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Dual carriageway blocked after ‘multi-vehicle crash’
A dual carriageway has been blocked following reports of a multi-vehicle crash.
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Work to begin on new high street public square
The revamp of a high street grot spot is set to begin to create a new public square as part of a £200,000 overhaul.
KCC leader’s angry rebuff over report into ‘dropped’ £1m staff parking charges plan
Kent County Council’s leader has issued an angry denial following a national newspaper’s report over a proposal to introduce staff parking charges.
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‘We haven’t cracked it yet’: Plea for help to explain origins of mystery lines in field
Aerial photos have revealed a pattern of lines in marshland which no one can explain.
Bus operator could expand to serve pupils at new Kent depot
A new bus depot could be built on a growing business park as an operator seeks to expand its service - but residents have raised concerns over noise.
New fire training centre now ‘80% finished’ ahead of spring opening
New pictures show progress at a fire training centre being constructed in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster.
Driving ban for carpet fitter found high in work van near Crossing
A weed smoking carpet fitter has lost his job after being pulled over in his work van while over the legal drug-driving limit.
Former addict who turned life around completes toughest challenge yet
A former drug addict who turned his life around with a new passion for running has conquered his “hardest” ultra-mathron yet.
Heartbreak and anger after ‘truly starving’ cats found in property
An animal rescue charity has expressed its anger after finding nine “truly starving” cats and several dead kittens in a property.
The 36 venues taking part in Kent foodie hotspot’s special Restaurant Week
One town is at the heart of Kent’s booming foodie trend, boasting some popular dining destinations - here we preview the special event taking place…
‘I’m proud of what my family’s achieved in 77 years - we’ve helped a lot of people’
A vehicle hire company that has served Kent for almost 80 years is no longer being run by its founding family for the first time in its history.
Things to do in Kent this February
From classical concerts to muddy outdoor trails, we’ve got you covered in Kent’s February calendar.
Police sergeant struck off after threatening driving instructors over son’s test
A police sergeant has been struck off after it was found he harassed a driving instruction company and threatened to get bosses jailed.
‘My son would have turned 30 this year – we need to talk about mental health’
A dad whose son who took his own life says young men are still losing their lives from “bottling up” how they feel.
Is it time to take a chance and say yes to having a bit of fun? Your stars for the week ahead…
Here’s what the next seven days have in store for every star sign.
Former charity building to be turned into homes for elderly amid ‘housing emergency’
An empty former dementia centre is set to be converted into social housing for the elderly to help tackle waiting lists.
From Becks to bargain breaks - the five TV shows not to miss this week
The best new programmes on your TV this week, handpicked by our entertainment experts.
Woman in 30s dies and three injured in horror crash near crossing
Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal crash which closed a bridge for more than nine hours.
Arrests after immigration officers visit high street shop
Two people have been arrested following a visit by immigration officers to a high street business.
Driver killed in crash veered into opposite lane ‘for unknown reasons’
A 41-year-old man died after his car veered “for reasons unknown” into an oncoming water tanker.