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Explosion heard amid vehicle fire on key route near primary school
An explosion was heard amid a huge vehicle fire on a key route.
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‘We’ve been put through hell’: Couple faced eviction in support dog dispute
A couple say they were “put through hell” after being left with the choice of giving up their new flat or the dog one of them relies on for support.
Attempted murder charge after reports of stabbing and theft of van
A man has been charged with attempted murder after a man in his 50s was reportedly stabbed before his van was stolen.
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The Kent road where all the pubs have closed - could a revival be brewing?
In decades past, pub-goers were spoilt for choice on one Kent road, where six venues once variously vied for trade.
Failing care home shut down in ‘last resort’ as residents continued to be put at risk
A failing care home has been shut down by the healthcare watchdog following two damning inspections with residents being forced to move out.
‘It’s not just a vanity project’: More cash needed for town ‘icon’ revamp
Much-needed restoration work to a “rotting” but iconic town centre building is expected to start this autumn.
Reports of three-hour journeys as level crossing fails again
A much-used level crossing has reopened after a fault with the barriers caused lengthy queues for the second day in a row.
‘Traffic problem’ causes M20 delays
The M20 is partially blocked following a “traffic problem” in the middle of the Operation Brock area.
'It's a stain on our seafront and a crying shame': Fresh hope to revitalise derelict seafront cinema
Fresh hope has emerged after calls for urgent action to revitalise an abandoned cinema, months after controversial revamp plans were thrown out.
Long-serving MP to stand down after battle with cancer
A Kent MP has announced she will step down at the next general election after a battle with cancer convinced her to “pass the baton”.
‘Her light will continue to shine’: Family’s tribute to mum-of-four hit by lorry on A20
The family of a “charismatic” mum-of-four who died after being hit by a lorry say her “light will continue to shine”.
'Our memories have been ruined': OAP's misery as overgrown railway attracts rats and foxes
A man says memories of spending time in his garden with his late wife have been “ruined” because of years of overgrowth from a disused railway line.
Stalker who entered terrified ex's home as she hid upstairs avoids jail
A stalker who walked into his victim's home as she hid upstairs in fear has avoided prison.
Historic First World War “dazzle” combat ship towed to scrapyard
A historic ship hailed as a national maritime treasure for her part in the war has been towed to a scrapyard.
‘Our vet bills are astronomical’: Dog owners' grass seed fury as park ‘left to grow wild’
Pet owners are urging a council to better maintain their green spaces after a surge in grass seed cases landed them with “astronomical” vet bills.
The 14 Kent pubs named among UK's best in new guide
Fourteen Kent pubs have been named among the best in Britain in a new national guide.
Revealed: Kent to have four massive new unitary councils
Kent will be carved up into four new unitary authorities once existing councils abolish themselves in the coming months.
‘Stop the bleed’ kit installed at popular recreation ground in case of stabbing
An emergency “stop the bleed” kit cabinet has been installed at a Kent recreation ground previously blighted by crime, including stabbings.
Fire-hit kebab shop finally reopens more than two years after blaze
A kebab shop hit by fire more than two years ago has reopened following a £50,000 refurbishment.
Thousands of homes in Kent still without water
Thousands of homeowners have been told they will be without water overnight after a technical issue at treatment works.