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‘We’re taking the pub outside’: New garden venue to open after boozer closure
An historic village pub that shut its doors last year is set to welcome customers once again this summer, with a new outdoor garden venue.
Bungling vigilante tried kicking down wrong door – leaving young family terrified
Bungling vigilantes tried kicking down the wrong door in a late-night raid – leaving a young family with more than £2,000 of damage to their home.
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1960 vs today: The striking aerial photos showing Kent's dramatic transformation
Remarkable satellite images reveal how Kent’s hospitals, shopping centres and sports venues have evolved over the years.
Busy junction ridden with potholes to be resurfaced after five-month wait
A date for resurfacing work has been set for a roundabout riddled with potholes and likened to the surface of the moon.
Dad was discharged from mental health hospital day before train tragedy
A man sectioned following a suicide attempt took his own life eight days later just 24 hours after being discharged from a mental health hospital.
‘He was part of the furniture’: Well-known villager dies suddenly at 59
A cherished family man and popular villager who died suddenly aged 59 will be remembered for being a “lovable, loud and lively character”.
‘My husband's already survived a stabbing but this eviction is killing us'
The wife of a disabled man who survived being stabbed says falling victim to a “no-fault” eviction is just the latest “nasty blow” they’ve been dealt.
Special show to bring beloved British double act’s story to life
A comedy impressionist will take audiences behind the scenes of Britain's favourite duo during a special illustrated talk.
MP warns holidaymakers ‘could die’ in traffic jams unless new border checks suspended
Veteran MP Roger Gale says a backlog of traffic will mean ambulances are blocked and unable to reach medical emergencies while people swelter in cars.
Pervert passenger who took photos of schoolgirl onboard train avoids jail
A train passenger bravely challenged by a schoolgirl while taking multiple photos of her on his phone told police on arrest she “provoked” him.
Spending watchdog to investigate concerns over ‘rising costs’ of £11bn road tunnel
The cost of a major infrastructure project that will see the creation of a second river crossing between Kent and Essex is back in the spotlight.
Man, 19, in hospital as police cordon off pavement outside Jobcentre for forensic investigations
A 19-year-old man is being treated in a London hospital as police cordon off a pavement near a job centre for forensic investigations.
Cash-strapped council sells one of the ‘hottest’ restaurants in town
An award-winning restaurant located inside a former fire station has been sold for £325,000 in a welcome boost to the coffers of its landlord.
No evidence Widdecombe ‘killing’ was politically motivated, say police
Police investigating the death of former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe say there is “nothing to suggest it was politically motivated”.
Controversial beach development dubbed ‘best on south coast’ gets new completion date
Bosses behind a controversial development of luxury seafront apartments say work will finish next summer.
Drone pictures capture progress on mini-council estate at former joinery
Drone pictures have revealed the progress on a mini-council estate being built on the site of a contaminated and derelict former joinery.
‘It was bigger and better than ever’: Thousands gathered for final ever Leeds Castle Concert
Review: The much-loved summer tradition came to an end with a night of music, memories and magical moments.
Man, 32, charged with murder after body found in suitcase at Kent park
A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder after a body was found inside a suitcase in a park.
Body found in suitcase at park close to children’s teddy bear hunt
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was discovered in a suitcase at a park.