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Plans approved to give 'up-and-coming part of town' new lease of life
Plans for a huge bus station overhaul in an “up and coming part of town” have been approved despite fears it will encourage anti-social behaviour.
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Three arrests after emergency services descend on pub
Police have arrested three people after officers and paramedics were called to a pub.
Crews battle huge fire at historic former hotel
Crews are battling a blaze at a historic, Grade II-listed former hotel, which started in the early hours of this morning.
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Kent service station scoops ‘best in UK’ accolade
A Kent service station has been ranked the best in the UK for lorry drivers.
Police chase through multi-storey Asda car park
A driver who went the wrong direction down a one-way road led police on a foot chase through a multi-storey Asda car park.
Council buys third of new-build estate’s homes to cut waiting list
A council has purchased 26 properties at a new-build estate which will be used as affordable homes, the first to be built for many years in the area.
‘It’s incredible!’ KentOnline staff and teachers help raise £1k at quiz night
Almost £1,000 was raised during a charity quiz night where local journalists vied against teachers.
Costa customers ‘scared’ after ceiling collapses during lunch service
A husband and wife who had headed to their regular coffee spot were “shocked” when part of the ceiling fell through above the counter.
Man taken to hospital after emergency response in town centre
A man was taken to hospital after police and ambulance crews were called to an incident in a town centre.
'We chose to retire in quiet village - now new homes are ruining it'
The growing tension between hitting ambitious housing targets and existing residents’ wishes to conserve their area is exemplified in a Kent village.
Train delays after vehicle smashes into railway bridge
A vehicle smashing into a railway bridge has sparked train delays this afternoon.
Frustrated shopkeeper warns parents: ‘I'll shame your thieving kids online’
A frustrated shopkeeper has warned parents he will publicly shame children caught stealing from his town centre store following a spate of thefts.
Netflix’s Adolescence sparks spike in Kent parents stopping children having smartphones
The number of parents intending not to give their child a smartphone before the age of 14 is on the rise, as a Netflix show highlights the dangers.
Kent criminals ordered to pay back more than £5 million over the past year
Officers recovered cash, as well as Rolex and Cartier watches
Live firefighters tackle Folkestone derelict hotel fire throughout the night
Crews remain on the scene on Monday morning
Folkestone residents slam ‘eyesore’ construction site as pavilion apartments project stagnates
Works on the project started nearly three years ago
Dad seen on CCTV taking cocaine back in court after breaching driving ban
A dad seen on CCTV taking cocaine has been hauled before the courts after breaching a driving ban.
Full week of sunshine forecast for Kent with temperatures close to 20 degrees
The Met Office predicts sunny weather for the entire week
‘Unacceptable’ plan for homes at long-empty church thrown out by council
Plans to turn a former church into homes have been rejected over concerns about “unacceptable” living standards and impact on the surrounding area.
Prolific petrol thief mum drove off without paying 11 times
A mum who has driven off without paying for fuel 11 times has been warned she faces jail if she offends again.