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Bid to extend hours at award-winning tearoom described as ‘vital’ for village
A tearoom has launched a bid to extend its opening hours - with supporters describing the move as “vital” for keeping their village alive.
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Kent town 'abandoned by Eurostar' struggles as locals claim it's 'killed' the area
Residents say the once lively market town is now a 'ghost station'
PC who kept job after groping claims went on to sexually assault female colleagues
A police officer who kept his job after allegedly groping two female colleagues went on to sexually assault two others.
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Is this month’s Budget set to burst Kent’s house price bubble?
Ahead of the Budget, speculation suggests many in the county could face additional taxes if reforms are delivered.
Two men charged and victim named in Chatham murder investigation
Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses
Burglar arrested, charged and jailed in 48 hours after raiding pub in Folkestone
Police said he was arrested 'only eight minutes after the first call came in'
Virgin and Eurostar rail rival ‘still in the running’ for Kent route
Another serious rival operator to Eurostar - in addition to Virgin - is set to announce plans to muscle its way onto Kent's international rail line.
Moment police catch man trying to steal alcohol from Wetherspoon pub
Bodycam footage shows the moment a thief was caught stealing alcohol from a Wetherspoon pub.
Part of former Debenhams site hits the market
Part of a landmark town centre building has hit the market, just five years after a council purchased the entire site for more than £2m.
Flood warnings in place for Kent coastlines
Flood warnings have been issued for parts of Kent, with the Environment Agency advising people to avoid coastal roads.
More than 40 migrants found in lorry amid spike in driver arrests in Kent
A lorry driver who had more than 40 migrants in the back of his trailer is among several caught this year amid a spike in arrests in Kent.
Hotel chain used to house asylum seekers ranked worst in UK
One customer at the company's Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone described the property as a 'total dive'
‘It will be like a 70-acre lighthouse’: Villagers vent fury over lorry park plan
A village hall was packed out for the first meeting of a mass protest against plans for a huge new lorry park.
Police ‘concerned for welfare’ of missing girl, 15
Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing 15-year-old girl.
Kent Gladiators star to appear on Celebrity Apprentice
Gladiators star Matt Morsia is swapping Lycra for a suit as he prepares to face one of TV’s toughest business figures this festive season.
Paedophile downloaded indecent photos of boys days after release from prison
A paedophile downloaded indecent photos of young boys just days after being released from prison for contacting children while banned from doing so.
How this month's Budget could impact your pay packet and pension
As the Budget looms, will the Chancellor break her promise on income tax, national insurance or VAT? Here, we look at the likely impact on your wages.
Kent woman who fled mass stabbing: ‘I didn’t think I would leave that train alive’
A student who was on board a train during a mass stabbing has told how terrified passengers ran for their lives.
Marine identified and honoured more than a century after his death in the First World War
The body of an unknown fallen soldier from the First World War has finally been identified - and honoured - over a century later.
I visited Kent's coolest seaside resort - I now know how to stop every abandoned town dying
Reporter Adam Toms had a fascinating discussion with a man who has changed the face of a 'derelict' town.