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Ice cream parlour honouring tragic hit-and-run child to shut
A dessert parlour opened in memory of a young boy struck and killed by a car will not reopen, says its grieving owner.
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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.
Biker taken to hospital after coming off motorcycle
A biker has been taken to hospital after coming off their motorcycle.
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Emergency services shut A-road after five-car crash
A busy A-road is shut near a motorway junction following reports of a five-car pile-up.
Reform’s Robert Jenrick says Kent ‘sick to death of illegal immigration’
Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick has asked Kent voters to tell the government the county is “sick to death” of illegal immigration.
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.
Person taken to hospital after fire at home
A person has been taken to hospital after a garage fire.
‘Very risky’ 760-home scheme that would see village double in size approved
A proposed housing development that would see a village double in size has been granted approve despite fierce opposition.
‘Massive relief’ as court throws out animal sanctuary noise nuisance case
A legal battle is over after magistrates dismissed claims against a popular charity that the animals were too noisy.
Demolition work takes place at fire-ravaged former cinema
Demolition work has taken place at a fire-ravaged former cinema after the site was deemed unsafe.
Lorry driver charged after serious crash with stationary car
A lorry driver has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving as police continue to appeal for witnesses to the crash.
Construction begins on town's new £20 million leisure centre revamp
Construction is underway on a new £20 million leisure centre following the demolition of a long-standing swimming pool.
‘Barbaric’ couple forced children into animal pens and made one eat cow tongue
A “barbaric” couple who forced foster children into animal enclosures and made one eat a cow tongue have been jailed for two and a half years.
‘Fixing our waterways won’t be quick - we should not pretend otherwise’
MP Sojan Joseph says more work is needed to push for improvements to the infrastructure of our waterways.
‘It’s amazing!’ Vandalised ‘grotty’ underpass gets £8k makeover
A vandalised pedestrian tunnel has been transformed into a “vibrant new local landmark” following an £8,000 restoration project.
Air ambulance lands at school after ‘concern for welfare’ of person in nearby street
An air ambulance landed at a primary school after concerns for a person’s welfare in a nearby street.
Witness appeal after double stabbing near county hall
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were stabbed near Kent County Council’s headquarters.
New restrictions introduced at popular car park after rise in anti-social behaviour
A visitor car park at one of the UK’s most famous beauty spots is now being locked overnight following a surge in anti-social behaviour.
Jaguar driver accused of killing pensioner by careless driving
A motorist has appeared in court accused of killing a man in his 80s by careless driving during an incident which happened more than two years ago.
Man taken to hospital after lorry overturns on busy route
Photos show a lorry overturned on a busy route this morning.