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Town mourns death of ‘true legend’ former pub landlord
A town is mourning the death of a much-loved former pub landlord - described by many as a “true legend”.
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The Kent companies ordered to cough up more than £225,000 in fines over tax defaults
Nine Kent businesses have been ordered to pay a collective £225,000 in fines for unpaid tax of more than £350,000.
Plans for new estate within National Landscape double in size
A new-build estate within the Kent Downs ‘National Landscape’ could be twice as big as originally proposed.
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Inside derelict house with tree growing through toilet floor
A derelict house with smashed windows and a tree growing through the toilet floor is going under the hammer.
Police prepared ahead of protest and counter-demo at former barracks
Another protest is set to take place at a former barracks - even though all the asylum seekers living there are being moved out later this year.
Air ambulance lands after single-car crash
An air ambulance was dispatched after a single-car crash sparked a large-scale emergency response
‘It is vital we get order back at our borders’
In his latest column, MP Sojan Joseph outlines his support for the government’s tough new reforms on immigration.
No answers for grieving family after dad, 31, dies at seafront hotel
A grieving wife has been warned she may never know what caused her husband’s sudden death at a Kent hotel.
Properties to go under the hammer in last auction of the year
A range of Kent properties are going under the hammer in an auctioneer's last sale of the year.
Remembering talent and tragic death of TV legend laid to rest in Kent
The grave of an iconic children’s TV star from the 1970s and 1980s is in Kent - now, for the first time, friends recall his talent and tragic death.
Flats bid for fire-damaged hotel
A developer wants to transform a fire-gutted Victorian hotel, which was the birthplace of Saga, into five new flats.
Blind great-grandmother rediscovers freedom after £13k home transformation
A blind 93-year-old great-grandmother says a “life-changing” £13,000 home upgrade has helped her regain her independence after years of isolation.
£750k revamp of one of Kent's largest play areas delayed
The transformation of one of Kent’s largest adventure play areas has been pushed back by several months.
Children found hiding under furniture in Eurotunnel smuggling attempt
Two young children were found buried beneath piles of furniture in the back of a van during an attempt to smuggle a family through the Eurotunnel.
Sadness at sudden death of doctor hailed ‘heart and soul’ of hospital department
The sudden death of one of Kent’s most respected clinicians has prompted an outpouring of grief from patients who say he transformed their lives.
Man arrested following ‘disturbance’ at Aldi store
A man has been arrested on suspicion of theft following a “disturbance” at a town’s Aldi store.
Motorists facing delays after a crash on A-road
Kent Highways is warning motorists to expect delays after a crash on a busy road.
One week to go before Kent’s newest light trail opens at major attraction
The new festive experience will see colourful illuminations transform a wildlife park into a glittering grotto.
‘She brought joy and love to everyone’: Tragic death of girl, 14
The heartbroken mum of a 14-year-old who took her own life says her daughter was a “truly remarkable young girl”.
Four Kent restaurants named in list of top 100 in UK
Four Kent restaurants have featured on a coveted list naming the top 100 in the UK.