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‘We have to stop the rot’: Iconic town centre building set for £300k renovation
The restoration of an iconic town centre public building is set to get underway next April.
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‘Emergency road closures are cutting us off and costing us dear’
Frustrated villagers say they are being repeatedly cut off after South East Water used emergency road closures more than six times in a year.
Vegan festival announces new Kent location
The festival will bring around 60 stalls selling plant-based food and drink and ethical fashion brands to the county this summer.
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Plans for new petrol station near business park resubmitted
A second set of petrol station plans for a busy main route have been put forward alongside an employment park.
Fears over mass homes development which would grow village by half
Proposals for a controversial 350-home development on the edge of a small village have been officially submitted.
Could tattoo help solve mystery of naked man found dead on Kent beach?
Police have released an image of a mysterious tattoo in a bid to identify a man whose body was found in the sea.
‘If you thought the Conservatives were bad, Reform are much worse’
In his latest column, MP Mike Martin takes aim at Reform UK’s running of KCC.
‘Heads must roll’: Council leader issues ultimatum to water bosses
The leader of KCC has demanded that a water firm take ‘immediate action’ to restore confidence in its management.
Busy route blocked again after tanker crash
A busy route is blocked in both directions amid reports of a tanker crash.
Christmas tree farmer wants to branch out into burials
Part of a Christmas tree plantation could be converted to a natural burial ground as a farmer seeks to diversify.
Teen accused of murder heard shouting ‘you’re a paedo’ during chase
The six-week trial against three teenagers accused of murdering a man on a Kent beach has started.
‘She will be able to walk on grass for the first time in her life’
A lynx could “see grass for the first time” as a mission to rescue her from war-torn Ukraine edges closer.
Outrage as entrance to popular park shut following repeated fly-tipping incidents
Residents have expressed outrage after an entrance to a popular park was shut off following repeated fly-tipping incidents.
Fresh blow to hopes of saving town’s much-loved library building
Hopes of saving a town’s library building were dealt a fresh blow this morning - and the site may proceed to an auction sale next month.
‘It’s a perfect storm’: Concerns grow as hospital declares critical incident
Worried patients and visitors have described conditions at a struggling A&E as “hopeless” after hospital bosses declared a critical incident.
Time running out to nominate your community champions
People are being reminded to put forward local heroes for this year’s Pride in Medway awards.
Cash-strapped council sells business park for nearly £7m
A prestige business park has been sold by a local authority as it looks to offload assets and plug a gap in its finances.
Disruption on major route amid police incident
A police incident sparked traffic disruption along a major route this afternoon.
Vehicle repair fraudster jailed after more than 100 complaints led to investigation
A fraudster who ran a shoddy vehicle repair company connected to a “complex web of illegal activity” has been jailed.
Challenge your mates to a night-time racing session under the floodlights
We’re giving one lucky winner a chance to race around an iconic 1,000m circuit with friends and family.