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‘We're fending off housing at every turn - so this is a blessing’
Plans for a new woodland have been described as a ‘blessing’ amid concerns villages are having to ‘fend off housing developments at every turn’.
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Man ‘found dead in suitcase’ four days after alleged murder
The body of a man suspected to have been murdered was found inside a suitcase four days after he was alleged to have been killed, a court has heard.
Pair dumped cooker and bed at roadside after advertising ‘service’ on social media
Two men have been ordered to pay £100 each after household items - including a cooker and a bed - were dumped in country lanes.
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‘Imposing’ flats plan for abandoned high street garage dismissed on appeal
A planning inspector has dismissed a developer’s appeal to convert an abandoned garage into eight flats following council rejection.
Killer claimed he’d only heard ‘rumours’ about death he caused in row over £10 phone
Footage shows the moment a murderer repeatedly lied to police about the fatal stabbing of a "kind and caring" man over a £10 phone purchase.
Man's fall from tidal pool wall sparks major multi-agency rescue operation
A man who suffered a serious knee injury after falling from a sea wall sparked a major multi-agency rescue operation.
Crossing to remain partly shut for days due to emergency repairs
Part of a busy bridge will remain partially closed for emergency repairs, despite hopes it would reopen before the start of the week.
Primary in talks to join academy trust behind eight Kent schools
A Kent primary school could soon become part of an academy trust responsible for eight other schools across the county.
Renewed hope for assisted dying bill as Kent MP gives it second chance
An MP has announced her decision to take forward a blocked assisted dying bill – sparking renewed hope for families of people with terminal illnesses.
County records highest number of horse-related road incidents in South East
Two experienced riders are calling for greater care on the roads after 82 horse-related road incidents were reported in Kent in 2025.
Homes, shops and cinema plan for derelict department store recommended for approval
Plans for a “largely car-free” town centre development including flats, cafes and a potential cinema have been recommended for approval.
Prime minister announces social media ban for under 16s
Sir Keir Starmer has announced that under-16s will be banned from social media, including apps TikTok and Instagram.
IT worker could spend 39 years paying back NHS after he stole 30 hospital laptops
An IT specialist has admitted stealing 30 laptops from a hospital where he worked.
‘I couldn’t take it anymore’: Deputy Reform UK leader leaves ‘toxic’ party
The deputy leader of a Reform UK group has left the party, citing disorganisation, incompetence, and mismanagement.
200,000 fewer car park trips in Kent district with £3.80-an-hour rates
Almost 200,000 fewer car park trips have been recorded in a Kent district since a council rolled out the county’s most expensive rates.
Man in 40s dies after crash near Lidl supermarket
Officers are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a fatal collision near a supermarket.
‘We fear members are being frozen out’
Campaigners are calling for more member oversight of how Benenden Health is run ahead of its AGM.
Emergency response and traffic stopped on motorway after car overturns
Drivers faced queues on the M20 due to an overturned vehicle.
Win: Challenge your mates to an outdoor adventure with ziplines, giant swings and aqua park
Fancy a white-knuckle day out? Enter our Hangloose Bluewater competition.
‘We want that homegrown talent’: Towns’ inaugural arts festival ‘blown away by response’ ahead of launch
A former Edinburgh Fringe organiser is staging an inaugural arts festival in his hometown - and he’s set his sights on international fame.