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Council offices vandalised in ‘horrendous’ scenes during asylum seekers debate
Police were called in as a council debate about asylum seekers turned ugly with toilets smashed up and councillors spat at.
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Police hunt suspect after ‘truck driver assaulted inside moving vehicle’
Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a truck driver during a disturbance inside the moving vehicle.
Primark reveals post-Christmas closure date for long-running town store
Clothing retailer Primark has announced its last day of trade at its first branch closure in more than a decade.
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Op Brock will return due to ‘high passenger numbers’ heading to Europe
A loathed contraflow system is set to be deployed in anticipation of high passenger numbers heading through Kent to Europe.
Anger after festive drone show rescheduled to weekday with no refund option
Ticketholders have expressed their frustration after a Rudolph-themed show postponed over the weekend was rescheduled with just 48 hours' notice.
‘A greater understanding of mental health conditions is vital’
MP Sojan Joseph says a new independent review into mental health conditions will look at how they can be better managed and treated.
Vegan activists defend graphic high street video challenge after backlash
An animal rights group has defended a high street challenge in which participants watch a graphic video of slaughter to win a sweet treat.
River water quality in town worse than national average
The water quality of a town’s rivers is poor, but there are signs of improvement.
Pre-Christmas strikes to heavily disrupt Kent hospitals and GP surgeries
Hospitals and GP surgeries across Kent are expected to face significant disruption when resident doctors stage a five-day walkout.
Kent’s ‘worst-rated’ hostel goes on the market
Kent’s worst-rated hostel on TripAdvisor has gone on the market for £800,000.
Aldi unveils £7m plan for second store in Kent town
Aldi has unveiled plans for a new £7 million store on the outskirts of a town where it already has a supermarket.
Becky Hill and Madness lined up for new summer concert series in Kent
Top acts are being lined up to perform at a new series of music concerts in Kent - starting with dance superstar Becky Hill and ska legends Madness.
The towns where shoppers can park for free this Christmas
Here is where shoppers can park for free on selected dates in the run-up to Christmas.
‘I tried a bargain bulk-buy site for my Christmas shop - here’s what I got’
Reporter Megan Carr tries shopping at Discount Dragon to see if bulk-buy bargains can cut the cost of Christmas.
Suspected murder victim named for the first time
A 19-year-old was fatally stabbed seven times after an argument with another man, an inquest has heard.
Ricky Gervais donates £200k to two Kent animal charities
Two animal rescue sanctuaries have been given a massive donation from comedian Ricky Gervais.
Drivers facing rush-hour delays after M25 crash
Motorists are facing long delays after a crash on the M25 this morning.
‘End of an era’ as iconic adventure play area torn down
One of Kent’s most popular adventure play areas has been torn down ahead of a £750,000 rebuild.
‘There’s no money in just selling pints - we have to be a destination pub’
The bosses of a countryside pub awarded two AA Rosettes say they have to focus on high-quality food as “there’s no money in just selling pints”.
‘I don’t know if we’ll survive': Dismay as burglar targets café twice in one night
A thief was caught on CCTV, ripping out a till drawer and swiping a tips jar, during break-ins at a town centre coffee shop.