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Council offices vandalised in ‘horrendous’ scenes during asylum seekers debate
Police were called in as a council debate about asylum seekers turned ugly with toilets smashed up and councillors spat at.
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‘There’s no lights, the tree’s wonky - it’s like living in a Grinch town’
Disappointed residents feel like they're living in a “Grinch town” due to a lack of Christmas lights and a “wonky” tree.
Concern growing for missing woman, 37
Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing woman.
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Becky Hill and Madness lined up for new summer concert series in Kent
Top acts are being lined up to perform at a new series of music concerts in Kent - starting with dance superstar Becky Hill and ska legends Madness.
Kent chef Stephen Harris on starting over at nearly 40 and the nostalgic meals of his childhood
The acclaimed chef has run a renowned Michelin-starred gastropub on the Kent coast for more than 25 years.
Teacher who had sex with former pupil banned from profession
A teacher who had sex with a former “vulnerable” pupil and told him to delete all messages and pictures has been banned from the profession.
‘She was living her dream life and had no signs of illness - we’re heartbroken’
The family of a mum who suffered a catastrophic stroke while living her dream life in France have been left heartbroken by her sudden death.
Motorists told to ‘face the consequences’ after speeding fines suddenly brought in
Fined motorists are being told to pay up despite a campaign being launched to overturn speeding fines on one of Kent’s busiest routes.
£3m roundabout revamp with new cycle lanes branded ‘downright dangerous’
A big-money town centre roundabout revamp with new cycle lanes has been branded “downright dangerous” by drivers.
Recipe of the Week: Feel nostalgic with this classic soup from Kent’s leading chef
Stephen Harris of Michelin-star pub The Sportsman shares a winter warmer from his new cookbook.
Police hunt suspect after ‘truck driver assaulted inside moving vehicle’
Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly assaulted a truck driver during a disturbance inside the moving vehicle.
Primark reveals post-Christmas closure date for long-running town store
Clothing retailer Primark has announced its last day of trade at its first branch closure in more than a decade.
Op Brock will return due to ‘high passenger numbers’ heading to Europe
A loathed contraflow system is set to be deployed in anticipation of high passenger numbers heading through Kent to Europe.
Anger after festive drone show rescheduled to weekday with no refund option
Ticketholders have expressed their frustration after a Rudolph-themed show postponed over the weekend was rescheduled with just 48 hours' notice.
‘A greater understanding of mental health conditions is vital’
MP Sojan Joseph says a new independent review into mental health conditions will look at how they can be better managed and treated.
Vegan activists defend graphic high street video challenge after backlash
An animal rights group has defended a high street challenge in which participants watch a graphic video of slaughter to win a sweet treat.
River water quality in town worse than national average
The water quality of a town’s rivers is poor, but there are signs of improvement.
Pre-Christmas strikes to heavily disrupt Kent hospitals and GP surgeries
Hospitals and GP surgeries across Kent are expected to face significant disruption when resident doctors stage a five-day walkout.
Kent’s ‘worst-rated’ hostel goes on the market
Kent’s worst-rated hostel on TripAdvisor has gone on the market for £800,000.
Aldi unveils £7m plan for second store in Kent town
Aldi has unveiled plans for a new £7 million store on the outskirts of a town where it already has a supermarket.