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‘What next, paying for air?’ Busker backlash as council considers noise fines
A council is considering fining street performers who use excessively loud amplifiers - despite visitors praising the atmosphere buskers create.
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Fresh leads in former fireman’s fight to clear his name
A businessman has contacted an organisation that investigates potential miscarriages of justice in the hope it can help clear his name after 43 years.
First giraffe born in eight years at Kent animal park named after England star
A Kent animal park has named its first giraffe calf in eight years after an England football star.
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Huge Gavin and Stacey star to headline at Sausage and Cider Festival this weekend
Big names, big bites and big tunes as foodie festival returns.
Shocking footage shows Mercedes-driving dental nurse causing horror crash
Video has been released showing the moment a young couple were seriously hurt when a 22-year-old driver pulled out in front of them.
Burglar who stole motorcycles advertised online spared jail
A scrap metal dealer who took part in two burglaries targeting motorcycles advertised for sale online with the likes of eBay has been spared jail.
‘He was the voice for those who couldn't speak out’
The funeral of a former mayor and long-serving town councillor “who always fought for the best interests of people” will be held next week.
How 16-year-old Kent migrant helped pioneer Argentine football and the career of Messi
As the Three Lions prepare to face Argentina tonight we look back at the influential figure who helped shape the career of the world’s greatest.
Plans lodged for one of Kent's costliest road schemes
Plans have finally been lodged for a £77 million road scheme which could take thousands of cars off one of Kent’s busiest routes each day.
Former secondary school ‘left to rot’ for 10 years put on the market as ‘rare opportunity’
A derelict former secondary school site has been put on the market after shutting a decade ago due to falling student numbers.
‘It’s unbelievable’: Nearly 70 saddles donated to disabled riding school following break-in
The director of a riding centre for the disabled says she has been left overwhelmed by the outpouring of support after it was targeted in a break-in.
Drug dealer found in bathroom as police raided cannabis farm
Watch the moment police broke through several stud walls to discover more than 70 cannabis plants growing in rooms around a house.
Family-friendly festival of events set to return
A programme of events celebrating a town and its regeneration will return this weekend.
Counter terror police confirm Ann Widdecombe killed in ‘targeted attack’
The suspect arrested on suspicion of murdering the former Kent MP Ann Widdecombe continues to be questioned and could be held for another seven days.
Murder charge man, 32, appears in court after body found in suitcase
An alleged murder victim has been named in court after two suspects appeared there this morning.
‘It’s really upsetting’: Shock as high street charity shop closes after almost 50 years
A charity shop manager admits the company’s decision to close her high street store will leave a gaping hole in an already struggling high street.
‘Snow’ at iconic Kent landmark for ‘Christmas film shoot’
Snow in Canterbury in the middle of summer? No, it’s not a freak weather event - but the scene being set for the filming of a new Christmas movie.
Tragedy as woman dies in hospital after being hit by lorry
A woman has tragically died in hospital after being hit by a lorry.
South East Water forced to spend £30.5m to improve network after years of failures
South East Water has been ordered to spend £30.5m after years of supply failures across Kent, watchdog Ofwat has announced.
Bomb ship’s iconic masts to be sent to tourist attraction
A £9.5m plan to remove the masts of a notorious Second World War wreck will see the structures transferred to one of Kent’s top tourist attractions.