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Weeks of closures on Kent’s ‘rollercoaster’ road delayed as heavy rain forecast
Weeks of overnight closures on the “rollercoaster” A299 have been delayed at the last minute due to forecast heavy rain.
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Medieval chapel set to feature early work by artist Tracey Emin
A never-before-exhibited painting by Dame Tracey Emin is going on display as an historic charity flings open its doors to visitors.
Woman hit by car in high street taken to hospital with head injuries
A woman was taken to hospital with head injuries after being hit by a car in a town centre.
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Villages without water for over a week due to ‘heatwave and high demand’
Villages are continuing to face water disruption over a week after supply issues first began.
Major rail delays as signalling fault sees services suspended
Commuters are facing long delays on a busy railway route due to a signalling problem.
Suspected arson after blaze at former school
A fire in a former school building is now over – as firefighters launch an investigation into the cause.
Plans to host more seasonal events at Bluewater submitted
An application to allow amusement rides and attractions to run at Kent’s largest shopping centre during certain months of the year has been proposed.
Ex-MP who was jailed for sexual assault files for bankruptcy
A former Tory Kent MP who was jailed for sexual assault has now filed for bankruptcy and is working as a builder.
Five rescued by coastguard helicopter from river
A coastguard helicopter was called into action to help a group of people stuck on a stranded speedboat.
Uncover unique treasures as huge antiques and vintage fair returns to Kent
More than 400 sellers will showcase antiques, vintage finds and collectables at the popular event.
‘It will change its whole nature’: Kent’s biggest-ever solar farm takes major step forward
Fears over drastic changes to the Kent countryside have intensified after plans for the county’s biggest-ever solar farm took a major step forward.
Bats scupper amphitheatre plan at historic Kent castle
Nesting bats have scuppered hopes of creating an amphitheatre inside the keep of a medieval castle as part of a renovation project.
‘It feels so unfair’: Council crackdown on cake sheds over licence rules
Bakers who sell freshly made sweet treats outside their homes have now been told they may have to pay hundreds of pounds in street licensing fees.
‘I burst into tears when told the hospice was withdrawing its service’
The distraught mum of a severely handicapped six-year-old has started a petition calling for funding to keep a hospice children’s service running.
Passenger dies after falling ill on train
The emergency services were called to reports of a medical emergency at a railway station.
‘Ticking time bomb’ pool could get £10m refurb with new gym - but not till 2028
A rundown swimming pool where children shiver in the “extreme cold” has been branded a “ticking time bomb” as repairs could have to wait until 2028.
Moment pick-up truck smashes into stationary cars THREE times
Video footage catches the moment a repeated disqualified and drink-driver crashes his friend’s pick-up truck into a parked vehicles.
Mission Impossible-style gaming attraction to open at shopping centre
Fans of high-energy challenges will soon be able to step into a real-life gaming experience inspired by scenes from Mission Impossible.
Farm on the market for £1.95m with development plans
A farm has hit the market for £1.95 million, with planning permission for 10 new homes.
Thousands of fans flock from Kent to celebrate Arsenal’s win
Scores of football fans are travelling from Kent to celebrate Arsenal’s title-winning campaign today.