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Three in court after alleged gang attack saw man’s ‘thumb sliced off’
Three men have appeared in court accused of carrying out a gang attack in which a man’s thumb was sliced off.
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£20m retail units left empty for five years could finally get tenant
Two retail units at a £20 million redevelopment of a hotel could finally be taken over after sitting empty for five years.
Emergency services called to clifftop promenade as path taped off
Part of a footpath beneath a clifftop promenade has been cordoned off amid a large emergency response.
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The Kent cat that escaped a ‘pirate ship’ and made friends with Bob Geldof
After escaping a doomed pirate ship, Captain Jack found fame in a record shop before winning the heart of a rock legend.
Work to start this year on council bungalow development on former social club site
Work to build new council homes on a former social club is to begin this autumn - despite concerns over the size of the gardens.
On patrol in Kent’s crime hotspot: Woman rips off wiper blade and video goes viral on TikTok
Our reporter joined police on patrol in the town with the highest level of reported crime in the county and witnessed the aftermath of a viral video.
Vandal-hit public toilets closing early after loo roll set alight
Vandal-hit public toilets are closing early following repeated anti-social behaviour - including loo roll being set alight.
‘This ancient beauty spot is dog heaven - but pack a picnic if you're on a budget’
If dogs wrote reviews, our reporter thinks her latest adventure on the dog walking trails would top TripAdvisor.
Your TV week sorted: 25 years of The Office, the return of Little House on the Prairie and Katie Price bares all
The best five new shows on TV this week, handpicked by our entertainment experts.
Is now the time to rekindle a romance? Find out in this week’s horoscopes
Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
‘My mum died here - now I lead 200 people at this hospital to deal with my grief’
A woman whose mum died at the hospital where she now volunteers says she believes she would be “proud” after she was promoted to lead a team.
Paedophile jailed for breaching order 19 days after prison release
A paedophile once jailed for his "compulsive collecting" of child abuse images breached a court order just 19 days after being released from prison.
We tried the Travelodge ranked higher than Kent's award-winning hotels
Is Tripadvisor right? We tried the Travelodge ranked higher than award-winning Kent hotels like The Pig and Boys Hall.
Huge emergency response on motorway
Motorists are facing delays due to an incident on the M2 which has required police and fire engines to be called to the scene.
‘Super contribution to our town’: Public praise town’s new murals
People have praised two stunning murals which have just been unveiled in the town centre.
Boy, 4, hit by car while crossing road
Witnesses are needed after a small child was seriously hurt after a collision involving a car as he tried to cross the road.
Thief stole from Tesco, Asda and Boots soon after prison release
A thief who stole cosmetics, steaks and cheese from shops not long after being released from prison is back behind bars.
‘We’re rushed off our feet’: Long-empty garage reopens under new ownership
An ambitious businessman has reopened a long-empty garage after investing more than £500,000 to breathe new life into the site.
Prison officer spared jail after striking up romantic relationship with inmate
A prison officer has been spared jail after she admitted to having an affair with an inmate.
Two village post offices to shut as Morrisons confirms closures
Two post offices are closing despite residents’ and business owners’ campaign to save them.