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Disappointment as former special needs school put on the market with ‘scope’ for 20 homes
A former village school that has sat empty for almost 20 years has been listed for sale amid disputes over what its future should be.
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‘I offered council my land for Traveller site, but they didn’t want my help’
A borough council ‘did not even consider’ an offer of land for 150 Gypsy pitches - ‘because it came from Fergus Wilson.’
‘Our town's been forgotten by time but we wouldn’t change a thing’
We visit a town to discover why, despite its challenges, children still play outside, teenagers are courteous and neighbours look out for each other.
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Paedophile hunters catch Facebook predator who offered ‘girl’, 14, cash for pictures
Paedophile hunters snared a sexual predator who thought he was speaking to a 14-year-old girl on Facebook Messenger.
Your TV week sorted: The Chase goes global, Hannah Waddingham and a new cosy crime daytime drama
The best five new shows on TV this week, handpicked by our entertainment experts.
Get creative, consolidate or call it a day? Find out what the New Moon means for you in this week’s horoscopes
Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
Sneak peek inside Kent's former medieval wine bar set to become family home
Striking images show inside a medieval property where a £250,000 wine bar venture closed before plans were unveiled to return it to a family home.
‘Never in doubt!’ England fans fill Kent pubs to celebrate quarter-final victory
England fans in Kent pubs were singing "It's coming home" in the early hours after England's quarter-final win over Norway.
Police arrest man, 28, on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe.
US clothing brand to open first UK store at Kent shopping centre
Clothing brand Wrangler - known for its denim attire - is to open its first standalone UK store at a Kent shopping centre.
Moment police stop ‘evil’ criminal on motorway with £55k in plastic bag
Two men who helped smuggle migrants into the UK hidden inside lorries have been sentenced.
Road reopens after crash sparks ‘accident investigation’
A road that was closed in both directions following a crash has reopened.
We speak to England fans filling Kent pubs for World Cup quarter-final
Pubs across Kent are already filling up with football fans ready to watch England’s World Cup quarter-final tonight.
‘Brazen’ thieves, 19, broke into Kent homes to steal high-value cars
Two “brazen” thieves have been jailed after stealing high-value cars by breaking into victims’ homes.
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.
Recreation ground taped off for second day after large emergency response
A recreation ground remains sealed off by police after a large number of officers and forensics teams were spotted there.
Police searching for missing boy and girl last seen six days ago
Police are searching for two missing teenagers who have not been seen for almost a week.
Popular Kent sports bar suddenly shuts down during World Cup
A sports bar in a prime location has shut down during the World Cup.
Kent animal park ‘devastated’ by death of snow leopard
A snow leopard at Howletts Wild Animal Park whose favourite hobbies were “stalking bison and anyone on a bicycle” has sadly died aged 14.
Serial gym thief who stole TV star's wallet strikes again - but avoids jail
A prolific thief who brazenly walks into gym changing rooms to steal cash and bank cards has avoided jail.