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Arson investigation launched after car ‘set on fire’ in high street
A car was reportedly set alight in a town centre in what firefighters believe was a deliberate act and is suspected of being arson.
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New pictures reveal progress on town’s flagship £21m regeneration scheme
New pictures reveal the progress on a flagship new building at the heart of a town’s £21 million regeneration scheme.
Russian warships escorted by Royal Navy off Kent coast
The Royal Navy intercepted two Russian warships off the Kent coast and shadowed their passage close to UK waters.
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Person airlifted to hospital after multi-vehicle crash
Police are leading an investigation into a multi-vehicle crash, which resulted in the part closure of a major road through the county.
‘Extremely volatile’ mum headbutted officer who came to help her in drunken state
A drunk mum-of-two headbutted a female officer tasked with assisting her after concerns were raised for her welfare.
Plan to increase size of ‘game-changing’ hotel for Kent coastline
Plans have been revealed to increase the size of a new “game-changing” hotel planned for Kent’s coastline.
Half-built office block could be converted into flats amid lack of demand
Plans have been submitted to transform a half-built office block into flats amid a lack of demand in the sector.
Properties to go under the hammer in last auction of the year
A range of Kent properties are going under the hammer in an auctioneer's last sale of the year.
Joy as three Kent eateries scoop awards at ‘Curry Oscars’
Three Kent restaurants and takeaways have taken home top awards at this year’s Asian Curry Awards.
Woman, 21, arrested after serious crash leaves biker fighting for his life
A woman has been arrested after a serious crash involving three cars and a motorbike which has seen a man taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Remembering talent and tragic death of TV legend laid to rest in Kent
The grave of an iconic children’s TV star from the 1970s and 1980s is in Kent - now, for the first time, friends recall his talent and tragic death.
Flats bid for fire-damaged hotel
A developer wants to transform a fire-gutted Victorian hotel, which was the birthplace of Saga, into five new flats.
Historic village pub to reopen after major transformation
A couple are preparing to reopen a village pub named after their two dogs following a huge renovation.
Help Santa save Christmas at festive family experience
A popular live storytelling experience that sees visitors work with the elves to rescue Christmas returns this year.
Children’s day care to open second branch in former church
A nursery is launching another branch in a revamped church after a recent surge in interest.
‘Blooming marvellous’: Kent town celebrates scooping coveted gold award
It’s official - Faversham is a blooming success after scooping a coveted gold award.
Blind great-grandmother rediscovers freedom after £13k home transformation
A blind 93-year-old great-grandmother says a “life-changing” £13,000 home upgrade has helped her regain her independence after years of isolation.
£750k revamp of one of Kent's largest play areas delayed
The transformation of one of Kent’s largest adventure play areas has been pushed back by several months.
‘It’s become a local attraction but it’s a nightmare’: The art-deco flats left to rot in town centre
The future is in the balance for an eyesore former factory which has been trashed by vandals since being left empty for years.
‘This is a real opportunity’: Plans unveiled to upgrade tired-looking play park
Plans to rejuvenate a much-loved but tired looking children's playground set in a riverside beauty spot have been unveiled.