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Fire crews tackle blaze above nail bar
Video footage has captured the moment a fire engulfed the top floor of a nail bar overnight.
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One person hurt in early-morning house blaze
Four engines have been sent to fight a house fire this morning.
'This town will end up dying if there is nowhere to park - it’s a huge problem’
Residents have warned their town could “end up dying” if vital spaces are cut from one of its biggest car parks.
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‘For 25 years people have had to walk through a river to get to our house’
Residents are calling on the council to fix a drainage problem which leaves them worried their homes will flood every time it rains.
Cinema demolition to start 'any day now’ after devastating fire
Demolition work on a former cinema destroyed by a suspected arson attack is expected to start “any day now”.
‘It’s not a holiday camp’: Anger as jailed domestic abuser posts rap video filmed in prison cell
A violent thug jailed for domestic abuse has been accused of "making a mockery" of the prison system after filming a rap video behind bars.
‘Pistachio martinis and seaweed cocktails - there’s not a Bacardi Breezer in sight at this student bar’
Our reviewer thought she’d take a trip down memory lane to a bar popular with students, but this was a million miles away from her university days.
Plan the perfect Father's Day day out. From top attractions to adrenaline-inducing activities
Ten of the best ways to spoil the aul’ fella across the county next Sunday.
‘They were great - but don’t get any ideas about reviving them’
Striking historical images of stunning seaside pool complexes should not inspire their return, our columnist believes.
Banks, beer and Buzz Lightyear! Can you beat the question master in our online pub quiz?
Get your brain in gear with our general knowledge weekend challenge - the Sheps’ Saturday Social.
Dad, daughter and son avoid jail after attack outside pub
Three family members have avoided being sent straight to prison after “inexcusable” violence outside a town centre pub.
‘It’s quite alarming’: Fears well-used bus services to Bluewater and hospital could be cut
Several bus routes serving Bluewater and a hospital could be reduced or cut due to an increased “bus tax” charge.
‘He confessed and begged me not to tell police’, father tells imam’s trial
A mosque leader "confessed to raping" a young girl before pleading with her father not to alert police, a jury has been told.
Two arrests in murder probe after man in 30s dies in high street property
Two arrests have been made in connection with a suspected murder following the death of a man in his 30s.
Man taken to hospital with stab wounds as police guard scene
A man has been taken to hospital this afternoon following reports of a stabbing at a home.
Health organisation merger to go ahead later this year
Two health organisations are to merge in the hopes of improving service consistency for residents.
Hospital spaces reduced amid building works in car park
Parking at one of Kent’s biggest hospitals has been temporarily reduced due to ongoing construction works.
Teachers and staff to go on strike at Kent’s biggest school over redundancies
Teachers and staff at Kent’s biggest school have confirmed they are to go on strike after redundancies were announced.
‘We’ve been waiting for this’: Town’s fifth Co-op now open
A town’s fifth Co-op is now open, with scores of shoppers already flocking through its doors today.
Thug hit woman with metal bar and drove at pedestrians
A 27-year-old thug has been locked up after a violent attack left two needing hospital treatment.