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‘People will say it’s a shame if we close but use us or lose us’
A village’s only shop is urging people to come and support it as it faces closure due to increasing overheads and lack of footfall.
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‘Our town centre is dying’: Can traditional Kent high street be saved?
A county councillor claims Dover town centre is “dying” - and retailers need help. We spoke to the business owners fighting to stay afloat.
Person taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on M2
Emergency services were called after a multi-vehicle crash on the M2 this morning.
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Man, 50s, dies after being hit by car near pub
An investigation has been launched after a man in his 50s died after being hit by a car outside a pub.
Prime Minister: ‘Local journalism is vital to holding power to account’
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has hailed local journalism as vital to the country's democracy, praising reporters who hold those in power to account.
Housebuilder removes all affordable housing from redevelopment of ex-barracks
A major housebuilder has faced objections after removing all affordable housing from revised plans for 121 homes at a former barracks.
‘I went undercover at extremist religious sect in Kent where Holocaust denial lives on'
An undercover KentOnline investigation has exposed Holocaust denial and antisemitic views among members of a religious sect in Kent.
Kent woman facing death sentence to remain behind bars in Dubai
A Kent woman facing a possible death sentence in Dubai will remain behind bars after witnesses failed to turn up to court again.
Teen, 18, killed in moped crash as passenger, 16, in critical condition
Police have launched an appeal following the death of an 18-year-old man in a moped crash in Sheerness.
Hostile neighbour in court after fence dispute leads to threats
A woman threw items at her neighbour’s home and called him derogatory names after he asked her grandad to stop banging their shared fence.
Campaigner wins appeal for war memorial inside former Victorian latrine
A campaigner has won the fight for a new war memorial inside a former Victorian latrine after a long-running planning dispute.
‘You are an abuser’: Man stalked ex with sinister fake TikTok profile
A jilted man who stalked his ex-girlfriend on social media using a fake profile was told by a judge: ‘You’re an abuser’.
Snap Fitness - more than a gym: Helping the next generation build confidence, fitness and life skills
Youngsters can work out and boost their confidence and wellbeing at Snap Fitness Sittingbourne.
See Janette Manrara in panto this Christmas at Canterbury’s Marlowe Theatre
The Strictly star will be spreading her pixie dust when she makes her panto debut in the All-New Adventures of Peter Pan.
‘You couldn’t pick a worse site’: Hundreds sign petition against 1,500-home plan
More than 1,500 people have signed a petition against proposals for hundreds of new homes which they say their village cannot support.
If your child is starting school in Medway next year, make sure you complete the Readiness Questionnaire
This quick and easy survey helps health experts understand each child’s needs and provide support where necessary.
Win a family night out at Port Lympne’s spectacular illuminated trail
We’re giving five families the chance to experience Port Lympne Illuminated, featuring dazzling new light displays.
Road closed after emergency services called to incident near pub
Emergency crews including police and paramedics have descended on a road following an incident near a pub.
‘She fought for those final weeks with everything she had’
An artist is hoping to raise important awareness of the Pilgrims Hospices after they cared so well for her beloved grandmother.
‘It is disappointing. We do not want to start the new year in debt’
The organiser of a popular annual carnival has expressed his disappointment after losing out on a much-needed grant.