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‘Beginning of the end’ for Brock as disused cargo terminal to hold traffic
A long-disused cargo terminal at the Port of Dover is to be used as a holding area for vehicles - potentially reducing the need for Operation Brock.
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‘I won’t quit’: Controversial member hit with third vote of no confidence
A councillor formerly accused of bullying and harassment has suffered a third vote of no confidence.
Violent rapist dragged woman across floor by hair in ‘brutal’ attack
A rapist who picked up his victim by her hair and dragged her across the floor in a “brutal” assault has been jailed.
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Biker, 18, killed in crash after alleged ‘pursuit’, court hears
An 18-year-old biker was allegedly being “pursued” by a car before he was killed in a crash, a court has heard.
Starbucks at town’s mainline railway station to close
The American coffee chain is closing a cafe at a town’s busy railway station amid global cuts and competition from rivals.
Winemaker toasts double-digit growth
One of the county’s leading wine producers has delivered a significant rise in revenues as its international appeal increases.
Historic pub once visited by Henry VIII to undergo major refurbishment
One of Kent’s most historic pubs which Henry VIII and Elizabeth I are claimed to have visited has closed for an extensive revamp.
Official plans for Kent’s first Costco submitted
A popular budget wholesaler has submitted plans for its first Kent warehouse after a four-week public consultation.
Former RAF airfield to host two-day Battle of Britain tribute
Head back to the 1940s as Spitfires, Hurricanes and enemy aircraft take to the skies over Kent.
Battery storage plans approved which could make council millions
Twelve battery containers will be installed on vacant scrubland after plans to build an energy storage site were approved.
‘I started using ketamine at age 16…parents need to know how dangerous it is’
A former addict has told the harrowing story of how his health was ruined by a cheap drug being used by young people across Kent.
Council defends controversial parking strategy after £139k income shortfall
A council has defended its parking strategy after collecting £139,000 less income than budgeted, insisting the fall is not due to rising charges.
‘It’s been a nightmare’: Dog rescue charity’s desperate search for permanent home
The future of a dog rescue charity is in doubt as its search for a permanent base continues while kennel costs threaten to cripple its finances.
Pervert found with more than 1,000 indecent images of young girls
A 53-year-old was found with hundreds of indecent images as well as handwritten stories about children.
'We have stops and people have passes but no buses - we're virtually stranded'
Villagers say they are “virtually stranded” after their regular bus service was completely scrapped and are pleading for its return.
‘It could have killed a child’: Escaped Rottweiler attacked passerby and PC
A Rottweiler that escaped from its owner's home attacked a passerby before biting the police officer sent to investigate
Thug kicked victim in head and left him with permanent finger injury
A thug will be sentenced at the crown court after attacking a man and leaving him with a permanent injury.
Man in court after escaped Rottweiler bites passerby and PC
In today’s podcast, a man has appeared in court after his Rottweiler escaped from a garden and bit a passerby before attacking a police officer.
‘Everyone deserves a safe place to call home’: New £784k pods for homeless people unveiled
Eight distinctive factory-built homes specifically designed for homeless people and rough sleepers have been handed over to a council.
Pictures show smoke billowing into sky as firefighters tackle vehicle blaze in field
Firefighters were called to reports of a vehicle alight in a field.