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Visually impaired driver jailed for killing pensioner in fatal crash
A driver with a dense cataract involved in a fatal collision, which killed a father-of-two, has been sent to prison.
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'Where is the line drawn when it comes to MPs' outside work?'
Our Local Democracy Reporter looks at MPs’ declared interests and asks whether second jobs, freebies and donations are pulling focus from Parliament…
'More than just a bowling alley': Council reveals full details for leisure complex plan as opening date confirmed
New details have been announced for a leisure complex’s multi-million-pound overhaul with family games and attractions and an opening date.
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Green light for 500 flats and supermarket plan for former gas works
Plans for 500 homes, a supermarket and an older living complex have been given unanimous approval on a former gas works.
Plans for new cemetery to open revealed
New plans for a second cemetery to be added in part of Kent, preventing families from burying loved ones in a different town, have been revealed.
School leaders 'truly sorry' after closure announcement triggers protests
School leaders have told families and pupils they are “truly sorry” after controversial – and now abandoned – plans to merge with another college.
How Kent school became ‘control centre’ during Dunblane tragedy
Thirty years ago, a tragedy unfolded in Scotland which stunned the world. Today, we reveal how a Kent school played a key role in the response.
‘It’s cultural vandalism’: Backlash over plans to sell ‘junk’ from red phone boxes
Installing vending and arcade-style machines in two traditional red phone boxes next to a historic landmark has been branded “cultural vandalism”.
‘It’s disgusting!’ Fury as council takes no action over footpath to new-build estate
Frustrated residents have raised concerns over delays to build a footpath which was required under planning conditions for a new housing estate.
‘I’m worried our mouldy flat will make my son’s battle with brain tumour harder’
A four-year-old boy diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour faces returning to a home where damp and mould have spread - and his mum is worried.
The inside story of MP’s £200k in outside work and overseas trips
One of Kent’s 18 MPs has declared more in outside interests since the start of 2025 than any other by some distance.
Man denies attempted murder after alleged high street attack
A 31-man has appeared in court accusing of trying to kill another man, in his 60s, who was left with head injuries after a reported assault.
Widower rebuilding life with ‘superdog’ who survived fatal gas blast
A widower whose wife died in a gas explosion is trying to rebuild his life - alongside “superdog” Teddy who miraculously survived the blast.
Woman pulled from car blaze near leisure centre
A woman was rescued from a burning car after her vehicle went up in flames near a leisure complex.
‘We’ll miss her every single day’: Tributes paid to ‘amazing big sister’ killed in car crash
The family of a “fiercely loyal” and “always smiling” daughter who died in a car crash, aged just 33, have paid tribute to her.
More concern as village GP surgery earmarked for closure put on RightMove for 650k
A GP surgery has been put on the market after patients and the local MP condemned a decision by the local NHS board to close it.
Trio stole £50k of devices in ‘terrifying ordeal’
Staff helped in the hunt for a trio of robbers by tracking one of the mobiles the gang had stolen during a raid on a shop.
Celebrity chefs, authors and comedians set for four-day spring festival
The four-day festival boasts a fascinating programme of author talks and guided walks.
A war on graffiti, and how one MP is clocking up the air miles
In today’s Kent Politics Podcast, more changes at KCC, the cost-of-living crisis, and how one MP declared almost £200k in outside interests.
Sports bar ‘out of step’ with council’s revamp plans to close down
Sports bar bosses have confirmed the popular venue will shut down after leaked council plans revealed it will “adversely impact” its revamp proposals.