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Royal Victoria Place revamp moves closer as £24m funding approved
Councillors have approved nearly £24 million to revamp a shopping centre, including turning a former food court into leisure space.
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Heavy delays on M25 after two incidents
Drivers are facing long delays on the M25 following a broken-down vehicle and multi-vehicle crash.
Fears over loss of woodland delay decision on neighbourhood’s ‘most controversial’ development
A housing estate described as “the most strongly opposed and highly controversial application” in an area has been kicked back again.
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7k patients to one doctor: See how your surgery ranks as we reveal Kent’s GP postcode lottery
New figures lay bare the severity of the doctor shortage across Kent and Medway - with some surgeries having just one GP for thousands of patients.
Heavy delays on M20 after lanes closed
Drivers faced heavy delays on the M20 after two lanes were closed due to a broken-down vehicle.
Domestic abuser jailed after sending ex-partner Whatsapp messages
A serial domestic abuser has been jailed after breaching a restraining order by messaging his former partner on WhatsApp.
Developers could face tougher rules in bid to protect Medway’s countryside
New rules for rural developments could be consulted on to make them better suited to the countryside.
School’s bid for new classroom block amid 'mounting safety concerns'
School bosses have lodged plans to build a new classroom block amid ‘mounting health and safety concerns’ with its current facility.
‘I’m not happy about this!': Kent reacts to prison becoming exclusively for sex offenders
Residents have expressed public safety concerns after it was announced that a Kent prison will hold only convicted male sex offenders.
Appeal after unmarked police car and van crash leaves multiple injured near Aldi
Two people were taken to hospital after a police vehicle, which had been on blue lights, and a van crashed near an Aldi supermarket.
‘We’re saddened and angry’: Catapult-wielding thugs cause £5k of damage in brazen football club attack
Bosses of a children’s football club say they are fuming after its pavilion windows were damaged by catapult-wielding thugs.
Burglar who tried to stab care home worker put behind bars
A burglar who targeted two care homes and attempted to stab staff with a pen has been jailed after being caught on CCTV.
Fund helping teens battle mental health receives prestigious King's honour
A fund set up in memory of a teen who took his own life has been recognised with one of the UK's highest honours after helping hundreds of youngsters.
Tickets sell out fast for Kent’s Polar Express - but is it really worth the hype?
Our reporter and her family boarded Kent’s Polar Express train ride for a magical way to start the Christmas countdown.
Get your Christmas shopping sorted at huge three-day festive event in Kent
Find something special for everyone on your list and browse hundreds of stalls at a festive extravaganza.
How a shopping revolution transformed Kent's town centres in the 1970s and 1980s
From favourite shops and cafés to childhood adventures, Kent residents have been sharing their memories of their local shopping centres.
‘It’s incredibly sad’: Brompton boss reveals new Ashford factory not likely for years
Brompton's £100m bike factory in Ashford will remain on hold for at least another two to three years, bosses say.
Know your movies? Can you spot the odd one out in our blockbuster quiz?
Test your Hollywood and film trivia with these 10 pictures in our Weekend Picture Quiz.
‘Not another vape shop!’ Hundreds object to help save historic Canterbury pub
Campaigners are celebrating after a controversial bid to convert a historic pub into “another vape shop” was rejected.
‘This would help our towns': Calls for one-hour free parking in 14 council-run car parks
A council is being urged to introduce one-hour free parking across 14 car parks in a bid to boost town centre footfall.