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Dartford Tunnel closed after 50-tonne crane breaks down
Drivers have experienced severe delays on a busy route after a 50-tonne crane broke down.
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Borough’s top eight fly-tipping hot spots revealed
Forty-nine cameras are being used to catch fly-tippers but villagers say not enough is being done.
Fly-tipper prosecuted two years after dumping ‘dangerous waste’
A man who skipped court hearings for two years over fly-tipping has been brought to justice after an invoice linked his vehicle to the dumped waste.
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Jobs at risk after paper mill reveals plans to shut down one of its machines
Workers at the UK's largest paper mill are facing potential redundancies following proposals to close one of its machines.
‘It’s another nail in the coffin’: Anger as free evening parking scrapped at 300-space complex
A decision to introduce evening parking charges at a town centre car park where it has been free for years has been blasted by shoppers and traders.
Water firm could block new homes in Kent as boss admits ‘we have failed’
An under-fire water firm could start opposing new housing developments in areas where it believes the network cannot cope, its new boss has revealed.
Three play areas in town set for upgrades after council secures £270k
Cash has been secured to upgrade three popular play areas in Herne Bay.
Highly rated Kent restaurant suddenly shuts after ‘difficult year’
A popular and highly rated seaside restaurant has suddenly closed after a “difficult year”
Disgraced paedophile comedian from Kent dies aged 77
A 77-year-old comedian who was convicted for child sex offences two decades ago has died aged 77, it’s been revealed.
Angela Rayner could face High Court showdown over local government shake-up
Reform UK-led Kent County Council is considering a legal challenge over the government’s massive shake-up of local government.
Girl, 14, died after falling from footbridge
An inquest has opened after a 14-year-old died on the M20.
NHS lorry drivers supplying hospitals ballot for strikes over pay
Hospitals across Kent could face disruption if lorry drivers delivering NHS supplies choose to strike over demands for better wages.
TG Jones announces closure of second Kent store
Another Kent high street will lose one of its staple shops next month - the second branch confirmed to shut in the county.
Plans to convert former offices into flats drawn up
The latest planning applications include proposals for new flats and houses.
Missing boy, 13, safely located
A missing 13-year-old boy has been found.
KFC carries out ‘deep clean’ after big rat jumping in bin sparks evacuation
The fast food chain says it brought in pest control experts right away after customers discovered a rodent jumping in a bin inside the premises.
‘I feared for my baby’s health’: Horror at hospital sewage leak
Maternity ward bays were evacuated as sewage spewed out of toilets and sinks - leaving some mums fearing for the health of their babies.
Officer handed final warning after twice punching handcuffed man
A constable has received a final warning after punching a man before then placing his forearm on the suspect’s neck.
Future in doubt for one of Kent’s biggest antiques centres as £750,000 sale looms
Doubt hangs over the future of one of East Kent’s biggest and most popular antiques centres after the owners decided to put the building up for sale.
Belgian biker forced to take Eurostar home after £28,500 Ducati stolen from hotel car park
Audacious thieves have stolen a luxury high-performance motorcycle from a hotel car park.