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Major rail delays as signalling fault sees services suspended
Commuters are facing long delays on a busy railway route due to a signalling problem.
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Medieval chapel set to feature early work by artist Tracey Emin
A never-before-exhibited painting by Dame Tracey Emin is going on display as an historic charity flings open its doors to visitors.
Mission Impossible-style gaming attraction to open at shopping centre
Fans of high-energy challenges will soon be able to step into a real-life gaming experience inspired by scenes from Mission Impossible.
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Farm on the market for £1.95m with development plans
A farm has hit the market for £1.95 million, with planning permission for 10 new homes.
Bats scupper amphitheatre plan at historic Kent castle
Nesting bats have scuppered hopes of creating an amphitheatre inside the keep of a medieval castle as part of a renovation project.
‘It feels so unfair’: Council crackdown on cake sheds over licence rules
Bakers who sell freshly made sweet treats outside their homes have now been told they may have to pay hundreds of pounds in street licensing fees.
‘I burst into tears when told the hospice was withdrawing its service’
The distraught mum of a severely handicapped six-year-old has started a petition calling for funding to keep a hospice children’s service running.
Uncover unique treasures as huge antiques and vintage fair returns to Kent
More than 400 sellers will showcase antiques, vintage finds and collectables at the popular event.
‘It will change its whole nature’: Kent’s biggest-ever solar farm takes major step forward
Fears over drastic changes to the Kent countryside have intensified after plans for the county’s biggest-ever solar farm took a major step forward.
Moment pick-up truck smashes into stationary cars THREE times
Video footage catches the moment a repeated disqualified and drink-driver crashes his friend’s pick-up truck into a parked vehicles.
‘Ticking time bomb’ pool could get £10m refurb with new gym - but not till 2028
A rundown swimming pool where children shiver in the “extreme cold” has been branded a “ticking time bomb” as repairs could have to wait until 2028.
Thousands of fans flock from Kent to celebrate Arsenal’s win
Scores of football fans are travelling from Kent to celebrate Arsenal’s title-winning campaign today.
Man in 30s arrested after forensics team called to alleged rape
Police are carrying out enquiries and a man has been taken into custody following a report of a rape.
More homes seeing water outages as heatwave disruption continues
Hundreds of households are still without water as a gym has also had to close its pools and spa area for the second time.
Five rescued by coastguard helicopter from river
A coastguard helicopter was called into action to help a group of people stuck on a stranded speedboat.
Newlyweds left homeless after 'devastating' blaze rips through home
A young couple have been left gutted after a devastating blaze ripped through their new home, leaving it “an empty burnt out shell”.
‘Emotional’ documentary will detail beloved bear’s road to recovery
The extraordinary journey of a beloved bear’s journey back to full health will be revealed in a new documentary.
Dad slapped with fine after drink-driving with burst tyre
A drink-driver has been banned from the road and slapped with a hefty fine after being found driving while over the limit.
Farm shop eyes expansion amid growing customer demand
Bosses behind a farm shop and cafe are ‘optimistic’ for the future as they plan expansion amid growing customer demand.
Serial thief banned from supermarket behind bars after swiping earbuds from Tesco
A prolific thief has been recalled to prison after stealing expensive earbud headphones from a supermarket he’d already been barred from.