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Crash sparks gridlock stretching two miles on Op Brock’s first day
Gridlock is stretching for two miles after a crash on the first day of Operation Brock.
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Warning of heavy rain issued for parts of Kent
A yellow alert for heavy rain has been issued for the county, with potential for gusty winds, travel disruption and flooding.
Dad’s ‘faith in humanity restored’ after treasured lost ring is returned
A dad says his “faith in humanity has been restored” after a lost but treasured family heirloom was returned to him by kind strangers.
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Plans for 75 homes on edge of village ‘excessive’ says parish council
A decision is expected this week on whether to allow 75 homes to be built on a plot at the edge of a village.
‘This hits residents, our high streets and the visitor economy’
Fears have been raised that approved increased parking fees will impact on residents, traders and the visitor economy in two Kent towns.
The Kent shop fighting against Temu and Shein this Christmas
Three artists say they are taking on online giants like Temu and Shein with their new craft shop.
Revealed: Illegal waste dumped in Kent coming from as far afield as Scotland
lllegal waste is being shipped into Kent from as far afield as Scotland and Wales and dumped on illicit landfill sites.
‘The time has come for us to sell’: Landmark pub on market for £2.25m
A hugely popular town centre nightspot has been put on the market after its owners decided to call time on the business.
‘I thought my loss of appetite was stress, but it was an aggressive tumour’
A mum-of-two has been left “devastated” after her sickness and lack of appetite turned out to be pancreatic cancer.
PC who tiled fellow officer’s bathroom while ‘off sick’ keeps her job
A police dog handler who tiled a fellow officer’s bathroom while off sick from work has been allowed to keep her job.
Mask rules brought in at another Kent hospital
A second Kent hospital has made it mandatory to wear face masks inside its premises as flu cases continue to rise.
‘This road is for families, not business ventures’: Residents fuming after another HMO approved
People living in a terraced street say it is “ridiculous” that plans to convert a family home into a six-bedroom HMO have been approved.
Drivers facing delays after crash on busy route
Drivers are facing delays along a busy route after a crash.
‘We’ve got to trust local people and local companies to drive our growth’
In her latest KentOnline column, MP Katie Lam says the government needs to get behind farmers and business.
Broken down lorry sparks motorway delays on first day of Op Brock
Drivers are facing delays on the M20 on the first day of Operation Brock’s reintroduction.
Motorists face delays after crash near hospital
Drivers are facing delays on a route near a hospital following a crash this morning.
‘Why do we buy so much rubbish at Christmas?’
Our columnist reflects on Christmas spending, panic-buying and why fewer presents might actually mean more this year…
Traditional Christmas carols return for free town centre service
The outdoor carol service will be accompanied by a live brass band.
Delays due to collision on major route
Drivers are facing delays due to a collision on a major route.
Fears landmark high street building could collapse into river
There are fears a landmark high street building steeped in history could collapse into a river if about £250,000-worth of repairs are not carried out.