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Anger as giant Kent solar farm used truckloads of water to wash panels as taps ran dry
Kent’s biggest solar farm used tens of thousands of litres of water from a roadside standpipe to wash its panels as people’s taps ran dry.
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Sadness as popular carvery closes after 15 years in town
A popular carvery has closed after “15 incredible years”, amid plans to turn the site into homes.
Bottled water stations close as water supply returns to Kent homes
Bottled water stations have been closed as water supply returns to homes across Kent.
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Woman taken to hospital after 'bleaching' incident at gym changing rooms
The emergency services descended on a shopping centre unit after a woman reported feeling unwell after entering a gym changing room.
‘It’s just not enough’: Fresh plans for controversial block of flats
Downscaled plans have been resubmitted to build a block of flats in a village, despite ongoing fears surrounding its appearance and parking issues.
Former soldier hits out at housing firm’s data breach blunder
A housing association has apologised after staff mistakenly sent a tenant’s personal details to one of his neighbours.
Viral Facebook video fuels unsupported asylum seeker rumours after Travelodge closure
A video questioning why guests were suddenly told to leave a Travelodge sparked unsupported speculation it was being cleared for asylum seekers.
The hidden £1.25m high street home up for sale for first time in 500 years
A 16th-century house has “reluctantly” been put up for sale by the trustees of a charity to fund vital repairs to a landmark.
‘We’re doing all we can to survive in one of country’s hardest hit high streets’
Traders in one of the weakest ranked high streets nationally are “really worried” at the rate of decline - and fear the worst may still be to come.
Arrest made after armed police join huge response to emergency incident
Armed police were called to a property following a report of a man with a weapon.
Family learn truth about scan dye tragedy after woman’s death initially ruled ‘natural’
A woman who survived a cardiac arrest later found to have been caused by a medical dye was fatally given the same substance again just weeks later.
‘Nando’s-style rice is always a winner, and this version is made in just one tray’
Recipe of the Week: A fuss-free one-pan dinner from a MasterChef champion.
Huge community festival celebrating art, culture and grassroots music returns
One of Kent’s most vibrant grassroots festivals is back, bringing together live music, food and family entertainment.
‘With only five items on the menu, this new restaurant is serving up classic pub grub’
A newly opened restaurant promising a relaxed riverside charm has only five things on the main menu - and a cocktail list which will entice you back.
‘It’s been my life’s work’: Hospital scientist retires after 45 years
A scientist has hung up her lab coat after more than four decades of serving patients across the county.
‘We can’t believe she’s not going to just walk through the door’
A heartbroken friend of a “generous and beautiful” mother says stricter rules are needed for compulsory protection after she died in a horse accident.
'People on low incomes should not bring babies into the world'
A Reform UK county councillor has sparked fury over remarks that people on low incomes should not have babies if they cannot afford them.
‘Reckless’ jet skis cause havoc and put swimmers at risk despite harbour ban
A group of “reckless” jet-skiers riding dangerously put swimmers at risk and ignored orders to leave despite their crafts being banned from the area.
Petition to stop 20,000 new homes in Kent handed to Prime Minister
A petition signed by thousands of people has been handed in to the Prime Minister in a bid to stop 20,000 homes being built in Kent.
Appeal as biker remains in hospital week after serious collision
A motorcyclist remains in a London hospital more than a week after a serious collision – as police appeal for witnesses to come forward.