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Thug ‘made a mess’ of mum’s partner’s face after ‘savagely’ beating him
A 29-year-old man who intervened in an argument between his mum and her partner has been locked up for attacking him.
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Stock up on festive food at Christmas farmers’ market
The Christmas edition of a much-loved market boasts more stalls and music from carol singers.
Fears mount promenade is ‘one landslide away’ from collapse
Fears are growing that a much-loved clifftop promenade could be lost to a deadly landslide unless urgent safety work begins.
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England’s best golf course plans upgrades for major competitions
A golf club crowned the best in England has lodged plans to upgrade its facilities in a bid to continue hosting major competitions.
Decision on 800-home plan taken out of councillors’ hands
A huge housing application has been recommended for refusal but a government planning inspector is to have the final say.
Busy motorway closed due to emergency repairs
A busy motorway was closed for several hours due to emergency repairs, leaving drivers facing miles of diversions.
Fire crews called to derelict bungalow blaze
Fire crews were called to a blaze at a derelict bungalow.
South East Water staff told to avoid public at Christmas bash
A water company which left customers without supplies for days went ahead with a Christmas bash for staff, but told them to avoid the public.
Wildlife sanctuary says goodbye to much-loved African cat
Keepers at a Kent animal park have paid tribute to one of their beloved creatures following his death.
UKIP march and counter protest held in town centre
Rival groups gathered this afternoon to protest over immigration.
‘Democracy needs to be defended from violence and intimidation’
In his KentOnline column, Medway Council leader Vince Maple calls on people to “disagree agreeably”.
Jailed yob hurled abuse at MP and council leader
A 41-year-old has been locked up and fined for a series of motoring offences and for abusing Labour Party members as they canvassed in the street.
Call for public’s help as concerns grow for missing pensioner
Concerns are growing for a pensioner who has been reported missing.
Football club chairman heartbroken after overnight break-in
A football club boss has been left devastated after damage was caused during an overnight break-in.
Jaguar fire sparks late-night panic as residents feared explosion beneath flats
A Jaguar engulfed in flames transformed a flat block into a scene of terror with residents fearing an explosion beneath their homes.
75 homes planned to 'revitalise' farmland
A new 75-house estate on vacant farmland has been proposed amid a district-wide need for thousands more homes.
Eyesore town centre church could be torn down as hub and cafe plans revealed
Plans have been lodged to turn an eyesore church in a town centre into a new community hub and café.
‘If I hadn’t known three words, they might not have reached me in time’
A 42-year-old who had a heart attack while on a hike says an app which pinpointed his location so emergency crews could find him helped save his life.
Hospital trust under interim leadership as boss takes ‘unplanned leave’
Kent’s largest hospital trust has been placed under interim leadership while its chief executive takes “unplanned leave”.
Man, 42, found dead in churchyard as police cordon off site
A 42-year-old man was found dead in a churchyard, police have confirmed.