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Thousands of firms eye part in one of Kent’s most important infrastructure projects
Businesses have been given a helping hand to win work on the Lower Thames Crossing as early works on the major road and tunnel gets underway.
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"I nearly died from sepsis - now I'm a nurse helping others"
A mum-of-two says that nearly dying after being diagnosed with a rare condition inspired her to become a nurse.
UK’s largest beach sauna to open this month
Bookings are now open for the new custom-built sauna, which also includes a cold plunge tank, hot tubs and a Japanese cafe.
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Drone footage reveals extent of damage to 19th-century building set for demolition
New drone footage reveals the extent of damage to a long-abandoned town centre building following a huge fire.
Plans unveiled for new town centre blocks of flats at ‘strategic and prominent location’
Proposals have been unveiled for a new block of flats in a town centre.
Fight continues to block housing on ‘precious’ green space loved by EastEnders legend
Campaigners have vowed to fight on to save a “precious” green space loved by an EastEnders legend from being developed into housing.
BMW driver lied and said girlfriend was behind the wheel at time of fatal crash
A man who with his partner lied to police about driving his car at the time of a double fatal smash has been remanded in custody.
‘We just need a place to live’: Two new applications for Traveller sites emerge
Proposals for two Traveller sites on land which has been at the centre of a three-year-long planning dispute have emerged.
'She's trapped in her own body, but she has a wicked sense of humour'
A mum has given an insight into her daughter’s life, who is left locked in her body due to a “devastating” rare condition.
‘We hope we are embraced’: New dedicated live music venue to open this weekend
The boss of a dedicated live music venue opening this weekend says he is bringing “quality entertainment” to a town that is currently “underserved”.
‘It growled then pounced’: Teen spared jail over horror XL bully attack on baby
The teenage owner of an XL bully that savaged a baby so badly the infant suffered two skull fractures and brain haemorrhages has been spared prison.
Dramatic footage shows moment suspect jumps from second-floor window to evade arrest
Dramatic police footage shows a fleeing thief leaping from a second-floor window to evade arrest.
Popular pub to reopen after punters surprised by shutdown
A popular pub is set to reopen after it surprised punters when it closed during the ‘quieter post-Christmas period’.
Man taken to hospital after car plunges down embankment
A man has been taken to hospital after a car left the road above the M20 and plunged down an embankment.
Queues ease after five vehicle smash on major Kent route
Huge queues have eased on the A2 after a crash involving “at least five vehicles” blocked the four-lane carriageway.
Craic-ing good ways to celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Kent
Here’s where you can find Irish music, dancing, and food and drink for St Paddy’s Day this year.
Concerns intensify for woman, 34, missing for more than a week
Officers say they are growing concerned for the welfare of a missing woman last seen nine days ago.
School to open nursery in bid to meet growing demand for places
A primary school is expanding its offering with a new nursery to help meet growing childcare demands in the community.
Wheelchair user threatens legal action over ‘discriminatory’ stepped footbridge
A wheelchair user says he is prepared to take legal action over plans to construct a new stepped footbridge he believes is “discriminatory”.
Police and paramedics called to high street ‘medical incident’
Emergency services sealed off part of a high street following a medical incident.