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CGI released by police after man sexually assaulted
Police are appealing for help to identify a suspect after an incident in which a victim was allegedly followed and touched inappropriately.
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One of Kent’s most iconic buildings at risk of crumbling
One of Kent’s most iconic buildings has deteriorated to such an extent it is now at risk of crumbling, a report has revealed.
Much-loved garden centres unveil new foodhalls
Two garden centres are set to open their brand new foodhalls, inspired by feedback from the community and customers.
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Vision revealed to turn car park into seafront swimming complex
An ambitious vision has been unveiled to return a seafront car park back to its roots by turning it into an open-air swimming complex.
Watch: Motorbike leads officers on police chase before crashing into car
A man who ran a red light, before leading police on a chase and being found with a knife, has been disqualified from driving after he failed to stop.
‘We did our best, but costs have made it impossible to continue’
A beloved village pub has called last orders for the final time after rising costs made it “impossible” to continue.
Mum describes panic moments before fatal crash in son’s murder trial
The mum of a four-year-old killed when his parents' pickup truck was rammed told police "mother's instinct" caused her to fear a crash.
Huge abandoned call centre remains on market after five years
An abandoned call centre building once used by 600 workers remains unsold five years after being shut down amid cost-cutting measures.
‘Stunning, brilliant and perfect’: The 5 Kent restaurants named among UK's best
Five Kent restaurants have been named among the best in the country in a new list inspired by diners’ recommendations.
Popular park’s gate reopens – but long-term future unclear
The entrance to a popular park has finally reopened amid huge backlash – but concerns remain over the long-term future of the site.
‘He’s a danger to children’: Paedophile locked up for threats to underage girl
A 21-year-old who poses a “persistent danger to children” has been jailed after contacting profiles of teenage girls and asking to meet up for money.
Suspect on the run after man attacked in home raid
A suspect who allegedly stormed into a home before attacking and robbing the resident remains on the run.
Town centre offices could be turned into flats under new plans
Empty offices above a greengrocer, to be turned into flats, and a building at a pub to be demolished are among the latest planning applications.
Pop-up food festivals to take over popular coastal attraction
A popular coastal attraction is set to head back to its roots by launching pop-up food festivals across the summer.
Work starts on new multi-million-pound Lidl store
Construction has begun at the site where a new budget supermarket chain will open and create 40 new jobs.
Motorcyclist injured in crash with car
A motorcyclist has been injured in a crash with a car.
‘I own nine monkeys but fear I’ll lose them under new rules’
A monkey enthusiast says incoming government rules have fellow primate owners worried their animals will be seized and killed.
‘I’m worried for our health’: Mum’s eight-year hell in mould-ridden home with young sons
A mum-of-two fears for her children’s health after persistent leaks and black mould have “plagued” her home for eight years.
Emergency services at crash near M20 junction
Police and paramedics are at the scene of a crash near a motorway junction.
More flats set for disused railway works as ‘Plan B’ to be revealed ‘within weeks’
Plans to build more flats on a disused railway works previously earmarked for film studios are set to be revealed “within weeks”.