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‘Repairs to pothole-ridden road are woefully inadequate’
Work to repair a stretch of road filled with potholes doesn’t go far enough, say the people who live there.
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Anger as rejected housing plan returns - now with 60 more homes
Controversial housing estate proposals thrown out by councillors just two years ago are back on the table - and bigger than before.
‘We’re sorry’: Water company apologises for 24/7 tanker presence on busy road
A water utility giant has apologised for the disruption caused by 24-hour tanker operations on a busy street.
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Kent dad caught with £1.2m of cocaine locked up for decade
A Kent dad who was caught hiding cocaine with a street value of £1.2 million in his HGV has been jailed for 10 years.
Grandmother, 55, died from accidental drug overdose, inquest hears
A 55-year-old died after an accidental overdose of a common antidepressant, which the NHS has since warned has serious side effects.
Convicted murderer’s son accused of killing teenager in e-scooter crash
The son of a convicted murderer has appeared in court accused of killing a teenager while he was riding his e-scooter.
Aaron Sorkin’s To Kill a Mockingbird heads out on first UK tour
The award-winning stage adaptation of Harper Lee’s seminal American novel is heading to a Kent theatre.
‘Dilapidated’ offices could become 19-bed HMO with podcast studios, gym and cinema
Proposals for a 19-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) with podcast studios and a cinema have been submitted.
Motorway crash sparks gridlock and emergency response
A main route has been shut following a crash that sparked a strong emergency response.
Council wants to kick out popular sports bar to open bowling alley and mini-golf
A sports bar is set to be forced out of its current unit at a leisure complex under plans to replace it with a bowling alley and mini-golf venue.
Starting date for work to begin on ‘rollercoaster’ road revealed
A start date for works to fix a “rollercoaster” A-road has been confirmed by the county council.
Danny Dyer and daughter to return for second series at Kent holiday park
A reality show where Danny Dyer and his daughter Dani take over a Kent caravan park will return for a second series next year.
Much-loved town library set for auction after bid to halt sale fails
Hopes of halting the sale of a much-loved library building have been dashed, with the site now expected to be sold at auction in the summer.
'Proper smoked meats’ promised at new brisket restaurant
A restaurateur’s first permanent venture is set to open as he promises punters “proper smoked meats” at his new barbecue joint.
Outdoor cinema returns with ABBA party and sci-fi classic
The open-air big screen will visit two Kent venues this summer, showing blockbusters such as Star Wars, Mamma Mia and Pride and Prejudice.
Schools warn parents about posts on TikTok and Snapchat inciting violence between pupils
Police say children thinking of joining organised violence between pupils at different schools should “think again” as warnings issued to parents.
‘I’m very girly but love my career in construction - more women should try it’
A graduate is calling for more to be done to encourage women into construction, as new statistics reveal a major gender imbalance in the industry.
Half-sister of Lord cleared of supplying drugs after smashing into police car
The half-sister of a late Lord has been found guilty of smashing into a police car during a chase but cleared of supplying drugs.
'Come out of the loft, this is ridiculous!' Moment police find burglar’s hiding spot
Bodycam footage captures the moment police found a burglar in a loft after tracking a stolen pair of earbuds to his hiding spot.
‘Monster who sexually violated my horse is still on the loose’
A woman is appealing for help from the public to find an intruder who was captured on CCTV allegedly performing a sex act on her horse.