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Another day of water problems for Kent villages
Water supply issues are still impacting villages in Kent after another week of problems for South East Water customers.
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‘We’re extremely worried’: Protest over ‘homeless shelter’ plan for derelict church
Residents have spoken out against plans which would see a derelict town centre church turned into a community hub featuring homeless accommodation.
Huge apartment block and homes at former leisure centre site approved
Proposals to build a block of 45 apartments and 15 townhouses where a leisure centre once stood have been given the go ahead by the council.
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Police tape off field after man, 18, found dead
Police have taped off a field near allotments after a teenager was found dead this morning.
Man faces decade behind bars after stabbing colleague
A man who repeatedly knifed a work colleague has been warned he faces at least a decade behind bars.
MP calls for meeting with NatWest after 'disappointing' response to water crisis criticism
An MP has described failed attempts to meet with members of one of South East Water’s (SEW) biggest shareholders as “disappointing”.
Ex-police officer snared by paedophile hunters after swapping selfies with teen girl
A retired police officer snared by “paedophile hunters” after sending depraved messages to a teenage girl has been spared jail.
Murder arrest after man fatally stabbed
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing in a residential area.
Here’s your TV week sorted! Five must-watch shows you need to see in the next seven days
The best programmes on the box this week, handpicked by our entertainment experts.
A2 roadworks: Five years, one-third under cones
Drivers using a stretch of the A2 have had to contend with road works for a third of the time over the past five years, new data has revealed.
‘She was the pillar that held our family together’: Tributes to ‘loving’ mum-of-three
A family has paid tribute to a carer who has died aged 51 following a breast cancer diagnosis.
‘I’ve invested millions to turn cauliflower farm into one of Kent’s best wedding venues’
A former cauliflower farm has been transformed into one of Kent’s finest wedding venues in just four years.
‘I’m haunted by the moment police knocked at 3.35am – why aren’t drivers getting the message?’
A mum whose teenage son was killed in a drink-drive crash says she is haunted by the moment police knocked on her door to tell her he had died.
Behind the scenes of £28m theatre rebuild as opening pushed back - again
New images show inside the “complex” rebuild job of a town theatre which shut after RAAC was found in its roof and which needs more cash to fix.
Beat the January blues with free mental health walks
Kent’s Wellbeing Walks are a great opportunity to get some fresh air, improve fitness and meet new people.
Is this the week to lay your cards on the table? Find out in this week’s horoscopes
Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
Search for man with ‘braided beard’ after boy mugged near station
An investigation is underway after the robbery of a teenage boy near a train station.
Town centre queues as ‘dangerous manhole’ sparks urgent roadworks
A road has been partially closed because of a “dangerous manhole” – sparking long queues in a town centre.
‘It’s beyond a joke!’: Anger as new outages hit water supplies in Kent
New water supply issues impacting Kent have been branded “beyond a joke” as South East Water once again finds itself apologising to customers.
Van fire sparked delays on M20
The M20 was closed off while emergency crews tackled a vehicle fire.