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‘This isn’t right’: Fury as historic library set to be sold off at auction
A historic library described as a town’s “most treasured community asset” is set to be sold off at auction, sparking fury among residents.
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Buses to replace trains via Medway, Ashford and Orpington this weekend
Several busy train stations will be closed while works are completed
Man charged after truck driver 'assaulted with metal pole' in Ashford
The victim was treated for facial injuries
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‘It’s time we looked up to our rooftops to power our future’
MP Tony Vaughan believes the answer to clean sources of energy lies not in our fields, but on our roofs.
Urgent appeals issued as police hunt five wanted people in Kent
Members of the public are urged to call police if they see them
Weather warning as Kent braced for 70mph winds from Storm Goretti
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued as Storm Goretti is set to batter areas of the Kent coast.
Met Office issues 17-hour 'danger to life' weather warning for Kent as Storm Goretti looms
Storm Goretti will bring strong winds and heavy rain
Celebrity chef launches Kent roast dinner delivery service
A celebrity chef has dived into a new culinary chapter by launching a roast dinner service he’ll cook and deliver himself.
5 feel-good tribute acts hitting Kent stages in January
Brighten up your month with live concerts paying tribute to ABBA, Elvis Presley, Dolly Parton and more.
Four fire engines tackle blaze started by washing machine
The fire brigade has given safety warnings about washing machines after an appliance started a kitchen fire.
'High street site was abandoned for years - now I'm transforming it'
A high street site abandoned for years has been transformed into an event venue intended to revitalise the town centre.
Parents urged to warn children of ‘fatal’ dangers after youngsters spotted on frozen lakes
People are being urged to warn their children of the “fatal” dangers of being on frozen water after youngsters were spotted on frozen ponds and lakes.
Drone footage shows sea defence work beginning at landslide-stricken beach
Drone footage has shown work starting to protect a railway at a beach plagued by ground movements.
'Grossly unfair' that 'well-heeled Tunbridge Wells' receives 6 times more bus funding than Thanet, says MP
The MP has pointed out that Tunbridge Wells will receive £3 million while Thanet receives only £500,000
Tunnel reopens after closure led to huge queues on M20
There were huge queues on the M20 this morning after a large diesel spillage caused the coastbound Roundhill Tunnel to be closed at Folkestone.
Ice warning for whole of Kent issued by Met Office
Forecasters have issued a yellow weather warning for ice and warn it could spark disruption across Kent.
Lorry driver to stand trial over crash death of dad-of-two, 36
A lorry driver accused of killing a dad-of-two in a crash on the M20 when a 50mph speed restriction was in place will stand trial in May.
Kent A20 live updates as crash and fuel spill partially shuts busy Folkestone tunnel
Hefty delays are building in the area
Where to book a cosy winter break in Kent
If getting more rest and relaxation is one of your New Year's resolutions, start by booking a snug winter break for early 2026.
Two arrested after police dog discovers bag of suspected drugs
Two men have been arrested after a police dog discovered a bag full of suspected drugs.