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‘This is a water catastrophe’: Major incident declared as families left without supply for five days
The Prime Minister has described the water crisis in a Kent town as shocking as 24,000 properties are left without water for a fifth day.
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Woman, 70, dies after suffering head injury in car crash
A woman has died in hospital after sustaining a head injury following a crash involving an SUV and a parked van.
Where’s Dave? KentOnline goes in search of South East Water boss
As a town’s water supply crisis enters its fifth day, KentOnline has gone in search of the company boss responsible for fixing the problem.
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Dad’s £390k payout in dispute with electrical firm over devastating house fire
A dad has received a £390,000 payout from an electrical firm following a lengthy dispute over the cause of a fire that tore through his family home.
Lower Thames Crossing to cost taxpayers more than £3bn
Taxpayers will still contribute a large chunk of the funds for the longest road tunnel in Britain despite ministers’ plans to seek private finance.
Police concerned for missing girl, 14
Officers are growing concerned for the welfare of a teenager who has gone missing.
Burger King next to McDonald’s gets 24-hour drive-thru green light
Plans for a fast-food restaurant to remain open 24 hours a day at an entertainment complex have been approved.
Water crisis: Owner forced to mothball hotel after losing £30k
After losing at least £30,000 in lost business, a hotelier says he is having to temporarily mothball his establishment.
Plans for ‘critical’ £1.8m works to maternity unit branded ‘not fit for purpose’
Plans have been lodged to spend almost £2 million on “critical” works to a maternity unit branded “not fit for purpose”.
Landlord looks to convert pub amid lack of offers to buy it
A pub landlord has warned his award-winning boozer might be turned into a house – as nobody wants to buy it.
Two-way traffic will return after £1.5m project complete, council leader vows
A two-way traffic system through Canterbury’s Westgate Towers will return once works are complete, the city council’s leader has confirmed.
‘It’s quite trendy up north - I don’t see why we can’t do the same’
An ambitious business owner has opened his hometown’s only baked potato restaurant – his second food venture in seven months.
‘Hundreds will be left homeless’: Year-round use of caravans refused
Bosses say “vulnerable” residents will be left with nowhere to go after being denied permission to stay in their caravans in the off-season.
Indie band The Kooks announce anniversary concert
The chart-topping group will celebrate 20 years since the release of their debut album next year.
‘It’s not safe’: Dozens of CCTV cameras out of action across borough
Dozens of CCTV cameras across a Kent borough are out of action - leaving key public areas without coverage.
‘These dogs aren’t just a nice extra - they make a real difference to people’
A team of therapy dogs that help patients feel calm and comforted during their hospital stays has benefited from a generous donation.
Pedestrian taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash
Police remain at the scene and a pedestrian has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash.
New food and drink festival to offer more than 100 free samples
The unique tasting event will give ticket-holders unlimited samples of beer, wine, cheese, chocolate and more.
Delays after three-vehicle crash
Traffic is building along a busy route following a three-vehicle crash.
‘Strictly stars, surprise guests and a dame in a dress – what could go wrong?’
There were plenty of surprises in store when our reporter went to see Kent’s biggest panto.