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Former gym could be transformed into flats after closure due to financial pressures
An ‘unviable’ former gym and boxing club could now be converted into six new town centre homes.
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‘I’m going to murder you in broad daylight. What you gonna do about it?’
An ex-boyfriend messaged his old partner after six years of silence and told her he would “murder her in broad daylight”, a court heard.
'It's a dream to turn a hobby into a business': Town welcomes first-ever Pokémon shop
Friends who rediscovered their love for Pokémon during the pandemic have opened a town’s first card shop, giving locals a space to enjoy their hobby.
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‘She couldn’t cope without him’: Devoted couple died just 41 hours apart
The family of a devoted couple who died just 41 hours apart say they were “so in love” and could not bear to live without each other.
Transactions ‘require follow-up’ after Kent retailer’s collapse left 5,000 owed money
Administrators investigating the collapse of a Kent fashion retailer have identified transactions that “require follow-up”, new documents show.
‘We wouldn’t have survived this long without the help of the community’
A charity-run pre-school is celebrating its 50th anniversary after overcoming countless obstacles and appearing on national TV.
‘We were sold a dream - but it's turned into a new-build nightmare’
Fed-up residents say they were sold a dream when buying homes on a new-build estate - but it’s now turned into a nightmare.
‘It’s such a shame’: Dead porpoise found on beach by dog walker
A dead porpoise has been discovered washed up on a beach.
Queues at Dartford Crossing after lorry and car crash
Motorists experienced lengthy queues at the Dartford Tunnel after a collision involving a lorry and a car.
Vapes and tobacco seized during crackdown
Items have been seized during a crackdown on illegal vape and tobacco sales.
Work starts as controversial McDonald’s to open this year
Work is under way on a new McDonald’s - which sparked huge opposition and more than 300 objections.
Kent killer's new wife: ‘People say I'm in denial, but I still believe he's innocent’
The wife of a convicted murderer has insisted she still believes he is innocent in a new documentary into the disappearance of Debbie Griggs.
‘He inspired so many’: Sadness at death of much-loved gymnastics coach
The death of one of Kent’s best-known former gymnastics coaches has saddened many of his past pupils, who he inspired to take up the sport.
One of town’s biggest new estates could get even bigger
Hundreds of homes have already been built on one Kent development, but plans have now been submitted for even more.
‘This could escalate’: Calls for council to take action after campfire damages beach
There are calls for a council to take urgent action against people starting campfires on a popular beach after foliage was set alight.
Ducks find their favourite new watering hole - a Kent pub
Two ducks have become the toast of a Kent pub after unexpectedly waddling in and deciding to make it their regular watering hole.
Former England star Joe Cole makes surprise visit to Kent pub
Pub regulars were left starstruck when a former footballer walked through the door to award bosses with a prize for winning a national competition.
Police issue new appeal for missing man after fresh sighting 34 miles from home
Police have made a fresh appeal for help finding a man reported missing from Medway following a new sighting more than 30 miles away.
Demolition of fire-hit building complete - but plans for 34 flats delayed
A town centre building left empty for more than 20 years before being ravaged by flames has now been flattened ahead of a major redevelopment.
Love Island and Strictly star to host new festival at Kent attraction
A Love Island finalist is to host the world's first festival dedicated to wild cats.