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Derelict town centre building up in flames days after plans for site confirmed
Fire crews remain at the scene of an abandoned building that went up in flames just days after plans to turn it into housing were approved.
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The Kent towns battling to be crowned UK Town of Culture
Four Kent towns are now competing to become the UK Town of Culture 2028 - with another expected to join the race.
Another school to trial controversial traffic ban
A School Streets scheme, which will restrict traffic outside a primary school, is set to launch after several “near-miss” incidents.
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South East Water could be fined £22m for repeated supply failures
South East Water is facing a huge fine following a damning investigation into supply failures that left thousands in Kent without water.
‘We must seek a benefit for all our members’: Row over social club land continues
The Civil Service Sports Council explains why it wants to evict a local club that has been running since 1962.
Where to see golden daffodils in Kent this spring
Spring has arrived, and the season is bringing out spectacular daffodil displays across the county. Here’s where to find them.
This could be Kent’s best brunch - no wonder the queues are huge!
Refectory Kitchen always has a queue out the door – we find out if it’s really worth the hype.
‘The junction won’t cope!’ Congestion fears as plans for 30 homes approved
Plans for a new estate have been approved amid warnings a busy junction will be a problem for years to come.
Revealed: Where 23,000 homes, new roads and schools could be built in Kent district
The blueprint for building more than 23,000 homes in a Kent district over the next 17 years will be debated by councillors for the first time.
'He showed no fear': Inspirational son, 28, dies after brain cancer battle
An “inspirational” young man who fearlessly battled brain cancer has died aged 28, leaving family and friends heartbroken.
Turn croissants into a dessert with this lush new recipe from Nadiya Hussain
Fancy something that really hits the sweet spot? Try these croissant berry pudding slices.
Busy tunnel shut due to police incident
A tunnel has been shut in one direction while police respond to an emergency incident.
Work to begin on transformation of former town centre Debenhams
Parts of a former Debenhams are set to undergo a major revamp from next week - with a medical centre earmarked for the site.
Bomb squad called after chemicals found at £57k-a-year school
The discovery of a potentially explosive chemical at a £57k-per-year boarding school sparked a bomb squad response.
Date set for first Kent County Council by-election since Reform UK’s victory
The date is set for a by-election seen as the first major test of Reform UK’s tenure in charge of Kent County Council.
Main road partially blocked after crash
A main road is partially blocked after reports of a single-vehicle crash.
A2 partly blocked as car hits central reservation after crash
The A2 is partially blocked after a car hit the central reservation following a crash.
Plans for hundreds of flats and a supermarket on former gasworks set for approval
Proposals for hundreds of flats, a care home and a supermarket at a former gasworks have been recommended for approval.
‘My aim is to show that political issues are rarely black and white’
MP Mike Tapp impressed with student engagement with politics after launching series of classroom debates.
'Proper smoked meats’ promised at new brisket restaurant
A restaurateur’s first permanent venture is set to open as he promises punters “proper smoked meats” at his new barbecue joint.