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Former care home where rooms listed for rent after sudden closure to be sold
A former care home that suddenly closed before its rooms were controversially listed for rent by its new owners is going up for sale again.
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Former Odeon cinema demolished months after ‘arson’ attack
A fire-ravaged former cinema has been demolished after a suspected arson attack eight months ago.
Dispersal orders in place after eight teenagers arrested following high street ‘disturbance’
Police have been given extra powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in two towns following a “disturbance” involving young people in a high street.
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Person airlifted to hospital after ‘medical incident’ in woods
A person was flown to a London hospital by air ambulance after a “medical incident” in woodland.
‘Ludicrous’ A20 temporary speed limit ruled unlawful after 60,000 motorists fined
A judge has ruled that a temporary traffic order reducing the speed limit on the A20 was unlawful.
Murder suspect released but probe continues after death of man in his 30s
A 61-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder has been released under investigation after a man in his 30s was found dead earlier this week.
Former takeaway boss banned from Canterbury city centre for four years
A former kebab shop owner jailed after an alcohol-fuelled shoplifting spree has been banned from a city centre for four years.
Moment police find man who bit victim’s nose hiding under pile of clothes
A man who bit the nose of his victim during a fight and tried to evade police by hiding underneath a pile of clothes has been jailed.
Jeans and pretzel brands arrive at Kent outlet - but three companies depart
A denim clothing brand has opened its only standalone UK store at a Kent shopping centre which has seen a flurry of recent changes.
‘Our expulsions from Reform were oddly convenient…’
In a special YouTube edition of the Kent Politics Podcast, a Restore Britain councillor has told how he and colleagues were kicked out of Reform UK.
Man charged after allegedly holding knife to 86-year-old’s stomach in Asda car park
A man who allegedly threatened an 86-year-old with a knife during an attempted robbery at a supermarket has been charged.
‘Drone and AI hub’ plans for Lydd Airport could create 500 new Kent jobs
Plans to transform Lydd Airport into a national hub for drones and artificial intelligence could create more than 500 jobs at the site, say bosses.
'You've confused all the patients for nothing?': Out-of-hours GP service might return to hospital
A “chaotic” move of out-of-hours services from a hospital to a second location has been branded confusing by councillors.
Long-closed sports centre to open ‘early next year’ as refurb continues
A long-closed leisure centre is expected to reopen early next year, it has been revealed, following a series of set backs.
Unanimous vote to refer Kent Police to watchdog over fraud probe handling
Council chiefs have been given the go-ahead to request an outside force look at how Kent Police dealt with a major fraud investigation.
Opening date for Sittingbourne GP surgery’s new home announced as current base goes up for auction
The opening date for a GP practice’s new home has been announced and its current building is to go under the hammer.
Tyla Wharmby’s ex-girlfriend denies lying to jury about children being ‘at risk’
A former girlfriend of the man on trial for murdering a three-month-old has denied lying to a jury about her children being "at risk" in his care.
The £3.6m plan to bring Kent town’s historic museum back to life
Three historic buildings across Kent have been awarded much-needed cash to carry out repairs and protect them for decades.
Woman arrested after three-car crash on A2
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving and was taken to hospital following a three-car crash.
Biker taken to hospital after A20 crash
A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a crash involving a car and a bike.