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First look at magical Christmas light trail with lasers, fire gardens and festive treats
A popular festive experience is returning with a reimagined illuminated trail featuring stunning visual displays.
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'Families are being pushed out - we need these affordable homes'
Residents are backing plans for new affordable homes amid fears families are being priced out of a Kent town.
Home of Mr Men creator for sale with multi-million-pound price tag
It was once home to the creator of the iconic Mr Men - and an Oscar-winning actor - now the sprawling estate could be yours.
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‘Nobody wants this’: Plans for more than 150 homes on farmland unveiled
Plans for 152 “family” homes on farmland have been unveiled to help meet a council’s target of 17,500 new homes by 2042.
'Our daughter's cancer has returned - and we could lose our home'
A family caring for their child stricken with cancer fear they could lose their home as costs spiral.
‘Our shop has been in town centre since 1991 but it’s time to go - trade is atrocious’
A family business that has been a town centre fixture for more than three decades is set to shut, leaving customers dismayed.
Shocking CCTV shows moment woman punched and spat in fellow dog walker’s face
Footage shows the moment a woman punched a fellow dog walker before spitting in her face.
Sick residents forced to push wheelie bins half mile up hill
Angry residents are calling for a rethink after a council stopped binmen from collecting from outside their country lane homes.
Step inside five stunning Kent gardens opening to the public this autumn
These picture-perfect places are part of the National Garden Scheme and promise one final flourish of colour before winter.
Council faces multi-million-pound shortfall as care costs soar
A council which thought it no longer needed government support now thinks it could be facing a shortfall of tens of millions in the next few years.
Man in his 40s dies after falling into river
Police have confirmed a man has died after falling into a river.
‘We are absolutely heartbroken’: Family faces agonising wait for teen’s killer to be sentenced
The heartbroken family of a 16-year-old girl killed in a crash two years ago faces a further three-month wait for the driver to be sentenced.
Pub accused of ‘taking the p***’ with outdoor seating gets new pavement licence
A popular pub accused of “taking the p***” with its outdoor seating has been granted a new pavement licence.
Long delays after vehicle fire on A20
Traffic was queuing after a vehicle blaze on a busy A-road this afternoon.
Starbucks reveals plans for fifth branch in town - as bid for 34 flats in limbo
Starbucks has revealed plans to open its fifth branch in a Kent town on a former social club site - as plans for 34 flats on the land remain in limbo.
Tragedy as man, 30s, dies in crash near roundabout on A-road
A man in his 30s has died following a crash on an A-road.
Three more arrests as police continue probe into ‘serious’ town centre assault
Three more arrests have been made as a man fights for his life in hospital after suffering serious head injuries in a town centre assault.
Mum and son, 5, in hospital after house fire as fundraiser launched for family
A fundraiser has been set up for a family of four who were rescued from a large house blaze yesterday morning.
Alleged murder victim ‘stabbed more than 100 times’
A 46-year-old man who died after an alleged attack was found with more than 100 stab wounds, a court has been told.
Woman dies after being hit by train
A woman has died after being hit by a train, police have confirmed.