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‘It’s a dangerous eyesore’: Concerns over safety of empty town centre buildings
A derelict social club and a half-finished tower block have sparked concerns about building safety in a town centre.
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TV star submits new Kent village car parking plans after ‘ridiculous’ scheme rejected
A castle-owning reality TV star has revealed a new plan for car parking after a previous scheme – branded “ridiculous” by neighbours – was rejected.
Amazon van driver killed at level crossing was misled by warning lights
A misleading green light and confusing signs contributed to the death of an Amazon delivery driver at one of Kent's most dangerous level crossings.
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New school phone ban rules - do you back the changes?
Pupils are set to be banned from having mobile phones at school from next September.
‘It was all for a grubby few seconds to fulfil your desires’
A paedophile who sexually assaulted a child as she slept has avoided being sent to prison.
Passenger offended by Stagecoach Pride bus loses claim for damages
A passenger offended by a Stagecoach Pride bus is facing a potentially significant legal bill after losing a claim for damages.
Delays clear on M2 following three-vehicle crash
There were long queues on a Kent motorway following a crash involving three vehicles.
Medway mum admits dealing class A drugs
A mother-of-two has admitted to having cocaine, MDMA and spice with intent to supply.
Passengers faced delays after lorry hit bridge
Rail passengers are faced delays after a lorry struck a bridge.
Football stadium to undergo £1m renovation
The roof and cladding of a football stadium are due to be replaced as part of a project to overhaul the place.
We explored Wingham Wildlife Park’s brand-new Christmas lights trail - and it did not disappoint
Review: Dinosaurs and exotic animals steal the show at Kent’s newest festive illuminated trail.
Resident scammed out of £5k after agreeing to £10 charity donation
A local authority is warning people to stay vigilant after a resident lost £5,000 to bogus charity workers.
Former Stagecoach depot in Folkestone set to become industrial units
A disused bus depot is set to be converted into industrial units.
Government intervenes after decision to reject hundreds of homes on former Kent golf course
A council’s decision to refuse permission for hundreds of homes on green belt land has been taken out of their hands.
Where shoppers can park for free in Kent over Christmas
Parking charges will be suspended in parts of Kent this Christmas – here’s where you can park for free when out and about this festive season.
Work to build controversial new Aldi begins two years after development given green light
Construction of a new Aldi store near a motorway junction, which was granted planning permission on appeal, has begun.
Buyers of luxury Kent flats owed thousands as development left abandoned
Off-plan buyers who paid to secure luxury flats have been left thousands of pounds out of pocket after being unable to reclaim their reservation fees.
Teenage scooter rider airlifted to hospital after being hit by car
A teenage scooter rider was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car.
Moment driver crashed BMW into van after drinking alcohol ‘because it was a nice day’
An off-duty police officer caught the moment a drink-driver crashed his BMW on her dashcam.
Former Kent teacher sentenced after sending death threats to Tory leader
A former Kent school teacher has been sentenced after sending death threats to Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch in which he claimed to be ex-IRA.