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Building on fire beside Kent river as smoke billows into sky
A huge blaze engulfed a large derelict building beside a marina, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky.
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TikToker ‘banned’ from district after beach disorder
A TikToker who was behind a beach meet-up last month, which sparked outrage, says he’s been told he cannot return to the town.
Images released after thieves cut CCTV and stole power cable copper in business raid
Police are searching for two men who they believe may be linked to a suspected burglary.
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‘It almost put us out of business’: Garage owner's fury after BT phone switch failure
The owner of a family-run garage says switching from a traditional landline to a digital phone system almost put him out of business.
Roadworks spark long tailbacks across Kent town
Motorists are facing long tailbacks across a town this afternoon.
Blaze ‘destroyed our memories’, says heartbroken mum
A mum-of-four returned from her sister's wedding to find her home destroyed, her belongings ruined and years of treasured family memories gone.
Football chairman's unusual fundraiser for coach battling cancer
A football club chairman is doing something unusual to raise money for a friend and fellow coach battling cancer.
‘It’s what people want’: Town’s first outdoor padel courts set for sports club
A town’s first outdoor padel courts will be built on a dilapidated site at a popular club amid increased demand for the sport.
Works to explore if 15th-century waterfront warehouse could become wedding venue
Design work to explore whether a waterfront medieval timber-framed historic building could one day host weddings is due to be stepped up.
'Someone this evil isn't fixable': Man who filmed teen in shower jailed after second victim emerges
A teenage girl secretly filmed in the shower by her paedophile brother-in-law has branded him “evil” after it emerged she was not his first victim.
Traffic delays ease at ports
Traffic levels are returning to normal at the Port of Dover, following delays this morning.
Extra trains laid on as crowds flock to coast
Warm weather has prompted train bosses to lay on extra carriages to key Kent coastal resorts today.
Terrifying moment neighbour torched door as woman and daughter cowered inside
Shocking footage shows the moment a man set his neighbour’s door alight with a homemade flamethrower as she and her child cowered inside.
Football, fast food and film festivals: Can you master the Sheps Saturday Social pub quiz?
How many teaspoons in a tablespoon? Try our weekend online quiz.
‘I hadn’t been to Herne Bay since the 90s – what I found completely surprised me’
After returning to Herne Bay for the first time in decades, our reporter discovered why its award-winning pier has been named among England’s best...
'Sort it out or we will': Council threaten to buy eyesore hospital
Stalled plans to convert a derelict maternity hospital into housing could finally get underway, as the council threatens to take the site over.
Steel art installation planned for outside new Lidl supermarket
Drivers could be greeted by a new art installation in a prominent spot as part of plans for a new supermarket.
‘This underrated attraction was a great family day out - with a lovely mum-friendly end to our visit’
Our reporter and her children found the perfect place to keep everyone happy on a family day out.
‘When did so many lose respect for teachers?’
A recent tale told to our columnist makes him ponder why so many parents set such dreadful examples to their children about how to behave in school.
Main road closed after two-car crash
Police, paramedics and firefighters were called after a collision between two cars on an A-road.