Campaign launched to restore vandal-hit railway sheds used in Cold War
A campaign has been launched to restore two historic but dilapidated railway engine sheds and convert them for community use.
Delays clear on M25 after multi-vehicle crash
Motorists faced delays on a busy stretch of motorway this evening following reports of a collision involving an overturned vehicle.
Much-loved piper pub landlord ‘will be greatly missed’
A town’s popular pub landlord, known for playing the bagpipes, has passed away at the age of 65.
Trial of teenager accused of fatal stabbing delayed
The trial of a teenager accused of murdering a 19-year-old and trying to seriously injure the victim's pregnant girlfriend has been delayed.
Could £15m health hub be the future of the NHS - and our high street?
A long-awaited “one-stop” health care facility opened inside a shopping centre as part of a trailblazing NHS and local health project.
Investigation launched after seagull ‘shot in head and killed’ in park
Police are investigating reports of animal abuse after a seagull was killed in a suspected attack.
Pub bosses back calls for VAT reduction amid ‘crucifying’ rates’
Kent landlords are backing calls for VAT to be halved in a bid to stop it “crucifying” pubs and restaurants.
Motorway mobile phone blunder costs cabbie his licence - and £2k
A taxi driver has failed in his bid to regain his licence after being caught using his phone at the wheel while driving on the M25.