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'It's smelt for 20 years - just get it fixed’
Residents plagued by a sewage works’ stench will have to endure it for even longer after a trial to address the ongoing stink failed.
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Opening date revealed for Kent’s latest padel centre after £1m investment
Bosses have invested £1 million into a new padel centre as the sport continues to grow in popularity.
Investigation launched into ‘racist chanting’ as fans clash at Kent cup final
An investigation is underway after a football club says “racist chanting” was directed towards its supporters as fans clashed at a Kent cup final.
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Delays on motorway after motorbike and car crash
Traffic has been held on the M2 after a crash involving a car and a motorbike forced the carriageway to be closed.
‘We can’t approve homes when we don’t know if water will come out of the taps’
A controversial bid to build 435 homes may be delayed by worries about whether there will be enough water to supply them.
‘Being on the Repair Shop was like walking into a huge group hug’
The next episode of the Repair Shop features the ‘impossible’ restoration of a musical instrument with a heart-wrenching tale to tell.
Footage reveals moment man found hiding in garden box after high-speed pursuit
Dramatic footage captured the moment police found a man hiding in a garden box following a high-speed pursuit.
Bosses reveal plans for Kent’s next seaside sauna
Bosses behind a seaside sauna business have announced further expansion plans for another Kent venue at a well-known coastal beauty spot.
‘Inspirational’ head teacher took her own life amid dementia fears
An “inspirational” head teacher took her own life amid fears she was developing dementia and becoming a burden, an inquest has heard.
'It's a recipe for disaster and will cheapen town': New ‘casino’ approved
Plans for a 24-hour ‘casino’ have been approved despite councillors' concerns it will be a “recipe for disaster” and “cheapen” the town centre.
‘Sustained pattern of violence, disorder - and a significant risk to residents’
A landlord’s bid for a 24-hour alcohol licence has been rejected following a ‘sustained pattern of violence and disorder’ at the venue.
‘My half a year in hotel room has taken its toll - why am I still not home?’
A grandmother with leukaemia has questioned why it has taken over six months to repair her bungalow after a car smashed a hole through her bedroom.
‘It’s not sustainable’: School warns of redundancies over lower than expected funding
The head of the country’s largest special needs school has warned of possible redundancies amid rising staffing costs and low funding increases.
Kent’s largest college group receives more than £3 million government funding
Kent’s largest college group is set to receive more than £3 million in government investment to revamp its facilities.
‘He was seconds away from death’: Footage shows moment motorcyclist crashes on A2
An angry dad has said his son was “seconds away” from death after his son was knocked off his motorbike by a car switching lanes.
‘It went right up the bank’: Delays after car overturns in crash
A person has been taken to hospital after a car overturned in a crash.
Man accused of murdering his dad unable to enter plea
A man accused of murdering his father by stabbing him multiple times was due to appear in court.
Town council deletes X account amid links to Musk and Trump
A town council has deleted its X account over concerns that the platform has become “increasingly hostile”.
Lines reopen after train hits tree on railway
Southeastern is warning rail passengers that services may be delayed or cancelled after a train hit a tree which was obstructing the line.
‘Feisty’ porcupine rescued from stable and reunited with owner
Volunteers were left baffled after being asked to catch a runaway porcupine found sheltering in a stable.